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River levels climb across northern Illinois due to recent rainfall
With how much heavy rain northern Illinois endured since Saturday afternoon, expect river levels to slowly rise over the next few days. Flood warnings remain in place for multiple spots along the Rock including Como, Byron, Latham Park, and Rockton. The Pecatonica in Freeport and Shirland as well as the Kishwaukee near Perryville are also under a flood warning.
Report: Housing is less affordable due to red tape in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A new report found that Illinois had the third-worst rate in the nation for building new housing units in 2023, with the main culprit being over regulation. Illinois Policy Institute found that government regulations account for nearly $70,000 of the $292,000 median home price in the state. Researcher Ravi Mishra said that is preventing new housing construction and aggravating a housing shortage, leading to higher prices...
Lake County Fair ready to celebrate 95th annual event
Lake County Fair organizers say their 2024 edition will be of “Olympic proportions,” featuring everything “from Ferris wheels to funnel cakes” … along with lots of musical acts, motocross, monster trucks, a demolition derby, bull riding, pig races and livestock competitions. All events are free...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker privately meets with Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren: Report
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker met privately with Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren on Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune reported. The governor's office confirmed the meeting to the Tribune, telling the newspaper the meeting was "cordial" and was intended for them "to get to know each other." But Pritzker's spokesman Alex Gough told the Tribune "The governor’s position has not changed."
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern Memorial Hospital tie for top hospital in Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two of Chicago's major academic hospitals tied for first place as the best hospital in Illinois, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center tied for the top spot.The list ranks hospitals based on several specialties. Northwestern Memorial Hospital was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery and 8th for diabetes and endocrinology – and rated high-performing in 21 adult procedures and conditions. Rush University Medical Center was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for neurology and neurosurgery, 10th for geriatrics, and 10th for orthopedics – and rated high-performing in 18 adult procedures and conditions.University of Chicago Medical Center came in third. Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn was ranked as the fourth best, followed by Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals in Evanston, and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
Illinois announces new $140M federal investment for quantum computing research
Governor J.B. Pritzker joined federal and state leaders to reveal a federal investment in Illinois.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe new $140 million investment sets Illinois to lead the way in quantum computing research.The federal funds will go directly into a new research center in the state in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, also known as DARPA."We are positioning ourselves here as a national hub of quantum technology development and in turn the prosperity that can come from the economic benefits of it," Pritzker said.The governor says the top quantum companies and researchers will now compete to come to Illinois to take part.
Document Destruction Event - Saturday, July 20
On Saturday, July 20, the Village of Palatine, Palatine Park District and Palatine High School are partnering with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) to host a Document Destruction Event. This event will be held at Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing, from 9 am to 12 pm.
Dogs abandoned at Boone Co. dog park transferred to rescues
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - All of the nearly 50 dogs abandoned at Hammertime Park Monday morning have been sent to rescues. In a Facebook post Tuesday afternoon, Boone County Animal Services thanks Wagging Hearts, NorthCentral Maltese Rescue, Cause for Paws Rescue, Wags to Wishes and Bonefide Rescue. In an...
Deal Set for Sale, Development of Former Fairmount Park
Accel Entertainment has announced an agreement to purchase FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing, the former Fairmount Park racetrack, with plans to continue racing and develop a long-stalled racino project. The $35 million deal is subject to approval by the Illinois Racing Board and casino ownership, and development would need the...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
New Application Added to the Development Projects Map
The City of Geneva Development Projects Map has been updated with a new application, the Riverbank Laboratory PUD Resubdivision. A public hearing will be scheduled before the Planning and Zoning Commission in the near future, to which all interested parties are invited to attend.
Seeking Vendors for Lombard Senior Fair
The Village of Lombard is inviting vendors to participate in its 18th Annual Senior Fair scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Lombard Park District’s Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event helps provide local seniors with resources, promotes health awareness through education and screenings, and offers information about available programs and services in the area.
Wingspan Development Group begins pre-leasing on 64-unit apartment community in Mount Prospect
Wingspan Development Group began pre-leasing for The Dawson, a seven-story, 64-unit Class-A apartment community in downtown Mount Prospect, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Located at 235 E. Prospect Ave., across the street from Wingspan’s popular Maple Street Lofts and the Mount Prospect Metra station, The Dawson is a transit-oriented development boasting high-quality design and finishes from Studio 222 Architects, Eleni Interiors and Gold + Oak.
RNC speakers Tuesday: Chicago pastor Corey Brooks to give closing prayer in Milwaukee
A well-known Chicago pastor will have a high-profile role in Tuesday's Republican National Convention.Pastor Corey Brooks has been asked to give the closing prayer at the end of the program.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe sat down for a one-on-one interview with ABC7 Chicago to talk about race, politics and how he will pray for the nation Tuesday night.Brooks said he's been a long-time Republican, and he supports former President Donald Trump's policies and the party platform for 2024.On Tuesday, his pulpit will be the Fiserv Forum, and his congregation will be delegates on a mission.Brooks,...
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