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3 shot near McDonald's in Park City, police say
Three men are recovering after an overnight shooting in Lake County, Illinois, according to Park City police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe victims were shot at a McDonald's on Belvidere Road, Park City police said.Video shows officers conducting their investigation in the drive-thru area of the McDonald's and the parking lot.ABC7 Chicago learned that the victims' injuries were non-life-threatening.The details behind the shooting are limited. Police did not immediately provide a timeline of events.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
The Dishonor Roll: Meet the public officials who helped build Illinois’ culture of corruption
Corruption is a way of life in Illinois politics and in Chicago, once dubbed “the only completely corrupt city in America.” As part of its ongoing series “Culture of Corruption,” the Tribune has compiled a list of roughly 200 convicted, indicted or generally notorious public officials from Illinois’ long and infamous political history. Scroll and link to meet the small-town official behind the ...
Data refutes Pritzker’s DNC claims about Illinois economy: Analyst
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than […]
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Regional Sports (8/25): Royals place Renfroe on IL
(KMAland) -- Regional college sports news updates are posted throughout the day. Continue to refresh for all of the latest from regional schools listed below. -Hunter Renfroe to IL, Tyler Gentry recalled: https://x.com/anne__rogers/status/1827735466671522263?s=46&t=PfIXH89U9GzIXbrrvNqTfg. Iowa State. Iowa. Northern Iowa. -Former UNI wrestler Ryan Loder wins The Ultimate Fighter: https://unipanthers.com/news/2024/8/25/wrestling-former-panther-wrestler-ryan-loder-wins-ufcs-ultimate-fighter. Drake. Iowa...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Saints Drop First Two Matches of Big Dogs Classic
Joliet, Ill. - The University of St. Francis women's volleyball team started its 2024 campaign on a tough note as it fell twice in the opening day of its annual Big Dogs Classic at the Sullivan Center on Friday. USF (0-2) started the day with a 3-1 loss against (RV)...
How Predatory Master’s Programs Get Away With It
Like most graduates of Northwestern’s online master’s of arts in counseling program, Joe Vegas is buried in debt. A Buffalo-based mental health counselor, Vegas graduated in 2019 from Northwestern’s counseling program, having taken out around $189,000 in student debt. Now that he’s five years out of school and fully licensed, he told me, he’s on track to make $62,400 in 2024, which he considers to be a good year.
WayMaker Men's Summit returning to Chicago for a weekend of empowerment
Chicago is preparing for a week of inspiration, empowerment and enlightenment at one of the nation's largest empowerment conferences for black men.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWayMaker Men's Summit returns September 6 and 7 to the Convene Conference Center at the Willis Tower.The two-day conference promises a plethora of engaging sessions and speakers. Conversations will be led by an impressive lineup of guest speakers, including NBA Star Kyrie Irving, Nick Cannon, Hip-Hop artist Young Dro, Power actor Isaac Keys, Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor, Charles King, and author Dr. Marcus Collins.This year's theme is "Competing Against Yourself for Growth," providing black men with invaluable opportunities to connect, strategize, and delve into how black men today can become the leaders of tomorrow.To register for this year's conference, head to waymakersummit.com.
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