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Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Illinois bill would create board to tackle high prescription drug prices; doctors, patients weigh in
People had plenty to say at a third town hall about the cost of prescription drugs in Illinois on Tuesday."It was insulting. It was insulting to me as an individual. You can't respect my need for those medications, and just think of all this people who don't have that advocacy," said Mary Rothschild, a patient with allergies.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I went through a series of talking to my physician, talking to my insurance company, trying figure out how can I get the medication that's the better medication that I needed," said Lequita Michelle Mathew,...
Discover the spirit of Latinx Heritage
The community is invited to celebrate a vibrant tribute to the powerful contributions of the Latinx community during Latinx Heritage Month across all College of Lake County (CLC) campuses. This year’s theme is “In Unity: Seguimos Prosperando/We Continue to Thrive.”. The celebration includes an array of fun activities,...
Illinois To Increase Court Access Through Local Libraries
Secretary of State, Supreme Court and The Chicago Bar Foundation Partner. A new pilot program utilizing the state’s public libraries to improve court access will offer guidance for Illinoisans struggling to navigate the legal system on their own. The goal of the pilot is to help people without lawyers—who...
Obama hails Harris, slams GOP election tactics in first post-DNC remarks
Former President Barack Obama offered a note of caution to Democrats buzzing over Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, telling donors on Martha’s Vineyard Monday night that the party needs to ramp up its focus – and spending – on down-ballot races across the country.
Social media influencer hired to promote DNC got robbed at gunpoint outside his hotel
CHICAGO — A 20-year-old man who was a credentialed social media influencer at the Democratic National Convention was robbed by the same gunmen who robbed a convention delegate from Texas last week. Like the man from Texas who was robbed outside his Loop hotel, the influencer and his friend...
Neighbors concerned over gentrification in 1901 Project proposed by United Center owners
Community members weighed in on the proposed 1901 Project on Tuesday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDevelopers announced the multi-billion dollar invested last month. United Center owners said it would transform and revitalize the Near West Side neighborhood.The 1901 Project would include residential units, a music hall, a hotel, and retail and park space."We are concerned about gentrification," one neighbor said. "Taking our communities and pricing us out of our own communities."READ ALSO | United Center owners pitch $7B investment called 1901 Project to revitalize neighborhood27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett hosted the meeting along with developers."Do you want your property values to go up and other amenities come to your community and your taxes go up," Burnett asked. "Or do you want vacant land and parking lots and your taxes go up?"The owners of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks are behind the project. They said the $7 billion would be paid for with private funds.However, it needs city council approval.
Most losses by a single team in an MLB season: 2024 White Sox and unfortunate history
It's been a disastrous season for the 2024 Chicago White Sox. With less than 30 games left in a 162-game season, the White Sox currently sit with 31 wins on the season. Offensively, they rank 29th in team hits, dead last in homeruns, and 29th in batting average. Usually, the...
Illinois reports first death from West Nile Virus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting their first death this year from the West Nile Virus. The individual, who lived in Lake County, was in their 80’s. The person had symptoms in mid-August and died not long after. “Sadly, Illinois is reporting our first death of the year attributed […]
Annual 6th-8th Grade Art Competition
• Artwork must be no larger than 11 inches high and 8.5 inches wide. • Each entry must be an original piece and may not violate U.S. copyright laws. Please have the student write their name, the school they attend, and contact information on the back (parent phone number or email address) and drop off all submissions at the Lake County Treasurer’s Office located at 18 N. County St., Room 102, Waukegan, IL, 60085.
YouthBuild Lake County Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
On Friday, August 23, local nonprofit YouthBuild Lake County (YBLC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest affordable housing sites at 2129 Honore Avenue in North Chicago. YBLC owns three lots on Honore Avenue, and this home will be the first of three single-family, affordable houses to be built. This project marks a significant step toward addressing the critical need for affordable housing in North Chicago. These homes will also serve as training sites for participants from two of YBLC’s programs.
Advocates, riders renew calls for public transit reform in Chicagoland region
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Public transportation will be a major focus of the 2025 session for state lawmakers as advocates continue to call for reforms in Chicago and the collar counties. Although, people in every corner of the state rely on public transit for work, school and healthcare. As...
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