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Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...

Chicago stepped into the limelight this week as host of the Democratic National Convention, with Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Democratic Party winning praise for hosting an event without serious disruptions. But even though the roughly 50,000 attendees enjoyed raucous nights at the United Center, parties on Navy Pier and perfect sunny days, many downtown business owners said it was a tough ...

Disc golf is growing in popularity year by year with new courses in new places. All you need is a disc (or a 3 pack starter set: driver, mid-range, putter), a friend or two and a willingness to learn and grow. --Fair Warning-- Disc golf can become addictive. A quick...

Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...

Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...

The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY, which is now in effect from Noon until 8pm, today, August 27, 2024. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois...

WAUKEGAN, Ill. - Navigating the court system can be daunting, but in Lake County's 19th Circuit Court, some of that stress is being eased by a specialist with four legs and a calming presence. Desi, a highly-trained one-year-old Standard Poodle, has officially joined the courthouse team, becoming Illinois’ only designated...

Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan want certain evidence excluded from his upcoming racketeering trial.They say the evidence is irrelevant and could be prejudicial to the case.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey want the judge to exclude details about controversial topics like gaming legislation, and sexual harassment allegationsMadigan and his longtime confident are both due to go on trial in October. They pleaded not guilty.SEE ALSO | Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS rulingREAD MORE | Former Mike Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes reports to prison

Illinois residents who paid to take part in Varsity Brands cheer competitions, camps, or purchased Varsity apparel between December 2016 and March 2024 are now eligible for compensation under an $82.5 million settlement, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday.

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If you thought Monday was hot, wait until you see the heat index map for Missouri and Illinois for Tuesday. It's led to excessive heat warnings and advisories for nearly all of both states. The National Weather Service in Saint Louis, Missouri just updated the outlook for Tuesday in both...

August 26, 2024 – A new state-funded grant program is aimed at helping LGBTQ+ seniors feel more assured about being OUTSafe, through sensitivity training for the service professionals who meet their needs. A grant from state Sen. Doris Turner and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority has helped AgeLinc...

It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...

Roscoe, Ill., August 24—The Illinois Stock Car Hall of Fame hosted its induction ceremonies banquet and stock car festival Saturday at Wayne Lensing’s Historic Auto Attractions Museum here. An enthusiastic crowd was on hand for the day’s activities which included the Lefthander Legends parade, which was led by Grand Marshall and the evening’s guest speaker – former NASCAR star Joe Ruttman.

In a setback for Illinois Democrats and Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a downstate judge’s ruling that found unconstitutional a Democrat-passed law preventing the slating of legislative candidates for the November election in races where political parties did not field contenders. The high court’s ruling Friday was not typical of the seven-member body, which is made up ...

Former deputy appealing pre-trial detentionThe legal team representing a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with fatally shooting an unarmed woman last month laid out its plans Monday to appeal a pre-trial detention order to the appellate court.Sean Grayson is charged with the murder of Sonya Massey after she called 911 to report a prowler. Since being arrested, Grayson has been held in jail, and a Sangamon County judge has rejected two attempts to get him released pending his full trial.More heat TuesdayThe hottest temperatures of the year will affect the Prairie State Tuesday.Excessive heat warnings have been issued for most of the state as temperatures will hover around 100 degrees in many areas, with heat indices approaching 110.A little relief ushers in Wednesday in some parts of Illinois, with temperatures topping out closer to 90.Tax credit for back-to-school expenses As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 Illinois individual income tax returns. The Illinois Education Expense Credit allows parents or legal guardians of a full-time K-12 student under the age of 21 to take a 25% tax credit on qualified education expenses over $250 this year. The total credit may not exceed $750, regardless of the number of qualifying students.

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...

PADUCAH — Nearly $5 million was fraudulently spent in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in the four-state region in just the first three months of this year. When a SNAP recipient's benefits are stolen, the state reimburses that money so they can buy food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture...

The Illinois State Geological Survey at the Prairie Research Institute recently received a $10 million award to inventory abandoned mining sites that could be reclaimed to improve community safety and the environment in Illinois. The work will document mined-out-areas in the state and help support the reclamation of those areas....

A Springfield resident initially made the objection about her candidacy to the state board in July.