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Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA pageant returns to Chicagoland for 2nd year
A pageant highlighting the beauty and talents of Nigerian-American women is back in the spotlight. Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA is returning to the Chicagoland area for its second year on August 3. It will take place at 4 p.m. at the Midwest Conference Center, located at 401 W Lake St, Northlake, IL.Pageant president Emmanuel Osagie hopes to empower and promote self-confidence and self-esteem among young women, especially those of color. This yearly competition, also highlighting the importance of education and career development for young women.You can purchase tickets to this year's Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA pageant at www.missdiasporanigeriausa.com.
Saturday Forecast: Low-to-mid 80’s and sunshine before mid-week showers
The weekend is looking to be filled with plenty of warmth and sunshine Chicagoland! Today Increasing clouds, slight chance of iso. PM showers. Cooler lakeside. W 5-10 mph High low 80s inland, upper 70s lakeside Tonight Partly to mostly cloudy. NNW/NNE 5-10 mph Low 64 Sunday Partly cloudy & seasonal temps. Cooler lakeside. ENE 5-10 […]
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin State Line: Showers Sunday, Storms Midweek
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois and the Wisconsin state line area can expect a mix of weather conditions in the upcoming days, with isolated showers on Sunday followed by potential storms early next week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, temperatures will remain near seasonal averages...
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — If you have hazardous waste, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for you to get rid of it. The Illinois EPA is hosting numerous hazardous waste collections in partnership with local governments this fall. On Sept. 28, you can get rid of your waste at McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.
OPPD crew returning after supporting power restoration efforts in Iowa, Illinois
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The OPPD crew that traveled to Iowa and Illinois to assist power workers there with restoration after a line major storms rolled through the region is headed back home. In an update Saturday, OPPD said that in addition to general power restoration assistance, their transportation mechanics...
Are Jails in Illinois using Torture Methods on Inmates?
According to a report, there is something that jails use every day in Illinois that experts say is considered "torture" what exactly is it? And should the Land of Lincoln stop using these devices ASAP?. According to an article from Illinoisansweres.org, the United Nations now considers restraint chairs a form...
Illinois HS State Finalist Luke Bucaro Commits to Notre Dame (2025)
With another year still ahead of him to improve, Bucaro's time in the 1000 free would have been seven seconds behind the top time this season at Notre Dame. Current photo via Luke Bucaro. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
Tsering Wangyal: Surveillance photo shows elderly Skokie woman who went missing on July 15
SKOKIE, Ill. - A newly-released surveillance photo shows an 82-year-old woman who was reported missing from Skokie earlier this week. Tsering Wangyal was last seen in the 9500 block of Bronx Place, where she lives with her husband, on July 15 around 4:00 p.m. Her husband was asleep at home at the time when Wangyal slipped out.
Illinois’ Largest Privately Owned Water Utilities Seek Rate Increase Amid Lawmaker Scrutiny
The two largest privately owned water utilities in Illinois are seeking to raise rates for a combined 1.5 million customers around the state. Illinois American Water, which serves 1.3 million people, is seeking a $152.4 million rate increase. That corresponds to a $24 per month increase in water service bills and $5 per month increase in wastewater service for the average residential customer.
Photos: Families watch ‘Luca’ under the sunset at Lee Street Beach
Hundreds of kids and adults alike enjoyed the city’s latest Starlight Series Movie in the Park event Friday night, when they set up blankets and folding chairs at Lee Street Beach for a showing of the Pixar film “Luca.” See more photos of the gathering by the RoundTable’s Joerg Metzner below.
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