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Huskie Wrestling Signs 16 for 2024-25
DeKALB, Ill.—Northern Illinois University wrestling head coach Ryan Ludwig has announced the signing of 16 student-athletes to join the Huskies in the fall of 2024. The signing class includes five transfers and 11 true freshmen from across the Midwest. "We are thrilled with these additions to the Huskie Wrestling...
Hailstorms to Produce Larger Hailstones as Climate Warms, Posing Greater Damage Risks
A study by Northern Illinois University’s Weather, Climate and Society Research Group forecasts that hailstones will increase in size by 15 to 75 percent by the mid-to-late 21st century due to climate change. Using supercomputer simulations, the researchers explored how two greenhouse gas concentration scenarios would affect hail-producing storms.
Beloved Elk Grove Village restaurant to close after 40 years
A beloved Elk Grove Village institution will soon shutter after more than 40 years in business, leaving customers in mourning and the owners wondering what is next. Munchie’s Pizza has been in business for decades, but it will soon close its doors after it was purchased by village officials late last year.
Illinois quick hits: Dolton mayor speaks out; police bust up train heist; Snake Road to close for snakes
Dolton mayor speaks out at meeting A special meeting of the Thornton Township trustees Wednesday was called off, but that didn’t stop supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from having her say. Henyard slammed recent actions by trustees to limit her spending and enact a new credit card policy. Earlier this month, former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed the Village of Dolton racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit card purchases, including $43,000 spent on Amazon in one day last year. ...
Lee & Associates negotiates 101,577-square-foot industrial sale in Itasca
Lee & Associates, has closed the 101,577-square-foot sale of 701 Rohlwing Road in Itasca, Illinois. This is the largest user sale in the O’Hare submarket this year by both sale price and square foot. The sale transaction closed Aug. 1. Jeffrey J. Janda and Jeff Galante, principals at Lee...
Senior Sunrise to be held Aug. 30
Central’s Senior Sunrise will be held on Friday Aug. 30 at 6 a.m. at the Knoch Park baseball field. The event, in its second year, will feature complimentary Dunkin’ beverages and donuts. The event was seen as a success when it was introduced last year, according to Jeromy...
Cook County launches program to help those struggling with water bills
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Cook County is launching a new program to help people with high water bills.The Water Affordability Program will provide $11.5 million in assistance for past due bills and leak repairs for homeowners. The program was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, and was passed unanimously by the Cook County Board in May."Too many of our residents are facing the heartbreaking choice between paying for water or other essential needs," Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said in a news release. "The Cook County Water Affordability Program is a direct response to this growing crisis, providing crucial...
Crash-and-grab burglars ram SUV into Park Ridge store after 2 previous attempts to break in
A group of thieves used an SUV as a battering ram to break into a store in downtown Park Ridge, follow two other recent but unsuccessful attempts to break in.The store has a security gate, but it was no match for a speeding vehicle.The thieves made off with shoes and other merchandise from HQ Sneakers and Streetwear, which is nestled on a retail and residential stretch of Northwest Highway."It's a shame, honestly. Coming here, you know, it's always great vibes, great positive energy," said customer Adam Dabookali.Dabookali is friends with the owner, who did not want to speak on camera."It's...
Dolton, Illinois Mayor’s EX-ASSISTANT Finally BREAKS SILENCE on Alleged Corruption!
DOLTON, IL – Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, often referred to as the “Dolton Dictator,” encountered significant criticism on Monday from a former supporter amid ongoing allegations of financial misconduct during her time in office. Carmen Carlisle, a trustee on the Thornton Township Board, accused Henyard, who is...
Desperate Vikings Sign Failed Bears Quarterback Immediately After Release
There was obviously no doubt this offseason who the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback would be for 2024, but there was an interesting battle going on behind Caleb Williams. Tyson Bagent and Brett Rypien competed through training camp and the preseason for the QB2 role. Bagent ultimately won the job, and...
Excitement builds as suburban Oak Lawn ‘Queen of Hearts' drawing sees jackpot soar
Residents in suburban Oak Lawn are hoping that Wednesday will be their lucky day, as the jackpot for a ‘queen of hearts’ drawing has soared past $1 million. According to officials, the jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing has risen to more than $1.28 million, with no one winning the top prize in nearly two years.
A French Bistro Will Debut Across the Street From Holy Name Cathedral
In the urban-suburban trajectory, restaurants typically start in the city before making their way to smaller towns around it. Opening in early September, Petit Pomeroy reverse engineers that story as the smaller sibling to Winnetka’s Pomeroy, which opened in September 2021 on the North Shore. “Pomeroy is the highest-grossing...
Naperville’s Last Fling lands on top 100 list of Labor Day celebrations in US
Naperville’s farewell to summer has a welcome new distinction. The Last Fling has been named among the top 100 Labor Day celebrations in the country, according to online photo-focused site Mixbook. It landed at No. 57 on their list, and was one of five Illinois festivals to score a...
Chicago Sky surprise 2 young girls running lemonade stand with tickets to Friday’s game against Indiana Fever
On Tuesday, WGN News told you about two young Chicago girls running a lemonade stand in the city's Roseland neighborhood, hoping to raise enough money to go to the Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game Friday night.
Family highlights danger at Southeast Side station where train hit, killed woman
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Northwest Indiana family continues to raise awareness about the dangers of a commuter train station on Chicago's Southeast Side—five weeks after a local journalist was hit and killed by a train while crossing the tracks.Grace Bentkowski, 22, was struck and killed in late July by a South Shore Line train at the Hegewisch station at 13730 S. Brainard Ave.Bentkowski's famously is now putting their pain to the pavement. They want everyone to know the commuter train stop has no lights, bells, or crossing gates.Since Bentkowski's death, the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District—which operates the South Shore...
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