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Amazon, Kroger, and UNFI workers join Teamsters
UNFI warehouse workers in Illinois and Kroger truck drivers in Georgia have voted to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, less than a week after the National Labor Relations Board ordered Amazon to recognize Teamster drivers in California. On Monday, the union announced that 244 UNFI warehouse workers in Urbana,...
Northern Illinois Residents Alerted to Severe Thunderstorm Risk: Stay Indoors This Afternoon
Rockford, IL – Northern Illinois, including Rockford and Woodstock, is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 p.m. this afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of possible strong storms developing over the area, capable of producing damaging winds up to 70 mph and hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.
1 Illinois Place 4th Most Abandoned in US, 1 in 4 Buildings Empty
It's like a modern wasteland. There's one Illinois place that was just ranked as the 4th most abandoned in America where more than 1 out of every 4 buildings is vacant. This new ranking from 24/7 Wall St of the most abandoned zip codes in America reveals the cities and towns in the country where the people aren't, but buildings remain. One Illinois city was declared the 4th most abandoned in the entire country. It's not unusual to see foliage growing out of the buildings you drive by.
Rockford Woman Faces Two Counts of Child Endangerment in DUI Arrest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—A woman from Rockford is facing two counts of child endangerment in connection with a mid-June arrest on a DUI charge. The following police reports bring us to June 13. Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through June 13, 2024. Warrant. Police arrested Justin D. Joiner, 28,...
Lynwood police officer honored after running toward gunfire, suffering graze wound at homicide scene
A Lynwood patrol officer stood in front of village leaders and his police department as a survivor and hero on Tuesday night."This evening, we're gathered to recognize the extraordinary bravery of Michael Johnson," said Lynwood Police Chief Gregory Thomas.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAs he was honored for his valor, Officer Michael Johnson said he was simply doing his job."It's just something that you just do. Law enforcement, just like any other thing that you put your life on the line, is something that you got to want to do," Johnson said.On June 29, Johnson was...
FOOTBALL: Home Improvement Top 10 Week 2 8/27/24
THIS WEEK: Calumet (1-0) PLAYER TO NOTE: Ayden Silver, senior, QB. The senior QB has and will continue to be the Ingots’ top playmaker whenever in uniform. Silver ran for 133 yards while finding the end zone three times in the first half against ECC. He also added 114 yards through the air with a TD pass to his trusted receiver and classmate Jeremiah Stansil.
Summer Bridge offers first step toward students’ long-term success
GARY, Ind. — Students who attend colleges and universities with on-campus living normally have time to acclimate after moving in. They can freely explore campus, meet new people and get comfortable with their new surroundings before entering their first class. At Indiana University Northwest, there’s a different way for...
Burglars steal $40,000 worth of jewelry from Calumet City store
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (CBS) -- A south suburban jewelry store yet again had to beef up its security after being one of many victims of the latest crash and grab burglaries earlier this month.Yellow pillars were just one layer of security the owners of the Calumet City store have added. They also added a brand new security door and were installing more camera on Tuesday.Surveillance video captured the moment on Aug. 16 when a car smashed through Dream Jewelers before four masked thieves grabbed what they could from inside. While almost all of the cases were empty, the owners of...
Illinois Supreme Court sides with GOP, upholds unconstitutionality of ban on slating candidates
In a setback for Illinois Democrats and Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a downstate judge’s ruling that found unconstitutional a Democrat-passed law preventing the slating of legislative candidates for the November election in races where political parties did not field contenders. The high court’s ruling Friday was not typical of the seven-member body, which is made up ...
PNW to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with series of events
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a wide range of events honoring the rich history, culture and diversity of the U.S. Hispanic and Latino communities. The celebration will begin mid-September. “As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, we take pride in empowering our students and engaging with the communities...
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