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Gov. J.B. Pritzker privately meets with Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren: Report
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker met privately with Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren on Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune reported. The governor's office confirmed the meeting to the Tribune, telling the newspaper the meeting was "cordial" and was intended for them "to get to know each other." But Pritzker's spokesman Alex Gough told the Tribune "The governor’s position has not changed."
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
Appellate attorneys for state argue circumstantial evidence ‘overwhelms’ any potential errors in Bliefnick case
QUINCY — The appellate attorneys for the people of the state of Illinois in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick have filed a response brief in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, arguing that a new trial is unnecessary. The 36-page brief was prepared by...
Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern Memorial Hospital tie for top hospital in Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two of Chicago's major academic hospitals tied for first place as the best hospital in Illinois, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center tied for the top spot.The list ranks hospitals based on several specialties. Northwestern Memorial Hospital was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery and 8th for diabetes and endocrinology – and rated high-performing in 21 adult procedures and conditions. Rush University Medical Center was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for neurology and neurosurgery, 10th for geriatrics, and 10th for orthopedics – and rated high-performing in 18 adult procedures and conditions.University of Chicago Medical Center came in third. Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn was ranked as the fourth best, followed by Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals in Evanston, and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
Illinois announces new $140M federal investment for quantum computing research
Governor J.B. Pritzker joined federal and state leaders to reveal a federal investment in Illinois.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe new $140 million investment sets Illinois to lead the way in quantum computing research.The federal funds will go directly into a new research center in the state in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, also known as DARPA."We are positioning ourselves here as a national hub of quantum technology development and in turn the prosperity that can come from the economic benefits of it," Pritzker said.The governor says the top quantum companies and researchers will now compete to come to Illinois to take part.
Sikeston man sentenced to more than 50 years on drug charges
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A Sikeston man was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison on drug charges. According to a news release from the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Andrew J. Sales, Jr., was sentenced on Wednesday, July 17 to 30 years on count one, 15 years on count two, seven years on count three and fines on counts four and five. All sentences are to run consecutively for a total of 52 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Sikeston residents asked to nominate their neighbors for award
SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Do you have a good neighbor? Nominate him/her for the 2024 Missouri Engaged Neighbors award. Nominations for 2024 Missouri Engaged Neighbors are open, as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week which is September 28-October 4. During that week, the city of Sikeston will highlight neighbors...
More rain and thunderstorms today, drier end to the week
Good afternoon, Heartland, we are tracking some rain and thunderstorms today, but neither flooding or severe weather are expected. This will continue into the late afternoon and early evening, but we will start seeing drier conditions for the end of the day and into the next week, thanks to building high pressure over the region. Tomorrow begins a period of lower temperatures, and less humidity. Tomorrow, lows will be in the mid 60s and highs will bein the low 80s, with partly cloudy skies. These mild conditions will continue into the weekend, but the sunshine will increase both Friday and Saturday.
Chicago mayor plans removal of George Washington statue in City Hall
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has decided to remove a statue of George Washington in City Hall, but, according to a top aide, the decision has nothing to do with the first president being a slave owner. The statue is located on the fifth floor right outside Johnson’s office, but the...
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