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Chicago Drives Electric returns to Oakbrook Terrace this weekend with EV test drives
This weekend is your chance to test drive an electric vehicle.This is the third year for Chicago Drives Electric here at the Chicago Automobile Trade Association headquarters in Oakbrook."The fall Chicago Drives Electric event filled a void we originally didn't realize how badly it existed, bringing much needed EV education to residents of the Chicagoland area," said CATA President Jennifer Morand. "Whether you're a seasoned EV enthusiast or new to the world of electric mobility, Chicago Drives Electric offers something for everyone to discover."The electrified vehicles available for test drives include:Audi Q4 e-tronAudi Q8 e-tronBMW iXBMW i4BMW i5BMW i7Cadillac LYRIQChevrolet...
Public safety, mental health included in DuPage County 2025 budget
Food insecurity funding, mental health and substance use investments, and additional public safety allocations are among some of the initiatives The post Public safety, mental health included in DuPage County 2025 budget appeared first on NCTV17.
Foundation supporting IPSD 204 expanding reach, fundraising
The mission of the foundation that formed in 1988 to support students in Indian Prairie School District 204 has expanded during the past 36 years. Originally created to support the fine arts in a district now known for its Grammy-winning music programs, the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation now has a broader focus.
Rick Armstrong’s 3 takeaways from Week 5 of high school football season in Aurora-Elgin area
As good as it gets? It seems I think that every week of this high school season, and every week the players come up with a new topper. Batavia, which has made winning a habit in 13 seasons under coach Dennis Piron, did it again last week. The Bulldogs rolled 41-0 over Wheaton North, providing the weekend’s eye-opening score. Definitely did not see it coming, at least not by that wide of ...
Best Neighborhood Halloween Displays in Chicagoland
As we get closer to Halloween, we begin to see our neighbors delight us with their spookiest decorations. There are many Chicagoland residents who go all out with skeletons, spiders, lights, inflatables and more spooktacular fun. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Halloween yard displays across Chicagoland that are...
Chrisjan Simmons stiff arms a defender on the way to an 80 yard touchdown
Chrisjan Simmons earns our Boys Play of The Week after running wild for an 80-yard score and icing the game for Waubonsie Valley football. This play is presented by Trunnell Insurance. Chrisjan Simmons breaks loose for Waubonsie Valley. The Warriors lead Stagg 21-7 with about five and a half minutes...
Moms turn goal of teaching Hispanic dance to their kids into cultural movement
CHICAGO (CBS) -- What started as an idea from a group of dedicated moms to preserve their Hispanic heritage through dance has grown into a much larger movement.Four women from the south suburbs decided going to Chicago for dance lessons was not an option, and they wanted to create something closer to home."We all work. All of us are full-time moms, have full-time jobs. We have a lot on our plate to begin with. So I was like, 'How are we going to do this?'" said Jacqueline Villanueva, treasurer and co-founder of the Necalli Cultural Movement in Blue Island.Time constraints...
Preventing Signal Degradation due to Inclement Weather with an Innovative Heating System
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientel Solutions (Scientel) headquartered in Aurora, IL USA has launched an antenna enhancement product focused on avoiding potential weather caused interference and downtime. In partnership with Surface Heating Systems , Scientel has developed an Anti-Ice heating system for millimeter antennas of all sizes. The new product is compatible with most major manufacturers and intended to prevent the buildup of snow and ice, thus keeping the antennas operational in the most severe weather conditions.
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