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Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
Illinois Residents, People May Sneak Onto Your Porch August 8th
I'm not trying to alarm you. Instead, I'm trying to pass along some information that should keep you from calling the police or reaching for a firearm in a little over a week's time. Then again, your own personal feelings may be different about the people who will, more than...
Son of Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán appears in Chicago federal courtroom Tuesday
CHICAGO — The son of “El Chapo” Guzmán, the former leader of Mexico’s violent Sinaloa Drug Cartel, was in a Chicago federal courtroom Tuesday. The government says Joaquín Guzmán López, “El Chapo’s” son, and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada are the leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, taking over the drug business after “El Chapo’s” arrest in […]
Woman dies after Pilsen building fire, Chicago police say
A woman died after a Southwest Side building fire on Monday afternoon, according to Chicago police.Chopper 7 was over the scene in the Pilsen neighborhood's 1500-block of West 17th Street.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe fire started around 4 p.m. and appeared to have been put out by 4:30 p.m.ABC7 saw one person taken to the hospital with what appeared to be serious injuries.Later, Chicago police confirmed a 49-year-old woman was taken to the hospital where she later died.What caused the fire was not immediately clear.Authorities did not immediately provide further information about the fire.
Illinois quick hits: Cooling centers prepare for heat wave; Player wins $1 million
Cooling centers prepare for heat wave Cooling centers are gearing up around Illinois in preparation for this week’s expected excessive heat. According to AccuWeather, heat indices could be at or near 100 degrees in many areas of the state this week. In addition, residents were advised to be aware of the possibility of severe weather, including high winds, possible tornadoes, hail and flash flooding. ...
Walz, Pritzker welcome Iowans seeking abortions after 6-week ban
Democratic governors in Midwestern states near Iowa are pledging support to people in need of reproductive health care options as one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans took effect in the Hawkeye State this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Monday called Iowa’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy “disturbing” in…
Tickets On Sale For Deeply Rooted Dance Theater at The Auditorium Theatre
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is preparing its highly anticipated one-night-only performance of contemporary dance based in American and African-American traditions in dance and storytelling, taking place Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. The program—including a world premiere, a...
A street in Chicago has been renamed after Steve Albini
A street in Chicago has been renamed in honour of the late Steve Albini. On Monday (July 29), Touch and Go Records shared an official letter of ordinance by the city council of Chicago, confirming that honorary street name signs are being installed along the 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue to rename it Steve Albini Way.
Bally’s Casino demo site serves as training ground for Chicago Fire Department
CHICAGO — One day relatively soon, the old Chicago Tribune printing plant known as the Freedom Center will be home to the new Bally’s Hotel and Casino. But before then it is the perfect testing ground for the Chicago Fire Department. Under the command of 1st District Chief Jim McDonough, the men and women of […]
Baldwin Park to Host 29th Annual Pride of the Valley 5K Run & Walk Saturday
Baldwin Park is thrilled to announce the 29th Annual Pride of the Valley 5K Run & Walk, scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Morgan Park, located in the 4100 Block of Baldwin Park Boulevard. Its beloved summer tradition will feature the Pride of the Valley 5K, the High School...
An Immersive Oasis Celebrating Middle Eastern Cuisine Opens in North Park
Known for doing the absolute most when it comes to restaurant design, CH Projects will undoubtedly be dropping jaws when it opens its latest enterprise — a Middle Eastern restaurant and bar called Leila — this Wednesday, July 31 in North Park. The multi-sensory experience begins as you...
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