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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.
Chicago Bears News: Teven Jenkins, Gervon Dexter Sr., Coleman Shelton, Ryan Bates
The Chicago Bears fans will always be wild and crazy, and I love most moments of it. But can we relax about the offensive line for a bit? Is it looking a bit rough? Sure. Is Ryan Poles supposed to be the man to fix the offensive line? Yes. Many act like he hasn't been trying. Unlike Ryan Pace, Poles continues to bring in offensive linemen through the draft, free agency, and trades. We have to sit back and watch them learn.
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Suburban man arrested after allegedly carjacking another man at gunpoint in Chicago
CHICAGO - A North Chicago man was arrested this week after allegedly carjacking another man at gunpoint on Chicago's West Side. Antonio Jackson, 19, faces one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm, one felony count of armed robbery with a firearm and two traffic citations. Around 2...
SRC president on community college funding panel
A state commission in Illinois is studying the funding formula for the state’s community colleges. The Adequacy and Equity in Community College Funding Working Group’s members include Spoon River College President Curt Oldfield along with other community college presidents, chief financial officers, faculty members, and others. Oldfield said...
Grants help QCA libraries with resources and programming
Area library districts are receiving grants to make sure all residents have access to quality resources and programming, said Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias. Libraries around the 36th Senate District are receiving a combined $376,767 in grants. These libraries serve over 216,000 people. “Libraries throughout the state must have the resources […]
2024 election timeline: Key dates for voter registration, early voting in Illinois
As the 2024 Democratic National Convention comes to a close in Chicago, voters now look to the November presidential election -- with plenty of milestone dates to know ahead of time in Illinois. To prepare voters ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Illinois State Board of Elections posted a...
Sub Pay Increase for MVTHS
MT. VERNON, IL — The Mount Vernon Township High School Board of Education Monday approved a pay increase for substitute teachers and substitute. According to Superintendent Chad LeCrone, the pay for substitute teachers was increased from $100 a day to $115 a day, and the pay for substitute paraprofessionals.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Thursday daily digest
If images are missing, read this online. For more coverage, visit our website. Good Thursday morning, Evanston. Above, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (center) applauds at a Wednesday “You Betta Vote!” drag brunch in Chicago. The RoundTable’s Richard Cahan, who is covering the Democratic National Convention, talked with the Evanston legislator about transgender rights, the DNC’s energy and how blue state Dems can help.
Bicyclist dies after being struck last week in Glenview
GLENVIEW, Ill. — A bicyclist died Wednesday after he was struck last week in Glenview. On Aug. 15, Glenview police responded to the 800 block of Milwaukee Avenue on the report of a crash involving a bicycle and a 2017 Toyota Avalon. Police believe the Avalon was traveling in the southbound lanes when a bicyclist, […]
Lutheran Life Communities Combines Spirituality with Positive Aging in September’s ‘Aging Gracefully’ Sunday Series
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Life Communities is hosting an “Aging Gracefully” sermon series at all four of their Chicagoland locations this September, focusing on the Five G’s of Aging: Gather, Grow, Give, Go, and Gratitude. This enriching series is non-denominational and open to all. The Sunday series will be held weekly starting September 8 at the four Lutheran Life Communities: Luther Oaks, Pleasant View, Wittenberg Village, and Lutheran Home. Each sermon will be followed by a social hour.
People who lost loved ones to gun violence spoke at the DNC, pushing for gun reform
The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Five people who suffered devastating losses from gun violence promised to push for gun reform. "Our losses do not weaken us. They strengthen our resolve. We will secure safer...
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