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Brady Miller Signs with Chicago Dogs, Luke Thelen Drafted by Rockies: Western Michigan Standouts Go Pro
Former Western Michigan right-hander Brady Miller has signed a contract with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association, becoming the second Bronco to join the professional ranks this year. Miller, a native of Plainfield, Ill., had an impressive career at Western Michigan, excelling in the weekend rotation and earning All-MAC Second Team selections. He ranks second in innings pitched and fourth in strikeouts in Western Michigan's history, with notable performances in the MAC Tournament.
Sway, LGBTQ+-Owned Dispensary, Aims To Open In South Shore
SOUTH SHORE — A cannabis company owned by queer people of color plans to expand into South Shore, and officials will meet with neighbors next week to discuss the plans. Sway, which recently opened the state’s first LGBTQ+- and minority-owned dispensary, is looking to open its second shop and first on the South Side. A meeting on Sway’s plans is 6 p.m. Monday at 2226 E. 71st St., Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th) said in his newsletter earlier this week.
Chicago Mayor Scraps Washington Statute Removal Plans Following Conservative Pressure
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has reversed a decision to remove a George Washington statute from the City Hall after his decision sparked national outcry. The statute of America’s first president was erected in 1984. Mayor Johnson had claimed his decision to remove the statute was apolitical. Johnson’s communications director...
Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA pageant returns to Chicagoland for 2nd year
A pageant highlighting the beauty and talents of Nigerian-American women is back in the spotlight. Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA is returning to the Chicagoland area for its second year on August 3. It will take place at 4 p.m. at the Midwest Conference Center, located at 401 W Lake St, Northlake, IL.Pageant president Emmanuel Osagie hopes to empower and promote self-confidence and self-esteem among young women, especially those of color. This yearly competition, also highlighting the importance of education and career development for young women.You can purchase tickets to this year's Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA pageant at www.missdiasporanigeriausa.com.
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
Are Jails in Illinois using Torture Methods on Inmates?
According to a report, there is something that jails use every day in Illinois that experts say is considered "torture" what exactly is it? And should the Land of Lincoln stop using these devices ASAP?. According to an article from Illinoisansweres.org, the United Nations now considers restraint chairs a form...
Tsering Wangyal: Surveillance photo shows elderly Skokie woman who went missing on July 15
SKOKIE, Ill. - A newly-released surveillance photo shows an 82-year-old woman who was reported missing from Skokie earlier this week. Tsering Wangyal was last seen in the 9500 block of Bronx Place, where she lives with her husband, on July 15 around 4:00 p.m. Her husband was asleep at home at the time when Wangyal slipped out.
Iowa Basketball Recruiting Buzz: Intel from Under Armour Finals
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. - 247Sports was at the Wintrust Center in Bedford Park, Illinois just outside of Chicago this weekend for the Under Armour Finals and the last live period of July calendar. Here are tidbits and takeaways from the weekend.
Fox River's high water levels forcing temporary Illinois ban on recreational boating
The state is banning recreational boating on a long stretch of the Fox River because of hazardous conditions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) says water is high on the Fox River
Beware of Scam in Illinois Involving Amazon and Temu Package Shipments
Thieves are working around the clock trying to come up with new ways to trick you using all the latest technology and techniques to steal your identity and money. Illinois and Wisconsin residents who order products online that are being shipped to their homes need to know about this latest scam that uses fake text messages about package deliveries.
Progressives, conservatives push to eliminate ‘corporate welfare’ with stalled measure
(The Center Square) – A bill that’s not advancing would, according to proponents, make the business grant administration process more equitable. A state senator called Senate Bill 2791 a “good bill.” Senate Bill 2791 never made it out of the spring legislative session, but proponents say it would even the playing field for small businesses […]
Central IL county, city services report system issues amidst network outage
A worldwide outage of the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike struck Microsoft devices throughout Central Illinois, disrupting state, county and municipal systems. The City of Champaign and its library were just two of the organizations that dealt with the headaches caused by the outage.
Charges dropped against Northwestern staff members who participated in pro-Palestinian protests
Criminal charges filed against four Northwestern University staff members over their alleged actions during protests over the war in Gaza have been dropped. They were charged with obstructing law enforcement.
Pre-Trial Release Denied To Suspect In Fentanyl-Related Death Of Naperville Man
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the States’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a 38-year-old Chicago man charged with supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl and alprazolam to a thirty-three-year-old man from Naperville in February, 2023.
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