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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...
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago: Tuesdays On The Terrace
Free summer concerts are back at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, showcasing diverse genres and styles with unique Chicago roots. This year’s series includes everything from house to electro pop while maintaining a set of jazz performances. (312) 280-2660.
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams fights through training camp’s early ups and downs
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has experienced some ups and downs during his first eight days of training camp. Despite his occasional struggles, the first pick of the 2024 draft from Southern California believes he’s making progress. “I think I’m on track...
Afternoon Briefing: Deputy who killed Sonya Massey should have raised flags, experts say
Good afternoon, Chicago. The Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was kicked out of the Army for the first of two drunken driving convictions in which he had a weapon in his car, authorities said, but that didn’t stop several law enforcement agencies from giving him a badge. Before his policing career began with six jobs in four years — the first three of ...
WNBA Legend Seimone Augustus Holds Nothing Back About Angel Reese
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has been one of the more surprising players in the 2024 WNBA season. After being chosen as the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, the former LSU Tiger dealt with some critics who questioned how her game would translate to the league, and not many expected ...
Man Indicted on Third DUI Offense in Grundy Co.
A Will County man was recently indicted by a Grundy County grand jury. Matthew Krueger, 39, of Joliet was charged with Aggravated DUI, a class two felony; two counts of Aggravated DUI and Driving While License Revoked, all class four felonies. Krueger was arrested for DUI and driving while license...
Central Illinois Braces for Heat and Storms: Dense Fog North of I-72 This Morning
Central Illinois – A Heat Advisory has been issued today for areas from Macomb to Effingham southward, as these regions are least likely to be affected by clouds and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Expansion of the advisory into Wednesday is expected. According to the US National Weather Service Central...
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