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AO Sushi hits 40-year mark in Wilmette
In a post-COVID business landscape littered with restaurant and retail food enterprises that shuttered under the pandemic’s stress, Wilmette’s AO Sushi is a testament to hard work, flexibility and loyal patrons. For 40 years, the business that provides fish, sushi, and Japanese food and sundries to generations of customers has been located in West Lake […] The post AO Sushi hits 40-year mark in Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
Pritzker signs 49 bills impacting elections, hunting, mobile park residents and more
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted 49 bills Monday that touch on elections, hunting, mobile home park residents, criminal justice, education and more. House Bill 4621, effective immediately with some provisions taking effect July 1, 2025, creates the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services within the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. The move allows the office to provide pretrial services to circuit courts and counties that don’t currently have pretrial services agencies. There has been an explosion of pretrial hearings since cash...
BullShooter 38 Winners Announced After Chicago Event
The BullShooter World Challenge of Champions Finals celebrated the 38th anniversary of its soft-tip dart tournament from May 23-27 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill. Organizers reported that “the event was very successful with players coming from all corners of the globe” to engage in competition on...
Chicago physician pleads guilty to $2.4M fraud scheme
A physician in the Chicago suburbs has pleaded guilty to a $2.4 million healthcare fraud scheme of billing Medicaid and private insurers for nonexistent services. From 2018 to 2022, Mona Ghosh, MD, owner and operator of the Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based medical office Progressive Women's Healthcare, submitted and caused her employees to submit fraudulent claims to Medicaid, TriCare and other insurers, the Justice Department said in a July 1 news release.
Big Ten Recognizes 110th Medal of Honor Class
OSU's Amy Fulmer (pictured) and Lyle Yost, along with Indiana's Anne Fowler, were the three swimming & diving athletes to receive the honor. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Courtesy: Big Ten. ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten Conference is celebrating its 110th class of recipients who earned the Big...
Taste of Oak Brook kicks off Fourth of July celebrations on July 3
Independence Day celebrations kick off on Wednesday at the Taste of Oak Brook. Village officials are promising a dazzling fireworks show, live music from well-known tribute bands, and food options from several local food vendors.
Chicago native to serve as Joliet's first-ever Poet Laureate
Uxmar Torres has been chosen as Joliet’s first-ever Poet Laureate, an honor he called incredibly meaningful. The South Side native will spend the next two years organizing writing workshops and other poetry related events around the city.
Cyclists Attacked By Driver And Passenger Who Opened Fire During Group Ride In Uptown, Video Shows
UPTOWN — A driver and his passengers fired shots and threw punches at bicyclists during a popular citywide group bike ride Friday. About 8 p.m. Friday, a fight broke out as cyclists were riding on Sunnyside Avenue between Magnolia and Racine avenues in Uptown during a Critical Mass bike ride, in which hundreds of cyclists ride together in a group to promote safety while cycling in the streets.
15 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: NASCAR, Craft Beer Fest, South Side Pride And More
CHICAGO — July is coming in hot with the return of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, the 11th annual Chicago Craft Beer Fest, the International Festival of Life and more. And while June is over, Pride celebrations are continuing with the South Side Pride Festival and a Chicago Black Pride party.
Spike in violence at 31st Street Beach prompts action from alderman
Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) talks about the disruptions and violence witnessed this summer at 31st Street Beach and how he intends to keep his constituents and beachgoers safe heading into even warmer months.
Chicago weather heats back up today after morning shower
CHICAGO - Overnight showers have pooped out for the most part. A few light showers may continue through around 7 a.m., then the rest of the day will be rain-free with clearing skies. The afternoon sun should easily push highs into the upper 80s, with a 90-degree mark here or...
Angel Reese's Head Slams On Court Floor After Intense Exchange With Atlanta Dream Star
The Chicago Sky and the Atlanta Dream are locked in an extremely tight WNBA battle on Tuesday. Sky rookie Angel Reese has produced another excellent performance. The "Chi Barbie" has 12 points and 18 rebounds in the game with less than two minutes to play. Yet, one scary play took place in ...
Missing man last seen on city’s West Side
CHICAGO — Authorities are asking the public for help in the ongoing search for a man who police say has been missing for several days and may be in need of medical attention. Chicago police say a search is underway for 39-year-old Brandon Thompson who has been missing since Friday, June 28. According to police, […]
Thieves break into U.S. Postal Service trucks three times in 90 minutes on West and Northwest Sides
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two men stole more than $500 worth of packages from mail trucks Monday afternoon on the West and Northwest Sides.Police said the pair robbed three United States Postal Service vehicles in less than 90 minutes in the Portage Park, Jefferson Park, and Austin neighborhoods:at 4:20 p.m. in the 4300 block of North Milwaukee Avenue,at 4:21 p.m. in the 6300 block of West Strong Avenue,at 5:45 p.m. in the 900 block of South Mayfield Avenue.In each case, police said the thieves parked a white SUV near the mail trucks.The men would then break the mail truck's window and take packages before driving away.Police had only vague descriptions of the thieves, who were both wearing hoodies and masks.Anyone with information on the thefts is asked to call Area Five Detectives at 312-746-7394.
Huge heart tattoo helped cops identify North Side killer who was on electronic monitoring, officials say
CHICAGO — Prosecutors say the man who shot and killed an unintended victim on the Far North Side last month was wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet while on juvenile parole. Nicolas Novak, 18, was assigned to live at a Thresholds facility in the 2000 block of West Arthur when...
VIDEO: Car lodges under semi on Bishop Ford in south suburbs; all lanes reopened
A car was lodged under a semi on the Bishop Ford freeway on Tuesday morning.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash shutdown I-80 westbound ramp to I-94 for about 40 minutes, according to Illinois State Police.The driver of a car crashed into the semi around 8:51 a.m., according to police.The car driver was taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known.Chopper 7 was over the scene, video showed as crews pulled the car from under the semi.The crash was cleared by 9:32 a.m., according to police.The crash shutdown I-80 westbound ramp to I-94 for about 40 minutes, according to Illinois State Police.
MLB announcer has embarrassing moment
Being on live television and talking about bubble guts is never a good thing. Actually, bubble guts in general are just never a good thing. Cubs Live! hosts Cole Wright and Cliff Floyd were on Marquee Sports Network over the weekend waiting for a commercial break to end, but the app appeared to do them Read more... The post Hot mic catches ‘Cubs Live!’ hosts talking about bubble guts appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Dunkin’ customer steals money from cash register
A man placed an order June 25 at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 7117 North Ave. when the employee opened the cash drawer. The man jumped over the counter and stole money from the register. The man pushed the employee’s hands away when the employee tried to stop him. The man then fled in a black Chevrolet HHR with yellow temporary tags. The estimated loss is $500.
Proviso Math and Science Academy loses millions in fraudulent fund transfers
On June 24, the superintendent of Proviso Math and Science Academy called to report fraudulent transfers of funds, according to a police report. Officials said he told them an unknown offender, using the name Gilbane Building Company online, transferred over $949,000 on March 8 and $3.9 million on June 14 from the school. While Gilbane Building Company has a relationship with the school, the offender is not associated with the company, according to the police report. Police said the superintendent was unable to provide them with information about how the transfers occurred but told officers he reported them to the FBI’s Chicago Field Division.
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