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Some schools in Chicago's north suburbs are closed with power still out after storms
DEERFIELD, Ill. (CBS) -- Nearly 10,000 ComEd customers in northern Illinois remained without power Wednesday afternoon, a day after storms rolled through.In Deerfield, kids were home—as some schools were without power too. Schools were closed Wednesday as a non-emergency day, and the day will be made up later in the school year.All the schools in Deerfield Pubic Schools District 109—Kipling, South Park, Walden, and Wilmot elementary schools and Caruso and Shepard middle schools—and the Early Learners preschool program, were closed Wednesday.District 109 plans to reopen its schools on Thursday—though a spokesperson with ComEd said the utility company may not be...
Glenwood woman locked out of bank account needed for cousin's care for months
A woman became her cousin's legal guardian, but couldn't get access to his bank account.She needed the $95,000 in the bank to pay for his care. When the bank wasn't helping, she called the I-Team.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBarbra Schranz of south suburban Glenwood suddenly became the legal guardian to her cousin.In February, a stroke left him cognitively impaired. She needed access to his Chase Bank account to pay for his move from a hospital to assisted living.The account had more than $95,000 in it, so she went to the bank with all the legal...
Seven United Airlines passengers injured as plane forced to make emergency landing after severe turbulence
SEVEN United Airlines passengers were injured after a flight was forced to divert due to severe turbulence. The incident took place after the flight from Cancun, Mexico, to Chicago, Illinois, was cut short on Wednesday. The United flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Memphis International Airport in Tennessee at around 2:40 pm. […]
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Record-setting Illinois Lottery Fast Play jackpot-winner sold at suburban gas station
A suburban Illinois Lottery player is not just a lot richer, but is also a history-maker after winning one of the largest-ever Fast Play jackpots in the game’s history. According to Illinois Lottery officials, the winning ticket worth nearly $1.7 million was sold at a gas station in suburban Alsip earlier this week.
Operation targets largest pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A sweeping operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration targeted pharmacy burglaries and the illegal sale of addictive prescription medications. The ring targeted independent pharmacies in 31 states, including Missouri, Illinois and Kansas in the DEA St. Louis Division region. Hillsboro Health Mart...
Three-star 2025 Plainfield Central OL Kaveon Lee plans Illini visit: 'I just want to see the team work'
Kaveon Lee could've entered his senior season with his football future solidified. But after six months as a Northern Illinois commitment, the three-star Plainfield (Ill.) Central Class of 2025 offensive tackle decided to open up his recruitment. "I just felt I committed too early," Lee said. "That was my first...
Black Moms Rising: Illinois health committee receives funding to tackle maternal mortality
ABC7 Chicago's race and culture series, "Black Moms Rising," continues to take a look at maternity in the Black community.The CDC has offered $118 million in funding to tackle maternal mortality nationwide, including the state of Illinois. The funding goes towards a team of experts tasked with gathering data and developing solutions.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe funding will help continue the work of Illinois' Maternal Mortality Review Committee. It is one of 46 committees across the country working to keep moms from dying during childbirth.ABC7 was told the Illinois committee has has a strong focus...
Cooler trend heading into Labor Day weekend
It has been a much cooler day compared to Monday and Tuesday across the Stateline, but the humidity remains high with dew points in the 70s. This will remain the case as a pair of cold fronts pass through, bringing a cooler holiday weekend. The first of which will slide...
Older Adults in Illinois at Increased Risk for Suicide
Nearly 20 percent of suicides in Illinois between 2020 and 2021 were among people 65 years and older, according to recently released data from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The suicides disproportionately affected white men between the ages of 65 and 74 years, with at least a high school education living in small urban and rural environments and involving firearms as the source of fatal injury.
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Stick & Stay Trail strikes a chord with Elgin Symphony Orchestra
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra experience is unmatched for a fun, relaxing, cultural experience. Now in its 75th season and under the direction of new Music Director Andrew Grams, the ESO continues to delight audiences of all ages, year after year. From start to finish – the ESO brings world class, big city entertainment without the hassles of the big city. Come Experience the ESO!
“Goodest Boy in Illinois” challenge ends Saturday
DeKALB – With Saturday’s intrastate rivalry football game between NIU and Western Illinois University just around the corner, the battle between the schools’ live mascots nears its final stages. Since Aug. 16, NIU’s Mission III and WIU’s Colonel Rock “Ray” IV have been engaged in a friendly...
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