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Off-duty CPD officer involved in Morgan Park shootout during attempted robbery: Chicago police
An off-duty Chicago police officer was involved in a South Side shootout during a robbery attempt Tuesday morning, according to authorities.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened around 5:34 a.m. in the 10800-block of Campbell Avenue in Morgan Park. It was just starting to get light outside.The officer - who has not been identified- was getting in his car near 109th Street and Campbell to head to work when a group of suspects approached with guns, blocking him, according to Alderman Matt O'Shea.More than a dozen shots were fired in the ensuing shootout."Luckily the off-duty...
Chicago quietly drops hyped-up lawsuit against Glock firearms company
CHICAGO — When Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced in March that his administration was filing a “first-of-its-kind lawsuit” against firearm manufacturer Glock, the city drummed up publicity with a press release and widespread media coverage. There was no press release and no media coverage on Monday when...
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Center for Better Aging opens Tuesday on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS)—A South Side organization dedicated to lifelong health care for people over 50 is opening a new space called the Center for Better Aging, which is also focused on saving lives. "We actually created this space with older adults in mind." A space dedicated to those 50 and older in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. It's the first geriatric-approved emergency room on the South Side. It's located inside the St. Bernard Ambulatory Care Center.The goal is to address healthcare disparities for older adults on Chicago's South Side. "We're bringing medical services to the southside in a way that's compassionate and specialized for...
IL College of Osteopathic Medicine Set to Break Ground in the West Loop
The Community Solution Education System and The Chicago School will host a groundbreaking event next week for the newly acquired co-location located at 400 S. Jefferson Street in Chicago’s West Loop. The building will also house The Chicago School’s proposed Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM), which will integrate...
NWS confirms record 27 tornadoes from July 15th storms
CHICAGO — The record-breaking number of tornadoes that touched down in the Chicago and Rockford areas during last Monday’s Derecho continues to climb. On Monday, the National Wheater Service (NWS) updated the total tornado count from the storms to include three more twisters that touched down in the NWS Chicago forecast area. According to the […]
Burglars are targeting parked cars along Milwaukee Avenue, cops say
CHICAGO — Car burglars are targeting cars parked along or near Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Logan Square, police said Monday. The thieves have been breaking side windows to get inside the vehicles. The thieves then proceed to steal any valuable items they find inside the cars. CPD says the burglars have gotten away with laptops, phones, wallets, musical instruments, clothing, checkbooks, credit cards, cash, purses, bags, and more.
‘Little Library' in NW Indiana blown up by fireworks, suspects sought
Police in Highland, Indiana, were asking for the public's assistance in locating the individuals who blew up a "Little Library" at a neighborhood park this past weekend. At around 12:24 a.m. on Saturday, police were called to Brantwood Park, where an unknown person had used a firework to blow up the "Little Library" at the corner of Lincoln Street and Woodward Avenue, the Highland Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Colliers brokers sale of 74.96-acre site in University Park
Colliers recently arranged Clarius Partners’ acquisition of a 74.96-acre vacant land site on University Parkway, east of Central Avenue, in University Park, Illinois. The seller was a private investor. The planned development will be primed for large logistics operations and include a 970,123-square-foot, cross-dock warehouse facility. The development will...
Local Flavor reprise: Pour On Roy house wines are a friendly blend for wine lovers and wine learners
Pour On Roy earns Local Flavor Award for Ashton White and Lawrence Charles Red house wines. Note: It was late 2022 when The Lansing Journal introduced our Local Flavor Awards as a way to celebrate local eateries that offer a signature food or beverage available only in Lansing. We’re reprising the Local Flavor write-ups as a summer series, to remind our readers of the rich flavors available right here in town.
Tuesday: Humid with possible afternoon storms
LANSING, Ill. (July 22, 2024) – Tuesday in Lansing is forecast to be humid again, with periods of clouds and sun, plus a possible thunderstorm in the afternoon. High temp: 85 degrees. Current conditions, the four-hour forecast, and the five-day forecast are presented below. (On mobile, only three hours...
Books On Wheels brings the world to homebound residents
Evanston resident Al Bjornson, 84, greets the circulation librarian at the Evanston Public Library with a smile and friendly conversation as he retrieves a stack of library materials to deliver to the local retirement community. Bjornson is one of 10 volunteers for the Books on Wheels program at the library....
Police: Motorcyclist killed in Porter County after driver fails to yield
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — A motorcyclist died Saturday after an SUV failed to yield in Porter County, according to police. Officers were dispatched to 100 block of Division Road in Center Township on the report of a crash with injuries. A man, who was operating a motorcycle, was pronounced...
Crown Point Schools Community/Parent Tour Day
Crown Point Community School Corporation says it is hosting a district tour day for community members and parents on August 8. 2024, to see what’s new in Crown Point schools. An announcement from the school district said the tour will visit five sites, explore the $350 million in capital improvements throughout the buildings, and provide information about the district’s curriculum, programming, and student services. Registration is required at the district’s website . For more information, visit the district’s website or call the Crown Point Community School Corporation’s office at 219-663-3371.
INDOT: Spring Mill Rd. bridge still impacted after semi-truck collision
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation recently provided an update surrounding work on the Spring Mill Rd. bridge over I-465 after a semi-truck collided with the bridge earlier this month. According to a post on social media from the Indiana Department of Transportation: East Central, officials said maintenance crews were able to […]
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