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Illinois tries to expand automatic voter registration as SAVE Act passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – Illinois voter integrity groups warn non-citizens that registering to vote in federal elections is a felony. The warning comes after U.S. House Republicans passed the SAVE Act to increase protections. President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk. House Republicans passed the SAVE act, which seeks to require proof of citizenship when a voter casts a ballot in a federal election. Currently it is illegal for a non-citizen to vote in...
Lawmakers say two recently passed bills save motorists time, enhance convenience
(The Center Square) – The Illinois legislature voted to provide motorists an option at the DMV of a four-year or eight-year driver’s license. They also approved the option of having a digital driver's license. State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, who supported Senate Bill 275, said the eight-year license is double the cost, but the time savings and convenience will be attractive to many motorists. Similarly, Chesney called House Bill 4592 a "good bill" in a news release. ...
Maaco Opens 16th Location in Illinois
Maaco announced that Bobby Kehagias has opened Maaco’s newest retail center located at 3232 W. Grandville, Waukegan, Ill. Kehagias has had a longtime passion for the automotive industry and has loved being around cars since he was a child. After a 25-year corporate career for a retail company, Kehagias wanted to pivot to a new path that revolves around one of his passions — cars.
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
Federal court issues split decision in Illinois inmates’ quest for greater mail and media access
CHICAGO (CN) — Illinois inmates at the Will County Adult Detention Facility won a partial legal victory Monday, with a federal judge in Chicago ruling that several of the jail's media and mail policies violate their civil rights. U.S. District Judge LaShonda Hunt, a Joe Biden appointee, found the...
Storm Damage and Debris Collection Notice
The Village has assessed the damage from last night’s storm and found that approximately 50 properties were affected. In accordance with the Village Board Debris Management Policy, Public Works will collect debris from parkway trees. Important Reminders. Parkway Trees: Public Works will handle debris collection. To report parkway tree...
Lee & Associates reps tenant and landlord in industrial lease in Itasca
Lee & Associates represented both the landlord and tenant in a 38,169-square-foot new industrial building lease at 1401 Glenlake Ave. in Itasca. The free-standing facility is located just west of O’Hare International Airport and has easy access to multiple nearby interstates including I-290 / 53, I-90 and I-355 in addition to the Elgin-O’Hare Tollway.
Roblox West Chicago Codes (July 2024)
The hood is flooded with crime and violence, with gangs causing havoc everywhere they turn and the police using any means necessary to stop them. With the war on crime ramping up, it's time to choose your side in this never-ending struggle and use Roblox West Chicago codes to prevail.
Renishaw TEMPUS Reduces AM Build Times up to 50%
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw’s new TEMPUS technology enables users of RenAM 500 series metal additive-manufacturing (AM) systems to reduce build times by up to 50%. The technology uses advanced scanning algorithms that sequence the layer data to maximize productivity while maintaining part quality. The optimization suits some...
Saving At The Register: Dollar General and Walgreens July 14 – July 20/Ahorro en la caja registradora: Dollar General y Walgreens del 14 al 20 de julio
Local resident, Kayla Niziolek of Killin’ It With Coupons has put together a list of great deals to save you money on groceries and personal care items for local retailers such as Walgreens, Jewel, Aldi, and Dollar General. Her lists and links for coupons will help you stretch your shopping dollars and keep your money local as well. The West Chicago Voice will publish her lists once or twice a week depending on the sale dates at each store. We invite you to submit your comments or questions or your own local couponing tips below. Being a seasoned coupon advocate, she knows a good deal when she sees it, her lists will include these deals with the goal of helping you to save as well.
Kale Realty’s Q2 Summit
Kale Realty hosted its Q2 Summit on June 21 at the Carlucci Auditorium in Rosemont. Many Kale Realty agents turned out to the event, along with industry guests, for a day full of presentations and networking. MCed by Lizzie G, the series of speakers featured Angela Lim and Franco Valentino...
Elmhurst Park District looks to expand programming space via new agreement with the Ray Graham Association
Demand for recreational programming remains high in Elmhurst, and the Elmhurst Park District continues to look for ways to expand indoor programming space and reduce waitlists. Community feedback underscores this, with findings from the recent Elevate Elmhurst Parks comprehensive and strategic planning initiative identifying indoor programming space as a top priority. While the District lacks indoor space to meet the needs of the community, the staff and Park Board continue to look for ways to creatively address these needs. The most recent example of this involves working with a long-standing partner, the Ray Graham Association (RGA).
Kitchen fire leaves significant damage at Illinois Youth Center fire in suburban Warrenville
People at a suburban juvenile detention center are being relocated after a kitchen fire on Monday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDozens of firefighters, first responders were seen around 1 p.m. at the Illinois Youth Center in Warrenville on Ferry Road.The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice said the flames and smoke left significant damage.First responders were seen breaking part of a roof where the smoke was coming out of.Some firefighters were seen taking breaks under trees as the heat index in the high 90s.One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.It's unknown what caused the fire.
Will County, IL – Route 113 Blocked by Downed Trees Tuesday Morning
Braidwood, IL – Severe storms on Monday night rendered Route 113 east of Braidwood nearly impassable due to numerous downed trees. The Braidwood Fire Department has urged residents to stay home while crews work to clear the debris. The storm, which brought wind gusts exceeding 80 mph and heavy...
State’s Attorney Glasgow Announces Jacob Bean Found Guilty of Two Counts of Aggravated Battery
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announces that Jacob Bean, 27, of Tinley Park, was found guilty yesterday of two counts of Aggravated Battery, (Class 3 felonies) following a two-day bench trial before Circuit Judge Carmen Goodman. Sentencing is scheduled for September 12, 2024. On May 29, 2022, Tinley...
Storm Damage Pick Up Area
During last night’s storms our Public Works Department and Police Department drove the community to assess damage. Our Public Works Department was able to clear roadways by last evening to make them passable. One area in town, outlined on the below map, suffered extensive damage where dozens of large...
They Survived The Highland Park Mass Shooting. It Opened Their Eyes.
This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. It was a beautiful morning in Highland Park two years ago as the small city north of Chicago prepared to hold its first Fourth of July parade since 2020, when COVID-19 put public celebrations on hold. Two friends, Jason Rotter and Martin Rossen, brought their families downtown to celebrate the holiday.
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