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Northern Illinois Thunderstorms: Heavy Rain and Flooding Risks South of I-80
Chicago, IL – Rain and embedded thunderstorms are forecasted to sweep across northern Illinois today, with the potential for minor flooding south of I-80. Areas such as Kankakee, Pontiac, and Paxton could see heavy rainfall, leading to slowed morning commutes and localized flooding. According to the National Weather Service...
Illinois Beware! Latest Phone Scam Could Drain Your Bank Account
You can't deny that technology has made our lives easier and in some ways more efficient, putting everything we need in the palm of our hands. But, that also means when someone is able to take control of these devices, it can wreak havoc on our lives. Scams You Need...
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
GROSS! Illinois Will Experience A “Bug Boom” This Summer
With warmer-than-average weather sweeping across Illinois, residents are noticing a surge in bug and insect activity. The unseasonable temperatures have created an ideal environment for these critters to thrive, leading to an unexpected influx in homes and gardens. In Illinois, in addition, to the warmer temperatures, we've also experienced more...
Injured Great Blue Heron rescued from tree in Oakbrook Terrace euthanized
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — An injured Great Blue Heron that was rescued from a tree in Oakbrook Terrace on Tuesday evening has died. According to the bird conservation organization Chicago Bird Collision Monitors (CBCM), the Great Blue Heron was found tangled in the branches of a tree near a hotel in Oakbrook Terrace by a […]
Nuns4Fun Announces Fall Schedule With Four Of Its Comedies
Nuns4Fun and “Sister” are hitting the road in the Chicago area, bringing four of its top comedies to three different venues, including the Madison Street Theater in Oak Park, and the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago. Want some hilarious catechism? Got it! Does Halloween or Christmas bingo hit your funny bone? Got that, too. And who doesn’t love a terrific comedy game show? Natch!
Dog pulled to safety after falling into abandoned storm drain in Braidwood
BRAIDWOOD, Ill. — A dog has been safely returned to its owners after falling into an abandoned storm drain in Will County on Friday. Crews from the Braidwood Fire Protection District said the dog fell into an uncovered and abandoned storm drain that was in the middle of a field in Braidwood on Friday. In […]
Overnight Townhouse Fire In Joliet
Just after midnight on July 29th, the Joliet Fire Department responded to 920 Bluebell Circle for report of a structure fire. The first units arrived within three minutes of the call and were met with heavy fire coming from the front of a 2-story townhouse. Multiple hose lines were used inside to extinguish the fire. Other crews performed water supply, search, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, safety and support functions. The fire was declared under control at 12:56am.
Northern Trust directs $70 million in sale of Visa stock to foundation
Northern Trust, a Chicago-based financial services company, has announced it will direct $70 million to its philanthropic arm, the Northern Trust Foundation. According to Northern Trust, the company has awarded more than $170 million in the past decade, including nearly $16 million in 2023, to nonprofits on Chicago’s south and west sides addressing access to health care, affordable housing, quality education, and food security with a focus on youths and young adults. The allocation is related to Northern Trust’s realized gain on its Visa, Inc. holdings—the result of a buy-back offer made by Visa earlier this year.
Dog Attacks Owners in Elgin, Police Forced to Shoot to Save Lives (Video)
A dog in Elgin, Illinois, turned on its owners, resulting in a violent attack that left both individuals severely injured. Neighbors reported hearing distressing screams and quickly called emergency services. Initial Attack. The incident began when the couple was walking their dog. The dog became aggressive towards another dog and...
J. Pharoah Doss: Swearing to tell the “post-truth”
In 2016, the Oxford Dictionary’s international word of the year was “post-truth.” The term prioritizes what psychologists refer to as “emotional truths”—what one “feels” is true or “wishes” to be true—over reality as it is. The term is usually associated with the phrase “post-truth politics,” which lacks a clear definition but is constantly demonstrated nonetheless.
12th Annual Fiestas Patrias Festival Returns To Aurora's RiverEdge Park in September
RiverEdge Park, in partnership with the City of Aurora's Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board and the City of Aurora, have announced that the 12th annual Fiestas Patrias Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8 at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, in downtown Aurora. The event, which...
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Chicago's Far South Side
CHICAGO - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Chicago's Far South Side Saturday night. Police said a 61-year-old man was driving in the 12600 block of South Torrence Avenue in Hegewisch just before 6:30 p.m. when he struck the median. The victim was transported to the University of...
Heat, humidity increase in Chicago along with chances for scattered showers, thunderstorms
CHICAGO (CBS) — Heat and humidity will increase in the Chicago area for the next few days, bringing with it scattered showers and thunderstorm chances. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will be possible on Monday morning. The Storm Prediction Center has the Chicago area at Level 1 for afternoon strong to severe storms. The rest of the week will be steamy and stormy at times. Forecast SUNDAY NIGHT: Shower chance, more humid. LOW: 71MONDAY: Scattered storms. HIGH: 85TUESDAY: Hot and humid, stray storm chance. HIGH: 90
14 years for felon who got into Christmas Eve shoot-out with Chicago cops
CHICAGO — A man who got into a shootout with Chicago police officers on Christmas Eve 2021 has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for gun possession after a jury found him not guilty of trying to kill the cops. With good behavior, 32-year-old Nokomis Jefferson will serve...
Renewed calls to end Chicago’s sanctuary status ahead of expected migrant surge
(The Center Square) – With the city of Chicago already spending as much as $1.5 million a day for migrant housing and thousands of new arrivals expected in the weeks ahead, local activist Tio Hardiman is renewing his call for the city to reverse its sanctuary city status. For the past two years, Chicago has […]
Lurie on the Bluff and the Golf Course
Alex Kurucz, Jennifer Felderman, Kristi Jensen, Emily Levert and Kristin Kavanagh. The Founders’ Board of Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago recently hosted its record-breaking 64th Annual Dinner on the Bluff and Pro Am Golf Championship. Kristin Kavanagh, Kali Zafirovski, Kitty Brandtner and Natalie Earnest.
Big plans ahead for Chicago Yacht Club
This year’s 115th running of the Race to Mackinac sailing event is over, but big plans are being made for next year. WGN’s Dave Schwan talked with this year’s Racing Chairman Winn Soldani about what’s in store to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Chicago Yacht Club.
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