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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...
Batavia Man Convicted Of Aggravated DUI After Plowing Into Police Car
A 60-year-old Batavia man has been found guilty of Aggravated DUI and other charges for an incident in 2022 wherein his vehicle crashed into a parked Batavia squad car while he was driving intoxicated. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced yesterday that a jury has found Samuel J....
Central Illinois pipefitter launches labor union chapter for women
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In August, WCIA is featuring blue-collar workers in Central Illinois. It’s commonly known as a male-dominated industry, but now, a group of women is coming together to show girls can get the job done too. When Laura Abbott graduated from the U of I, she was excited to start her teaching […]
Kendall County Clerk and Recorder's Office now operating from new building
The Kendall County Clerk's Office is now fully moved into its new location at 502 South Main Street in Yorkville. The building is located next to the Kendall County Office Building at the Fox Street Campus. Clerk Debbie Gillette told the Kendall County Board on Tuesday that things are going...
Back to school for IPSD 204 | Inaugural DuPage Mental Health Summit | Grant applicants sought
Indian Prairie School District 204 kicks off the school year. This morning, more than 25,000 students returned to Indian Prairie School District 204 to kick off the 2024-25 school year. Along with the returning students are several new faces in administrative roles:. Carol Betzold: Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School principal. Michael...
Rochelle Police say Molotov cocktail used to start vehicle fire
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WTVO) — Rochelle Police are searching for a suspect responsible for setting a car on fire in July with a Molotov cocktail-like device. According to authorities, around 9:19 a.m. on July 27th, police and fire were called to the area of 6th Avenue and Woolf Court for a car on fire. Investigators were […]
Indictment, Arrest in Cases of Violating Orders of Protection
A Princeton man has been indicted on two counts of violating an order of protection. Forty-six-year-old Hoften Williams is accused of knowingly committing acts that were prohibited by an order of protection he was under. Bureau County prosecutors say he made contact with a person, and failed to stay away. He allegedly also went to the home of the protected person. Williams is locked up in Princeton.
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.
Six Flags Great America preparing for annual 'Fright Fest' with new haunted houses, scare zones
With the summer season winding down, Six Flags Great America is already looking ahead to its 33rd Fall Fright Fest.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThis year's event at the Gurnee amusement park will include five haunted houses and nine so-called "Scare Zones".Three of the haunted houses will debut with themes from popular series, including "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "Stranger Things," and the "SAW" franchise.SEE ALSO | Six Flags Great America to build new roller coaster Wrath of Rakshasa with beyond vertical drop"Fright Fest" will run on weekends at Great America on select nights from September 14 until November 3.
IPSD 204 rings in the new school year at Brookdale Elementary
On Thursday morning, Indian Prairie School District 204 signaled the start of the 2024-2025 school year, with the annual Brookdale Elementary bell ringing. It’s a longstanding practice started by former principal, the late Chuck Seidel. “So it has been a tradition going on here in Naperville for many, many...
Historic Marshall Field's animatronic window displays hit the auction block
Some iconic pieces of Chicago holiday history are about to go up for auction. “We are selling window displays from Marshall Field’s, which I think is really a part of Chicago history,” said Gabe Fajuri, the president of Potter and Potter Auctions.
Vandalized: ‘Freedom’ Portraits Of Kamala Harris In Chicago During DNC By Trump And RFK Jr. Supporters
As hope is finally making a comeback, it’s jarring to see a bunch of folks deface a powerful and clearly loved work of art. The post Vandalized: ‘Freedom’ Portraits Of Kamala Harris In Chicago During DNC By Trump And RFK Jr. Supporters appeared first on NewsOne.
Women in Leadership: Southern Tier Delegates Hopeful for 1st Female President
CHICAGO, IL (WENY) -- A theme throughout the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been that of the role of women as decision makers, leaders, mothers, and more. At the center of it all - electing the first woman as President of the United States. For New York State...
Miguel Amaya hits his first career grand slam and drives in 5 as the Cubs pound the Tigers 10-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Amaya hit his first career grand slam and drove in a personal-best five runs, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Detroit Tigers 10-2 on Thursday to take the three-game series. Justin Steele (4-5) struck out a season-high 10 in seven innings, and the Cubs came away with an easy win as they try to make up ground in the race for the National League’s third wild card. They are 11-7 in August. Amaya provided a huge spark from the ninth spot in the batting order, giving the Cubs a 4-0 lead in the second inning with his drive to left against reliever Kenta Maeda (2-6). He also capped a four-run seventh with an RBI single off the ivy in left-center, though he got thrown out stretching for a double. “It feels amazing,” he said. “It’s something that I dream of as a kid. To make it happen now feels really good, especially for the team. We’ve been having some ups and downs, but we won the series.”
Megan Rapinoe Drops Strong Take About Angel Reese
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese entered the WNBA's break for the Summer Olympics as the only rookie averaging a double-double. Despite a historic start to her rookie season, she's shown signs of improvement throughout the past few games. Since returning from the break about a week ago, Reese ...
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