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When The Chicks perform the National Anthem tonight at the DNC, they’ll bring a complicated history
The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. That performance, and the group’s presence, will provide the latest chapter in The Chicks’ long and complicated political history.
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Study suggests a big role for grid battery storage as Illinois shutters its coal power plants
A major expansion of battery storage may be the most economical and environmentally beneficial way for Illinois to maintain grid reliability as it phases out fossil fuel generation, a new study finds. The analysis was commissioned by the nonprofit Clean Grid Alliance and solar organizations as state lawmakers consider proposed...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
Multiyear research aims to combat opioid use among formerly incarcerated
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, synthetic opioid overdose deaths increased by a staggering 3,341% in the past decade. Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Criminal Justice (CCJ) seeks to reduce those numbers through a multiyear research project on one of the most at-risk populations for opioid overdose: formerly incarcerated individuals on parole.
39-year-old bicyclist killed in Cook County crash identified
GLENVIEW, Ill. - A man who was struck and killed by a vehicle in suburban Glenview last week has been identified. At about 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 15, police officers responded to the 800 block of Milwaukee Avenue for a report of a traffic crash. When officers arrived, they learned...
Scenes from the Poor People’s March in Chicago ….
“I’m really scared, they are doing the final Wood Street sweeps tomorrow, I have nowhere to go.”. Rocky, a disabled houseless elder RoofLessRadio reporter, spoke quietly on the phone from the last block on Wood Street, where houseless people have been pushed to after the violent evictions by the City of Oakland last year of their beautiful community known as Wood Street Commons.
Man charged with expressway shooting that killed 3, including 1-year-old, and injured 3 more
CHICAGO — Prosecutors have charged a 20-year-old man with multiple counts of murder, saying he was the driver of gunmen who opened fire on another vehicle, killing three people and injuring three more on a Chicago expressway last year. The shooters killed 1-year-old A-mara Hall, William Smith, 13, and...
One killed, five hurt in Back of the Yards shooting
One man was killed, and five men injured in a shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Police responded to a call of shots fired shortly after 7:15 p.m. Tuesday on the 5100 block of South Ashland Avenue in the city’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. Upon arrival, they discovered that multiple people had been shot.
How much has it cost to provide security for DNC? Redacted budget document shows $75M
As far back as January, a D.C. lobbyist for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson estimated the city would need as much $76 million to help pay for Chicago Police overtime, salaries and equipment to provide security for the Democrat National Convention, according to emails obtained by NBC 5 Investigates. The email...
Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women’s suffrage on night of Harris’ speech
CHICAGO (AP) — If you think you’re seeing a lot of women wearing white during the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, you don’t need to adjust your television set. There appeared to be a coordinated effort among female delegates and Democratic supporters as...
Emotional Doug Emhoff shows up for Jewish Democrats at DNC
CHICAGO — Doug Emhoff was verklempt. It had been less than 48 hours since his goofy, warm and well-received speech at the Democratic National Convention, and he was in a room full of Jewish Democrats cheering for him to become “First Mensch.” His wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, was soon to accept the party’s presidential...
No arrests made on Day 3 of DNC, police hoping trend continues into last day
Thursday is the final day of the DNC and there will be another protest. Police will be there in force once again. Wednesday was a lot quieter than the day before, and police are hoping for more of the same.
Bears roll past Chiefs to finish preseason unbeaten
KANSAS CITY, MO., — The Chicago Bears are a step closer to the start of the regular season in 17 days, following a big 34 -21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday to finish the preseason 4-0. Chicago opened up the preseason with a rain-shortened game against the Houston Texans but the following three games were a dominant effort by Matt Eberflus' team.
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