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Village of Plainfield, IL, Considering a 5% Self-Storage Sales Tax
The Plainfield, Illinois, Village Board is discussing whether to impose a 5% sales tax on self-storage rentals. Under the proposal, the facility operator would be responsible for maintaining records and making payments to the village, according to a source. The tax was proposed in a memo by Jake Melrose, development...
Iowa Black Alumni Association to host bi-annual family picnic
Iowa Black Alumni Association (IBAA) will host their bi-annual cookout for Hawkeye alumni. The picnic will take place from noon to 6:30 p.m. , Saturday, August 3. at Dan Ryan Woods #6, Western Ave and 87th St. in Chicago, IL. For more information about the event, contact the IBAA president, Joey Thurman by email: joeysthurman@yahoo.com or contact 224-628-3849.
29th Annual Black Women’s Expo to Feature Career Fair and Leadership Conference
Participants invite to network, gather resources, explore career paths. Black Women’s Expo founder and executive producer Merry Green has announced a newly added component to this year’s line-up. The first day of the show on August 2, 2024, will feature a Leadership Conference and Career Fair from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at McCormick Place in Chicago. Attendees can attend career readiness workshops, panel discussions on leadership, meet with a host of employers and have their resumes reviewed.
Freedom Alliance leader addresses issues with energy sources
(The Center Square) – Concerns are being raised as solar energy facilities displace Midwestern farmland. The Institute for Energy Research reports that the target for solar operations is increasingly in the Midwest, where government subsidies allow solar companies to pay more to rent land than the farmers feeding the nation. Myke Luebbers of the Illinois Freedom Alliance […]
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
State lawmaker says new diploma proposal is lacking in important subject areas
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Hamilton County lawmaker is worried a proposed redesign of Indiana’s high school diploma requirements is lacking in important subject areas. The Indiana Department of Education unveiled plans to revise the current requirements so they include more work-based learning opportunities. Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) said language, health education, and world history […]
Red Stars fall to Chivas in Summer Cup
The Red Stars had a rough outing on July 26 with a 1-0 setback to Chivas de Guadalajara in their second game of the NWSL X Lisa MX Femenil Summer Cup. Chivas’s victory was the first by a LIGA MX team over an NWSL squad in Summer Cup play.
After more than three decades of public service in Wilmette, Reinhard Schneider passes the gavel
Reinhard Schneider came to the United States with a passion for public service and then proved it for 33 years in Wilmette. In his retirement, Schneider leaves a lasting impact with the Village. Schneider officially retired from his latest role as the chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals and was honored during July 24’s […] The post After more than three decades of public service in Wilmette, Reinhard Schneider passes the gavel appeared first on The Record.
An unlikely duo: Frannie the Chihuahua makes 500th run to greet mail carrier in Hoffman Estates
Historically, the relationship between mail carrier and canine has been complicated.For generations, the dog chasing the mail carrier has been a primetime punchline. But this weekend, an unlikely bond is being celebrated in the northwest suburbs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFrannie Joy and Dan Larsen are the duo you didn't know you needed.In Hoffman Estates, Frannie waits as patiently as a Chihuahua can to greet Postman Dan."She runs straight to my truck. So, when she gets to the truck, I open up the door. I get out. I pick her up, and all she wants to...
Jorge Polanco homers twice, adds RBI single to help the Mariners beat the White Sox 6-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit two solo homers and added an RBI single to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Saturday night. The Mariners remained a game behind first-place Houston in the AL West. Cal Raleigh cracked his team-leading 21st homer, and Victor...
HCA Grad Carlos Robles Headed to East West University
A former standout basketball player at Heritage Christian Academy is headed north to continue his basketball and educational career. HCA grad Carlos Robles has announced that he will be attending East West University in Chicago. East West University is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association and is...
New Museum Campus in Town
Executive Director Lisa Key at Ribbon Cutting Photo by Kyle Flubaker. Imagine the conversation that the two Chicago visionaries might have had if next-door neighbors Richard H. Driehaus and Dr. John P. Murphy could have reached out across time to speak from the Erie Street landmarks which bear their names?
Annual 'Say No to Drugs and Violence' Parade held Saturday morning
The annual "Say No to Drugs and Violence" Parade took place Saturday morning, starting at the Healing Temple Church on West Chicago Avenue. Many lawmakers took part in the event and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was also in attendance.
This 400+ Mile Road is the Most Dangerous to Travel in Illinois
This 400+ Mile Road is the Most Dangerous to Travel in Illinois. After a recent analysis of crashes and fatalities, this Illinois highway which runs through the entire state has now been dubbed the 'most dangerous' road in Illinois. The Most Dangerous Road in Each State. The website, This vs...
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