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Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
Restrictions on face masks proposed around country, but ACLU of Illinois has concerns
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Just four years ago, a mask requirement for indoor spaces was issued in Illinois at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and masks were still required on the Chicago Transit Authority and other mass transit as recently as the spring of 2022.But now, there is a growing movement of lawmakers and communities who want to ban masks. Civil liberties advocates have some major concerns about that idea.In surveillance videos of crimes being committed, the perpetrators are often wearing masks over their noses and mouths. In many cases, the coverings help hide the faces and identities of those...
DNR sets public hearing on proposal for Pierce Co. CAFO
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing on a proposal from Appleton-based Breeze Dairy Group to expand its operation in Pierce County’s town of Salem to 6,500 animals. Since the proposed expansion was made public, local residents have raised concerns about how the farm plans to manage an estimated 80.7 million […] The post DNR sets public hearing on proposal for Pierce Co. CAFO appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Illinois officials urge residents to avoid at-home fireworks this Fourth of July
After the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that nearly 10,000 fireworks-related injuries and eight fatalities occurred in 2023, officials in Illinois are urging the public to leave the explosives to the pros. On Monday, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance held an event ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, urging...
Pritzker signs 49 bills impacting elections, hunting, mobile park residents and more
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted 49 bills Monday that touch on elections, hunting, mobile home park residents, criminal justice, education and more. House Bill 4621, effective immediately with some provisions taking effect July 1, 2025, creates the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services within the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. The move allows the office to provide pretrial services to circuit courts and counties that don’t currently have pretrial services agencies. There has been an explosion of pretrial hearings since cash...
Pritzker could sign reusable tenant screening bill, further regulating landlords
(The Center Square) – Illinois could become the latest in a string of states to enact a measure seeking to save renters money on repeated application costs with House Bill 4926 on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk. The measure would amend the Landlord and Tenant Act to allow a tenant to use what’s called a reusable tenant screening report when applying to rent properties. Proponents say the bill can save renters money by letting them get their own basic screening from a third party. The screening...
Optima Verdana has more work to do to gain approval of Wilmette officials, residents
A real estate developer’s second official pitch to village officials for its vision of a signature property in Wilmette gained some traction Monday night. But the large-scale proposal still appears headed for a bumpy road. Representatives from Optima presented the latest iteration of their proposal to construct a seven-story mixed use building at the former […] The post Optima Verdana has more work to do to gain approval of Wilmette officials, residents appeared first on The Record.
Community solar: Evanstonians are helping flip the switch to renewable energy
If you live in Evanston and get an electric bill from ComEd, there Is an easy way to go solar and contribute to a shift away from climate-heating carbon emissions in Illinois. There are no upfront costs. You don’t need a sunny rooftop. You can live in a condo, and you can even rent.
Here in Evanston: Never the same parade
Before there was the Juneteenth parade, Evanston’s main observance of independence was the Fourth of July parade on Central Street. After 50 years of being an exclusively North Evanston institution, in 1973 Celebration Manager Garth J. Conley Jr. encouraged all civic, social and religious organizations to enter the parade. The day’s events would be characterized as the “Evanston 4th of July Celebration,” not the “North Evanston 4th of July Celebration.”
Well Being: West African dance classes combine culture and community
Editor’s Note: This column offers ideas and inspirations for using movement as a tool for cultivating overall wellness. We highlight programs and people who create their own community through physical activity and in the process also find social, emotional, mental and spiritual fulfillment. If you have a suggestion, please email Carrie@EvanstonRoundTable.com.
Evanston residents calling 'dibs' as they stake out spots for July 4th parade
EVANSTON, Ill. - There’s no snow on the ground, but residents in one Chicago suburb are already calling "dibs" on spots along the side of the road. As Evanston’s annual Fourth of July parade approaches, people are staking out the best places to park their seats. Although the celebration is still two days away, it’s never too early to secure a prime viewing spot along the parade route.
Police looking for 3 suspects after shots fired during possible Hoffman Estates home invasion
A mysterious shooting and home invasion rocked a north suburban community on Monday night.This was in Hoffman Estates on the 2000-block of Kettering Road.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice say they were called to a home and found the front door damaged with bullet holes in the wall.But there were no victims.Police say they are looking for three suspects seen running away from the home.Investigators believe the gunmen likely knew the residents.Further information was not immediately available.
Heroines and Heroes to be continued in Evanston
After three years in downtown Wilmette, comic-book and hobby shop Heroines and Heroes is turning the page. But you won’t need to go far to enjoy the next chapter. Heroines and Heroes is moving to 2026 Central St. in Evanston, a larger storefront about 1 mile from its current location at 1129 Central in Wilmette. Owner Drew Beckmann hopes to open the new location later this month.
Saturday, July 6 | Dundee’s Randall Oaks Zoo Hosts Its Annual “Brew At The Zoo” Fundraiser
Randall Oaks Zoo in Dundee will host its highly-anticipated event, “Brew at the Zoo,” on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. This one-of-a-kind, after-hours experience for adults is the zoo’s premier fundraiser for the season. Ticket holders will also enjoy food for purchase, live music, lawn games, and encounters with some of the Zoo’s most beloved animals.
Another worker at Chicago center accused of abusing foster kids
CHICAGO (CBS) – A former standout college football star with a criminal history was charged with sexually abusing a foster child in the care of a Chicago facility.The center, Aunt Martha's, was already in the middle of an investigation after multiple other workers there were accused of abuse.Trulon Henry, a manager at Aunt Martha's, was arrested and charged last week with sexually abusing a young girl in the care of the facility's integrated care center. He was a supervisor in charge of taking care of some of the state's most vulnerable foster children.The arrest came soon after Antonio Hopkins, who...
Northwestern's law school discriminates against white men, lawsuit claims
A new lawsuit accused Northwestern University's Law School of discriminating against white men.The complaint was filed in federal court by a conservative group called, "Faculty, Alumni and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences."The plaintiffs argued that "left-wing" administrators were violating anti-discrimination provisions by hiring women and people of color over white men with better credentials.Northwestern said it intends to fight the lawsuit, which follows a Supreme Court decision last year to invalidate race-conscious admissions at Harvard University.
Harvey mayor aims to freeze property taxes after residents get huge bills
HARVEY, Ill. (CBS) – As Cook County residents face large increases in their property tax bills this year, one south suburban mayor wants to guarantee his city won't raise taxes next year and urged other municipalities to follow suit.Lillie Rayborn has lived in Harvey for 20 years, but her latest property tax bill may make this the last year she can afford to stick around."I'm angry," she said. "I'm afraid I'm going to lose my house."Rayborn said last year, her bill was a little over $2,000, but this year, it doubled to more than $4,000."It's not fair to the seniors,...
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