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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.
OSF launches new OnCall Urgent Care Facility in Sycamore
SYCAMORE, Ill. (WIFR) - In 2023, OSF launched a Primary Care Facility to expand its services to residents in Sycamore. In an effort to spread across the Stateline, on Monday, employees and representatives of OSF came together to celebrate the opening of the new OnCall Urgent Care Facility on South Peace Road.
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.
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.
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...
Get in the game at Play N Thrive Naperville
Play N Thrive Club is the largest badminton club and multi-sports, all-season indoor facility in the Midwest with 20 BWF certified International quality badminton courts, 11 pickleball courts, two volleyball courts, and four batting cages for baseball, softball, and cricket. They are the only club with a two-time Olympics coach...
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...
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.
Positive WNV Test In Westmont
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed several mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) this year in DuPage County. Additionally, the first positive test for a mosquito trap located in Westmont has been confirmed. Residents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the risk of contracting WNV.
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.
Young Naperville entrepreneurs run app-based lawn care business
It’s common for teenagers to dust off the lawn mower to make some cash, but for Aidan Murphy and Moe Mitchell, it became much more than a money-making chore, it’s Moe Mow’s Lawn Care. The young entrepreneurs from Naperville created a mowing service that takes a new...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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:
CBRE sues suburban shopping center landlord in another leasing dispute
The world’s largest commercial real estate brokerage has filed another lawsuit over a Chicago-area landlord’s alleged nonpayment of a big commission, while the landlord is claiming he has no choice but to renegotiate the fee. The dispute over more than $550,000 that brokers say they’re owed adds to...
D20 Peru All-Stars roll through State Softball prelims; Face Elmhurst in Monday semi-final
Coach Tara Backes's softball team hasn't seen any serious competition all weekend at the State Tourney in Evergreen Park. Backes told us the 8 – 10 year old All-Stars beat Twin Rivers – in the early game Saturday – 10 – 0. Ekko Baima had a triple and eight out of eleven players provided hits. Quinn Holman pitched three innings and Maeve Brandt pitched one inning in the four inning game.
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