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Pritzker signs medical debt forgiveness bill into law
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation that will require the state’s taxpayers to pay off the medical debt for thousands of Illinoisans. Calling medical debt a “uniquely American issue,” Pritzker is using $10 million in state funding in the new fiscal year to purchase the medical debt of up to 300,000 Illinoisans. “No Illinoisan should face financial ruin after receiving the medical care they need,” said...
A man and a juvenile robbed, attacked victims in Dekalb: Police
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) — Dekalb Police arrested Jacques Alexander, 19, and a 15-year-old juvenile for allegedly robbing and battering victims. On July 1st, police responded to the 800 block of Ridge Drive for a reported robbery. Victims told detectives they were battered and robbed by two masked individuals. The suspects took a cell phone among […]
Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations
State Police award grants for gun confiscations Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons. ...
British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
South Elgin shelter aids in rescue of 250 dogs from Oklahoma puppy mills
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. - Two hundred and fifty dogs and puppies were saved from two large-scale puppy mills in Oklahoma and an animal shelter in South Elgin is aiding in their rescue. Authorities searched two residential properties in Milburn, Okla. after obtaining search and seizure warrants when they found the...
2024 State of the Village Dinner
On April 24, 2024 the Elburn Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual State of the Village Dinner at the Elburn Lions Club. The purpose of this event is to reinforce the vision and mission for Elburn and to provide a unique opportunity for business, community, and school district leaders to come together in support of our community. Mayor Jeff Walter gave an engaging presentation that included Elburn facts, accomplishments from the previous year, budget and finances, key issues and challenges, future planning and for fun a bit of Elburn trivia for prizes.
Opponents call new Illinois law ‘thank-you gift’ to government unions
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill opponents say is a thank-you gift from the Illinois General Assembly to government unions. Pritzker signed House Bill 4417, which allows public high schools, including charter schools, to designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week.” Opponents say the law will provide a platform for union propaganda. State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, urged a "no" vote...
Still no closure in Belvidere triple homicide
BELVIDERE, Ill.. (WTVO) – The 27-year-old man accused of killing a Belvidere dad and his two young sons in 2021 appeared in a Boone County courtroom Wednesday, dredging up feelings of anger and sorrow among local residents. Alize Smith is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of 31-year-old Andrew Hintt […]
Winnebago, Boone counties added to ‘high-risk’ list for lead poisoning in children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Department of Public Health says mandatory testing for lead exposure in children is required in 148 ZIP codes in 60 counties, including those in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and Stephenson. Under Illinois law, any child residing in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested at 12, 24 and 36 months. […]
Fireworks canceled due to unruly crowd
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2024) – This year’s traditional fireworks celebration in Lan-Oak Park was cancelled around 9:15 p.m. after members of the crowd broke through the fencing surrounding the fireworks zone at the north end of the park. Melrose Pyrotechnics, who has contracted with Lan-Oak Park District...
Court Dismisses Chicago Firefighter’s Discrimination Claims But Retaliation Claims May Proceed
The discrimination claims brought by a Chicago firefighter have been dismissed, but the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will allow her claims of retaliation to proceed. Lee Ann McKay filed suit against the city, the retirement board and five individual officers in 2021. McKay brought her...
Waste Management worker honored for saving animals as suburban shelter flooded: 'It was shocking'
Dozens of pets at a suburban shelter were rescued thanks to the efforts of a trash collector.He noticed something was wrong, and alerted authorities, saving those animals from drowning.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shelter honored the worker Wednesday.Last week, a massive flood at a suburban animal shelter put more than 100 pets in danger.But, on Wednesday, there was a hero's welcome for Tony Maticic. Leaders and volunteers from Heartland Animal Shelter visited Maticic at work to show their appreciation for saving the lives of the pets.It was Maticic who first felt like something was off...
Wheaton residents call dibs for Independence Day parade spots
It's the suburban version of Chicago's dibs, but in July and instead of saving shoveled-out street parking spots, Wheaton residents put out chairs, blankets, ropes and a variety of other objects to save their spots along the Independence Day parade route."It's our big hosting day of the year. Absolutely. Gotta have a tent and food. It's a great way to get the neighbors together," said resident Evan Barker.Barker is setting up a tent in his yard and getting ready for a couple dozen friends, neighbors and family tomorrow. He's already reserved a piece of real estate in...
Parolee charged with shooting CTA bus driver, but not with killing fellow passenger
CHICAGO — A man on parole from Wisconsin killed a man and injured a CTA bus driver when he opened fire on a bus without even looking where the gun was pointed, prosecutors said today. The shooting occurred around 12:14 a.m. Monday in the 3400 block of South State.
Jelly Belly to close North Chicago plant in October
The Jelly Belly plant in North Chicago is set to close in October,The company's owner, Chicago-based Ferrara Candy, says it's moving production to a different facility.The closure will impact 66 jobs and Ferrara says it's hopeful those employees will move to other facilities in the Chicago area.Ferrara said in a statement, "Last week, Ferrara announced the difficult decision to end manufacturing operations at our Jelly Belly plant in North Chicago, Illinois. After careful review of the current volumes produced here, we are moving our manufacturing into another facility, and the final possible day of plant production will be October 11."We are focused on helping our North Chicago team members. For our 66 impacted employees, we are hopeful they will stay with Ferrara in different positions and are offering the opportunity to move to open roles in our five other Chicagoland manufacturing facilities."We anticipate no impact to the Jelly Belly brand, our products or service to our customers. Jelly Belly remains a critical component of our growth trajectory."
North Riverside Park Mall shooting injures 2 after fight, mayor says
Two people were injured in a shooting at north Riverside Park Mall Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Joseph Mengoni said.According to the mayor, police received a call just before 5:20 p.m. for shots fired at the mall. They determined two couples got into a physical altercation inside the mall before shots were fired.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTwo men and two women were involved; a single gunshot injured both men, Mengoni said. The two were taken to a local hospital where their conditions stabilized.The shooting occurred inside the mall, which the mayor said had recently beefed up security...
Traditions! 4th of July Parades wind through Naperville neighborhoods
Above / Decked out in red, white and blue, local residents decorate their cars, bikes, scooters and strollers to participate in local Independence Day Parades hosted by various subdivisions. The Fourth of July also is a very popular day to see the American flag lining the streets throughout the city as residents observe America’s birthday.
Mom shares update 2 years after son was paralyzed in July 4 shooting
Cooper Roberts was just 8 years old when he was left paralyzed after a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Now, two years later, Cooper, who just celebrated his 10th birthday, is beginning to grasp how permanently the shooting changed his life, according to his mom, Keely Roberts.
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