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Big Discount Retailer Closes 3 Of Their 29 Illinois Stores
According to an SEC filing from last month, Big Lots, which was founded here in the Midwest (Columbus, Ohio) 50 years ago, said that they expect to close between 35 and 40 stores across the nation this year. They also said that they plan to open 3 new ones, but...
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolls Over in Chicago Highway Crash
OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile got into a pickle on a Chicago highway. The hot-dog shaped Wienermobile hit a car Monday morning along Interstate 294 and its driver lost control and overcorrected, causing it to roll onto its side near the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook, Illinois State Police said.
1 Illinois Resident Is Dead From Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
We're no strangers to seeing food recall alerts. In any given year, you'll see food recalls due to things like salmonella, E. coli, listeria, foreign matter, metal shavings, plastic pieces, etc. The thing that makes this deadly outbreak of listeria different is that at this point, authorities really don't know...
UPDATE: Schaumburg shooting suspect in custody following hours long barricade situation
A shooting in residential Schaumburg on Wednesday left one person wounded and has led to an ongoing barricade situation, Schaumburg Police Commander Christy Lindhurst told WBBM Newsradio.
2024 DTOP Sculpture Walk presented with Oak Park Area Arts Council
4. Jennifer Meyer, “Peace & Love” – Crepas Culichi (Lake & Marion) “The inspiration behind all of my found object sculptures is recycling. The sculptures currently on display in Oak Park have been created from many of my personal discards. For example, inside the sculpture “Peace & Love” are the broken exhaust pipes from my truck when they had to be replaced.”
Complaint accuses Northwestern of discriminating against Palestinian, Muslim students
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Northwestern University in response to a complaint from Palestinian and Muslim students—who say the school created a hostile environment and failed to protect them from threats and discrimination. Palestine Legal, an independent legal organization that defends Palestine advocacy, filed the Title VI complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights on behalf of four students in April. Two are Palestinian American, and two were targeted for their association with Palestinians, the complaint said. CBS News Chicago obtained a copy of the complaint, which accuses professors of...
Woman rescued two men after boat explosion on Lake Michigan. 'We did our deed for the day'
CHICAGO (WBBM) -- A woman is being hailed as a hero for springing into action to save two men after a boat explosion Tuesday afternoon on Lake Michigan near Waukegan Harbor.
Glencoe Residents to Determine Future of Parks with $14.7 Million Bond Referendum in November 2024 Ballot
Residents of Glencoe are facing a decision that will shape the future of their community's parks and facilities. A $14.7 million bond referendum will appear on the November 2024 ballot, tantalizing voters with visions of updated playgrounds, improved accessibility, and modernized maintenance facilities. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Glencoe Park District Board unanimously voted on July 17 to put the 25-year bond sale referendum to a vote, aiming to enhance the district without increasing property taxes.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Wednesday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Wednesday morning, Evanston. Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois, headquartered on Simpson Street in Evanston, delivered almost 250,000 meals to 860 clients with the help of 11 full-time staff and more than 600 volunteers last year. See what a day in the organization’s life looks like in this photo essay by Joerg Metzner, and read about its plans to expand services even more this fall.
Resident committees suffering from “food fights,” says mayor
At base, the City of Evanston’s boards, commissions and committees (or BCCs, for short) are designed to address a simple logistical fact: no matter how passionate or knowledgable its members are are, the nine-person City Council alone has neither the time nor the expertise to develop and deliberate every policy in every area from the ground up that they – and the community – want to see implemented.
2023-24 NACC Scholar-Athletes Announced
MILWAUKEE, WIS. -- The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference has announced the 2023-24 NACC Scholar-Athletes. This year, 167 CUC student-athletes were named to the list. To be eligible for the honor, student-athletes competing in NACC sponsored sports must maintain a grade point average of 3.25 or higher for the entire academic year.
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Serves Meal At Dupage Care Center
The Ladies Auxiliary of the West Chicago American Legion Post #300 served dinner to 17 residents at the DuPage Care Center this evening. We are so appreciative of the generous donations from the community for their special Christmas in July program! The auxiliary was able to donate funds directly to each Veteran for their personal accounts at DPCC. Special thanks go to Sons Of The American Legion Post #300 for their support, and Hawthorne’s Backyard for providing the delicious food.
Secret Service to release security plans for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Secret Service will release security measures for the Democratic National Convention.Governor JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Superintendent Larry Snelling will hold a media conference with the Secret Service at 11:30 a.m.The DNC will take place from August 19 through August 22 at the United Center and McCormick Place. Security is expected to be very tight, especially in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.The Chicago Police Department has been working with law enforcement in Milwaukee following the Republican National Convention. An update is expected Thursday. On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he would end his 2024 re-election bid and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, as the party's nominee. According to new rules passed Wednesday by the party's convention rules committee, the Democratic Party will select its new nominee virtually as soon as Aug. 1. The DNC also established that the party's candidate, which is likely to be Harris, must pick a running mate by Aug. 7, Ohio's current ballot deadline, which remains in effect.
Chicago weather: Bask in perfect summer conditions today
CHICAGO - Chicagoans can look forward to idyllic summer weather today, with temperatures across the city offering a comfortable start and a warm afternoon. Most parts of Chicago woke up to temperatures in the 60s, including 64 degrees along the beaches, 67 degrees at Midway, 63 degrees at O'Hare. As...
Chicago gets closer to a new north DuSable Lake Shore Drive with more park space
CHICAGO - A long-running idea to revamp north DuSable Lake Shore Drive is poised to take a step forward despite calls to halt the project, as city and state officials have selected their vision for the future of the busy thoroughfare. That vision includes changes to the sharp curves and...
Democratic convention planners are working to pull off a dramatic Biden-Harris role reversal
WASHINGTON (AP) — After nearly a near year of careful planning, organizers of the Democratic National Convention are in a mad dash to accommodate a new nominee, a re-crafted program and a highly compressed deadline to pull everything off as though this was the plan all along. With President...
After Englewood Shootings, Fed-Up Activist Installs Cameras On Her Block While Waiting For City’s Help
ENGLEWOOD — South Side activist Tamar Manasseh added surveillance cameras to her Englewood block after someone fired shots there last month. Then on Monday, more gunfire erupted. Undeterred, Manasseh hopes the cameras — combined with speed bumps on the block if the city ever installs them — can ultimately...
Chicago sues 2 suburban gun shops, accuses them of contributing to crime
CHICAGO (CBS) – The City of Chicago is suing two suburban gun shops accused of contributing to crime in the city.The newly expanded lawsuit named Eagle Sports Range in Oak Forest and Midwest Sporting Goods in Lyons as defendants. The parent company of Glock Handguns in Austria was also added as a defendant.The city accused the gunmaker and its local dealers of endangering Chicago residents by selling and marketing Glock handguns that can be easily turned into fully automatic weapons.The lawsuit claimed the two suburban dealers are top sellers of guns used in crimes in Chicago.
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