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Doctors say ‘stay inside’ if you have bad lungs after recent wildfires
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — It has been hazy the last few days in the Western U.S. and Canada after recent wildfires. Health experts are warning that some people may want to be careful when outside because of the air quality. Last year in Illinois, there were times in June when the air quality reached unhealthy […]
AO Racing Bids Farewell to Priaulx
ST CHARLES, Ill., (July 24, 2024) — Effective immediately, AO Racing and Sebastian Priaulx will part ways for the remainder of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. The change comes to allow the racer to focus on his growing commitments with Multimatic Motorsports. Priaulx, who was a part...
Community responds to abandoned dogs in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Over 54 dogs were abandoned and rescued last week at Hammertime Unleashed Dog Park and community members stepped up to help those who are now responsible. After a local dog-walker mistook the dogs for foxes, Boone County Animal Services got a call from the Sheriff’s Department about the abandonment. It was […]
This Week’s Adoptable Adorable Pet Of The Week- Meet Bunnies Biggee and Smalls
The West Chicago Voice has partnered with DuPage County Animal Services to connect readers looking to adopt a fur babe with a more than adorable, adoptable Pet of the Week. A dog, cat, or small animal available for adoption at the Dupage County-operated shelter will appear each Thursday. Meet Biggee...
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 […]
Boil order still in effect for parts of Village of Wonder Lake after bacteria found in water
A boil order was still in effect on Thursday morning for the Village of Wonder Lake.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe order was issued on Monday afternoon after tests showed coliform bacteria was found in the water system.The village said is needs to have two consecutive tests 24 hours apart from one another showing no coliform to be able to lift the notice. To verify the theory, the village said they would send samples to a different lab to compare results.The latest test results showed the bacteria was still present as of Wednesday at 3:40 p.m.Village...
Explore More Illinois Welcomes Back Chicago Red Stars
Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes back for the 2024 season, the Chicago Red Stars in Bridgeview!. Established in 2007, the Red Stars were a founding member of the former Women’s Professional Soccer and would later become one of the original eight teams to form the National Women’s Soccer League in 2013. The Red Stars have made the playoffs in six consecutive years from 2015-2020, clinching the team’s first appearance in the NWSL Championship in the 2019 season as well as appearing in the NWSL’s Challenge Cup Final in 2020.
EPD to hold active shooter response training at ETHS
Evanston Township High School and the Evanston Police Department will hold police training at the high school July 24-26 aimed at preparing officers for responding to active shooter threats, especially in a scenario where only one officer responds first. Active shooter incidents in the U.S. have risen by 89% from...
Local music roundup: July 25-31
Evanston and nearby locations will be a musical paradise this week! There are many free concerts – including one by our esteemed fellow Evanstonian and harmonica superstar Howard Levy! Pablo Cruise will bring yacht rock to Skokie! Liv Warfield comes to SPACE to amaze us with her intense R&B skills. You can make an easy trip to Niles to hear the great blues singer Milwaukee Slim. And this weekend, the Out Of Space fest will be rocking! Be still, my heart!
Historic: Entire U.S. Men’s Saber Squad from Harvard for Olympics 2024
Harvard is making history at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris with eight members of the U.S. and Canadian fencing teams having ties to the university, including all four members of the U.S. men's saber squad, marking the first time in Olympics history for a whole squad to come from the same college.
Ex-Cub Jon Lester takes up golf at Korn Ferry Tour in Glenview
GLENVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- The Korn Ferry Tour returned to the challenging Glen Club in north suburban Glenview for this week's NV5 Invitational.Former Chicago Cubs lefty pitcher Jon Lester was in the field for Wednesday's Pro-Am. Lester has been spending a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from baseball in 2022 with three World Series rings.CBS News Chicago caught up with Lester before his round. "I get to play a lot more than I used to, so that's good," Lester said. "But it's been fun, man. It's like a new challenge and gives me that competitive kind...
City to host National Night Out Event on August 6
Evanston community members are invited to celebrate National Night Out from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, at Centennial Park, 1631 Sheridan Rd. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes public safety, community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie to help make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places.
Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale and eighth annual Chalk Art Contest returns July 26-28
Get ready to hit the sidewalks of Downtown Evanston from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28. Independent retailers will offer deals both inside and outside their shops for the annual Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale. Find great deals on apparel, books, one-of-a-kind accessories, art supplies and more. On Saturday, July...
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