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Festival Of The Vine Requires Street Closures
The Geneva Police Department announced downtown street closures and parking restrictions will be implemented to accommodate the Festival of the Vine. The festival runs from Friday to Sunday, Sept. 6-8 on both sides of the historic Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third St. The Flavor Fare/Entertainment stage will be situated on James Street while the Arts & Crafts show will occur on Campbell Street.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
KMAland Softball (8/23): Auburn goes 2-1 in Aurora, Plattsmouth opens Gross Tournament
(KMAland) -- Auburn went 2-1 at the Aurora Tournament while Plattsmouth opened the Gross Tournament on Friday in KMAland softball. Check out the rundown and statistical leaders from Friday below. Omaha Westside 14 Plattsmouth 1 (Gross Catholic Tournament) •Alexis Gregerson, Plattsmouth: 1/2, RBI. •Lacie Hill, Plattsmouth: 3 1/3 IP, 3...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Aurora man gets 18 years for armed drug delivery: officials
KENDALL COUNTY, Ill. - An Aurora man was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Friday as part of a negotiated plea agreement. Alan Diaz-Diaz, 22, is charged with armed violence, a Class X Felony, that stems from an incident in July 2022. He's accused of delivering over 200 grams...
Carol Stream Fall Festival Car Show Set for September 21
Carol Stream, IL – Car enthusiasts will gather at the Carol Stream Town Center on Saturday, September 21, for the annual Fall Fest Car Show. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a highlight of the village’s Fall Festival. The car show will feature a...
Is Illinois a swing state this year? Here's everything you need to know
As Democrats and Republicans try to attract voters ahead of the November presidential election, both party's nominees are focusing on campaigning in a handful of states, known as swing states. A swing state is one where both parties have similar levels of support and could play a key role in...
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
Many Spot Bizarre Daytime Meteors Exploding Over Illinois & Iowa
You will sometimes see a meteor burn up in the atmosphere over Illinois and Iowa, but you'll rarely see them during the daytime which is exactly what happened early Friday morning. The American Meteor Society documented this widely-seen meteor or meteors that appeared at approximately 6:13am Friday morning over Illinois,...
Community Spotlight: Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois is a foundation that provides grants to nonprofit organizations in nine counties in Central Illinois. The grants can be used for any durable goods — anything that is hard and durable. Allison Winters, the President and CEO of the Community Foundation, came on The Morning […]
DNC notebook: Moore takes a (hot dog) stand, Warnock recalls his Baltimore days
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker engage in a different type of dog fight, and Sen. Raphael Warnock shows off his Baltimore bona fides in a speech to the Maryland delegation at the DNC.
Neuqua Valley boys golf begins the 2024 DVC slate with a win over Naperville Central
Naperbrook Golf Course welcomes Neuqua Valley boys golf and Naperville Central for the opening DVC match of the season. Wildcat Braden Chung is coming off his individual title at the McGonagle City Championship; however, the Redhawks shot two strokes better as a team. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. Naperville...
Fire destroys ‘little’ library at Jefferson Memorial Park
One of those “little” free lending libraries that seem to be gaining in popularity in recent years was burnt to a crisp either late Thursday, Aug. 22, or early Friday, Aug. 23, outside the Jefferson Memorial Park fieldhouse, 4822 N. Long Ave. Park employees found most of the...
Suspect charged in fatal shooting of man on West Side, Chicago police say
Chicago police announced charges Friday in a deadly shooting last weekend.The suspect, 40-year-old Jonathan Atkinson, was arrested Thursday, police said. He's now charged with first degree murder.The update came hours after the family of the victim, Darryl Hill, gathered to remember him with a balloon release.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHill was shot and killed last Saturday on the city's West Side, police said.Police said the shooting happened in the 0-100 block of South Lavergne Avenue just after 2:30 p.m.An armed offender approached Hill and fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene, police said.Police said Hill suffered a gunshot wound to the neck and back. He was transported in critical condition to Stroger Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.No further information was immediately available.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
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