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Crash-and-grab burglars ram SUV into Park Ridge store after 2 previous attempts to break in
A group of thieves used an SUV as a battering ram to break into a store in downtown Park Ridge, follow two other recent but unsuccessful attempts to break in.The store has a security gate, but it was no match for a speeding vehicle.The thieves made off with shoes and other merchandise from HQ Sneakers and Streetwear, which is nestled on a retail and residential stretch of Northwest Highway."It's a shame, honestly. Coming here, you know, it's always great vibes, great positive energy," said customer Adam Dabookali.Dabookali is friends with the owner, who did not want to speak on camera."It's...
pOpshelf SVP will address housewares CHESS session
ROSEMONT, Ill. — A fireside chat with Dollar General veteran Pooh Vichidvongsa next month will take CHESS attendees inside the pOpshelf inception strategy and reveal the retailer’s future plans. Vichidvongsa, senior vice president of pOpshelf, the dollar store’s trend-focused, in-store concept, will offer the retailer keynote at the...
Colliers Arranges Sale of Woodridge Commerce Center
Colliers completed the sale of Woodridge Commerce Center, an institutional quality, three-building industrial complex located at 10204, 10210, and 10216 Werch Ave. on the eastern edge of Chicago’s I-55 Corridor. Jeff Devine, Steve Disse and Tyler Ziebel represented the seller, Unilev Capital and an affiliate of Palladius Capital Management,...
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
Illinois GOP Leader McCombie to Discuss Policy Agenda at SIU
Illinois House Republican leader Tony McCombie will speak at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on September 9. McCombie, who became the first woman to lead Illinois House Republicans in January 2023, will share her party's policy agenda and her views on the issues that will shape the November general elections. With Democrats holding a significant 78 to 40 supermajority in the Illinois House, McCombie's leadership is focused on narrowing that gap in the upcoming elections.
As Illinois Receives Praise for Its Cannabis Equity Efforts, Stakeholders Still Working on System’s Flaws
Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers. Illinois legalized medicinal marijuana beginning in 2014, then legalized it...
From cold towels to early dismissal, people finding ways to cope with heat wave in the Midwest
CHICAGO (AP) — As a second straight day of hot soupy temperatures approaching triple digits hung over much of the Midwest on Tuesday, residents looked for ways to stay cool and indoors. Darrell Taylor, 61, has no air-conditioning in his apartment in Chicago, where it reached a record-breaking 98...
True Colors Drag Show to launch with inclusive and affirming performances
True Colors Drag Show takes the stage at Sketchbook Brewing Company this Saturday, for an evening that’s sure to be inspiring, uplifting and downright fun. Hosted by Nita Bevvy, co-founder of the charity drag show Kiki Queens, True Colors is a show that is working to be “Drag for All.”
Strong Winds, Flooding Rains in Chicago Suburb of Mount Prospect
Severe weather with strong winds and flooding rains came through the Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect Tuesday night. The storm also brought down power lines and one house caught fire on Kensington Rd. CREDIT: The Weather Channel // Charles Peek DATE: 8/27/24.
Reaction to Wild NFL Trade: Brandon Aiyuk to Ravens & Trent Williams to Bears
This article is a REACTION not a REPORT to the trade proposal from Brett Kollmann on X the other day. Brett is a well-known name in the NFL Draft community as well as NFL content creators. Trade Proposal:. Ravens Receive: WR Brandon Aiyuk. Bears Receive: OT Trent Williams. 49ers Receive:...
Chicago Officer Assaults Girlfriend: Shocking Details Emerge (Video)
A Chicago police officer, identified as Officer Galvan, is at the center of a troubling incident involving an alleged assault on a fellow officer, who is also his girlfriend. The incident took place on a Thursday evening, outside the Seventh District police station. According to a police report obtained by CBS News Chicago, the confrontation between the two officers escalated to the point where other officers had to intervene to restrain Galvan.
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