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ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/29/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) With the last unofficial holiday weekend of summer coming up, the Illinois State Police & the Illinois Department of Transportation are sending out a clear message that driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or any other impairing substance is not a game. The state agencies are teaming up with more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to enforce the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” safety campaign. There’ll be roadside safety checks, saturation patrols, and more tomorrow thru next Monday night, looking for impaired drivers and those speeding, not buckled up, or texting while driving.
DEA: Burglars target independent, small pharmacies for 'greed'
ST. LOUIS — It's been a big problem for independent, small pharmacies. The Drug Enforcement Administration believes thieves are targeting these non-chain businesses out of greed, calling it a crime of opportunity. On Thursday in the Metro East, two men from Ohio were sentenced to federal prison. George Cunningham...
Illinois Among the Least Hard-Working States in America, New Study Reveals
Most of us would agree that hard work has been a crucial quality throughout the history of America, and the numbers suggest that working hard is still very much an American thing today. We put in more hours at our jobs than several other industrialized countries. The average U.S. worker...
Ymer Technology To Open Headquarters In Illinois
Ymer Technology recently celebrated the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The electric vehicle (EV) components manufacturer’s $5.7 million investment, bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, will enable Ymer Technology to produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs while supporting Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Child Safety Seat Check: Sept 19
Get your child seat checked by a trained technician at Clauss Recreation Center (555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.) from 10:00am-2:00pm. Please bring owner's manual and child seat instructions to the seat check. Contact Roselle Police Dept. with questions!
How Thornton Township High Schools District 205 is shoring up funds for long-term infrastructure upgrades
Thornton Township High Schools District 205 is making strides toward financing capital improvements across the district. The District has a borrowing authority of $120 million, and sought to seek public input on their plan to sell $35 million of the debt. This summer, they closed both Thornwood and Thornridge High School campuses to complete some of these projects. The board held a public hearing earlier this month to authorize the sales.
Judge's ruling delayed on lawsuit against IHSA over Marian Central Catholic wrestler's eligibility
A McHenry County judge's ruling on a lawsuit against the Illinois High School Association has been delayed until next week.Marian Central Catholic Wrestler Jimmy Mastny and Coach Jordan Blanton were disqualified for a year by IHSA. The organization alleged Mastny was ineligible because he was living with a relative of Blanton's.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA ruling on the lawsuit was expected Friday, but now the decision on whether Mastny was in violation of IHSA rules will happen next week.The two won temporary judgments allowing them to finish the season. Mastny, now a sophomore, won a state championship last year.It is not clear what would happen to his state title if he were found to be in violation of IHSA rules.RELATED: Marian Central Catholic HS wrestler, coach granted restraining order against IHSA disqualification
Developer wants to bring 2,000 homes to St. Charles
A plan for more than 2,000 homes west of St. Charles could convert largely rustic corn and soybean fields into suburban subdivisions. Pulte Home Co. LLC has filed a concept plan with the city of St. Charles to annex and construct residences and retail space as part of a 970-acre Charles Farm project.
Chicago Facing Almost $1 Billion Budget Gap — And Mayor Won’t Rule Out Property Tax Hike
CITY HALL — Chicago is facing an almost billion dollar budget deficit for 2025 — and Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t yet say if he’s sticking by a campaign promise to not raise property taxes during his first term in office. City officials are forecasting a $982.4...
Chicago’s ‘Plover Mother,’ Tamima Itani, Recognized by Illinois as an Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
From the first appearance of Monty and Rose to the heartbreaking loss of three piping plover chicks this summer, there’s been one constant throughout each plover season in Chicago: Tamima Itani. As the lead plover monitor at Montrose Beach, she manages the schedules of nearly 200 people — assigning...
Man charged with murdering customer at hot dog stand ‘appears to have impulse control issues,’ judge says
CHICAGO — A judge today detained a man charged with murdering another customer at a South Side hot dog stand in May, saying the accused man “appears to have impulse control issues.”. Jacquez Stevenson, 30, was murdered at Maxwell Street Grill, 7445 South State, early on May 11....
Football: Northwestern set for season opener against Miami (Ohio)
Nine months after Northwestern secured an improbable bowl bid and sent off its former stadium with a rushed-field victory over Purdue last November, football will return to Evanston with a Saturday season-opener against Miami (Ohio) in Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. The matchup will mark a new chapter in...
Large rock thrown at ABC7 Chicago studio window during newscast; CPD searching for suspect | Video
Chicago police are looking for someone who threw a large rock into the windows of ABC7 Chicago's State Street studio Thursday afternoon.It happened just after the start of the 4 p.m. newscast downtown.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA male suspect took a large rock out of a plastic bag and threw it against the window.After a few seconds, he picked up the rock and threw it again.The glass partially broke.No one was hurt.The suspect then walked off, heading north on State Street.He's described as having a thin build, weighing about 150 pounds and having salt and pepper hair.Area Three detectives are investigating the incident as criminal damage to property at a commercial business.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER | Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Lausch vs. Wright: Northwestern’s quarterback competition pits experience against familiarity
A brand new football season is upon us, and decisions and changes can be the two main factors that separate one year from another. They can transform losers into winners, turn benchers into ballers or even revamp a program for a new look. Heading into the season, change is inevitable...
OPRF approves lease for CITE program in River Forest
Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 will continue to host its Community Integration Transition Education programming at the River Forest Community Center following a lease approval during the school’s August board meeting. The school board unanimously approved a lease agreement with RFCC to continue to host...
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