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Donald Trump's speech about assassination attempt hits home for Illinois delegates at RNC
Illinois Republicans are still basking in the afterglow of the Republican National Convention, which wrapped up Thursday night.Former President Donald Trump gave a 92-minute speech that had some emotional moments for delegates as he recounted being shot in an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally last weekend.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe campaign is now shifting gears from the convention, which, in part, focused on bringing the Republican Party together to the task at hand: taking on the Democrats. But in the presidential race, it the question is, who will be the opponent on the ticket?Red,...
Pritzker enacts 68 bills impacting drivers, immigrants, child victims, mobile homes
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed 68 bills Friday that affect drivers, those who violate immigration laws, victims of child abuse, mobile homes and more. During the spring session that ended in May, the Illinois General Assembly approved more than 450 bills out of both chambers. On Friday, Pritzker’s office announced dozens are now law, including a measure preventing professional license denial or disciplinary action against someone based solely on immigration status or an immigration violation. ...
Fox River's high water levels forcing temporary Illinois ban on recreational boating
The state is banning recreational boating on a long stretch of the Fox River because of hazardous conditions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) says water is high on the Fox River
Illinois Comptroller takes step to address state’s pension challenges
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Comptroller says she is confident that the condition of Illinois’ pension system is headed in the right direction. The state’s unfunded pension liabilities have been a sore thumb for decades. The Commission of Government Forecasting and Accountability reported that Illinois’ pension system experienced growth in debt last year of about $2.5 billion. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently made the first pension prepayment as allowed...
Satellite runs across Illinois help support Memphis to Peoria St. Jude run fundraising efforts
PEORIA, Ill. – Each summer, runners from central Illinois journey down to Memphis, Tenn. for the St. Jude Runs, running 465 miles back to Peoria and raising money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. But they’re not alone in their effort. Nearly 30 satellite runs from all...
Central IL county, city services report system issues amidst network outage
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A worldwide outage of the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is striking Microsoft devices throughout Central Illinois, disrupting state, county and municipal systems. In Champaign County, officials said on social media that the outage resulted in the Brookens Building being closed for the remainder of Friday. They said they hope to reopen the […]
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.” In a discussion at the City Club of Chicago, Attorney General Raoul questioned whether the text of the Second...
Photos: Families watch ‘Luca’ under the sunset at Lee Street Beach
Hundreds of kids and adults alike enjoyed the city’s latest Starlight Series Movie in the Park event Friday night, when they set up blankets and folding chairs at Lee Street Beach for a showing of the Pixar film “Luca.” See more photos of the gathering by the RoundTable’s Joerg Metzner below.
Northwestern Basketball: Why Jalen Leach is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
The last two seasons of college basketball represent the very best that we have ever seen from Northwestern basketball. Chris Collins has reached icon status for his work with the Wildcats, leading the program to its first three appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Two of those three trips came in the last two years, with the Wildcats fresh off a third place finish in the Big Ten.
Will County Rejects Non-Sanctuary Status Amid Immigration Policy Debates, Chicago Allocates $70M for Migrant Support
In a firm stand for the values of inclusivity and diversity, the Will County Board voted against a resolution that would have declared the county a non-sanctuary area. With a predominantly party-line vote where 11 Democrats stood against and eight Republicans in favor, the decision highlighted the ideological divide apparent within the county's political landscape, according to the Chicago Tribune. During the contentious debate, community members voiced their opposition to the resolution, emphasizing that such demarcations are perceived as anti-immigrant and contrary to the county’s ethos of welcome.
Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA pageant returns to Chicagoland for 2nd year
A pageant highlighting the beauty and talents of Nigerian-American women is back in the spotlight. Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA is returning to the Chicagoland area for its second year on August 3. It will take place at 4 p.m. at the Midwest Conference Center, located at 401 W Lake St, Northlake, IL.Pageant president Emmanuel Osagie hopes to empower and promote self-confidence and self-esteem among young women, especially those of color. This yearly competition, also highlighting the importance of education and career development for young women.You can purchase tickets to this year's Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA pageant at www.missdiasporanigeriausa.com.
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