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Marist High School hosting Southside Summer Festival this weekend
A South Side high school is fundraising to allow some students to stay enrolled.The end of the "Invest In Kids" Tax Credit program put many families in a bind. It provided state support for students to attend private or parochial schools.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchNow, Marist High School is hosting a big party this weekend, to try and raise money for students to stay.Father Tom Hurley joined ABC7 to talk about Southside Summer Festival, how much they are hoping to raise, what the money will do and the response from students and families when they find out they are getting assistance.The event takes place Saturday and you must be 21 or older to enter. For more information, visit.marist.net/southside-summer-festival.
Bulls Summer League Diary Part III: Karnisovas & Eversley speak, Matas Buzelis shines
The Summer League Diary continues with the highlights from Sunday. It’s the Pecking Order. 9:55 AM - Freshly showered and caffeinated, I head down to the sportsbook to finish prepping for today's show. Joey and Kalle are already down in our booths, getting the studios set up. Again, our ALLCITY production crew are rock stars who work harder than anyone!
Insider Sends Strong Message About Bulls Rookie Matas Buzelis
Summer League stats are not an indicator of future NBA success, but Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis is having an encouraging stint. Buzelis is averaging 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in three Las Vegas Summer League games. He is the third leading scorer among all players to play...
Edison Park Grocery Store At Former Happy Foods Could Open This Year
EDISON PARK — The grocery store and cafe filling the closed Happy Foods in Edison Park could open before the end of the year, the owner said. EP Market is taking over the space at 6783 N. Northwest Highway, which has sat empty for almost two years. The family-owned market will include a cafe, bakery and taqueria, co-owner Eduardo Haro said. The store will offer a wide- range of groceries and prepared foods that “really cater to the neighborhood,” said Chris Vittorio, chief of staff for Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st).
“The place went up for grabs” - When Isiah Thomas arrived at Schlitz Malt Liquor Summer League on MJ’s request to teach a lesson
In the 1985 Schlitz Malt Liquor Summer League, Isiah Thomas, at Michael Jordan's request, showcased the gap between NBA and college talent.
Angel Reese's Postgame Interaction With A'ja Wilson Is Going Viral
The Chicago Sky traveled to Las Vegas on Tuesday to face off against the defending champion Aces. Following Chicago's 93-85 victory, Sky rookie Angel Reese was seen greeting Aces star A'ja Wilson with a hug. Wilson and Reese were filmed sharing a short conversation, which had WNBA fans buzzing ...
Kate Martin's Pregame Outfit For Aces-Sky Is Turning Heads
On Tuesday night, Kate Martin and the Las Vegas Aces will play their final game before the Olympic break against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. The Aces took the first battle over the Sky back in June with a final score of 95-83. After her college career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Martin entered the ...
Dairy Queen to give free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will be rewarding customers with a free Dilly Bar to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21! To get the sweet-treat customers have to place an app order of at least $1. There are approximately 197 Dairy Queens in Indiana so you’re sure to find a location that serves […]
Family of Joliet pastor found dead demands answers amid complicated investigation
JOLIET, Ill. - The family of a Joliet pastor is seeking answers two weeks after his disappearance and one week after his body was recovered. Wednesday, July 17, would have been Warren Beard's 54th birthday. Family members and his church community are demanding clarity about the investigation into his death.
Joliet Police Searching For Missing Teen
The Joliet Police Department is seeking assistance from the public for information regarding the whereabouts of a 16 year old male who was last seen on July 1, 2024, in the 6900 block of Manchester Drive. Bruno Diaz is a 16 year old Hispanic male who is 5’10”, 160 lbs....
ExxonMobil Joliet refinery in shutdown
(Reuters) ExxonMobil shut down its 251,800-barrel-per-day refinery at Joliet, Illinois, due to a power outage after a storm, according to a filing late earlier this week. The loss of power caused a flaring incident on Monday night, the filing showed. ExxonMobil did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Speed Awareness: IDOT, NHTSA, law enforcement agencies urge drivers to slow down, save lives
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other law enforcement agencies to promote the nationwide, “Speeding Catches Up with You” speeding prevention campaign to remind drivers to slow down and to emphasize the importance of safe driving.
Illinois, the feds, and quantum
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Here is another story about Illinois and quantum research. Someone joked it’s like, “I’ll make you an offer you can’t understand.” The federal government and Illinois are working together on a quantum proving ground. “We are not committing any dollars...
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