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As Kroger, Albertsons defend merger plans in court, here's which Illinois stores are being sold
A three-week court hearing opened Monday over the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons - a union that regulators argue would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation. On Monday, Albertsons, the parent company of Jewel-Osco, told a federal judge...
Chicago sisters selling lemonade amid heatwave to buy tickets for Chicago Sky's Barbie Night game
CHICAGO - On what feels like the hottest day of the year, two young Chicago sisters are turning lemonade into a dream. Jade and Joy Lee, working a small lemonade stand at the corner of 111th and Princeton in Roseland, have their eyes set on raising $700 so they can attend the Chicago Sky's Barbie Night game against the Indiana Fever on August 30.
The ARC Phenomenon: Chicago hosts globally acclaimed electronic music fest this weekend
Local Spins’ ‘Looking for the Perfect Beat’ columnist Todd Ernst unveils must-see festival sets and his pro users’ guide as ARC celebrates 40 years of house music in its birthplace. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL SCHEDULE. The 40th anniversary of house music culminates this Labor Day weekend...
Fresh Farms and Jewel-Osco Team Up to Deliver Table Grapes Shoppers Can "Believe" In; Charly Molina and Scott Bennett Comment
CHICAGO, IL - As Fresh Farms continues to think out of the box of traditional buy-sell models, it's clear that its category management approach and retail strategies are impacting sales and exciting consumers. As the grower launches another Taste To Believe grape campaign, it is expanding its outreach to include more retailers across the country as well.
CPD officer charged in alleged assault on fellow officer
CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a Chicago police officer accused of attacking another officer who he was reportedly in a relationship with. Chicago police said 30-year-old Francisco Galvan has been charged with one misdemeanor count of domestic battery and one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence. He was also given a citation […]
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Students investigate complex medical scenarios through seminar
A cohort of visiting international medical students, several Purdue University Northwest (PNW) undergraduate students, and two local high school students were challenged in a month-long intensive seminar at PNW intended to strengthen their anatomy, physiology and pathology skills. Led by Ernest Talarico, assistant professor of practice in Anatomy and Physiology...
MARCUS ALLARD TRUCK RENTAL: This week in IUN Athletics: Aug. 26 – Sept. 2
GARY, Ind. – The second week of action begins Wednesday with the Indiana University Northwest soccer teams back on the pitch, while volleyball travels to Adrian, Mich., for the Siena Heights Tournament this weekend. Wednesday, Aug. 28. 6 p.m. – Men's Soccer at Taylor. 7 p.m. – IU...
Woodland Park Cooling Center Open
Due to the excessive heat predicted for today and tomorrow, the city has opened Woodland Park Community Center as a cooling center. Oakwood Hall will be open immediately until 9pm this evening. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, also please check on...
Lansing Public Library receives technology grant
LANSING, Ill. (August 25, 2024) – Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias released information last week totaling the grant monies awarded to library districts in Fiscal Year 2024. The award totals include annual per capita and equalization aid grants, public library construction grants, and one-time newly created technology grants.
Weather Impact Alert Day issued due to extreme heat in Louisville, southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Extreme heat along with Orange Air Quality Alerts in place through Kentucky and Indiana for the rest of our workweek. High temperatures will soar near 100° degrees each day. Thankfully, humidity levels will be fairly low, so this dry heat won't feel too much worse than the actual temperature.
Football Game Preview: LaVille on Home-Turf
The LaVille Lancers will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the North Judson-San Pierre Bluejays at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. LaVille is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They lost 27-6 to Triton on Friday.
Doug Gore Announced as Business Grand Marshal for Grant Park Fall Fest
Grant Park Fall Fest Announces Doug Gore, The Driving Force Behind Sharper Homes, Inc. As Business Grand Marshall 2024. 36 years ago while searching for a place to raise his family, Doug Gore discovered Grant Park. In Grant Park, Doug found a community reminiscent of the place he grew up, a place where children could enjoy the outdoors, where life was slower and where there was a true sense of community. Doug considers this one of the better decisions of his life.
Former superintendent used District 65 credit card for moving expenses, resort stay
On June 20, 2023, then-District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton made his final public appearance in Evanston before moving to DeKalb County, Georgia, to take the same position there. Hundreds of Evanstonians came together that sunny summer afternoon 14 months ago to dedicate Foster Field as the site of the new...
Football Recap: Triton Starts Season with Win at Home
Triton gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They put the hurt on the LaVille Lancers with a sharp 27-6 victory. For the Trojans, this counts as revenge for the 22-16 loss the Lancers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2023.
Prior Violations Bring Felony Charges for Two Men: Police Reports
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Two men driving in Park Forest now face felony charges due to prior violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code, according to reports. A Chicago man must contend with one count of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, a felony. A man from Park Forest is up against two felony charges. Police said both men had prior violations of Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. This section refers explicitly to “Driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds or any combination thereof.”
Tuesday: Excessive Heat Warning continues
LANSING, Ill. (August 26, 2024) – Tuesday’s forecast calls for “very hot and humid” weather, reaching a high of 99 degrees that feels like 107. The Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect through 10 p.m. Current conditions, the four-hour forecast,...
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