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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...
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.
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.
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.
Insider Sends Strong Message About Bulls Rookie Matas Buzelis
Summer League stats are not an indicator of future NBA success, but Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis is having an encouraging stint. Buzelis is averaging 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in three Las Vegas Summer League games. He is the third leading scorer among all players to play...
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