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Pritzker issues state Disaster Proclamation for Winnebago County flood damage
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — On Friday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation for Winnebago and other counties that suffered damage from July’s heavy flooding. The proclamation covers affected areas of Cook County, Henry County, Fulton County, St. Clair County, Washington County, Winnebago County, and Will County from slow moving thunderstorms that produced heavy […]
Varsity Volleyball beat Hobart in 5 sets to win another Conference match
After a slow start Varsity came out to play and took 3 sets of the 5 from Hobart! What an exciting match and another confernce win for Lowell!. JV lost in 3 sets and C-Team won in 3 sets. Next match is home on Tuesday 9/3 vs KV ! See you in the Pit! Come cheer on you lady Red Devils.
How Thornton Township High Schools District 205 is shoring up funds for long-term infrastructure upgrades
Thornton Township High Schools District 205 is making strides toward financing capital improvements across the district. The District has a borrowing authority of $120 million, and sought to seek public input on their plan to sell $35 million of the debt. This summer, they closed both Thornwood and Thornridge High School campuses to complete some of these projects. The board held a public hearing earlier this month to authorize the sales.
‘Go On, You N—er’: Indiana Woman Hits Pregnant Woman Holding a Baby with Baseball Bat During Racist Tirade, Court Documents Allege
Authorities arrested an Indiana woman accused of hitting a pregnant woman with a baseball bat while calling her multiple slurs and insults during a fiery […] ‘Go On, You N—er’: Indiana Woman Hits Pregnant Woman Holding a Baby with Baseball Bat During Racist Tirade, Court Documents Allege
Lakeshore Public Media to Honor Local Leaders
MERRILLVILLE, IN— Lakeshore Public Media announces honorees for the Building Block Breakfast: Fueling the Future, scheduled for September 25 from 8-10 a.m. at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville. The breakfast will feature the presentation of the Champion of Early Childhood Development awards, celebrating those who have significantly impacted early childhood education and development in the region.
Pioneers Take Lancers to Four Sets, But Fall in Season Opener
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. --- Despite a six-kill showing from freshman middle hitter Keyshay Dawson (Rich South H.S.), the Prairie State volleyball team was unable to garner a win Wednesday night, falling to NJCAA Region 4 and Illinois Skyway Conference counterpart Lake County in four sets. The Pioneers (0-1, 0-1) looked...
Cook County seeks input on guaranteed income program’s future
(The Center Square) – Cook County officials are looking at expanding a guaranteed-income pilot program, but a Chicago Republican is asking where the money will go. The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot provides unconditional $500 monthly cash to 3,250 low-income households from December 2022 through December 2024. According to the county, 58% of the program’s households include children. The money comes from federal taxpayers via the American Rescue Plan...
Chance of showers, thunderstorms Friday, highs in mid 80s expected
National Weather Service officials said there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday, while expecting high temperatures in the mid 80s. Current conditions at both Chicago airports is mostly cloudy at 74 degrees. Officials said there is a slight chance of showers and scattered thunderstorms Friday morning in portions of north central and northeast Illinois, and northwest ...
Sky-Fever rematch becomes hottest ticket in WNBA as demand soars
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Friday night's game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever is leading to another surge in ticket sales, making it the highest-demand WNBA game of the season.Ticketing technology company Logitix said the average ticket price for the game is $385.71, by far the highest price for WNBA game this season as fans flock to see stars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark face off on the court again.That tops the $280.43 average ticket price the last time the Sky and Fever faced off in June.All five of the top WNBA average ticket prices this season have been...
This loving pup just wants to snuggle
Our PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week is a loving, 5-year-old girl named Belina. She came to PAWS from one of their shelter partners and has been eager for adventure ever since! She loves to train, swim, go for a card ride, and most importantly, snuggle.
Illinois’ ‘Black Moms Rising’ Is Tackling Maternal Mortality Crisis
The state of Illinois is working to address maternal mortality, with a special focus on moms of color. The state of Illinois is working diligently to get good use out of the $118 million in funding the CDC allocated to tackle maternal mortality nationwide. The Illinois Maternal Mortality Review Committee...
COLUMN: Chicago’s Triumph: A Historic DNC Convention Inspires Hope and Urges Action
Kouri Marshall holding his son while watching Rev. Raphael Warnock speak at the DNC at the United Center (Photo courtesy of Kouri Marshall). I could not be more proud that this groundbreaking and historic convention was held right here in our city and of our mayor, Brandon Johnson, who did a superb job of keeping this city and everyone living in or visiting it safe during this high-profile event.
Get Ready to Wag and Run at the PAWS Chicago 5K
Mark Lukas from PAWS Chicago joins The Ray Stevens Show to share details about the Pup Premiere Adoption Event on Saturday, August 31, from 6–9 PM at the Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center, featuring adoptable dogs from foster homes you might not see at the shelter. He also highlights where to register for the PAWS Chicago 5K, the biggest annual event raising funds and awareness for homeless pets. https://www.pawschicago.org/events-dog-training/fundraising-events/5k-walk/run.
Transit Briefs: BART, Keolis/MBTA, Valley Metro, IDOT
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) begins installation of Next Generation Fare Gates and receives a $14.1 million grant to install more electric vehicle charging stations at the agency’s parking facilities. Also, Keolis Commuter Services and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) launch a NaviLens pilot to help blind and low vision riders navigate stations; Valley Metro selects a construction contractor and artists for its Capitol Light Rail Extension project; and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is awarded the 2024 America’s Transportation Award for its upgrades to the Chicago-St. Louis passenger rail line.
Cops look for gunman who robbed victim at Sox-35th Red Line station
Chicago police are asking for help as they try to identify yet another robbery suspect who’s prowling the CTA. In their latest alert, Mass Transit detectives shared these surveillance images of a man who allegedly punched and robbed another man at the Sox-35th station on Wednesday morning. The victim...
Chicago Police Seek Public's Help to Locate Missing 36-Year-Old Edward Grant
The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 36-year-old Edward Grant who has been reported missing since August 24, 2024. According to the CPD's official report, Grant is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet-6 inches tall, weighing around 135 pounds with brown eyes, and a bald head. Notably, his complexion is listed as medium brown, and he was born on June 18, 1988.
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