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Parolee robbed 2 people within minutes in the Loop: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A man on parole for auto theft is back in jail today, accused of robbing two men in the Loop just minutes apart. Ansel Williams, 25, of Waukegan, is charged with two counts of robbery in connection with the crimes, which occurred around 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17.
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
Bodycam shows moment police fatally shot Illinois woman Sonya Massey
Bodycam shows the moment police fatally shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey, who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler at her home. Illinois State Police released bodycam video of the incident. The video has been blurred by police. NBC News has edited the video for graphic content. Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary at Chicago River Casino
Several thousand people helped the Illinois Lottery celebrate its 50th anniversary last week with a disco-themed party at Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza, where more than 500 attendees won cash totaling more than $10,000. Story continues below. The ’70s-inspired party featured the United States’ largest disco ball that...
Rural student “didn’t see any changes” after Illinois LGBTQ+ history law passed
CUBA — Amber Cannon came out as nonbinary in fifth grade in rural, western Illinois. Around that time, in 2019, a new Illinois law also came out requiring public schools to teach LGBTQ+ history every year. Cannon followed the news of the law and saw little change in Cuba’s...
Open-access fiber network project in Kenosha reaches final phases
SiFi Networks has announced that residents are now being connected to the Kenosha FiberCity network in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The first residents have been connected to a new open-access fiber network operated by SiFi Networks in the city of Kenosha. The news was released with an announcement that SiFi Networks’ Kenosha...
Guardian Recovery Network and Froedtert South to Open 72-Bed Addiction Treatment Center in Kenosha by Summer 2025
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)—Guardian Recovery Network and Froedtert South are opening a new drug and alcohol addiction treatment center in Kenosha, set to begin operation in the summer of 2025. The facility will be located in the Palmer Building at the Froedtert Kenosha Center and will feature 72 beds. It...
Suspect Charged In Hit and Run Crash
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)—A 30-year-old Kenosha man was charged with hit-and-run and first-degree reckless injury after allegedly hitting a bicyclist and fleeing the scene on June 30. The suspect has been identified as Logan Kramer. The victim reportedly suffered a traumatic brain injury and was taken to a Milwaukee hospital.
Innovative Error Correction Framework Paves the Way for Scalable Quantum Computers
Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new quantum computer that utilizes “reconfigurable atoms.” These mobile qubits can efficiently communicate with multiple neighbors, enhancing error correction capabilities. A University of Chicago team has created a new quantum computing model that uses fewer qubits for...
Cubs manager calls out ESPN reporter
The Chicago Cubs were able to win their first game since the All-Star break on Sunday in a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. But despite this, Cubs manager Craig Counsell had to answer one question in particular from ESPN reporter Jesse Rogers that was quite critical, leading to a testy interaction between the two. Read more... The post Cubs manager Craig Counsell gets into testy postgame interaction with ESPN reporter appeared first on Awful Announcing.
National Weather Service confirms at least 33 tornadoes hit Chicago area last week
Three more tornadoes have been confirmed from last Monday's storms in the Chicago area.The National Weather Service said preliminary information shows at least 27 tornadoes hit the Chicago region last Monday night. That's a new record for a single day.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe previous record was 22 from 2014 and 2023.The new tornado confirmations were Maple Park, O'Hare airport and Country Club Hills.O'Hare and Country Club Hills were EF0 tornadoes, and the NWS did not rate the Maple Park tornado.July 15 tornadoesEF-2 tornado from Channahon to MattesonEF-1 tornado from Yorkville to NapervilleEF-1 tornado on...
New IL bill requires weather radios installed in recently built mobile homes
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A new bill in the Capitol aims to keep everyone a bit safer during severe weather, particularly those who live in mobile homes. Now, weather radios are required to be installed in newly manufactured mobile homes. Ed Shimon, the warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lincoln, knows this […]
OPPD Workers Return From Helping Utilities In Iowa/Illinois
The Omaha Public Power District crews that went to Iowa and Illinois to assist with power restoration efforts after damaging storms are returning home to Nebraska. OPPD officials say that 17 employees were dispatched to Iowa and Illinois after thousands of people lost electricity following a derecho earlier this month. Officials say mutual aid is about utilities helping utilities restore power to customers.
Central Illinois Isolated Storms Expected Through Wednesday
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois residents can expect a mix of isolated thunderstorms and mild temperatures through Wednesday. According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, daily highs will range from the lower to mid-80s, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms persisting until midweek. Monday’s forecast predicts isolated thunderstorms...
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
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