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Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Top 10 Illinois basketball 3-point shooters of all time
Throughout the history of the Illinois basketball program, we have had some great three-point shooters. This list is honestly not fair to the older Illini generations, as the three-point line wasn’t officially introduced in the college game until April 1986. So, that is where the possibilities for the top 10 start.
Nearly All Illinois AT&T Customers Just Had Personal Data Exposed
If your cell phone provider in Illinois is AT&T, you need to keep a close eye on your credit history and personal information as the company has revealed that nearly all of its customers were exposed in a historic data breach. This alert comes directly from AT&T. They have created...
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Travel | Celebrate at Offshore Rooftop, World’s Largest Rooftop Bar
Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier is a premier destination for celebrating life’s special moments, offering the perfect mix of cuisine, craft beverages, stunning city views, and versatile event spaces. Recognized as the world’s largest rooftop bar, Offshore boasts an impressive 36,000 square foot space, including a 20,000 square foot terrace with panoramic views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s iconic skyline.
Woman shot outside south suburban Amazon facility, police say
Police are investigating a shooting at the Amazon fulfillment center in the south suburbs. Matteson Police said a woman has been wounded in a shooting that happened Sunday night about 9:30 p.m. at the center on Vollmer Road.
Black Fire Brigade training next generation of Chicago area firefighters, EMTs
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A South Side organization is paving the way for the next generation to become first responders. The Black Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 6th anniversary by opening a new educational center in Washington Park.All of the students who have gone through the program have gotten jobs as firefighters or EMT's.From CPR training in the classroom, to a shooting scenario that looks very real, retired firefighter Quention Curtis is training the next generation of first responders.Curtis is founder of the Black Fire Brigade, a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and provides employment opportunities for young African Americans so...
2 suburban men charged in deadly Waukegan parking lot shooting
WAUKEGAN, Ill. - Two men were charged in a deadly shooting in a city-owned, Waukegan parking lot earlier this month. Officers responded to reports of a large crowd gathering in a parking lot associated with a train station located at 95 Spring St. around 3:30 a.m. on June 7. They...
Chicago man charged with murder after running man over in car in Roseland
CHICAGO - A man was charged with murder after allegedly hitting a 63-year-old man with his car Saturday morning in the Roseland neighborhood. Parrish Hartley, 49, allegedly struck and killed the man around 6 a.m. in the 10700 block of South Emerald Avenue, according to police. Minutes later, Hartley hit...
As Early Curfew Ends At 31st Street Beach, Alderman Explores ‘A More Permanent’ Solution
BRONZEVILLE — Hoping to build on the success of the peaceful Fourth of July weekend at 31st Street Beach, Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) is exploring ways to make it permanent. A 10-day curfew that moved the beach’s closing time from 11 p.m. to 8 p.m. was lifted Sunday. Robinson’s office worked with police, the Park District and violence prevention organizations to keep the area safe, implementing bag checks and adding more security to patrol the beach and surrounding parking lots in the wake of three separate after-hours shootings that left three people dead and one teen wounded.
3 women arrested after string of Lululemon thefts in Lake Forest
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Three women have been arrested in connection with a series of retail theft incidents at the Lululemon store in Lake Forest. On June 7, two female offenders entered the Lululemon in Market Square at 680 N. Western Ave, collected several items of women's clothing, and exited without paying. Approximately $2,800 worth of merchandise was allegedly stolen by Cassandra C. King, 32, of Chicago, and a female accomplice.
Striking Amazon drivers picket outside Skokie delivery station
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Dozens of Amazon drivers took the picket line in north suburban Skokie on Monday, a day ahead of the online retail giant's popular "Prime Day" sales.The drivers, who have been on strike since June 26, said they're living paycheck to paycheck, getting paid around $20 per hour, while rarely scheduled for a full 40-hour work week, according to Teamsters Local 705.Chanting, "Workers unite, together we fight," the drivers picketed Monday morning outside Amazon's delivery station in Skokie.They're demanding better pay, affordable healthcare, and safer working conditions. Many said they're often forced to drive dangerous vans, and have been pressured by the company not to report on-the-job injuries.Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
City officials deny permit for open-water swim in Chicago River
The City of Chicago has denied a permit for an open-water swimming event in the Chicago River set for later this year due to significant safety concerns. The city received the permit application on June 13 for the swim, which was set for September 22. However, they denied it due...
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