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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.
Prior Violations Bring Felony Charges for Two Men: Police Reports
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Two men driving in Park Forest now face felony charges due to prior violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code, according to reports. A Chicago man must contend with one count of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, a felony. A man from Park Forest is up against two felony charges. Police said both men had prior violations of Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. This section refers explicitly to “Driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds or any combination thereof.”
Late-summer heat wave threatens record highs from Chicago to D.C.
A blistering late-summer heat wave that is moving east across the Midwest and toward the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast could set scores of records through Thursday. In the Midwest and Ohio Valley, many locations could see their hottest weather of the year during the last days of climatological summer, which spans June to August. Temperatures could also approach 100 degrees east of the Appalachians by Wednesday.
‘An amazing person:' Loved ones remember high school athlete killed in Little Village shooting
Members of Chicago's Pilsen community turned out at a vigil in remembrance of a star high school athlete who had been gearing up to start his senior year but was fatally shot one week ago. Juan Salgado, 17, was shot and killed on Aug. 19 near South Hamlin Avenue and...
Motorsports: NASCAR Talking To Several Cities, Including PNW For Possible Future Street Race
Adam Stern from Sports Business Journal had an article that was posted yesterday about NASCAR talking to other cities across the country about hosting a street race in the future. Last year, NASCAR went to the streets of Chicago for the first time where Shane van Gisbergen won the inaugural...
Kenwood girls basketball players commit to Division I schools
Chicago Public Schools students are back to the classroom this week, but two Kenwood Academy senior athletes have already trained their sights on college. This past summer, Kenwood girls basketball stars Ariella Henigan and Diann Jackson weighed their combined 24 college offers, almost all of which are to Division I schools, committing just weeks ahead of the new school year.
Cubs prospect's ridiculous home run streak prompts promotion to South Bend
With last year's first-round pick, Matt Shaw already knocking on the door at Triple-A Iowa, watching this year's first-rounder, Cam Smith, turn a heater at the plate into a promotion to High-A South Bend is the stuff Cubs fans dream of. Smith set a Myrtle Beach Pelicans franchise record over...
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