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North Central College announces 12th President for transitional period
North Central College in Naperville has announced its selection of its 12th college president for what they’re calling a “transitional period.”. North Central College Board of Trustees’ appointment. According to a press release, the college’s board of trustees voted unanimously to appoint Abiodun Goke-Pariola to the role...
Police Department Highlighted for Impressive Increase in DUI Arrests
The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) published their 2023 DUI Survey results, which detail DUI data from every municipal and county law enforcement agency in Illinois, as well as the Illinois State Police. Among all municipalities in Illinois, excluding the City of Chicago, the West Chicago Police Department ranked 10th...
Crystal Clean Executes One of the World’s Largest PFAS Fractionation Projects for PFAS Remediation in Midwestern United States
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- Crystal Clean, Inc. a leading provider of specialized environmental and waste management solutions to commercial and industrial end-markets, today announced it completed its largest PFAS remediation project to date. The project, utilizing Crystal Clean’s 4never™ solution, successfully treated 1.46 million gallons of PFAS impacted waters over the course of three weeks. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722337335/en/ A lineup of four SAFF® (Surface Active Foam Fractionation) units operating at a confidential site. (Photo: Business Wire)
Panton Mill Park branches out with the Stick & Stay Trail
Located adjacent to South Elgin’s Village Hall, Panton Mill Park is your one-stop shop for community fun and outdoor entertainment. With the picturesque Fox River as your backdrop, the park boasts a permanent sound stage for concerts, a large pavilion perfect for gatherings of all sizes, and a convenient restroom and concessions building to keep you fueled for a day of fun. Visitors can also explore the park’s walking paths or cool down with a refreshing splash at the interactive splash pad.
Stolen Vehicle Leads To Police Chase Along I-80
A police chase on Sunday night ended with arrest of an 18 year old who allegedly stole a vehicle in Warrenville. On Sunday, July 21st at 9:33 p.m. Will County Sheriff Deputies located a stolen blue Hyundai sedan near the area of Midland and Jefferson. The vehicle was stolen in Warrenville earlier that morning by suspects that were armed with handguns.
Grizzlies Take Down Boomers To Win Weekend Series
The Gateway Grizzlies trailed early against the Schaumburg Boomers on Sunday afternoon, but Collin Sullivan (6-4) settled down for a “quality start,” and the offense woke up in a big way with a six-run sixth inning to take the lead for good in a 7-3 victory at Wintrust Field, clinching the weekend series win on the road.
Jobs: West Chicago Community High School Seeking Family Outreach Coordinator
West Chicago, IL 60185Vacancy for 24/25 School Year. Summary It is the responsibility of this position to develop a family outreach program in order to establish communication, build relationships, and maintain mutual understanding among school, community, and home. The Family Outreach Coordinator will reduce existing barriers to parental/family participation in the school and build capacity for parental involvement. The role of the Family Outreach Coordinator is part of a comprehensive system effort to increase the academic achievement and sense of belonging for students, and to strengthen the relationship between our families and our district.
Congregation Beth Shalom of Naperville is open to all
For over 50 years, Congregation Beth Shalom of Naperville (CBS) has been an independent Jewish community. They are home to over 240 member families from the western suburbs, including DuPage, Will, and Kane counties. They are a diverse congregation, where Jews and their interfaith families can find friendship and belonging, deepening our knowledge of Judaism and practicing mitzvot (good deeds).
Will County, IL – Joliet Slammers Transform into Ghostbusters-Inspired ‘Slimers’ for One Night Only
Joliet, IL – The Joliet Slammers will honor their new ownership and the classic Ghostbusters films by rebranding to the Joliet Slimers for one night during their game on Thursday, July 25, against the Gateway Grizzlies. The special edition jerseys, featuring a unique slime-drip design, will be auctioned off...
‘Red, white, and black’ – July presentation on woodpeckers at Sand Ridge Nature Center
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (July 21, 2024) – An interesting and educational seminar on woodpeckers, “Red, White and Black,” was presented on Saturday, July 13, at Sand Ridge Nature Center, located at 15891 Paxton Avenue in South Holland. The seminar was conducted by M.J. and Nick P. inside a classroom, though they also gave an outdoor guided walk on two different trails.
Man sentenced to 25 years for Illinois cell phone store robberies, including Rockford T-Mobile
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years for carrying out multiple armed robberies at cell phone stores throughout Illinois, including one in Rockford. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Jonathan Byars, 26, along with his co-conspirators, carried out six armed robberies and two attempted robberies in 2019 and 2020, […]
1 dead after crash in Pemiscot County
PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A Chicago man died in a crash in Pemiscot County late Sunday night. It happened at the 25.6 mile marker on Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County at 11:47 p.m. on July 21. Alphonso Savage, 51, of Chicago, Illinois was driving a 2014 Jeep Grand...
Tucker Wetmore plots debut headling tour: “An absolute dream of mine”
Fast-rising country artist Tucker Wetmore has announced his headlining Waves on a Sunset Tour. The trek kicks off Oct. 4 in Statesboro, Georgia, and will hit Chattanooga, Grand Rapids, Little Rock, Knoxville and more before concluding in Chicago on Nov. 16. “GUYS I’M GOING ON MY FIRST HEADLINE TOUR!!” Tucker...
“Oh, you were stopping me for driving while Black?” Illinois man in custody after police pursuit
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — A Chicago, Ill. man has been arrested following a multi-county police pursuit on Sunday around 8:47 a.m. Jeffery L. Price, 44, fled from police in his Nissan Rogue through Allen and Whitley counties causing a high-speed pursuit from Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne police and Columbia City police.
At least 10 vehicles burglarized in Logan Square, Wicker Park
CHICAGO - At least 10 vehicles were burglarized over the last three weeks in Bucktown, Wicker Park and Logan Square. In each incident, the offenders broke the driver or passenger window of a vehicle to gain entry and then took items in the vehicle, including laptops, cellphones, wallets, purses, bags, musical instruments, clothing, checkbooks, credit cards, cash and other valuables.
Felony charges filed against 2 teens accused of beating, robbing 14-year-old boy at gunpoint
CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against two teen boys accused of beating and robbing another teen at gunpoint on the city’s Far North Side over the weekend. According to Chicago police, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy have each been charged with one felony count of armed robbery and one misdemeanor count […]
Chicago Dyslexia 5K Walk & Run
Dyslexia is a challenge more than *40 million people face every day in the US. That’s why one Chicago organization is spreading awareness and raising money for solutions. The Children’s Dyslexia Centers believes *your involvement is critical to success. So they’re giving you a chance to get involved with their annual 5K run and walk. Lauren Holland joins us with more.
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