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Schwab Attends 2024 WeCoach Academy 2.0
ELMHURST, Ill. – Elmhurst University Head women’s golf, assistant men’s basketball, and student-athlete success coach Melissa Schwab recently selected to attend the 2024 WeCoach Academy 2.0, in partnership with the NCAA, in Denver, Colo. last month. The Women Coaches Academy is made possible through a longstanding partnership with the NCAA. This year was the 7th class in the NCAA Women’s Coach Academy, and is the second-straight year Schwab attended the event in addition to being a member of the WCA’s sixth class in 2023. Selected as one of the most talented collegiate women’s coaches, Schwab used the event to elevate…
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.
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...
Chicago suburb's use of drones, thermal imaging revolutionizing fire rescues
Technology is advancing in many areas of our lives more than ever before, including at your local fire department. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis spoke with the Bartlett Fire Protection District about a tool they said has changed how they do their work.
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.
Woman, 62, convicted in California of exporting thermal riflescopes to Russia
A 62-year-old woman convicted of illegally exporting “defense articles”, including thermal imaging riflescopes and night-vision goggles, to Russian co-conspirators has been sentenced to two years in prison, federal officials announced Monday. Prosecutors with the United States Attorney’s Central District of California Office say Elana Shifrin, a resident of...
Public Information Meeting on July 31st – Burlington Avenue Reconstruction Project
Extensive roadway, curb, sidewalk, water main and storm sewer improvements to Burlington Avenue, between Yackley Avenue and Lincoln Avenue (IL Route 53) are proposed to begin in 2026. The project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase. A public information meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 31st from 4:00...
Oscar Meyer Wienermobile crashes on I-294 near Elmhurst
ELMHURST, Ill. - The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile flipped over following a crash on Interstate 294 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 was...
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.
1 dead after house fire in Buffalo Grove
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. — An investigation is underway after a deadly house fire in the northwest suburbs on Monday morning. The deadly blaze erupted at a home in the 630 block of Woodhollow Lane, according to a spokesperson for the Village of Buffalo Grove. Crews from the Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded to the scene […]
HAINESVILLE’S 20th ANNUAL VILLAGE-WIDE GARAGE SALE!
Mark Friday, July 26th, Saturday, July 27th AND Sunday, July 28th on your calendar as the dates for our 20th village-wide garage sale. The time will be 9 am to 3 pm. each day. You can sign up for all days or for a specific day. Save your trash or treasures to be part of the action.
Craig Long Qualifies For US Amateur
Men's Golf | July 22 BALL GROUND, Ga. – Sophomore Craig Long (Alpharetta, Ga.) of the Northern Illinois University men's golf team qualified for the U.S. Amateur Golf Championship on Monday after carding an eight-under par 64 in the U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying event at Hawks Ridge Golf Club. Long tied for first place in the field of 36 with Jack Larkin Jr. at -8. He blistered the front nine, making seven birdies and an eagle to go out in seven-under par 29. Long's eagle at the par-four sixth was followed by three straight birdies to close the front nine....
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.
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:
Train Station Construction Parking Impact
Approximately 60 parking spaces for the Morton Grove train station will be closed from July 22 through July 30, 2024 for construction work. Concrete curb and sidewalk will be removed and replaced this week. Asphalt patching will be needed where the curb is replaced, and work is scheduled through early next week. Pedestrians will be guided around the construction zone with barricades. Download the map to view specific restrictions.
Monster Truck Throwdown from Sycamore Speedway
The Monster Truck Throwdown Tour visited Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Illinois, featuring six trucks competing in the two-wheel skills competition, racing, and freestyle. The trucks that competed in the show were Avenger, Black Widow, Against The Grain, Crushstation, Lumberjack, Mega Bite, and Psycho Circus. Tirbert filmed these events. Subscribe...
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