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Montez Sweat Informed Bears He Would Not Debut Without Extension; No Commanders Talks Transpired
The Bears have restarted their quarterback contract clock, swapping out a fourth season of Justin Fields for Caleb Williams‘ rookie deal. That will give the NFC North team more roster flexibility, helping make two recent big-ticket extensions palatable. Sweat said the Commanders, who were transitioning from Dan Snyder to...
Angel Reese’s Height Called Into Question After Summer League Appearance
Just one day before the Chicago Sky's showdown with the Las Vegas Aces, WNBA rookie Angel Reese made an appearance at the Las Vegas Summer League game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Reese was accompanied by Celtics star Jaylen Brown and her former Sky teammate Kysre ...
Charges filed against Illinois deputy in death of Sonya Massey
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old woman who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler, officials said Wednesday. Sonya Massey was killed inside her home after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call at around 12:50 a.m....
OPPD mutual aid shifts to Illinois
WESTERN ILLINOIS - The Omaha Public Power District’s 17-person mutual aid team arrived in Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday evening to assist MidAmerican Energy with power restoration efforts. Photos courtesy of OPPD. A storm on Monday left tens of thousands without power in Iowa. Their work location shifted Wednesday to...
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
To help folks who need to store personal belongings and other items while cleaning up, that company that's America's #1 choice for do-it-yourself movers is giving people free storage for the next month.
Lake County man charged with beating pregnant girlfriend, fleeing police
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A suburban man has been charged after "repeatedly punching" his pregnant girlfriend Wednesday afternoon in Lake County, officials said. Around 5 p.m., a 43-year-old woman called police to report her daughter's boyfriend, 22-year-old Felix James, Jr., attacked her and her pregnant daughter in the 1900 block of Midday Drive in Zion, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Appellate attorneys for state argue circumstantial evidence ‘overwhelms’ any potential errors in Bliefnick case
QUINCY — The appellate attorneys for the people of the state of Illinois in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick have filed a response brief in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, arguing that a new trial is unnecessary. The 36-page brief was prepared by...
Gail Borden Public Library Participates with the Stick & Stay Trail
Calling all bookworms, movie buffs, and curious minds: the Gail Borden Public Library isn’t just your average library. Welcoming more than a million visitors annually, it’s a vibrant hub brimming with exciting activities. Explore museum-quality exhibits, participate in innovative programs, and enjoy the extensive collection of books, eBooks, movies, and more – catering to children, teens, and adults alike. Another perk? The library offers a view of the Fox River, where you can catch glimpses of the bald eagles that go soaring by.
Teens shine in week of volunteering
Bella Legg and Hannah Wulf were part of the crew in charge of product labeling at a Feed My Starving Children workday due to allergies. “Hannah is allergic to soy and I’m allergic to being without Hannah,” Legg joked as the two teens labeled food pouches, along with friend Samantha Washika.
I-55 in Will County reopens after days-long closure due to tornado that downed live power lines
I-55 in Will County reopened early Thursday in both directions, the Illinois State Police confirmed, days after severe weather with destructive winds and more than a dozen tornadoes left downed, live power lines across the busy Interstate. The dangerous conditions, which trapped drivers in their vehicles for hours led officials...
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.
Panel okays restaurant for Irving Woods, 82 units for Edison Park but delays 6 Corners plan again
The City Council Zoning Committee at its July 16 meeting approved a proposed restaurant at 8235-37 W. Irving Park Road and an 82-unit development at 6750-60 N. Northwest Hwy. but delayed for the sixth time a hearing on the redevelopment of the former Peoples Gas site at 3955 N. Kilpatrick Ave.
DuPage County voters to consider forest preserve referendum
(The Center Square) – The DuPage County Forest Preserve Board is asking taxpayers for an additional $17 million per year. The Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a referendum on raising the property-tax cap. If voters agree, DuPage property owners would pay an estimated $11.67 more annually per $100,000 of home value. Board...
Navy exonerates Black sailors unjustly punished in WWII Port Chicago explosion
The Port Chicago 50, a group of Black sailors charged and convicted in the largest U.S. Navy mutiny in history, were exonerated by the U.S. Navy on Wednesday, which called the case "fundamentally unfair."The decision culminates a mission for Carol Cherry of Sycamore, Ill., who fought to have her father, Cyril Sheppard, and his fellow sailors cleared.The Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, said the sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair." "Yet, for 80 years, the unjust decisions endured. Now, I am righting a tremendous wrong that has haunted so many for so...
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