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OPRF switches gears after Illinois requires ACT exam for graduation
With an official switch back to the ACT exam, Oak Park and River Forest High School District 209 will be looking to bring in services to help students prepare for the college readiness assessment. “We have outside agencies that will come in and provide ACT support or test prep, just...
Meals on Wheels ramps up for big increase in food deliveries
Editor’s note: This story accompanies Joerg Metzner’s photo essay on a day in the life of Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois, which you can view here. The numbers tell the story. Last year, Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois (MWNEI) delivered almost 250,000 meals to 860 clients with the help of 11 full-time staff and more than 600 volunteers.
Summer Cinema returns to the NU campus
Aug. 7 – “E.T.,” featuring an airbrush glow artist and free glowsticks. Aug. 14 – “Labyrinth,” featuring a caricature artist and free popcorn. Aug. 21 – “Toy Story,” featuring a balloon artist and free ice cream. Free parking is available after...
Boat explodes in Lake Michigan near Waukegan, seriously injuring 2: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Our coverage of this story moved here.Two men were seriously injured Tuesday, after a boat exploded off the coast of the north suburbs, a Lake County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.The incident took place about 2:45 p.m. near a power plant at the end of Greenwood Avenue in Lake Michigan, Waukegan fire officials said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe two people were rescued by a good Samaritan on a boat and were brought to Waukegan Harbor, Lake County Sheriff's Office spokesman Chris Covelli said."If there wasn't a boat out there, and there were very few boats out...
City receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The City of Evanston received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2024 budget, with particular acknowledgment for performance measures. The GFOA award is a national recognition. Out of over 1,700 communities across the nation acknowledged each year with the GFOA Distinguished Budget...
Placemaking kits to bring games, projectors to business districts
At the latest Economic Development Committee meeting held last month, Rachael Aziz of All Together Studio presented an update on Evanston Thrives, a plan to boost Evanston businesses. Placemaking kits and a relatively new website, Enjoy Evanston, were the highlights. The placemaking kits are aimed at boosting foot traffic and...
Brookfield 11-U softball tops Riverside for district title
Solid pitching by Molly Beattie and Leila Chavez helped the Brookfield Little League softball 11-and-Under all-stars capture the District 9 championship at Sedgwick Park in La Grange. Moments after the clinching victory, July 16, the pair were even stronger together. During the postgame celebration, coach Andy Righeimer was doused by...
Oak Park Public Library expands mental health resources for teenagers
An award-winning initiative at the Oak Park Public Library continues its work promoting mental health resources and tools for teens in the community. Ashley Knapp, an assistant professor and researcher at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, has partnered with the library since 2019 to explore ways to improve access to mental health resources for teenagers in Oak Park.
Buffalo Grove Fire Claims Life of Male Resident, Investigation Underway
Buffalo Grove, IL (WLIP)–A fire in Buffalo Grove resulted in the death of a male resident and is under investigation. On Monday, July 22, 2024, at around 10:22 a.m., a fire broke out in the 600 block of Woodhollow Lane. Firefighters arrived quickly to find heavy flames in the...
A look back in time
John Westermayer and Rich Kaczmarski of the Bucketheads took fourth in the 34th Annual No Gloves in 2002. Licorice jumped on the Miller 45’s to take the tournament trophy by winning 7-1. Brothers Randy and Bobby Ross both were awarded the Most Valuable Player Award; both batted over .500 in the tournament.
A Humboldt Park Youth Shelter Is Coming To North Hotel Building
HUMBOLDT PARK — A community service provider got the OK from a key city board to open a short-term youth shelter inside a Humboldt Park apartment building despite some neighbor pushback. The city’s Zoning Board of Appeals granted three special-use applications Monday to La Casa Norte, a longtime service...
Off-duty CPD officer in Beverly engages in shootout, police say
According to Chicago Police, the incident occurred shortly after 5:30 a.m., at 108th and Campbell, in the Beverly neighborhood. The off-duty officer was approached by multiple armed suspects and gunfire broke out, police said.
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Illinois quick hits: Wildfire smoke drifts into state; Cheatle resigns from Secret Service
Wildfire smoke drifts into state Smoke from several wildfires burning in the western U.S. and Canada is now drifting across Illinois. Light smoke combined with unhealthy ozone concentrations is creating unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups, especially in northern Illinois. So far, this year’s fires are a fraction of the size of the blazes that broke out across Canada last year, contributing to numerous days of significant particulate matter pollution. ...
Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law
(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a license or permit issued under the law based solely upon an immigration violation. ...
Doctor suffering heart attack during Illinois marathon saved by son
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Doctor Rafael Ruggeri was running the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon this year when he suddenly collapsed at Meadowbrook Park. He was having a heart attack. Luckily, his son Isaac was running with him, and Isaac had just been trained on CPR a few weeks before...
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