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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...
South Chicago Vietnam Vets Raising $100,000 To Restore Mural Honoring ‘Our Fallen 12’ Soldiers
SOUTH CHICAGO — Soldiers in the Vietnam War — many of them drafted, barely adults and working-class — sometimes returned to indifference or hostility in their communities after serving in the deeply unpopular war. Not so in South Chicago, veterans in the neighborhood said. The community is...
Angel Reese Criticized as Gimmick Used to Diminish Caitlin Clark
Angel Reese is suffering the fallout from the controversial end to her double-double streak. The Chicago Sky rookie’s WNBA record came to an end on July 13 when her team fell to the New York Liberty and she ended the game with eight points. Reese tried to extend her double-double streak to 16 ...
3rd chick born to Montrose Beach Piping Plovers dies
CHICAGO — A third chick born to the Montrose Beach Piping Plovers Imani and Searocket has died, just under two weeks after it hatched. The group “Chicago Piping Plovers,” which tracks the birds in Chicago, said Sunday that a team of Piping Plover monitors observed that the chick was lethargic and struggling on Saturday. The […]
From regular doctor visits to injured protesters, here’s how Chicago’s hospitals are preparing for the DNC
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack the United Center and surrounding streets during the Democratic National Convention next month. Three of the busiest hospitals in the city are about a 20-minute walk from the arena on the Near West Side — Rush University Medical Center, Cook County’s John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital and UI Health. They have spent months preparing for the what ifs, from an explosion or a chemical attack to a mass shooting or dozens of people getting pepper-sprayed.
Bulls’ ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ Now Reality After Failed Trade
The Chicago Bulls have explored Zach LaVine trades for years, intensifying their efforts the last couple of months. Now, the core player who they wanted to trade the most will return. “We expect Zach being fully healthy. And he is healthy. I think he can help this group next year....
Bally’s Unveils New 34-Story Hotel Tower For Permanent Chicago Casino
Bally’s Corporation has released new plans for a 500-room hotel in addition to securing financing to build the $1.7 billion permanent Chicago casino complex in River West. The $950 million financing deal was announced Friday. The funding contract is with Gaming and Leisure Properties, a Pennsylvania-based real estate investment...
3 Cubs players who won’t be on the roster by August 1 and who should replace them
The Chicago Cubs find themselves in an interesting spot with the All-Star break officially here. They might be 47-51 and in last place in the NL Central, but they've played better baseball lately and are 3.5 games back of the third Wild Card spot. Chicago's odds of making the postseason...
Cardinals great rips Cubs’ Christopher Morel on the air over HR celebration
Even in retirement, Jim Edmonds still clearly loathes the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs played the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday for the finale of their four-game series. With the Cubs already nursing a 7-3 lead in the eighth inning, designated hitter Christopher Morel took St. Louis reliever Andrew Kittredge deep with a solo homer. After... The post Cardinals great rips Cubs’ Christopher Morel on the air over HR celebration appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Storm aftermath: I-55 remains closed due to downed power lines; Metra train delays
Editor's Note: ComEd will provide an update on power outages following the severe storm at 10 a.m. The update will play in the video above once it begins. Tuesday morning commuters may run into issues as downed trees and power lines from Monday's storm cause traffic impacts across the Chicago area, from Shorewood to Grant Park.
Severe storms with tornado reports whip through Midwest, killing 1, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornado reports blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana on Monday, downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home, authorities said.
Severe weather slams central Illinois, again
For the second time in as many nights, damaging winds caused widespread damage and power outages. The storms Monday night resulted in staggering wind gusts. A corn crib was destroyed by a 105 mile per hour wind gust near Camp Grove in Marshall County. South Pekin clocked a 78 mile per hour wind gust, Elmwood 71 mph and Lewistown 70 mph. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour were common over most of the area. Several communities reported wind damage with the main problem being trees and tree limbs knocking down power lines and causing roads and streets to be blocked. We’ll get a better idea of damage when it’s daylight. The Monday night storms hit as some communities were cleaning up from storms Sunday night which caused damage in Henry and Bloomington.
Has There Ever Been a Shark Attack in Illinois?
There is a rare species of shark that can survive in salt and fresh water but did one attack a boy in Lake Michigan near Chicago?. I'm not going to lie, I was watching Shark Week stuff on TV and wondered if there had ever been a shark attack in any bodies of water in Illinois. I know just mentioning it sounds ridiculous, but I have Googled stranger things.
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