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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...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky Face Potential Tornadoes till 4AM
Bloomington, IN – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, effective until 4:00 AM EDT Tuesday. The affected areas include major cities such as Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Louisville, as well as smaller towns like Danville and Terre Haute. According...
Illinois to expand Medicaid to address root causes of health inequalities
CHICAGO — Illinois is getting ready to significantly expand Medicaid, taking it beyond the traditional medical and prescriptions realms. On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker celebrated a milestone in the state’s goal to address the root causes of health inequalities. The federal government has approved a 1115 Demonstration Waiver, which means the state will soon expand […]
New resources supporting inclusion, diversity, equity, and access now available to all Illinois residents
The State Library recently brokered a deal with EBSCO Information Sources to provide access to an expansive list of electronic resources to all residents of Illinois. Resources included in this agreement include eBooks, reference sources, test preparation materials, materials to support DIY activities, academic journal article databases, business information, and more! A recent press release documents the entire list of available resources. Importantly, these databases authenticate via geolocation, which means everyone who walks through Milner Library’s doors or accesses these resources from anywhere in the state will have access—no login needed!
13 WREX's John Jurgens discusses a wet July, and the days ahead
13 WREX meteorologist joined WNIJ Morning Edition host Jason Cregier to discuss some of the wild weather of the past couple few weeks. Jurgens told us how the derecho that ripped through northern Illinois dropped so much rain that it put this July into the record books for total rainfall.
FDA recalls produce sold at Indiana Kroger stores over possible Listeria contamination
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration announced a recall on produce and other products due to a possible Listeria contamination. The recalled produce purchased from Weirs Farm was sold in Kroger stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. This includes all produce packaged at the Supreme Service Solution facility in […]
Family mourns, calls for justice for cousins killed in hit-and-run on West Side
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A family shared their grief Monday night after a hit-and-run crash left two cousins dead and a third critically wounded in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.The crash happened just after 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the 200 block of North Kedzie Avenue. Brittany Payne, 32, of Chicago, and Yolanda Payne, 47, of Bellwood, were killed, and another of their cousins remained in critical condition Monday night."To me she, was my baby," said Brittany's mother, Sonji Payne. "Anytime I called for her, she was there for me."Now, Sonji Payne can never hear her daughter's voice again."You have torn 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.
Chandler Gibbens runs Chicago’s first outdoor sub-4-minute mile
CHICAGO — It was a beautiful summer evening along the lakefront on Saturday night. Under the Montrose Beach Track lights, a 23-year-old was on a mission to conquer a mythical feat. Chandler Gibbens laced up his Adidas shoes and ran the first-ever sub-four-minute outdoor mile in Chicago history. “Every source has confirmed the record,” Tim […]
Brookfield Zoo’s CEO on Big Plans to Transform the Grounds Ahead of Centennial Anniversary
Brookfield Zoo is going wild with its latest expansion plans. The changes are detailed in the zoo’s $500 million Next Century Plan, which is in anticipation of the zoo’s 100th anniversary in 2034. More than 100 acres of the zoo’s grounds are set to undergo renovation or development....
Chicago police issue alert about West Side burglary crew targeting businesses
Chicago police have issued an alert about a crew of burglars targeting businesses on the city's West Side.Police said in each incident, the group of up to seven burglars - two to four of whom serve as lookouts - pick or otherwise "defeat" the business's security gate locking mechanism and then break through a front window or door to get in.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe thieves then steal money from the cash register and either steal the ATM or pry it open at the scene to take the cash from inside.New surveillance video shows the...
Brookfield Zoo Chicago welcomes zebra foal
CHICAGO (CBS) — A cute new addition to Brookfield Zoo Chicago arrived over the weekend, and now the public can catch its first glimpse of an adorable male Grevy zebra foal.On Saturday, he was born to his eight-year-old mother, Nyota, and weighed in at 75 lbs. According to the zoo, visitors can see him on the park's north side in one of its outdoor habitats. "We are overjoyed to welcome this new Grevy's zebra foal; each birth is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our animal care team and our commitment to the conservation of endangered species," said Joan...
New York’s King of Falafel Is Planning a Chicago Expansion
Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty. Earlier in July, a vague Instagram post from Fares “Freddy” Zeideia brought joy to Chicagoans...
Men’s Soccer Adds 12 to Roster for 2024 Season
CHICAGO (July 29, 2024) – The UIC men's soccer team announced its class of signees prior to the 2024 fall season Monday, as the class features 12 newcomers to the Flames, including four transfers and eight incoming freshmen, with three of the freshmen having joined the team this past spring. Two of the transfers have Chicagoland roots, while six of the eight freshmen call the Chicagoland area their home.
1 killed in Roseland stabbing, Chicago police say
A person was stabbed to death in the Roseland neighborhood Monday morning, Chicago police said.The incident occurred at about 12:33 a.m. in the 300-block of East 115th Street.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said a male victim was outside of a vehicle with a male suspect and a female suspect when a verbal altercation turned physical.The male suspect who was the driver of the vehicle took out a cutting instrument and stabbed the male victim, who was a passenger, in the chest, police said.The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released his identity.The two suspects fled the scene in a beige Toyota Corolla, police said.No one is in custody and Area Two detectives are investigating.
Woman grazed by bullet in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman was shot in The Loop early Monday morning. Just before 2 a.m., police said a 24-year-old woman was standing on the sidewalk, 200 block of South Wabash Avenue, when shots were fired from a white SUV. The victim suffered a graze wound to her leg. She was taken to Northwestern Hospital in good condition. No arrests have been made.
Watchdog Asks Police Oversight Board for Evidence of Flawed Probes, Retaliation by Misconduct Agency
Chicago’s inspector general has asked the city’s police oversight board to turn over the evidence that prompted the board to request the city’s watchdog open a probe into the city’s police misconduct agency, according to a letter obtained by WTTW News. The Community Commission for Public...
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