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Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Pritzker: ‘Enormous amount of reverence’ for Biden at DNC but voters weren’t ‘electrified’ by him
Illinois Gov. JB Pritkzer tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that there will be a “celebration” of President Biden at the DNC but acknowledges “there were some real challenges ahead” if he had remained the Democratic nominee.
Illinois Family Claim Their Home was Attacked By a ‘Skinwalker’
Bryon and Michaela immediately knew they weren't dealing with a human being. Strange sounds outside their rural southern Illinois home led to an encounter with what they describe as a 'skinwalker' that tried to enter their home in the most sinister way. This is quite a story shared by Byron...
Many Jeep owners help kids fight cancer through a fundraiser raising over $130,000
NORTH PEKIN (25News Now) - It’s back and bigger than ever for the fifth year, 196 Jeep owners cruised around central Illinois to raise money for St. Jude for the Jeep Creep. Drivers registered to ride from the Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership in North Pekin to various locations in central Illinois on a circle tour throughout the afternoon.
Lions Club Presenting All American Day Car Show, Burnout Event, Drone Show
On Saturday, August 24, the Beecher Lions Club is sponsoring it’s “All American Day,” an all-day event on Gould Street in downtown Beecher. The event will include a car show and a military tribute with military vehicles, including artillery on display from the Illinois National Guard. Performers for the military tribute include the Beecher High School Band and the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band.
Protesters plan large marches and rallies as Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago
Crowds of activists are expected to gather in Chicago for protests outside the Democratic National Convention. They are hoping to call attention to such issues as economic injustice, reproductive rights and the war in Gaza. While Vice President Kamala Harris has galvanized the party as she gears up to accept the Democratic nomination, activists say their plans to demonstrate haven’t changed. They’re ready to amplify their progressive message before the nation’s top Democrats. Their issues cover climate change, abortion rights and racial equality, to name a few, but many activists agree an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war is the overarching message. Organizers estimate turnout Monday to be at least 20,000.
Iconic talk show host Phil Donahue dies at 88
CHICAGO — Iconic talk show host Phil Donahue, who worked out of WGN for several years, has reportedly died at the age of 88. Family told The TODAY Show he died at home surrounded by his family. Donahue, born in Cleveland, started “The Phil Donahue Show” in 1967 in Dayton. In 1974, it moved to […]
Latest news from Evanston: Your Monday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Monday morning, Evanston. Above, Raoul Calleja traveled the globe photographing sewer covers, then turned the images into rubber-backed mats. His Evanston sewer covers were hot sellers at the Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival over the weekend. (View more art fest photos by Richard Cahan.)
Simone Biles Makes Two-Word Statement After Sparking Controversy at Husband's NFL Game
Simone Biles is making her NFL allegiances clear -- though some Chicago Bears fans may still not be convinced. The U.S. gymnastics star sparked controversy this weekend when she traveled to the Windy City to support her husband, Bears safety Jonathan Owens, and wore a curious outfit. Biles sported ...
NU Suffers First Setback at Virginia
8/18/2024 7:19:00 PM | Women's Soccer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Northwestern fell to RV Virginia 2-0 Sunday, August 18 on the road at Klöckner Stadium. The loss was Northwestern's first of the season, moving the Wildcats to 1-1 on the 2024 campaign. How it Happened After the Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead into halftime, Northwestern kept Virginia scoreless the rest of the way. No Northwestern players recorded a save in the game. The Wildcats recorded eight shots in the loss, two of them on goal. Northwestern faced nine Virginia shots, one of them on goal. Game Notes Virginia outshot the Wildcats, 9-8....
Back-to-School festival aims to strengthen families
Back-to-school festivals often celebrate students’ return to the classroom, building excitement for the coming year. Evanston’s second annual Family Fun Fest, however, presented resources for parents and guardians, highlighting the event’s central theme: strengthening families. From noon to 4 p.m., on Aug. 17, the Robert Crown Community...
Teen missing in Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach; water search ends due to dangerous conditions: CPD
A water search for a teen missing in the lake at a South Side beach was called off Sunday evening.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 16-year-old boy went missing around 3:42 p.m. in the 7700 block of East 77th Street, Chicago police said. He went into the water and did not resurface.Chicago Fire Department officials said divers did a water search in Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach in South Shore. The search was ended for the night due to dangerous water conditions.A beach hazard warning has been in effect this weekend until 4 a.m. Tuesday due to dangerous water conditions with rip currents in Lake Michigan, ABC7 Meteorologist Phil Schwarz said.No further information was immediately available.SEE ALSO | Man died while trying to save passengers on sinking yacht in Lake Michigan, wife says: 'He's a hero'This is a breaking news story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.
NBA legend Michael Jordan attends Michigan NASCAR race
BROOKLYN, MI – Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan was at Sunday’s NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway. Jordan is the co-owner of 23XI Racing, which fields a pair of Toyotas in the Cup Series – No. 23 Bubba Wallace and No. 45 Tyler Reddick. Both are sponsored by McDonald’s this week.
John Paxson once detailed the difference in leadership between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan: “Michael was very demanding as a teammate”
John Paxson, though he believed Jordan's uncompromising approach was much needed for him to become the GOAT, adored Scottie Pippen's leadership style more.
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