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2 Dead & At Least 28 People Are Hospitalized Following Multistate Listeria Outbreak, CDC Reports
Two people are dead, and at least 28 people have been hospitalized following a multistate listeria outbreak. RELATED: Uh-Oh! FDA Announces Nationwide Recall Of Over 60 Ice Cream Products More Details On The Deaths & Hospitalizations Related To The Outbreak According to CNN, the CDC announced the outbreak in an investigation notice published on Friday, July [...] The post 2 Dead & At Least 28 People Are Hospitalized Following Multistate Listeria Outbreak, CDC Reports appeared first on The Shade Room.
Unemployment claims in Illinois increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,545 in the week ending July 13, up from 9,470 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Reps. Casten and Garcia urge President Biden to drop out of race for White House
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two more House Democrats from Illinois have joined the growing number of congressional Democrats urging President Joe Biden to drop his bid for re-election.U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia on Friday both urged Biden to drop out of the race for the White House.In an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune, Casten wrote that his constituents "fear for the future of American democracy" if former President Donald Trump is elected in November, and that he believes "Biden is no longer up for that job.""It is with a heavy heart and much personal reflection that...
Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
Hinsdale Humane Society food, supply pantry accepting donations
The Hinsdale Humane Society cares for animals in their shelter, but also works to keep pets at home with their families. Community members who may need support caring for their furry friends can work with the humane society's food and supply pantry to get what they need.
Fermilab to Close Temporarily in August Due to Budget Issues
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory will close a significant part of its operations from Aug. 26 to Sept. 8, WTTW News has confirmed. Employees will be forced to take vacation during that time in order to be paid, and some research will be paused. Fermilab will also be closed to the public. The shutdown is an effort at closing a budget shortfall, a spokesperson said.
Suburban Chicago Office Manager Indicted for Alleged $1.8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Source: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, District of Illinois. An office manager from a medical equipment boutique in suburban Chicago has been hit with federal healthcare fraud charges. The indictment alleges Judy Strzelecki, from Downers Grove, Illinois, partook in a fraudulent billing scheme focused on private insurers, capitalizing on services purportedly offered to cancer survivors and women with chronic conditions. Citing a piece from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois, Strzelecki allegedly submitted false insurance claims for items including breast prostheses and compression garments through A Woman's Place LLC, where she served as office manager.
2027's Haylen Ayers, LSU commit Bella Hines and more shine bright at Nike Tournament of Champions
Friday was a very eventful day. Not only did it serve as the first day of the July Evaluation Period, but it was also the opening day of the Nike Tournament of Champions. This event brought both elite prospects and hungry coaches to the Windy City in hopes of making a recruiting splash. Here's a look at some of the standout players who took the floor at McCormick Place in Chicago.
D20 Peru All-Stars power through first day of State Tourney
Coach Tara Backes's softball team apparently hasn't seen any serious competition so far at the State Tourney in Evergreen Park. Backes told us the 8 – 10 year old All-Stars beat Twin Rivers – in the early game – 10 – 0. Ekko Baima had a triple and eight out of eleven players provided hits. Quinn Holman pitched three innings and Maeve Brandt pitched one inning in the four inning game.
Chicago fire leaves woman injured, numerous residents displaced
A fire tore through a residential building on Sunday morning in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood, resulting in at least one injury and leaving several residents unable to return to their homes. According to Chicago police, the fire broke out in the 5100 block of South Loomis at approximately 4:35...
2 teens armed with automatic weapon rob 14-year-old at gunpoint in Uptown
CHICAGO - Chicago police arrested two teenage boys after they allegedly robbed a 14-year-old at gunpoint in Uptown Saturday afternoon. A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy allegedly beat and robbed the victim in the 5100 block of North Sheridan Road around 5 p.m. The offenders were arrested less than...
Angel Reese had a double-double during the WNBA All-Star Game because of course she did
Of course, Angel Reese had a double-double at the WNBA All-Star. Of course, she did. Well, I’ll be. Caitlin Clark called it. Angel Reese, in fact, did grab the most rebounds. I mean, I didn’t doubt she would. But to see it happen live — against Team USA — was something special. Angel also added 12 points to that amazing effort — including a dope bounce pass from Caitlin that led to a bucket — and honestly, we love that for her. The girl’s motor is just relentless, and to see her shine Saturday was awesome.
Stadium, golf course, thoroughfare threaten Chicago's mature trees, group says
(The Center Square) – An environmentalist and Chicago professor says asthma cases and respiratory disease cases are on the rise, possibly due to the Chicago Park district cutting down mature trees. Environmentalist groups are calling for a Chicago Lakefront National park designation amidst the park district's plans to cut more trees down for projects associated with the Redefine the Drive program and the possible construction of the Bears stadium. Jeannette Hoyt said tree oxygen production varies by tree size and that mature trees with more...
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