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2024 election timeline: Key dates for voter registration, early voting in Illinois
As the 2024 Democratic National Convention comes to a close in Chicago, voters now look to the November presidential election -- with plenty of milestone dates to know ahead of time in Illinois. To prepare voters ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Illinois State Board of Elections posted a...
‘Dare To Dream Together’: Read Amanda Gorman’s Full Poem She Recited At The DNC
National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman on Day 3 of the DNC recited a previously unheard poem emphasizing "freedom." Read the full poem here. The post ‘Dare To Dream Together’: Read Amanda Gorman’s Full Poem She Recited At The DNC appeared first on NewsOne.
Duckworth, Illinois Asian American Caucus on supporting Harris
CHICAGO (CBS)—Asian American representation in politics is on the rise across the nation, credited in part to the Illinois Asian American Caucus.The caucus hosted an event on Wednesday to celebrate how much growth Asian American communities have seen in Illinois politics.Vice President Harris is the first Asian American woman to become a presidential nominee, and now the caucus says it's prepared to put every effort behind Harris for a win.Just a few blocks away from where the DNC is happening, McCormick Place and the United Center is the only Chinatown in the country that's still growing, and across Illinois, Asian...
‘I Think She’s…Trash’: Black Woman Sues Chicago Staffing Agency After Workers Caught On Open Line Making Derogatory Remarks While Mistaking Her for a White Woman
A staffing agency in Chicago is being accused of discrimination after one of its agents left an accidental but derogatory voicemail on a Black woman’s […] ‘I Think She’s…Trash’: Black Woman Sues Chicago Staffing Agency After Workers Caught On Open Line Making Derogatory Remarks While Mistaking Her for a White Woman
Better Cancer Screening Bill Signed
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) law improving breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bill co-authors State Reps. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) (seated, left), and Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) (standing, fourth from left) joined Holcomb (seated, center), State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) (standing, fifth from right) and Negele (seated, right). Representatives from Dant Advocacy, Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy, Lilly, Indiana University of Medicine, Indiana Commission for Women and Catalyst were also present.
Sean Astin was all Hoosier when the DNC delegates delivered for Kamala Harris
There were some familiar faces among the state delegations at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday in Chicago — and we’re not talking about politicians. Actors, filmmakers and musicians could be spotted amongst the delegates as they committed to Vice President Kamala Harris during the ceremonial roll call. Harris had already locked up the...
Young Frankenstein comes alive at Memorial Opera House Sept. 26 – Oct. 13
The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches!. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
Michigan City Announces Oktoberfest Entertainment Schedule – Labor Day Weekend
OKTOBERFEST IS BACK!! 49 bands in four days…and here’s the music line-up !! Get ready for the last bash of summer…make your plans for Oktoberfest. August 30, 31 and September 1, 2. Oktoberfest is back!! 4 days, 50 bands, 3 stages, 13 food vendors (including authentic German...
Hot Dog! The Weinermobile Is Coming To Northern Illinois
The iconic Weinermobile is hitting the road and making stops at several Sullivan's grocery stores in Northern Illinois this September, and they'll be serving up their famous hotdogs too!. The "Wurst" News for Northern Illinois. I've seem a lot of strange and extraordinary things in my life, but the one...
Saturday, September 21 | Kane County Cougars Present “Tacos And Tequila” Festival
Step back into the vibrant era of the ’90s and 2000s hip-hop as Chicago gears up for Tacos and Tequila Festival, presented by the Kane County Cougars and Social House Entertainment. This throwback hip-hop festival has enjoyed success in Kansas City, Dallas Fort Worth, Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, Winnipeg, and now it’s Chicago’s turn to witness the inaugural event on Saturday, September 21st, at Northwestern Medicine Field, home of the Kane County Cougars, from 3pm – 11pm.
Convicted felon and alleged gang member arrested in St. Charles after discharging firearm near child: police
CHICAGO - A convicted felon was arrested this week after allegedly discharging a firearm in St. Charles. Kyle Burnett, 36, of Aurora, was charged with being an armed habitual criminal, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon while on parole, unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (no FOID), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (no CCL), reckless discharge of a weapon and endangering the life or health of a child.
State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana plans to fork over around $50 million to fund the efforts to increase the amount of water that goes to the city of Lebanon and surrounding areas. This is so the new LEAP District being developed by the IEDC will have a sufficient water sufficient water supply. The LEAP District is […] The post State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon
STATEWIDE–Temperatures are about to increase all across Indiana. “Most places will get high temperatures around 88 on Friday. Then it’s around 89 on Saturday. By early next week, we’ll have highs in the low 90s,” said Jason Puma, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Puma says no rain is expected in Indiana for […] The post NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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