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United Airlines set to purchase sustainable jet fuel at O’Hare International Airport
(The Center Square) – A major airline is set to become the first in Illinois to buy sustainable jet fuel. United Airlines is set to purchase one million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, at O’Hare International Airport through the end of year. The first supply is set to be delivered in August. The fuel at O’Hare will be derived from fats, oils and greases like used cooking oil, but can also be made from agricultural waste. ...
Boar’s Head listeria recall expanded to 71 deli meats sold by Kroger, Publix and others
Just five days after a recall of deli meats related to a deadly listeria outbreak, Boar’s Head Provisions expanded that recall Tuesday by 7 million pounds of 71 products sold under the Boar’s Head and Old Country brands. This recall has hit some of the nation’s leading grocery sellers, including Kroger (No. 2, according to Foodindustry.com), Publix (No. 6) and H-E-B (No. 7). Here’s what you need to know. ...
UAW Rips 'Corporate Greed' of John Deere as Mass Layoffs Follow $43 Billion in Stock Buybacks
The United Auto Workers on Tuesday condemned the manufacturing company John Deere over recent mass layoffs at factories in Iowa and Illinois, arguing the company's strong profits, lavish handouts to investors, and exorbitant CEO pay give the lie to claims that the job cuts and outsourcing were necessary. "John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working-class people of Iowa and Illinois, and the United Auto Workers will fight for justice for our members and communities affected by these moves," the union said in a statement. "Let's be clear: there is no need for Deere to kill...
Black patients move up kidney transplant waitlist in Illinois after race removed from blood test
There is new hope for thousands of African Americans waiting for a new kidney.A test to determine placement on a transplant waiting list has been deemed flawed. The finding will have a major impact for those waiting for the gift of life.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA few months ago, suburban special education teacher Helena Fields was in kidney failure, but she got news that changed her life. She moved up on the transplant list and got a kidney transplant"Yes, I was ecstatic," Fields said.After six years on the waitlist for a kidney transplant, Fields was...
Homelessness leads to shorter life expectancy, local study says
The State of Illinois and researchers at UIC have completed a study which concludes that those experiencing homelessness face much shorter life expectancy and are at greater risk of being victims of violence.
Illinois quick hits: Trump in Chicago; Grand American returns to Sparta
Trump in Chicago Former President Donald Trump will be in Chicago on Wednesday for the National Association of Black Journalists' Convention and Career Fair. Trump is scheduled to take part in a panel at the convention. The session will not be open to the general public. There are expected to be groups protesting outside the Hilton Chicago where the convention is taking place. Homeless have lower life expectancy ...
City of Rochelle receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for 5th time
ROCHELLE — The City of Rochelle recently received notice of its receipt of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Award for the fifth year. Winning the award “reflects a commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting and compliance with nationally-recognized guidelines, including having a budget that serves effectively as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device.” The GFOA established the Distinguished Budget Award in 1984 to encourage and assist state and local governments to prepare budget documents of the very highest quality that reflect both the guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA's best practices on budgeting and then to recognize individual governments that succeed in achieving that goal.
Back-to-School Assistance: Backpack & School Supply Giveaways
If you’re in need of free backpacks or school supplies for your kids this year, several Rockford, IL area businesses and organizations can help! We’ve put together a list of places offering backpack and school supply giveaways so your kids can start the school year off with everything they need.
Tracking storms chances Thursday afternoon for the Rockford region
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A low pressure system is currently set up over the Wisconsin, Minnesota border and it’s set to traverse over the great lakes this afternoon/evening. This will be the instigator for more showers and storms this afternoon, but the severe set up isn’t as favorable, which is good news. The primary type of thunderstorms expected this afternoon has shifted to pulse type thunderstorms. This means that instead of a line of storms, these will be much more sporadic. This will limit our severe threat as we are now in a marginal 1 out of 5 risk with winds and hail the primary factors. Pulse thunderstorms could also deliver some heavy rainfall in a few places. I can’t rule out a brief funnel cloud this afternoon, but our tornado threat is on the lower end. We will max out in the mid-50s today.
Chicago abortion providers brace for new clients seeking care after Iowa ban takes effect
Abortion providers in Chicago and Illinois are expecting a surge of out-of-state patients after Iowa’s six-week abortion ban went into effect Monday. The state became the fourth in the U.S. to enact a ban on abortions after six weeks, which is before most people know they’re pregnant. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the ban, which was passed last year by the Republican-controlled statehouse.
Chicago's Democratic National Convention retooled to capture jolt Kamala Harris has injected into presidential race
WASHINGTON — The program for Chicago’s Democratic National Convention is being retooled in the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris replacing President Joe Biden at the top of the ticket, with the first details emerging Wednesday about a new plan aimed at harnessing the energy jolt Harris has injected in the race.
Scoop: The Alley puts itself up for sale
The Alley owner Mark Thomas has spent almost 50 years running Chicago's most famous head shop and clothing store. Now he's ready to call it quits.Why it matters: Thomas has been at the helm of The Alley and several other alternative punk rock boutiques that celebrated and amplified Chicago's independent spirit.Context: The Alley ruled the corner of Belmont and Clark for decades, selling leather jackets, combat boots and other counterculture paraphernalia. In 2016, Thomas was pushed out of Lakeview. The famed corner is now anchored by a massive Target.The Alley relocated to Fletcher Street in Avondale, where it found a...
TNT Funnel Cakes to leave downtown Rockford as owners head to North Carolina
ROCKFORD — The owners of a funnel cake business that expanded from a food stand into a downtown brick-and-mortar business will close up shop later this month as they prepare to move back to Greensboro, North Carolina. TNT Funnel Cakes, which opened in November 2022 inside the former Subway...
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