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Eastern Missouri and Kentucky Forecast: Scattered Storms, Dangerous Heat Ahead
Paducah, KY – Eastern Missouri and Kentucky residents are preparing for a week of extreme weather as scattered showers and thunderstorms will give way to oppressive heat. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, forecasts showers and thunderstorms from Sunday through Monday, with a lower chance of rain persisting through the rest of the week.
Venezuelan migrants say election results could sway decision to stay or return
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Sunday was election day in Venezuela, and the outcome could result in ripple effects across the Americas and for thousands of Venezuelan migrants in Chicago. Many local Venezuelans rallied on the Magnificent Mile Sunday to bring attention to what many say is the most consequential presidential election in their lifetimes and support friends and family back home. They say there is so much riding on the election, which will very likely determine if people stay or decide to leave their homeland. Venezuelan pride and excitement also emanated over Kedzie Avenue in Humboldt Park, where an impromptu street takeover caused gridlock....
Police recover body of missing 31st Street boater
The family of Lorenzo Tobin found his body Sunday. He had been missing since Friday when a double-decker yacht that Lorenzo Tobin was on capsized. His wife said Tobin was helping work a birthday party on the boat and made sure people had life vests.
Naperville community leader Dick Wehrli dies at 90
Richard “Dick” Wehrli was a lifelong Naperville resident and community leader. He was a 1956 graduate of North Central College The post Naperville community leader Dick Wehrli dies at 90 appeared first on NCTV17.
Oswego Man Falls To His Death At Starved Rock State Park
If you've been following the story of a fatal fall at Starved Rock State Park, the victim has now been identified. The La Salle County Coroner's Office says 38-year-old Albert Cramer of Oswego died Saturday due to a fall. No foul play is suspected. According to information from the Illinois...
New Bulls guard leads Australia to win over Spain
The Oklahoma City Thunder gave up on Josh Giddey. Maybe they just needed to see him in the Olympics.Giddey finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in Australia’s 92-80 win over perennial powerhouse Spain. Many of those assists came on pick-and-roll plays with center Jock Landale, who had 20 points. Giddey shot 7-for-12 and 2-for-4 on threes.That’s the kind of game OKC imagined when they took Giddey with the No. 6 pick in the 2021 draft. But uneven shooting led to Giddey losing his starting spot and eventually getting dealt to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso.The Bulls...
Village of Plainfield, IL, Considering a 5% Self-Storage Sales Tax
The Plainfield, Illinois, Village Board is discussing whether to impose a 5% sales tax on self-storage rentals. Under the proposal, the facility operator would be responsible for maintaining records and making payments to the village, according to a source. The tax was proposed in a memo by Jake Melrose, development...
An unlikely duo: Frannie the Chihuahua makes 500th run to greet mail carrier in Hoffman Estates
Historically, the relationship between mail carrier and canine has been complicated.For generations, the dog chasing the mail carrier has been a primetime punchline. But this weekend, an unlikely bond is being celebrated in the northwest suburbs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFrannie Joy and Dan Larsen are the duo you didn't know you needed.In Hoffman Estates, Frannie waits as patiently as a Chihuahua can to greet Postman Dan."She runs straight to my truck. So, when she gets to the truck, I open up the door. I get out. I pick her up, and all she wants to...
Freedom Alliance leader addresses issues with energy sources
(The Center Square) – Concerns are being raised as solar energy facilities displace Midwestern farmland. The Institute for Energy Research reports that the target for solar operations is increasingly in the Midwest, where government subsidies allow solar companies to pay more to rent land than the farmers feeding the nation. Myke Luebbers of the Illinois Freedom Alliance […]
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
After more than three decades of public service in Wilmette, Reinhard Schneider passes the gavel
Reinhard Schneider came to the United States with a passion for public service and then proved it for 33 years in Wilmette. In his retirement, Schneider leaves a lasting impact with the Village. Schneider officially retired from his latest role as the chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals and was honored during July 24’s […] The post After more than three decades of public service in Wilmette, Reinhard Schneider passes the gavel appeared first on The Record.
State lawmaker says new diploma proposal is lacking in important subject areas
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Hamilton County lawmaker is worried a proposed redesign of Indiana’s high school diploma requirements is lacking in important subject areas. The Indiana Department of Education unveiled plans to revise the current requirements so they include more work-based learning opportunities. Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) said language, health education, and world history […]
Annual 'Say No to Drugs and Violence' Parade held Saturday morning
The annual "Say No to Drugs and Violence" Parade took place Saturday morning, starting at the Healing Temple Church on West Chicago Avenue. Many lawmakers took part in the event and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was also in attendance.
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