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As students return to school, Illinois parents are faced with fewer choices
(The Center Square) – Students in Illinois and around the country are returning to classes, but the education landscape looks different in the Land of Lincoln. Last spring, the Democratic-led General Assembly failed to renew the Invest in Kids tax scholarship program, Illinois’ only school choice program. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Illinois Speaker of the House, last week said the program could be considered a school voucher program. “Here at the...
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Wildlife Medical Clinic warns of rabbit fever in Central Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Wildlife Medical Clinic at University of Illinois is said they have noticed an increase of rabbit fever across Central Illinois. Tularemia, more commonly called rabbit fever, is a highly infectious disease. Since April, the clinic has treated four Eastern cottontails for the bacteria causing rabbit fever. While the disease is […]
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
MCLEAN COUNTY – The state’s top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozens of video gaming machines being stolen across Illinois including in McLean and DeWitt counties. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of...
Kamala Harris’s Chicago Convention And Illinois’ Unique Place In Civil Rights History
(Trice Edney Wire) – The modern civil rights movement hit a new peak last week in Illinois. It marked the movement coming full circle, in a way, back to the state of its birth more than a century ago. Illinois is the unsung “alpha and omega” of the movement....
Armed Carjacking in Western Springs Today: Suspects Flee After ATM Robbery
Western Springs, IL – A brazen carjacking occurred in Western Springs early Sunday morning, leaving residents on edge. Around 6:05 a.m., a victim withdrawing cash at an ATM on Wolf Road was ambushed by five suspects who arrived in a dark-colored SUV. The suspects blocked the victim’s vehicle before exiting their own. At least three of the suspects were armed with handguns.
Police allegedly falsely arrest alderwoman after she filed assault and battery report against city administrator
Harvey police arrested Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) last Thursday morning, August 22, one week after she filed a police report against a mayoral staffer for assault and battery. But witnesses previously told the HWH that City Administrator Corean Davis initiated the attack, allegedly pushing Chapman into double mirrors near the mayor’s office after a special City Council meeting on August 14.
Could tomorrow be Chicago's hottest day of the year?
Chicago saw scorching hot temperatures on Monday, but things could be even warmer on Tuesday, with record-breaking heat and a new hottest temperature of the year both possible. According to the National Weather Service, an excessive heat warning will remain in effect for Cook County through Tuesday night, with temperatures...
Spencer Torkelson’s 3-run homer helps Tigers beat MLB-worst White Sox 6-3 for 4-game sweep
CHICAGO (AP) — Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer during a five-run seventh inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night to complete a four-game sweep and drop the majors’ worst team to 31-101. Parker Meadows led off the seventh with a...
Chicago Weather: Cooling Trend After Tuesday’s Heatwave, But Storms Persist Through Friday
Chicago, IL – A dangerous combination of extreme heat and severe thunderstorms is set to hit the Chicago area today. Residents can expect peak heat indices between 105 and 115 degrees, with the hottest conditions in the afternoon. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity, could lead to dangerous conditions, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Mesirow Monday: Final tips for a midyear financial check-up
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Dr. Gregg Lunceford joins Jon Hansen to discuss the final tips for midyear financial check-ups.
CONCERT REVIEW: OTTTO – Bastardane Live at The House of Blues Chicago
On August 10th OTTTO and Bastardane – both prominent groups within the modern hard rock scene – came to Chicago in light of their current Reconquest Tour. The two rock outfits are no strangers to touring together, as both bands played together the previous summer as well. The Reconquest Tour sees both Bastardane and OTTTO in new fashions, but when it comes to each group’s signature sound, talent and onstage energy – those matters remain the same.
Photos: Redtwist Theatre Presents THE NORMAL HEART
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre’s The Normal Heart, written by Larry Kramer and directed by Ensemble Member Ted Hoerl, is now playing through September 29 at the newly renovated Redtwist Theatre. See photos from the production. Larry Kramer’s beautiful, searing play about the earliest days of the AIDS epidemic, based on...
Fall museums guide: art across Hyde Park
Opening on October 12, “Cecilia Beaven: Flickering Cocoon” will feature a host of large graphic wall paintings and other works by interdisciplinary artist Cecilia Beaven. Hailing from Mexico City, Beaven’s work at the Hyde Park Art Center – drawings, small sculptures and a temporary mural– will present mystical environments and narratives that feature the women-centered worlds she’s been crafting for the past five years.
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