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Election integrity efforts underway as IL early voting begins in two months
(The Center Square) – With early voting for the Nov. 5 election beginning in just over two months in Illinois, the political parties are putting out their election integrity teams. Early voting in Illinois begins 40 days before the November election in Illinois, or around Sept. 26. Former Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy said Illinois voting needs reforms. “You know it used to be we had election day, now we...
Latest news from Evanston: Your Tuesday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Tuesday morning, Evanston. ETHS graduate and track standout Jasmine Wright (above) visited the White House for NCAA Sports Day on Monday. Wright, a three-time All-American sprinter, was invited as a member of Washington University in St. Louis’ women’s track and field team, which won the Division III national championship this spring.
61-year-old man robbed, beaten while walking in the Loop: Police
A man, 61, suffered injuries to the back of his head and his elbow after police said he was attacked by a group of people. The man was walking near Washington and LaSalle when four people jumped out of a dark vehicle, one of them had a gun.
Burglars use hammer to smash into 3 NW Side businesses, Chicago police say
Chicago police have issued an alert about a series of burglaries targeting businesses on the Northwest Side.Police released security video of an incident earlier this month showing the suspects use a hammer to break a glass window and get into the business before taking some items.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe burglaries occurred in the:-2000-block of North Western Avenue on July 10, at 1:14 a.m..-1500-block of North Western Avenue on July 10, , at 1:17 a.m.-2400-block of North Milwaukee Avenue on July 10, at 4:42 a.m.SEE ALSO: 4 North Side businesses target to burglary within 1 hour, Chicago police issue warningINTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
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...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
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...
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
An Oak Park connection to the 2024 election? Sheila Nix
Oak Park locals and lovers may or may not be aware: There’s a connection here to Vice President Kamala Harris: Sheila Nix, who has served as her vice-presidential campaign chief of staff, lived in Oak Park before joining President Joe Biden’s administration in 2021. It’s not yet clear...
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