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HBCU Football Games Coming to Fox-Owned Stations in Los Angeles and Chicago Through Allen Media Group Deal
Allen Media Group has set a deal with Fox-owned stations in Los Angeles and Chicago to carry the 2024 college football package offered under the company’s HBCU Go banner.Allen Media Group Sets FAST Channel Deal With Amazon for Fire TV and Echo Show Devices The deal with Fox’s KCOP-TV Los Angeles and WPWR-TV Chicago completes the syndication lineup for HBCU Go football, which will present a slate of 26 games airing from Aug. 31 to Nov. 23. HBCU Go is the TV partner for collegiate sports programs at the nation’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. With the Fox deal, HBCU...
Kids diagnosed with cancer earn gold medals at Lurie: 'They're fighting for their lives'
As all eyes have been on Olympic athletes competing in Paris, Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital unveiled gold medals for pediatric cancer patients. During Tuesday’s ceremony, Danielle Moss took a moment to praise her 6-year-old daughter Margot.
JMK or Shogun? Rockford’s Top Japanese Restaurant Revealed
The truth is, there is no wrong answer, and we made sure to get out there and say that because you can't go wrong at either restaurant. As far as I can remember, JMK Nippon, 2551 North Perryville Road, has been a Rockford eating institution. People come for the sushi,...
Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens arrived in Paris from NFL training camp with an amazing custom t-shirt
Simone Biles‘ husband, Jonathan Owens, officially arrived in Paris from NFL training camp with the Chicago Bears, and he came bearing a SWEET tribute to Simone: a fantastic custom t-shirt. OK. Listen. If your spouse doesn’t show up to support you like this, you gotta throw the whole spouse...
Chicago Bears: NFL Fans React To Insane News From Chicago’s Front Office (Fan Reaction)
The Chicago Bears are officially entering another new era. The Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze draft picks are the latest of Chicago’s attempts to get their franchise back to winning football. That being said, those new pieces were added to a roster that already has a few star players.
Crews respond to 7 vehicle crash on Avenue of the Cities in Moline
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews responded to a scene of a car crash that happened at the intersection of Avenue of the Cities and 16th Street near La Rancherita 2 on Wednesday evening. TV6 reached out to the Moline Police Department for more information. They confirmed seven vehicles were involved...
Illinois Weather Alert: Severe Storms Expected Before Sunny Weekend
Champaign, IL – Central Illinois is set to experience a mix of severe weather and pleasant conditions in the coming days. According to the US National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will redevelop this afternoon, with some storms potentially being severe. The region is expected to face hot and humid conditions today, with heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees.
Worker Freedom of Speech Act signed into law in Illinois
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Wednesday, Illionois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill that he says will help workers. “In Illinois, we respect the rights and dignity of workers,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We will never stop fighting for an Illinois where every worker is given the dignity and respect they deserve,” said Governor Pritzker. The law bans […]
Illinois’ first dispensary with dockside service opens in Chicago suburb
A new dispensary in suburban Chicago made waves in the cannabis industry with its grand opening Tuesday. Smokehouse, the state’s first dispensary located directly on the water, opened at 44 US 12 in Fox Lake. The new store offers boat slips and a dedicated attendant, catering to customers arriving...
Coal City receives $2.6 million in state funding to replace lead service lines
Jul. 31—Illinois EPA Interim Director James Jennings announced Thursday that $43,159,886 in funding is being provided to 17 communities to replace lead service lines, one of which was Coal City. Coal City received $2,671,206 in principal forgiveness funding, which means none of it will have to be paid back. "We know lead service lines are a major obstacle for community water supplies ...
Case closed: Prosecutors reject charges in Little Village homicide, concluding shooter acted in self-defense
CHICAGO — Prosecutors have rejected Chicago police efforts to file felony charges in connection with a fatal shooting in Little Village, concluding the shooter acted in self-defense. CWBChicago has secured video of the shooting, which occurred late on July 12 in the 2600 block of South Ridgeway. (Due to...
Illinois career and technical education programs receive $8 million federal grant for heavy machinery training
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Career and technical education (CTE) programs throughout Illinois are getting an $8 million boost from the federal government. U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, joined leaders from the Youth Workforce Development Foundation and Associated Equipment Distributors Wednesday at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield to announce an $8 million grant for CTE programs to offer heavy equipment operator and diesel equipment technology training programs.
Illinois Storm Warning: Strong Winds and Hail Threaten Chicagoland Tonight
Illinois, July 31, 2024 – A round of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep through Illinois late tonight, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing a severe weather alert for areas south of I-80. Residents in these areas should prepare for damaging winds and quarter-sized hail as storms develop after midnight and continue into early Thursday morning.
Southern Illinois hit with major flooding
NASHVILLE, Ill. — Major flash flooding led to road closures, forced the evacuation of residential areas and drowned field crops on July 16 in parts of southern Illinois. “I’m 63 years old and this is the highest amount of rain I’ve ever seen in the shortest period of time, especially in July,” Washington County Farm Bureau President Gerald Kuberski told FarmWeek.
Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states
A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.