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Illini who are competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Five former Illini athletes, one current Illini athlete and one current Illini assistant coach will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Four will represent the United States, including two in volleyball, while two former Illini men's golfers will represent Belgium and a current Illini track athlete will compete for Ghana.
Scherer-Backed Carbon Capture Law Readies Illinois to Grow New Cutting-Edge Jobs
Commentary: A new law passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will help position Central Illinois communities to take advantage of cutting edge, job-creating technology. The law, signed by Gov. Pritzker at Richland Community College on Thursday in Decatur, enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois—a process known as carbon capture and sequestration (CSS).
Far NW suburban school board votes to close year-round elementary school
A year-round public elementary school in the far northwest suburbs, Landmark Elementary, will close, after Tuesday night’s vote by the McHenry County District 15 School Board. Board member Patrick DeGeorge called it an incredibly tough decision.
Fully Promoted of St. Charles Celebrates Expansion with New Building and Growing Team
Fully Promoted of St. Charles, IL, is proud to announce its move to a significantly larger location at 3714 Illinois Ave. This exciting development marks a pivotal moment in the business’s growth, reflecting its commitment to providing superior customized branding solutions to local businesses, teams, and not-for-profit organizations. Under...
Montgomery Man Gets 15 Years For Fleeing From Police, Subsequent Crash That Killed Passenger
A 28-year-old Montgomery man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after he fled from police and subsequently crashed his vehicle into a tree, killing a passenger in the process. Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis announced that Saul Muro, Jr., of Montgomery was sentenced to 15 years in...
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 […]
Dream Flights honors 4 Batavia veterans with ride in vintage biplane
A special effort to honor veterans for their service took flight Wednesday.Four veterans from Batavia were treated to rides in an open-cockpit vintage biplane at the DuPage County Airport, hosted by Dream Flights.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchArmy veteran David Salstrom has been waiting a long time for a chance to fly in an open-cockpit vintage biplane. For the 92-year-old army veteran who served in Germany in the 50s, it was a once in a lifetime thrill."I think it's gonna be fun," Salstrom said.Salstrom did take the controls or fly the plane himself, however."I don't think...
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
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 board held an emergency meeting on Wednesday night in McHenry County for those dealing with water issues.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.The latest test results showed the bacteria was still present as of Wednesday 3:40 p.m."The unexpected...
PHOTOS: Advocate Children’s Hospital NICU babies dress up for Olympics
CHICAGO — Babies in the NICU at Advocate Children’s Hospital are celebrating their wins with patriotic attire ahead of Friday’s opening 2024 Olympic ceremonies. The hospital released images Thursday of the babies in their neonatal intensive care units in Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, introducing them as the “tiniest and most adorable members of Team […]
Parks Foundation Disc Golf Tournament On The Horizon
Come support the West Chicago Parks Foundation at their disc golf tournament! You don’t need to know how to play to participate in the recreational game. We will teach you! Game will be played as nine holes, best disc, shotgun start, with two golfers per team. Located at Kress Creek Farms Park.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Thursday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Thursday morning, Evanston. The city conducts annual inspections of recycling bins to reduce contamination and raise awareness. Check out Joerg Metzner’s photo essay chronicling the process (above, city Solid Waste Coordinator Brian Zimmerman) along with tips on what can and can’t be recycled in city bins.
Naperville crime stoppers offer cash reward
The Naperville Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a Battery incident involving water bead/gel blasters and the theft of an electric Colorway E-Bycycle. The incident happened at Commissioners Park, located at 5104 248th Avenue, Naperville on July 6, around...
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