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In CNN interview, Gov. J.B. Pritzker indicates he’s under consideration for VP slot
In the strongest indication yet that he is under active consideration for the Democratic vice presidential nomination, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday he couldn’t comment on “private discussions” when asked if presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ campaign staff had contacted him for vetting as she seeks a running mate. Appearing on CNN’s “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” the ...
Big Discount Retailer Closes 3 Of Their 29 Illinois Stores
According to an SEC filing from last month, Big Lots, which was founded here in the Midwest (Columbus, Ohio) 50 years ago, said that they expect to close between 35 and 40 stores across the nation this year. They also said that they plan to open 3 new ones, but...
Governor proclaims July 25th as Richard Oglesby Day to recognize 200th birthday
July 24, 2024 – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed Richard James Oglesby Day is July 25, 2024, in the State of Illinois. This proclamation is to recognize Governor Oglesby’s contribution to the state and to the country on the 200th anniversary of his birth. The proclamation was requested by the Gov. Oglesby Mansion Board of Directors.
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
1 Illinois Resident Is Dead From Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
We're no strangers to seeing food recall alerts. In any given year, you'll see food recalls due to things like salmonella, E. coli, listeria, foreign matter, metal shavings, plastic pieces, etc. The thing that makes this deadly outbreak of listeria different is that at this point, authorities really don't know...
Gun goes off during fight after DeKalb County man finds girlfriend with another man
CORTLAND, Ill. (WTVO) — A Cortland man came home from a business trip to find his girlfriend with another man, according to police, and a gun went off as he was battering the victim with it. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Deangelo Flynn, 23, returned to an apartment in the 200 block of […]
Boy, 15, charged with setting fire to recreation facility in Villa Park
VILLA PARK, Ill. — A 15-year-old boy has been charged after setting a fire at a recreation facility in Villa Park, according to the DuPage County state’s attorney. The teenager faces one count of Arson (Class 2 Felony), one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony), one count of Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property (Class 4 […]
Animal cruelty investigation leads to arrest in DeKalb County
SANDWICH, Ill. (WTVO) — After receiving complaints of foul smells emanating from a property in rural Sandwich, the Illinois Department of Agriculture conducted an investigation over the course of several months and discovered neglected and dead animals. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were drawn to the 17000 block of Wagner Road where […]
Kamoira Anderson: Missing Chicago girl, 15, disappeared on Monday
CHICAGO - Chicago police are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. Kamoira Anderson was last seen on Monday in the 6700 block of S. Cornell Avenue, according to the Chicago Police Department. However, she last made contact with someone on Tuesday. At the time she was...
UPDATE: Schaumburg shooting suspect in custody following hours long barricade situation
A shooting in residential Schaumburg on Wednesday left one person wounded and has led to an ongoing barricade situation, Schaumburg Police Commander Christy Lindhurst told WBBM Newsradio.
Naperville Crime Stoppers Offers Cash Reward for Information on Commissioners Park Battery and Theft Case
Naperville Crime Stoppers is reaching out to the community, promising a cash reward for information that helps to bring in the individual or individuals involved in a recent battery and theft incident. The incident, which took place on July 6 at Commissioners Park, saw a person attacked with water bead/gel ball blasters and their electric Colorway E-Bicycle stolen. Crime Stoppers is urging anyone with details to step forward, ensuring anonymity and the possibility of financial reward for information leading to an arrest.
South Side churches' reading camp for Black boys getting national attention
Two churches on the South Side are making Chicago proud.Salem and Progressive Baptist churches started a pilot program to help improve the reading skills of young Black boys. It's called Black Boy Literacy.The program was so successful last summer that the churches brought the reading camp back this year to prepare Black boys for the upcoming school year.What started as a pilot program-- has become a model for other Black churches across the country.The goal is to improve the literacy rates among young Black boys. It's a major investment that the churches say is paying off.Sounding out words, completing sentences...
West Chicago Ranked 20th Best Place to Live for Families
Following an extensive analysis of over 2,000 municipalities across the country, West Chicago has once again affirmed its appeal as a top destination for families, securing the 20th spot on Fortune's 2024 list of best places to live for families. This list, which highlights the premier place to live for...
4 suspects carrying gel guns steal victim's e-bike in Naperville: officials
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Naperville police are searching for four people involved in the theft of an e-bike earlier this month. Around 8 p.m. on July 6, four individuals allegedly stole an electric Colorway E-Bicycle from a person at Commissioners Park located at 5104 248th Avenue. Napervile Crime Stoppers said the...
Haiku path proposed for the Naperville Riverwalk
Though a haiku is only a short-form poem made of 17 syllables and three lines in a pattern of five-seven-five, according to Sharon Martina, “it packs a lot of punch.”. The retired Naperville North High School teacher proposed a haiku path at the Naperville Riverwalk at the July 10 Riverwalk Commission Meeting.
Longtime Bud Billiken Parade performers, Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders, may not be allowed this year
The Bud Billiken Parade is a celebrated South Side Chicago tradition. But, this summer, a team that has been part of the parade for more than two decades, might not be able to participate.The Chi-Town Cheerleaders say their insurance company will not cover them.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey're hoping for a last-minute miracle."It emphasizes education, leadership and learning, and that's something that we teach here. And that's why they want to be in the parade," Chi-Town Cheerleaders Head Coach Paulette Franklin said.For the last 25 years, the Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders have performed in the Bud...
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