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‘I love my career path’: Meet the woman behind IDOT’s cement testing across Central IL
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — In Central Illinois, summertime also means construction season. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) workers know that all too well. One civil engineer in particular plays an important part in the process before concrete is poured at job sites. Spending the day outside and on the side of the road isn’t everyone’s […]
$450 Million Kenosha Redevelopment Kicks Off After Labor Day
KENOSHA, Wis. (WRJN) — Construction on the first phase of a $450 million downtown redevelopment project in Kenosha is set to begin after Labor Day, marking the start of a transformative initiative for the city’s harbor district. Cobalt Partners and Summit Smith Development will break ground on a...
CTA using new technology to detect guns on L platforms, currently in pilot phase
The CTA has shared plans that may help keep riders safer using a new technology system, in place now in some stations, that detects guns on L platforms.The system is called Zero Eyes, a 24/7 surveillance technology that can detect guns on CTA platforms.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"It's designed to detect exposed weapons via our current camera system," said Kevin Ryan, CTA vice president of security.CTA said the technology, which is already in use on some platforms, will immediately send an alert to CTA security as well as Chicago police as soon as a gun...
Man critically wounded in shooting at gas station on South Side
CHICAGO — A 35-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting at a gas station on the city’s South Side. The shooting happened around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday in the 4700 block of South Michigan Avenue. Police said a 35-year-old man was standing at the gas station when three offenders approached him. One of them pulled […]
Loyola University Chicago wraps up Centennial Forum demolition
Quite a bit of debris remains, but little else other than memories, of the Loyola University Chicago Centennial Forum demolition in Rogers Park. The City of Chicago issued a demolition permit for the two-story concrete building on May 23, and demo contractor American Demolition got to work almost immediately. Now the entire structure is gone, and work is being done below grade to close off the multi-level plaza that connected Centennial Forum to Mertz Hall next door.
Romeoville: Avoid Area Due To Storm Damage
Crews are cleaning up the mess caused by storms that hit the Chicago area. The Village of Romeoville asking residents to avoid the following areas due to storm damage:. Strong winds from storms last night knocked down trees and power lines in the northern and northwest suburbs, including near the Northwestern University campus. Heavy rain also led to flooded streets. As of early this morning, nearly 25-thousand ComEd customers were without power.
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
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...
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