Hebron
LATEST NEWS
Support Bob Kessler in the Chicago River Swim
WGN Radio News Anchor Bob Kessler will be participating in the Chicago River Swim, now relocated to Lake Michigan, on Sunday, September 22, to benefit ALS. Support his efforts at this link! Bob wrote on his page: “Hello Friends & Family! I’m incredibly excited to announce my selection into the inaugural Chicago River Swim, a […]
Victory Italian: ‘We are not new anymore’
Believe it or not Victory Italian has been open in Oak Park for almost 4 years. We started the project pre covid but slowed our construction during the pandemic. Luckily, we purchased the property and were able to do our remodel slowly as things improved and opened at the right time.
An egg-celent new breakfast option: Egg Harbor Cafe opens on South Boulevard
Egg Harbor Cafe celebrated its grand opening at 1111 South Blvd. in Oak Park on July 16. Nestled between the bustling Downtown Oak Park and Pleasant District and right across from the busy Oak Park Metra station, Egg Harbor is a calm, family-friendly haven offering affordable and high-quality breakfast and lunch options.
Chicago White Sox lose 100th game, Detroit Tigers near sweep
With a 9-4 win Sunday, the Detroit Tigers sent the last-place Chicago White Sox to their 100th loss. In MLB history, only the 1916 Philadelphia A's, who were 29-100-1, reached the century mark in fewer games than interim manager Grady Sizemore's club.
Marlins beat Cubs to snap a five-game losing streak
Connor Norby homered, doubled and singled, and the Miami Marlins snapped a five-game losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Jesús Sánchez also went deep and Jonah Bride had two hits for the Marlins, who began Sunday with an NL-worst record of 46-83.
Fans In Disbelief Over Final Minute Of Aces-Sky WNBA Game
The Las Vegas Aces traveled to Chicago to take on the Sky on Sunday. Prior to their matchup, the season series was tied at 1-1. A back-and-forth game on Sunday ended in a 77-75 Las Vegas victory after MVP frontrunner A'ja Wilson connected on a game-winning layup with 1.1 seconds remaining on ...
Felony charges filed against Chicago man accused of stealing laptops from Cook County State’s Attorney’s office
CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against a Chicago man accused of stealing from a Cook County State’s Attorney’s office last month. According to Cook County deputies, 44-year-old Jordan Jose Ocampo has been charged with felony theft and felony burglary. The charges were handed down after an investigation into the disappearance of laptops and […]
Former Chicago Cubs' free-agent bust takes shot at failed 2024 goals
The Chicago Cubs victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday brought the team back to the .500 mark on the season for the first time since the opening week of June. It's not exactly where the Cubs were hoping they would be in the second half of Craig Counsell's first season. Counsell's former team, the Milwaukee Brewers, is coasting to its second-straight National League Central title. Entering play on Sunday, the Brewers hold a 10.5-game lead over the Cubs for first place in the division.
Chicago Bears cut ties with former Illinois football defensive lineman
This weekend was a bit brutal for some NFL hopefuls who came out of the Illinois football program. Even though some of the Illini didn’t get picked in the 2024 NFL Draft, they still were able to sign on with NFL franchises in hopes of impressing the coaching staff.
Illinois quick hits: Heat returns for first school day; school emergency awareness
Heat returns for first school day As the hottest temperatures of the year descend on Illinois, the largest school district in the state welcomes students back to class Monday. More than 300,000 students will head back to the classroom as the first day of Chicago Public Schools begins. The first day of the school year was moved to begin a week later than usual due to the Democratic National Convention. ...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
Illinois Libraries to Propel Digital Literacy with $2 Million State Grant Initiative
Public libraries across Illinois are on the cusp of a digital transformation, fueled by a sizable grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's office. Libraries in underserved areas are set to receive a share of a $2 million grant aimed at boosting their technology capabilities, as announced by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Among the 113 libraries pinpointed for these funds, several in the local region are slated to get either $27,500 or $12,500 to enhance their technological infrastructure, according to Central Illinois Proud. This initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide and ensure that community members have contemporary resources at their disposal.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.