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Buttigieg Defends Going On Fox News With Brutal Roast About The Need to Combat ‘One-Sided’ Coverage
"I think it's important... to meet people where they are and recognize that I can't be mad at somebody for not embracing our message if they've literally never heard it." The post Buttigieg Defends Going On Fox News With Brutal Roast About The Need to Combat ‘One-Sided’ Coverage first appeared on Mediaite.
Racine shooting, carjacking; teens charged with intentional homicide
RACINE, Wis. - Three teens are charged with first-degree intentional homicide, among other crimes, for a Racine shooting that killed one man and wounded another on Aug. 8. Prosecutors accuse 17-year-old Latrell Davis, 16-year-old Cincere Davis and 15-year-old Alexjandro Medina of stealing a car at gunpoint, shooting at a group of men and ditching the car within a 15-minute time span.
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
SRC president on community college funding panel
A state commission in Illinois is studying the funding formula for the state’s community colleges. The Adequacy and Equity in Community College Funding Working Group’s members include Spoon River College President Curt Oldfield along with other community college presidents, chief financial officers, faculty members, and others. Oldfield said...
Grants help QCA libraries with resources and programming
Area library districts are receiving grants to make sure all residents have access to quality resources and programming, said Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias. Libraries around the 36th Senate District are receiving a combined $376,767 in grants. These libraries serve over 216,000 people. “Libraries throughout the state must have the resources […]
Five men charged for string of 22 burglaries at Illinois video gaming machines
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged five men for a series of burglaries at video gaming machines in Central Illinois and the Chicago area. The men are 35-year-old John Friedrich of Streator, 39-year-old Joseph Montoro of Berwyn, 41-year-old Sebastian Perez of Chicago, 20-year-old Jacob Sickel of Brookfield, and 53-year-old Don Wiley of […]
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
Illinois quick hits: Johnson approval low as DNC continues
Johnson approval low as DNC continues New polling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shows the lowest approval rating for a mayor hosting the Democratic National Convention in 40 years. According to a poll by the Illinois Policy Institute, Johnson’s approval rating is just 27%. The next closest was former New York City Mayor David Dinkins in 1992 with 29% of his constituents approving of his leadership. ...
Home in Bristol a total loss after residential fire
A home in Bristol is a total loss after a structure fire early Thursday morning. The fire occurred at 2042 Branch Road/Elder Lane at 1:55 a.m. Dane County Sheriff's Deputies, along with Sun Prairie, Columbus, Madison, and Dane Fire Departments were on scene. Sun Prairie fire said the main fire...
Marshall Field’s moving Christmas window figures to be sold at auction
CHICAGO — Two-and-a-half-dozen moving Christmas window display figures from the historic Chicago retailer, Marshall Field’s, will be hitting the auction house near mid-September. In a press release, Potter & Potter Auctions said they are set to offer 30 of the moving Christmas window display caricatures from Marshall Field’s during an auction at their West Belmont […]
Latest news from Evanston: Your Thursday daily digest
If images are missing, read this online. For more coverage, visit our website. Good Thursday morning, Evanston. Above, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (center) applauds at a Wednesday “You Betta Vote!” drag brunch in Chicago. The RoundTable’s Richard Cahan, who is covering the Democratic National Convention, talked with the Evanston legislator about transgender rights, the DNC’s energy and how blue state Dems can help.
Saturday, September 21 | Kane County Cougars Present “Tacos And Tequila” Festival
Step back into the vibrant era of the ’90s and 2000s hip-hop as Chicago gears up for Tacos and Tequila Festival, presented by the Kane County Cougars and Social House Entertainment. This throwback hip-hop festival has enjoyed success in Kansas City, Dallas Fort Worth, Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, Winnipeg, and now it’s Chicago’s turn to witness the inaugural event on Saturday, September 21st, at Northwestern Medicine Field, home of the Kane County Cougars, from 3pm – 11pm.
Convicted felon and alleged gang member arrested in St. Charles after discharging firearm near child: police
CHICAGO - A convicted felon was arrested this week after allegedly discharging a firearm in St. Charles. Kyle Burnett, 36, of Aurora, was charged with being an armed habitual criminal, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon while on parole, unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (no FOID), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (no CCL), reckless discharge of a weapon and endangering the life or health of a child.
Bicyclist dies after being struck last week in Glenview
GLENVIEW, Ill. — A bicyclist died Wednesday after he was struck last week in Glenview. On Aug. 15, Glenview police responded to the 800 block of Milwaukee Avenue on the report of a crash involving a bicycle and a 2017 Toyota Avalon. Police believe the Avalon was traveling in the southbound lanes when a bicyclist, […]
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