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Why the Heartland Animal Shelter needs your help and the best ways you can offer support
Just like that, one morning Heartland Animal Shelter, a premier shelter in Wheeling, IL, was literally underwater. Executive Director Jenny Schlueter explains why help is needed, either by fostering or adopting animals, and/or to give money. Insurance isn’t going to cover all this. All the animals survived, though Jenny tells the story that if it wasn’t for one sanitation worker, there may have been deaths. She explains how the shelter community and animal lovers have come to the rescue.
6 Animal Rescues Housing 50+ Abandoned Dogs From Belvidere
After 50+ dogs were abandoned at Hammertime Dog Park in Belvidere, the Boone County Animal Services found rescues for all of them. Here's how you can donate!. On Monday, July 15th, over 50 dogs were dumped at Hammertime Dog Park in Belvidere, Illinois. After the news dropped, the community came together to help the Boone County Animal Services support these pups while they await forever homes.
Poetry on the Page - Lynn Emanuel's Hotel Fiesta
Some children pick up the ways of their parents, while others take a completely different route. In this episode of Poetry on the Page. Northern Illinois University professor Amy Newman and WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose discuss a poem that shows how children pay close attention to what their parents are doing. Here's the conversation:
The FIVE WORST Colleges in Illinois for 2024
What qualifies as a "bad college?" One of the most crucial factors to consider when evaluating a college is its graduation rates. If your students aren't graduating from your college, what are you even doing? It's that simple. As someone who attended several different colleges and universities, I won't put...
Oscar Meyer Wienermobile crashes on I-294 near Elmhurst
ELMHURST, Ill. - The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile flipped over following a crash on Interstate 294 on Monday morning. According to Illinois State Police, the collision occurred in the northbound lanes of the Tri-State Tollway just south of Roosevelt Road at approximately 11:12 am. The Wienermobile struck a Hyundai Sedan, which...
Skokie police share new photo of missing 82-year-old woman Tsering Wangyal, last seen Monday
North suburban police are looking for a missing 82-year-old woman. A new surveillance photo shared by police Saturday shows what clothes she may be wearing.Skokie police said Tsering Wangyal was last seen in the area of the Westfield Old Orchard mall near 9500-block of Bronx Place in on Monday around 3:30 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe image is from surveillance footage from the Levy Center, 300 Dodge, in Evanston on July 15 at 6:03 p.m.Wangyal's daughter said her mother left her condo Monday around 3:54pm.Wangyal is described as 5-foot-1 and160 pounds. She has silver hair and brown eyes.Wangyal's family said she was last seen wearing gray baggy pants, a dark top and closed-toe slippers. She also wears glasses.Her family said she does not drive and was likely trying to go by bus to the Tibetan Alliance of Chicago community center on Dempster and McCormick in Evanston.Police said anyone who knows the whereabouts of Wangyal, observes a subject matching her description, or has any information that can aid in locating her should call 911 immediately.The Skokie Police Department can also be reached by calling 847-982-5900.
Julia Heid-Nielsen
OREGON — Julia, age 66, born to Gordon and Carol Heid (Rountree) in Dekalb, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Oregon, IL where she lived the last few years of her life with her eldest son Nick, daughter-in-law Joy, and granddaughter Eden. Julia battled a number of difficult health issues these last several years; her family may now take solace in the fact that her pain is no more.
We are hiring! The Village of Itasca is looking to hire a Communications Specialist.
Are you looking to join our team? The Village of Itasca is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist to enhance our communication efforts and coordinate community events. Reporting to the Assistant to the Village Administrator, this role will play a key part in promoting the Village across various media platforms. For more details or to apply, please click here.
Donald E. Dixon, Sr. Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Donald Edward Dixon Sr. (aka “ Pops”) 98, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Belmont Village Senior Living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. He was born on April 1, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio. His parents were Leo J. Dixon and Ann...
Free household hazardous waste collection on July 27
The City of Evanston has partnered with the Village of Skokie to offer a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event to residents from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Niles North High School North Parking Lot. This event is held in conjunction with SWANCC and SWALCO, two solid waste agencies in the area. Check out the image for a list of accepted and not accepted items. Sign up for an appointment time or register today.
Montgomery man sentenced to life for wife’s murder in front of family
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to natural life in prison for the murder of his wife, who was seeking a divorce and an order of protection on Halloween in 2022. Forty-eight-year-old Timothy Gordon pleaded guilty in January to the shooting death of 35-year-old Yahaira Gordon. The Kane County State's...
Illinois teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan looks to shine at Miss Amazing Summit
The Miss Amazing National Summit in Rosemont highlights women with disabilities, including Illinois Teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan, who has raised over 7,200 items for food pantries and uses her platform to inspire and help others.
DOMINICAN MEN'S VOLLEYBALL EARNS 2023-24 ECC ACADEMIC TEAM OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
COLONIA, N.J. (7/22/24) The East Coast Conference Academic Team of Excellence Awards for the 2023-24 academic year were announced on Monday afternoon. The Dominican University New York men's volleyball program earned their first Academic Team of Excellence Award this year. The ECC Academic Team of Excellence Award is presented to...
73% of Hourly Employers Intend To Offer Same-Day Wage Payments
Same-day pay for hourly workers is not only top-of-mind for employees, but many employers—73% in a new Onbe survey—think so, too, enough for many to begin planning for it. Buffalo Grove, Ill.-based corporate payouts platform Onbe says that is one finding from its 2024 Same Day Pay Survey. Released Monday, the survey also found that 70% of hourly employees would like same-day wage payments. Of the 339 employers and managers surveyed, 87% of them think their employees would be excited about not having to wait for a week or two to be paid.
8 reasons you shouldn't have missed Country Thunder Wisconsin this year
Country Thunder returned to Twin Lakes this year and, to no one’s surprise, was another unforgettable four-day celebration of country music, camaraderie and summer fun. Fans from all over Wisconsin and Illinois gathered to witness some of the biggest names in country music take the stage and deliver performances that ranged from heartwarming to electrifying. With the beautiful backdrop of Twin Lakes, the festival provided the perfect setting for fans to immerse themselves in a weekend filled with great music, delicious food and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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