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Chicago area has 3 of the nation's wealthiest suburbs: Report
A new ranking of the nation’s wealthiest suburbs is out, and it includes three from the Chicago area. The three Chicago suburbs were the only suburbs from the entire Midwest to make the list. They were: Hinsdale, Lake Forest and Wilmette.
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
IRS data: Iowans flocking to states with no state income tax
(The Center Square) - Migration data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that thousands of Iowans are leaving the state for Texas and Florida, which have no state income tax. Texas drew nearly 5,000 residents from Iowa but 3,475 Texans left for the Hawkeye state. The state lost a net $68.3 million in adjusted gross income due to more people leaving Iowa for Texas, according to the data. Just over...
John Deere Laying Off 600+ More Employees
Fox Business’ Michael Dorgan reported on Sat. June 29 that “John Deere, the world’s largest seller of tractors and crop harvesters, has announced another wave of layoffs Friday, telling around 610 production staff at plants in Illinois and Iowa that they will be out of a job by the end of the summer.”
Dozens of US beaches closed or hit with swimming advisories on July Fourth
Dozens of beaches in the U.S. are closed or under swimming advisories on the Fourth of July, as a result of high levels of bacteria in the water. Local and state governments have issued warnings about shores in their own areas but there is no centralized database to determine whether a beach is under a…
Independence Day fireworks display in Chicago suburb cut short
An Independence Day fireworks display in a Chicago suburb ended early Wednesday night due to an unspecified malfunction, authorities said. In a statement, the Wheaton Park District said the operator of its Independence Day fireworks display at Graf Park experienced a malfunction with one of its fireworks. As a result, the remainder of the show was cancelled, officials said.
Driver ejected, killed in single-car crash on Bishop Ford Freeway
CHICAGO - A driver died after being ejected from their vehicle during a single-car crash Friday morning on the Bishop Ford Freeway. A white GMC SUV struck the median barrier around 5:50 a.m. and the driver was ejected from the vehicle in the southbound lanes of I-94 near 115th Street, according to Illinois State Police.
New study explores the impact of environmental change on housing in Indiana
A new analysis examines how pressing environmental issues can impact housing throughout the state. One key finding is that historic policies such as redlining continue to haunt minority communities in Indiana. The report, from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, or FHCCI, looked at environmental concerns that neighborhoods are...
CTA rider slashed, robbed on Orange Line; 1 in custody
CHICAGO - One person was arrested after cutting and robbing a man riding the CTA early Saturday on Chicago's Southwest Side. The 18-year-old was approached by someone with a knife who demanded his belongings around 12:30 a.m. near the 35th/Archer Orange Line station, police said. The victim refused and was...
2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race is full speed ahead: Schedule, closures, tickets, food options
It's full speed ahead to the start of the second NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend.Drivers will make their way around the 2.2 mile circuit in an around Grant Park Saturday.SEE ALSO: 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race: Live updatesAbout 2,000 concrete barriers have been brought in to shape this insane street course taking drivers on a tour throughout Chicago's loop.With the iconic skyline as backdrop cars will race down major city streets like Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive reaching speeds of up to100 mph on the fast straightaways and taking tight turns around the challenging track.NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace...
Maya Hawke shares Stranger Things update
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, Jonathan Owens is a Chicago Bears newbie and is expected to start training camp on July 19. This is just a little over a week before his wife Simone Biles competes in Paris and the Bears have granted him just a few days off to watch her in the Olympics.
Barnes & Noble Delays Wicker Park Store Opening to September for Historic Preservation
Barnes & Noble’s expansion into Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has taken a slight detour as the company now plans to open its doors not in July, but instead on September 4, as confirmed by Block Club Chicago. Citing the need for preservation of the historic architectural elements of the Noel State Bank Building at 1601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Director of Store Planning Simon Vodopianoff told Block Club Chicago, “We are sorry to disappoint our customers with the delayed opening of the Wicker Park store, We are working with the city to ensure the correct preservation of the iconic historic elements of the building and look forward to opening our doors on September 4.”
Chicago Air & Water Show and Taste of Chicago Shift Dates Amid DNC and NASCAR Events
Chicago City's skyline is set to be decorated with roaring jets and daredevil stunts a tad earlier this summer, as the Chicago Air & Water Show preps for an August 10-11 showcase, steering clear of an on-tap Democratic National Convention. In a ballet of scheduling logistics, Chicago shifts its summer staples to accommodate a political grandstand and a high-octane NASCAR event, proving that even beloved traditions have to play musical dates now and then.
A Scout’s Take: Chicago Bears defensive players I can’t wait to see in camp
Training Camp opens for the Chicago Bears rookies in less than two weeks. With that, it's the start of the 2024 NFL season, and most fans have hope for the Chicago Bears to have a strong year. If that is to happen, both the offense and defense will have to show improvement over a year ago. The Bears' defense played very well in the second half of 2023 but still needs to improve. For that to happen, there are some players that need to improve their play from a year ago. The following are a few that I feel will.
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