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Children living in southern IL affected by hardship receive new shoes
ANNA, Ill. (KBSI)- WIBH Radio in Anna announced that children shoes purchased through its annual Warm Soles, New Hope Campaign, which ended in May, have arrived and are ready for pick-up. Shoes are available free of charge in sizes 7 toddler to 5. kids while supplies last. The shoes are...
Vinyette Teague: New image raises hope in decades-old Chicago missing persons case
CHICAGO - More than four decades after a young girl went missing on the South Side of Chicago, her family is hoping a new image can bring her home. Vinyette Teague was last seen 41 years ago on July 17, before she vanished from an apartment complex in Bronzeville. The...
Latest news from Evanston: Your Wednesday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Wednesday morning, Evanston. Community leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon at the 1900 Asbury Ave. headquarters of FirstRepair to unveil a new mural by artist Damon Reed honoring the city’s reparations efforts. FirstRepair is a nonprofit founded by former City Council Member Robin Rue Simmons that promotes reparations programs across the country. (See more mural photos by Joerg Metzner.)
Urgent Search for Missing Elderly Man, William Kemp, in Chicago
The Chicago community is thrown into concern as the police department has issued a report on the disappearance of an 81-year-old African-American male, William Kemp, who was last seen on July 15th in the vicinity of 106th and Drew, his last known contact before seemingly vanishing without a trace. The Chicago Police Department, urgently seeking any leads that could help in locating Kemp, urged anyone with information to come forward.
Girl, 11, among 5 juveniles charged in violent attack, robbery on CTA train
CHICAGO - An 11-year-old girl and four other juveniles were charged in a violent attack that happened on a CTA train in the Loop last week. The incident occurred on July 8 on an Orange Line train. According to police, the group of at least 10 young people approached the male victim, engaged him in a physical altercation and then forcibly took his debit card.
2 women shot outside Near South Side apartment
CHICAGO — Two women were shot early Wednesday morning outside an apartment building on the Near South Side. Just before 12:40 a.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of South Dearborn on the report of a shooting. CPD believes a 24-year-old woman and a 28-year old woman were standing outside an apartment building when they […]
Shaquille O'Neal Reveals His Pick For WNBA Rookie Of The Year
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has officially revealed his vote for the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year award. While O'Neal believes Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has had a phenomenal season in the league, he's choosing Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese as the ROTY. The NBA Hall of ...
Angel Reese's Postgame Interaction With A'ja Wilson Is Going Viral
The Chicago Sky traveled to Las Vegas on Tuesday to face off against the defending champion Aces. Following Chicago's 93-85 victory, Sky rookie Angel Reese was seen greeting Aces star A'ja Wilson with a hug. Wilson and Reese were filmed sharing a short conversation, which had WNBA fans buzzing ...
Speed Awareness: IDOT, NHTSA, law enforcement agencies urge drivers to slow down, save lives
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other law enforcement agencies to promote the nationwide, “Speeding Catches Up with You” speeding prevention campaign to remind drivers to slow down and to emphasize the importance of safe driving.
Don’t Fall Victim to the Latest USPS Text Scam Circulating Illinois
We should all know better by now, but I nearly fell victim to a new package delivery text scam the other day, and I don't want the same thing to happen to you. Here's one thing I can guarantee about me; if you call or text me from a number I don't recognize, I will not answer or respond...ever. My notorious call screening usually saves me from phone scammers, BUT, when I have been waiting for over two weeks for Japanese Beetle traps I desperately need to arrive, receiving a text about a delivery issue almost had me falling hook, line, and sinker into the scammer's trap.
Illinois, the feds, and quantum
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Here is another story about Illinois and quantum research. Someone joked it’s like, “I’ll make you an offer you can’t understand.” The federal government and Illinois are working together on a quantum proving ground. “We are not committing any dollars...
Local girls honored in Gold Award Class of 2024 by Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced its 2024 class of Gold Award Girl Scouts, according to a press release. The Gold Award is the highest achievement that can be earned in Girl Scouts. The 2024 class of Gold Award Girl Scouts features eight recipients: Sachi Arora of Lake...
Speed Awareness: IDOT, NHTSA, law enforcement agencies urge drivers to slow down, save lives
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other law enforcement agencies to promote the nationwide, “Speeding Catches Up with You” speeding prevention campaign to remind drivers to slow down and to emphasize the importance of safe driving.
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