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Man beaten and robbed outside Chicago City Hall
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Four people beat up and robbed a man near City Hall in the Loop early Tuesday.Police said the 61-year-old man was walking near La Salle and Washington streets around 2:45 a.m., when four people got out of a dark car.One person stole his money and phone at gunpoint. The robbers then beat him, cutting his head and arm.One witness said he saw the moment the group attacked the man."As soon as I started picking up the phone to call the cops by my window, they immediately started going through his pants. The fourth man jumped out, grabbed whatever the other dude handed him, looked at me for a split second, and then immediately they all started going in the car, jumped in, sped off," he said.Police said the Fire Department treated the victim at the scene.No one was in custody Tuesday morning. Area 3 detectives were investigating.
St. John’s Earns Sixth-Straight ITA All-Academic Team Award
TEMPE, ARIZ. (July 23, 2024) – The St. John's women's tennis program has received. recognition as an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team for the sixth-straight year, the organization announced on Monday. Additionally, all eight members of the team were named ITA Scholar Athletes. Alicia Gomez, Arina Gumerova, Camila...
Pierogi Fest celebrates 30 years of Polish culture in Whiting, Indiana this weekend
Whiting's famous " Pierogi fest" kicks off this weekend. The festival begins this Friday, Jul 26 and runs through Sunday, July 28 in downtown Whiting Indiana.It is known as "The Wackiest Festival in the Midwest". It'll have a parade and more than 1,200 menu items. There will also be a free concert by 90's band, Sugar Ray on Saturday night. For parking and other information, click here.
Surgeon Jovenel Cherenfant named Franciscan Health Munster Physician of the Year
Franciscan Health Munster general surgeon Jovenel Cherenfant, MD, has been named 2023 Physician of the Year by the medical staff. The Physician of the Year award is presented annually by the medical staff to a physician who embodies the Franciscan Alliance values of respect for life, fidelity to the Franciscan Alliance mission, compassionate concern, joyful service and Christian stewardship.
Hard Rock Casino and The Urban League Establish IUN Scholarship
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and The Urban League of Northwest Indiana have united to support local high school graduates in their pursuit of earning a degree from Indiana University Northwest. Through the partnership, graduates of any Gary-based high school are eligible to receive the “Do Well by Doing Good”...
Rittenhouse Village At Portage’s exclusive lifestyle programs create a positive senior-living community experience
Rittenhouse Village At Portage is all about giving its residents the most pleasurable experience for the senior living community. It has exclusive lifestyle programs designed with the idea of creating engaging events and activities to boost the lifestyle of the residents. As senior lifestyle counselor and director of sales at...
Dr. Derek Shouba Appointed as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Prairie State College (PSC) announced Dr. Derek Shouba’s appointment as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. Dr. Shouba joins PSC from Calumet College of St. Joseph in Indiana, where he served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. There, he oversaw undergraduate and graduate programs, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, advising, registration, and academic support services within the library.
Father of 3 found shot to death in unincorp. Lombard driveway; murder investigation underway
A husband and father of three was found shot and killed in the driveway of a west suburban home Monday night, family and police said Tuesday.Alaa Ghnimat, 38, of unincorporated Lombard was found dead about 9:30 p.m. in the area of 16th Street and Meyers Road.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDuPage County sheriff's deputies found him unresponsive, with a gunshot wound, in a vehicle in the driveway of his home, after responding to reports of a shooting in the area.The coroner also responded, and the vehicle was towed for further investigation.SEE ALSO: No charges to be...
Popular Mexican restaurant not for sale, property available
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — Hold on to your chips and salsa, Hacienda isn’t for sale. Those with Hacienda restaurant are hoping to clear up some confusion about for sale signs in front of several locations. Officials say Hacienda isn't going anywhere but the three properties that are being...
Invenergy Announces $30M Center of Excellence Focused on Training and Manufacturing
Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced it has broken ground on its Center of Excellence (CoE), a $30 million clean energy training and manufacturing facility located at 790 Remington Boulevard in Bolingbrook, Illinois, about 30 miles outside Chicago. The new facility will span 135,000 sq. ft. and is anticipated to open in the fourth quarter of 2024 following the buildout of the existing site which will employ over 250 local construction workers.
Illinois: Man says he was fired from trucking company after he refused to cut his hair
26-year-old Drew Harvey of Crete moved to Des Moines on June 23 for a new job with TMC Transportation but he was fired because of his reluctance to have his dreadlocks cut the day after he began a training program at the company. Harvey told the Des Moines Register, “I...
134 Graduates at Black High School Accepted to College, Offered $50M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park, Illinois is celebrating for the eleventh consecutive year that all members of the senior class have been accepted to college. The school announced at its annual “All In” event in April that the class of 2024 at the...
Ivy Tech Graduate James Alger named recipient of nationwide Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship
Big things are in store for 2024 Ivy Tech Community College Graduate James Alger, who was recently announced as a recipient of the nationwide Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship Program. As a recipient, Alger will have the next two years of his education paid for by the DoD as he attends Purdue University Northwest (PNW) in Hammond for his bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity followed by two years of working for Naval Surface Warfare Center (Crane Division) in Crane, Indiana, allowing him to further explore his passion for the field like never before.
Lansing Journalists receive state and national awards from Illinois Women’s Press Association
LANSING, Ill. (July 23, 2024) — Lansing Journal writers Carrie Steinweg and Marlene Cook recently won several journalism awards from the Illinois Women’s Press Association (IWPA). In May, the 2024 IWPA Mate E. Palmer Professional Communications Contest awards were announced, with Steinweg and Cook sweeping the board. A...
Approved 2025 budget represents $1.3 million increase over 2024
LANSING, Ill. (July 23, 2024) – The Village Board has given final approval to an ordinance that establishes a budget and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025. The ordinance was approved by a vote of 5-0 (with Trustee Leo Valencia absent) at the Village Board’s July 16 meeting, which followed a public hearing on the matter that included a presentation by Finance Director Brian Hanigan.
Aurora woman wins $1M from scratch-off Illinois Lottery ticket
An Aurora woman recently won $1 million with a scratch-off ticket, the Illinois Lottery announced.Antoinette 'Toni' Green won the top prize on a $10 MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket purchased at Ruby's Liquor, located at 1535 Butterfield Road in Aurora."The clerk couldn't believe it and I couldn't believe it," Green said. "He said 'Toni, sign your ticket and go straight home - you won a million dollars!' I sat in my car in front of Ruby's in total shock, and then I had an epiphany - I can help others, I can make a difference in somebody's life with...
Two men rob Crystal Lake residents at gunpoint
Two Crystal Lake residents arrived at the 6100 block of West Roosevelt Road on July 15 to buy an item for sale from two men. One of the men displayed a black handgun with an extended magazine and stole money from the victims. The men then fled in an unknown direction. The estimated loss is $4,500.
Thursday-Sunday, July 25-28 | Sugar Grove Corn Boil
The much-anticipated Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival is back for 2024, promising even more fun and excitement from July 25-28 This year, the festival will featurean expanded carnival, free live entertainment daily, and several new additions sure to delight attendees of all ages. Expanded Carnival. The carnival, a staple of...
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