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Buffalo Grove house fire leaves 1 person dead
A person died after a house fire in north suburban Buffalo Grove on Monday morning.The Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded to the 600 block of Woodhollow Lane around 10:22 a.m. for a report of a fire in the garage attached to a house, officials said.Firefighters found heavy flames in the garage that were spreading to the two-story house. They learned one occupant was unaccounted for. They found the person in the building dead at the scene.Officials did not identify the person as the Lake County Coroner's Office needed to examine the body.Firefighters brought the fire under control in about 30 minutes.The Buffalo Grove Fire Department and Illinois State Fire Marshal are conducting an investigation into the fire.
Center for Better Aging opens Tuesday on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS)—A South Side organization dedicated to lifelong health care for people over 50 is opening a new space called the Center for Better Aging, which is also focused on saving lives. "We actually created this space with older adults in mind." A space dedicated to those 50 and older in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. It's the first geriatric-approved emergency room on the South Side. It's located inside the St. Bernard Ambulatory Care Center.The goal is to address healthcare disparities for older adults on Chicago's South Side. "We're bringing medical services to the southside in a way that's compassionate and specialized for...
Orland Park rhythmic gymnast ready to take Olympic experience to the next level
Simone Biles is the most decorated artistic gymnast in the United States. But the most decorated rhythmic gymnast hails from Orland Park, and is on her way to Paris. This will be Olympics number two for Evita Griskenas. But it’s try number three.
Chicago weather: On/off storm chances through midweek
CHICAGO - A few showers and storms developed over the far west and northwest suburbs on Monday. While severe weather is not anticipated, these storms could bring torrential downpours through sunset. Showers will taper off tonight, leaving the area with partly cloudy skies and lows in the mid-60s. Scattered showers...
Foxtrot To Reopen Stores In Old Town, Gold Coast, Wicker Park And Fulton Market
CHICAGO — Foxtrot is planning to reopen at least four of its former stores as the upscale convenience store chain plots its return to Chicago. Further Point Acquisitions, the investment firm that bought Foxtrot’s assets at auction, recently applied for liquor licenses at the former Foxtrot locations in Wicker Park, 1722 W. Division St.; Fulton Market, 171 N. Green St.; Old Town, 1562 N. Wells St.; and Gold Coast, 23 W. Maple St.
14th Police District Council Grapples with Fierce Divisions
naugurated last May, Chicago’s twenty-two Police District Councils were tasked with increasing transparency, accountability, and community collaboration with the police. Borne out of years of organizing for more civilian oversight, the district councils, as well as the citywide Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, have grappled with residents’ competing ideas around their purpose. In […] The post 14th Police District Council Grapples with Fierce Divisions appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Rise When the Rooster Crows - 7/21/24
WYSO Music On Demand provides your favorite locally-produced radio shows to stream for two weeks after they air! Listen to this episode of Rise When The Rooster Crows, hosted by Jennifer Berman:. For a detailed playlist, visit the show's program page or our playlist search page. Listen to Jennifer every...
How will switch at top of Democratic ticket affect undecided voters? Chicago area experts weigh in
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (CBS) -- Many of the nation's Democrats have reacted positively to President Biden stepping aside as the party's nominee and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination—but how does the change impact undecided voters, especially women, who have made the difference in years past?Experts said Harris has a unique opportunity to appeal to undecided voters—but former President Donald Trump does too.Southwest suburban Orland Park was split down the middle for the 2020 election. Experts said voting patterns could change there as a result of a change at the top of the ballot.With 74.4% of registered voters...
Burglars are targeting parked cars along Milwaukee Avenue, cops say
CHICAGO — Car burglars are targeting cars parked along or near Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Logan Square, police said Monday. The thieves have been breaking side windows to get inside the vehicles. The thieves then proceed to steal any valuable items they find inside the cars. CPD says the burglars have gotten away with laptops, phones, wallets, musical instruments, clothing, checkbooks, credit cards, cash, purses, bags, and more.
Jason House and team announce candidacy for Dolton Village Board with ‘Clean House 25’ campaign
DOLTON, Ill. (July 22, 2014) — Senior Trustee Jason House officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of the embattled Village of Dolton. A news release emailed to The Lansing Journal said an announcement event is scheduled for Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at the Free-N-Deed Food Pantry located at 14200 MLK Drive in Dolton.
Cases dismissed for 3 involved in Loop protest of Israel-Hamas war last month
Protesters demanding a cease-fire in Gaza and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel appeared in court Monday.They were arrested after blocking streets in the Loop last month.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThose charged say they are protected by the First Amendment.Before going into court, they sang and prayed.Most have been involved in numerous demonstrations since the war began months ago. They held signs remembering a number of Palestinians who have been killed."I felt like I must do something to stop the U.S. bombs from going to kill innocent children in Gaza," said Sherri Bevel,...
MSP: One dead in seven-vehicle crash on Northland Drive in Plainfield Township
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — One person is dead after a seven-vehicle crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Plainfield Township, according to Michigan State Police. It happened around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Northland Drive NE and Plainfield Avenue NE, according to police. One vehicle sideswiped multiple vehicles that...
Goose Island Just Released Details for Its Cult-Favorite Bourbon County Stout 2024 Lineup
Every November on the day after Thanksgiving, we celebrate the American consumerist tradition of Black Friday by waiting in line at big box stores and occasionally erupting into fisticuffs over LCD TV deals. That day also marks the release of Goose Island Beer Co.’s annual Bourbon County Stout lineup, a fan favorite that has achieved cult-like status in the beer world over the years. We have the early details to share, and there are some exciting new variants on the way.Taste Test: Knob Creek's New Blend of Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Is a Winner Bourbon County Stout first came out more...
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, […]
2024 Paris Olympics coming to NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago starting this week
NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and NBCU Local Chicago digital properties will be the local destination for comprehensive, round-the-clock coverage of the highly-anticipated 2024 Paris Olympic Games beginning Friday, July 26. Featuring over 500+ hours of combined linear event coverage on NBC 5 Chicago & Telemundo Chicago, extensive 24/7 digital...
‘Angry’ migrant shot another migrant outside ‘Salt Shed’ shelter, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — A Venezuelan migrant has admitted to shooting another migrant outside their shelter because he was “angry” with other residents who lived at the facility, officials said. The shooting outside the shelter at 1308 North Elston, across from the Salt Shed, left a 28-year-old man injured...
Dominick Di Meo, Artist of Chicago’s Monster Roster with a Cult Following, Dies at 97
Dominick Di Meo, an artist who shook up Chicago’s art scene in the 1960s with surreal paintings and collages, only to gain a following far beyond the city late in his career, has died at 97. His death was announced on Sunday by his Chicago gallery, Corbett vs. Dempsey.Bill Viola, Video Artist Who Established the Medium as an Integral Part of Contemporary Art, Dies at 73 Di Meo was among the Chicagoan artists who during the ’60s plotted a new, off-kilter course of art-making that shared little in common with the Pop art and Minimalism emerging from New York. Neither totally...
Chicago Residents on Alert as String of Armed Robberies and Hijacking Strike Harrison and Austin Districts
Residents of Chicago's 11th and 15th districts are being urged to stay vigilant after a string of armed robberies and an aggravated vehicular hijacking incident have plagued the area. The Chicago Police Department reported that offenders, described as one to two black males possibly in their teens, approached the victims either walking or parking in alleys. Using handguns, the assailants demanded valuables such as wallets, cellphones, purses, and even vehicles.
Oz Park’s New Playground Unveiled In Lincoln Park
LINCOLN PARK — Dorothy’s Playlot, the popular playground at Oz Park, reopened to the public Monday as dozens of neighbors of all ages celebrated the new and improved amenities. The playground — once home to the largest underground rat colony in the city — had been closed since...
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