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Chatham’s Closed KFC Will Reopen As Baba’s Restaurant This Month
CHATHAM — A Kentucky Fried Chicken that unexpectedly closed on the South Side will soon reopen as a fast food spot known for its cheesesteak sandwiches. The building at 8307 S. King Drive has been painted bright yellow in preparation for the grand opening of Baba’s Famous Steak & Lemonade.
Kamala Harris’ move to the top of the ticket gave DNC hotel bookings in Chicago a boost, but don’t expect Taylor Swift-level crowds
Enthusiasm about having Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket is boosting last-minute hotel bookings tied to the Democratic National Convention, although occupancy levels during next week’s event may still fall short of expectations. The Democratic National Committee signed contracts with more than 40 Chicago hotels, including the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Palmer House Hilton ...
Three in custody after woman stabbed at suburban Sam's Club: police
HODGKINS, Ill. - A stabbing at a southwest suburban Sam's Club left one woman hospitalized and three people in custody. The incident happened just after 2:30 p.m. Thursday in a Sam's Club parking lot at 9500 W Joliet Road in Hodgkins. When officers arrived, they found a woman on the...
Swarms of Dragonflies Are on the Move Across Illinois, Part of a Great and Mysterious Migration
“It’s the most exciting time of the year if you love dragonflies.”. The author of “Chasing Dragonflies” and the blog “Tuesdays in the Tallgrass” is talking about the start of the annual southern migration of green darners (Anax junius), one of the largest and most common dragonfly species.
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot. President Biden will designate a national monument this week at the site of racist mob violence in 1908 in Springfield, Ill., the White House confirmed Wednesday. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci. A White House official told The Hill the...
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won a Lotto Million 1 drawing – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday drawing of Lotto Million 1. The ticket was purchased at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The winner...
Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
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