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Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
On the Ground as Illinois Begins Construction on 3D Printed Housing
What resembled a space vehicle launchpad—complete with a 40 ft x 40 ft pad encircled by a steel lattice and twin two-story gantries towering over the corners—was in fact the site of a groundbreaking project. One of the gantries began to glide along the lattice, revealing its true identity: the head of an enormous 3D printer. It was extruding a cementitious substance, akin to a giant tube of adhesive traversing a dry white gum-line. Despite the sweltering summer heat, the crowd stirred with excitement as they witnessed history: one of the first 3D-printed domiciles designed to withstand earthquakes in the United States had begun construction.
Kamala Harris’s Chicago Convention And Illinois’ Unique Place In Civil Rights History
(Trice Edney Wire) – The modern civil rights movement hit a new peak last week in Illinois. It marked the movement coming full circle, in a way, back to the state of its birth more than a century ago. Illinois is the unsung “alpha and omega” of the movement....
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
CHICAGO (WMBD) — The state’s top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozens of video gaming machines being stolen across Illinois including in Peoria and Tazewell counties. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of...
Hainesville’s Family Fun Fest
The Village of Hainesville is hosting a Family Fun Fest on Saturday, September 14th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Union Square Park. There will be music, food, bounce houses, games and relay races for the youngsters! Parents, be prepared to participate! Come join the fun and meet your neighbors.
$9.2M winning lottery ticket sold at Jewel-Osco in Addison
ADDISON, Ill. — An Illinois Lottery winner won $9.2 million on a ticket bought at a grocery store in the west suburbs. The winning ticket was purchased at Jewel-Osco, located at 140 West Lake Street, for the Saturday, Aug. 24 drawing. The lucky player’s ticket matched all six numbers to score the jackpot prize. The winning numbers […]
Northwestern football 2024 season preview: what you need to know about the Wildcats
EVANSTON, Ill. - We're about to find out what head coach David Braun is made of. Northwestern football entered 2023 on the heels of a hazing scandal that rocked the university then, and continues to rock the university now. Braun won eight games, including a bowl game, as one of the best single-season coaching jobs in Big Ten history.
'I was scared': 4-year-old suburban boy was put on wrong school bus, mom claims
MATTESON, Ill. - A mix-up on the first day of school turned into an anxious few hours for a south suburban mother after she claims her 4-year-old son was placed on the wrong school bus and taken to the wrong Matteson neighborhood. Get your new powerful iPhone with our best...
ETHS excited for inaugural girls flag football season
In less than three weeks, Lazier Field – home of the Evanston Township High School football team – will host a home opener. However, instead of eleven boys, padded and prepared for contact, the ETHS girls flag football team will take the field. In December 2023, the Illinois...
Dog Park construction underway as Park District holds celebratory groundbreaking
In a fitting way to celebrate National Dog Day, the Elmhurst Board of Park Commissioners gathered at Canine Corner on Monday, August 26 for a groundbreaking of the first dog park in Elmhurst. Following delays this spring due to permitting, the Park District is pleased that construction is now underway...
ETHS girls volleyball: New coaches try to put spikers back on winning track
New ideas are always welcome when you’re trying to change a losing culture. And having a coach who had success wearing the same uniform as Evanston’s volleyball players can’t hurt either. So one of the first moves new girls head coach Mike McDermott made when he was...
Raue Center's MISSION IMAGINATION Brings Students To The Magic Of Theatre!
Attention educators! Raue Center For The Arts has announced the return of its popular arts education program, Mission Imagination, for another exciting season, featuring brand new titles and shows for all ages!. Since its inception, Mission Imagination has delivered quality TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) productions to over 400,000 students...
Chicago sisters selling lemonade amid heatwave to buy tickets for Chicago Sky's Barbie Night game
CHICAGO - On what feels like the hottest day of the year, two young Chicago sisters are turning lemonade into a dream. Jade and Joy Lee, working a small lemonade stand at the corner of 111th and Princeton in Roseland, have their eyes set on raising $700 so they can attend the Chicago Sky's Barbie Night game against the Indiana Fever on August 30.
Memorial Hospital to host community blood drive with ImpactLife on Sept. 3
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at inside Health and Wellness Conference Rooms at 1454 N. County Road 2050. Potential donors must be at least...
Fresh Farms and Jewel-Osco Team Up to Deliver Table Grapes Shoppers Can "Believe" In; Charly Molina and Scott Bennett Comment
CHICAGO, IL - As Fresh Farms continues to think out of the box of traditional buy-sell models, it's clear that its category management approach and retail strategies are impacting sales and exciting consumers. As the grower launches another Taste To Believe grape campaign, it is expanding its outreach to include more retailers across the country as well.
CPD officer charged in alleged assault on fellow officer
CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a Chicago police officer accused of attacking another officer who he was reportedly in a relationship with. Chicago police said 30-year-old Francisco Galvan has been charged with one misdemeanor count of domestic battery and one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence. He was also given a citation […]
Kenosha Classic Cruise-In: Over 1,500 Cars Expected, Road Closures and Free Streetcars on August 31
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–More than 1,500 classic cars will be on display in downtown Kenosha on Saturday, August 31, for the 20th annual Kenosha Classic Cruise-In, sponsored by Kenosha Classic Street Machines and the City of Kenosha. The free event, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will result in...
Caleb Williams Drops Massive Hint On Social Media That The Bears Are About To Swing A Blockbuster Trade With NFC Team For Their Disgruntled All-Pro Superstar
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has sent social media into a frenzy with intriguing social media activity. In 12 days, Caleb Williams will make his highly-anticipated NFL debut when the Bears welcome the Tennessee Titans to Soldier Field. GM Ryan Poles made several other blockbuster moves to improve his team’s playoff chances, including the additions of Keenan Allen and D’Andre Swift before he used a second first-round pick on Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze.
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