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I-55 in Will County reopens after days-long closure due to tornado that downed live power lines
I-55 in Will County reopened early Thursday in both directions, the Illinois State Police confirmed, days after severe weather with destructive winds and more than a dozen tornadoes left downed, live power lines across the busy Interstate. The dangerous conditions, which trapped drivers in their vehicles for hours led officials...
Lake County man charged with beating pregnant girlfriend, fleeing police
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A suburban man has been charged after "repeatedly punching" his pregnant girlfriend Wednesday afternoon in Lake County, officials said. Around 5 p.m., a 43-year-old woman called police to report her daughter's boyfriend, 22-year-old Felix James, Jr., attacked her and her pregnant daughter in the 1900 block of Midday Drive in Zion, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Palmer Digital Group Moves into Larger Office Space to Accommodate Business Growth
Palmer Digital Group, a full-service supplier and installer of indoor and outdoor digital kiosks, drive-thru digital menu boards and canopy systems, has moved into a new 2500 square-foot office space to accommodate the company’s rapid business growth over its first five years. The new space was redesigned from the ground up as an extension of the existing facility, with PDG’s previous office space vacated and returned to Palmer Digital Group’s parent company, Industrial Enclosure Corporation (IEC), for other business functions related to its electronics enclosure manufacturing operation.
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado traveled into Naperville on Monday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado traveled from Yorkville to south Naperville on Monday night. A storm survey map posted by the NWS shows the tornado’s nearly 17-mile path originating in Yorkville, slightly east of Beecher Road, at 8:55 p.m., then traveling eastward through Oswego, before taking a northeast slant and entering Naperville just south of Wolf’s Crossing Road.
EF-1 tornado confirmed | Nicky Lopez charity event | Little Italian Pizza turns 50
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado traveled into Naperville on Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado traveled from Yorkville to south Naperville on Monday night. A storm survey map posted by the NWS shows the tornado’s nearly 17-mile path, with winds of up to 100 mph...
Celebrate Italian heritage with the Amici Club
Amici Club is a social organization for anyone wishing to enhance their appreciation of Italian heritage and culture. The club was founded by Maria Mastrolanardo, who moved with her family to Naperville in 2004 from an Italian neighborhood in Chicago. Disappointed that she could not find stores that sold the Italian foods she was used to, Maria posted a notice in a local restaurant asking others with the same problem to meet for lunch.
Plainfield Police Alerting of Phone Scam
The Plainfield Police Department has been made aware of a phone scam where the caller will identify themselves as a Plainfield Police Officer and request a call back due to a “urgent legal matter”. The number on caller ID will show it coming from the PD, but the return number will not be associated with the PD. If you receive a call from someone who identifies themselves as an Officer and you are unsure the legitimacy of it, please contact our non-emergency number at 815-439-2830 and ask to speak to a supervisor to confirm.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend
From the Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration to a Tacos Y Tamales festival, there's plenty to do in Chicago this weekend. Here are NBC 5's LeeAnn Trotter's picks for this weekend, July 19 through 21. Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration. WHAT: The Millennium Park Celebration is a 4 day event...
Courtesy Desk: Paul interviews a new, potential cleaning team
You know Paul Konrad, always looking to improve the Ol Number 9. Today that included interviewing a potential new cleaning team. Something tells us, they’ll fit right in. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.
Kane County ekes out narrow win over RedHawks
FARGO – After two straight runaway scorelines the past two nights, the RedHawks and Kane County Cougars played a tight contest on Wednesday at Newman Outdoor Field. Fargo-Moorhead ended up on the wrong end of the scoreboard in a 2-1 loss. Juan Fernandez DH’ed for the RedHawks, going 2-for-3...
Brookfield Zoo is preparing to celebrate its centennial with a massive renovation
Brookfield Zoo is undergoing an estimated $500 million transformation to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2034.Why it matters: The zoo's Next Century Plan will revamp more than half of the zoo's 200-acre footprint in the southwest suburb, with a special focus on conservation in response to the threat that climate change poses to biodiversity.Driving the news: Brookfield Zoo this week announced a four-phase, 15-year project, which has already begun, including the first-phase renovation of the dolphin habitat and work on the Tropical Forests, which includes a new gorilla conservation center.By the numbers: A spokesperson for Brookfield Zoo tells Axios the...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Panel okays restaurant for Irving Woods, 82 units for Edison Park but delays 6 Corners plan again
The City Council Zoning Committee at its July 16 meeting approved a proposed restaurant at 8235-37 W. Irving Park Road and an 82-unit development at 6750-60 N. Northwest Hwy. but delayed for the sixth time a hearing on the redevelopment of the former Peoples Gas site at 3955 N. Kilpatrick Ave.
Cubs Rumors Roundup: Impact of Cody Bellinger injury, Chicago's persistent focus
With two days until the second half gets underway, now seems like a perfect time to run through all the Cubs trade rumors that were swirling around leading up to the All-Star break. A last-second hot streak took Chicago from likely sellers to potential buyers for the second straight year,...
Navy exonerates Black sailors unjustly punished in WWII Port Chicago explosion
The Port Chicago 50, a group of Black sailors charged and convicted in the largest U.S. Navy mutiny in history, were exonerated by the U.S. Navy on Wednesday, which called the case "fundamentally unfair."The decision culminates a mission for Carol Cherry of Sycamore, Ill., who fought to have her father, Cyril Sheppard, and his fellow sailors cleared.The Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, said the sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair." "Yet, for 80 years, the unjust decisions endured. Now, I am righting a tremendous wrong that has haunted so many for so...
Country Thunder Music Festival opens this weekend
Country Thunder is rumbling back into Wisconsin this weekend. Megan Benoit, with the fest joined ABC 7 Eyewitness to talk about the the four-day party. It opens in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin tomorrow. Organizers expect the festival to draw large crowds. The lineup includes Lainey Wilson, Eric church, Elle king, Phil Vassar and Nickleback. To learn more about tickets and other information, click here.
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