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Take precautions when warned about summer storms and high water
Monday evening, July 15, the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for DuPage County. Outdoor sirens rang. Cell phones sounded alerts. Television programming was interrupted repeatedly with loud blasts, followed by messages regarding the possibility of “severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage.”
Push to Give Chicago Voters Power to Recall Mayor Raises Less Than $300 in 3 Months
The push to give voters the power to recall the mayor of Chicago raised less than $300 since the initiative was announced three months ago, according to records filed with state election officials. Despite a flurry of media attention after Daniel Boland announced the creation of the Committee for Chicago...
Illinois Holocaust Museum Using VR Headsets to Bring Survivor Stories to RNC, DNC
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie is taking its mission on the road this summer, bringing the stories of survivors to life at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions through virtual reality headsets. “It’s just a very engaging way to connect,” said Deb Rodak, who’s part of...
Storm Damage Pick Up Area
During last night’s storms our Public Works Department and Police Department drove the community to assess damage. Our Public Works Department was able to clear roadways by last evening to make them passable. One area in town, outlined on the below map, suffered extensive damage where dozens of large...
Woman Charged with Murder in Deaths of 3-Year-Old Twin Sons
VAN NUYS (CNS) - A Winnetka woman is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in a Van Nuys courtroom in connection with the deaths of her twin 3-year-old sons. Jestice James, 22, is facing two counts each of murder and child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death, along with allegations of child endangerment, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Being a Leader of Influence at CANA’s 106th Cremation Innovation Convention
Being a Leader of Influence at CANA’s 106th Cremation Innovation Convention. WHEELING, IL— If you ask funeral home, cemetery, and crematory managers today, many will say their major workplace challenge is the recruitment and retention of new employees. But what comes next? Once they’re on board, are we ready to effectively guide these freshly minted deathcare professionals into their careers? Robbie Pape offers great inspiration when she takes the stage at the Cremation Association of North America’s 106th Cremation Innovation Convention. She will share the roadmap for choosing to be a better leader. Plan your trip to Chicago this September 11-13, 2024 and grow your leadership skills at work and home.
Wingspan Development Announces Start of Pre-Leasing at The Dawson in Downtown Mount Prospect Illinois
Wingspan Development Group, a national development firm, announced pre-leasing is underway for The Dawson, a new seven-story, 64-unit Class A luxury apartment community in downtown Mount Prospect, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago). The Dawson offers an elevated amenity package and a choice of junior one-, one- or two-bedroom layouts stylishly...
Singer and songwriter 'Slique Jay Adams' talks about his new album 'Brown Liquor'
Chicago singer-songwriter Slique Jay Adam stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about his latest album "Brown Liquor." The producer and performer uses his blend of rhythm and sound to explore the complexity of relationships through songs. To learn more about Slique Jay Adam and his music and songs, click here.Slique Jay Adam will be performing his song named "Chill" on August 9th at The Taste of Bellwood.
Chicago Police Search for Suspects in Senior Citizen Robbery on CTA Orange Line
The Chicago Police Department is on the lookout for a group involved in a violent incident on the CTA Orange Line, where a senior citizen was robbed and assaulted. Last week, on July 8, an elderly passenger on the city's transit system faced a harrowing ordeal when multiple individuals engaged him and forcibly took his debit card.
Behind the Sirens: How Project Fire Buddies is Lighting Up the Lives of Brave Kids
President/CEO of Project Fire Buddies Kurt DeGroot joins the Ray Stevens Show to share the heartwarming story of Fire Buddies building a pool deck for a Schaumburg girl with cerebral palsy. Discover how you can get involved as a volunteer or make a donation to support their inspiring mission at https://www.projectfirebuddies.org/
Helicopter Activity Expected Near Wheaton Academy on July 17th Morning
On Wednesday, July 17, at approximately 7:30 a.m., a helicopter from Midwest Helicopter Airways Inc. will assist in installing HVAC units on the roof of Wheaton Academy near 900 Prince Crossing Road. The helicopter will not land, and the entire operation is expected to be completed within 30 minutes. Residents...
Semi truck driver killed in rollover crash on I-80; Kedzie Avenue closed in Hazel Crest
HAZEL CREST, Ill. - A driver died Tuesday morning after a semi-truck rolled over on Interstate 80 in Hazel Crest and fell onto the roadway below, Illinois State Police said. Troopers responded to the crash around 4:36 a.m. The truck was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway, went down an embankment, and overturned onto Kedzie Avenue, police said.
Chicago’s top watchdog pushed to probe police oversight agency's investigations, allegations of retaliation
A civilian oversight panel voted unanimously Monday to push Chicago’s independent watchdog to probe “the quality and integrity” of investigations led by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability and allegations of retaliation against whistleblowers. Anthony Driver, president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, said...
They Survived The Highland Park Mass Shooting. It Opened Their Eyes.
This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. It was a beautiful morning in Highland Park two years ago as the small city north of Chicago prepared to hold its first Fourth of July parade since 2020, when COVID-19 put public celebrations on hold. Two friends, Jason Rotter and Martin Rossen, brought their families downtown to celebrate the holiday.
Pickpockets, purse thieves strike dozens of times in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO — Three well-dressed thieves entered a Loop restaurant, sneakily stole a woman’s purse, and headed out the door. That’s just one of dozens of similar thefts and pickpocket cases reported at downtown bars, restaurants and hotels since early June, according to Chicago police. On Monday, the...
Michigan gymnast reaches new heights by making USA Olympic team
Michigan’s Paul Juda was on the fringe entering the United States men’s gymnastics Olympic trials June 27 and 29 in Minneapolis. The Deerfield, Illinois native picked a good time to have the meet of his life. He accomplished what he set out to do during the two-day event with zero falls and hitting all his routines. Juda finished fourth in the all-round and top-five in four events: floor (second), pommel horse (third), vault (fourth), and high bar (fifth). His Olympic dream was now left in the hands of the selection committee, who used an algorithm based on scores from the U.S. Championships and Olympic trials to determine the five members and two alternates who will represent the U.S. in Paris July 26-Aug. 11.
Man Found Dead in Mokena Amid Severe Storms near Route 45 Overnight
Mokena, IL – Mokena police discovered a young man unresponsive near 191st Street and LaGrange Road during Monday night’s severe storm. Paramedics responded to the scene, but the individual was pronounced dead. According to the Mokena Police Department, there were no initial signs of foul play, and an...
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