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Joey Center, one of two bike riders that drivers injured in or near Skokie Wednesday, is currently in a coma
Yesterday, Streetsblog Chicago discussed three bike crashes resulting in serious or fatal injuries this month in the northern suburbs. All of them involved bike routes crossing large, Illinois Department of Transportation-controlled roads. Two of them that took place last Wednesday, July 24, were in, or on the border of, the village of Skokie.
Aurora, IL – Rollover Crash Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
Aurora, IL – Aurora Police are investigating a rollover crash that left one dead and two injured late Wednesday on the city’s far east side. At around 8:40 p.m., officers and firefighters responded to reports of a rollover crash near E. New York Street and N. Eola Road. According to the Aurora Police Department, the crash involved four vehicles, including a Dodge Challenger that rolled over after losing control. The driver of a 2002 Toyota Camry, Gerardo Cuatzo, 44, of Aurora, was pronounced dead at the hospital. Two others sustained minor injuries.
Information for the city’s 2025 Consolidated Elections is now available
For those interested in running for municipal office in the upcoming 2025 Consolidated Election, information is now available. Consolidated primary election petition circulation begins on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Filing Deadlines:. First day for filing petitions is on Monday, October 21, 2024. First day to file nomination petitions with the...
PALS Town and Dewey: Revolutionizing Early Literacy at the Words of Wonder Literary Festival
PALS Town and Dewey champion early literacy with joy-infused pedagogy and holistic education. Join them at the 3rd Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival on July 27 (Image Credit: Dewey Community). This powerful principle is the cornerstone of PALS Town, an innovative program dedicated to harnessing the power of writing...
CPD searching for suspects involved in attack on Red Line train
Police say the offenders approached the victim on a Red Line train near the Morse stop on, sprayed a chemical at the person, and then beat them before taking their property. The incident took place shortly after midnight on July 19.
Parents buy cargo bikes instead of upgrading the family car
CHICAGO — Kevin Dekkinga’s son was going to elementary school and the family faced a decision: buy a second car, or buy a new cargo bike. His son would attend a Chicago Public Schools magnet school in a different neighborhood. His wife worked in the suburbs. And with CPS facing a bus driver shortage after the pandemic that left school bus service uncertain, the family felt they needed another reliable option to get around.
Elgin Police Fatally Shoot Dog to Halt Attack on Owners, Couple Hospitalized with Serious Injuries
In an unfortunate incident in Elgin, a dog was shot and killed by police after aggressively attacking its owners. The event occurred Thursday evening, just shy of 5 p.m. on the 900 block of High Street, according to NBC Chicago. Responding to distress calls, the officers arrived to find the animal assaulting a man and woman, described as the dog's owners.
Man who shot tree trimmer in Schaumburg following noise dispute told authorities he heard voices from outer space
Additional details in the shooting of a tree trimmer in Schaumburg following a noise dispute with a nearby resident that led to an hours-long standoff Wednesday were revealed in court Friday, shortly after charges were filed against a suspect. Michael Lang, 55, was charged with one count of attempted murder...
Elgin Neighborhood Plagued by Unsolved Drive-By Shootings, Austin Residents on Edge
The Elgin neighborhood on East Alamo Street has become the repeated target of drive-by shootings this July. Residents have experienced multiple instances of gunfire, with reports of vehicles and homes being struck by bullets. According to CBS Austin, police have recorded at least three separate shootings on the 8th and 24th of July, with no arrests made to date.
16-year-old boy arrested 15 minutes after allegedly beating, robbing 2 people at gunpoint in Chicago
CHICAGO - A teenage boy was arrested after allegedly robbing and battering two people in Englewood Friday morning. The 16-year-old boy was charged with two felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm, one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a person under 21 and two misdemeanor counts of battery.
UIC athletic director Michael Lipitz leaves for AD position at A-10 program
CHICAGO - UIC is now looking for new athletic leadership. Illinois-Chicago director of athletics Michael Lipitz left the university for the same position at George Washington University, UIC announced in a press release on Friday. Lipitz, most recently, oversaw the hiring of Rob Ehsan as its head men's basketball coach...
WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Used Two Words To Describe Angel Reese At Olympics Party
Angel Reese posted photos of her outfit at the "Prelude to the Olympics" party in Paris, France. Following the release of her post, WNBA legend Lisa Leslie commented on the slideshow, sending a supportive message to the rookie. The Chicago Sky forward captioned the photo by tagging Louis ...
Chicago Cubs Trade for Outfield Depth Before Deadline
The Cubs have made a trade, but it's not as exciting as it sounds. The trade involves acquiring Gilberto Celestino, a minor league outfielder, with no significant return listed, indicating a modest deal, possibly for cash. Gilberto Celestino, 25, is hitting .271/.348/.356/88 wRC+ this season. Celestino has primarily been at...
Pritzker moves closer to creating a 'Silicon Valley of quantum development' at former South Works site
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s goal to make Illinois “the Silicon Valley of quantum development” took a massive leap forward Thursday with the announcement of the 128-acre Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park at the former U.S. Steel South Works facility. The campus will be anchored by PsiQuantum, a Palo...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
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