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Parents buy cargo bikes instead of upgrading the family car
CHICAGO — Kevin Dekkinga’s son was going to elementary school and the family faced a decision: buy a second car, or buy a new cargo bike. His son would attend a Chicago Public Schools magnet school in a different neighborhood. His wife worked in the suburbs. And with CPS facing a bus driver shortage after the pandemic that left school bus service uncertain, the family felt they needed another reliable option to get around.
New Evidence Found in Murder of Chicago Postal Worker (video)
Chicago police found a burned-out Dodge Durango in the 8900 block of South Fulton Avenue. The discovery was made in connection with the ongoing investigation into the murder of a postal worker, who was killed while delivering mail in West Pullman. Details of the Incident. The victim, identified as Redman,...
Man dies after being shot, dropped off at hospital on South Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was shot and killed Thursday night on the city's South Side.The shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. in the 7100 block of South State Street in the Park Manor neighborhood. Police say officers responded to Jackson Park Hospital, where the victim, between 30-40 years of age, was dropped off at the hospital by someone driving a white car, who then left the area. The victim later died. As of Friday, no arrests were made. Area 1 detectives were investigating.
Thieves break into 6 Chicago businesses in 45 minutes, steal cash registers: police
CHICAGO - The same group of thieves burglarized six businesses in under an hour in Bucktown, Wicker Park and Lake View on Thursday. In each incident, the offenders used a hammer to shatter the front or side glass doors of businesses to gain entry, according to police. Once inside, the offenders stole cash, cash registers or cash boxes before leaving the business.
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Freedom Alliance leader addresses issues with energy sources
(The Center Square) – Concerns are being raised as solar energy facilities displace Midwestern farmland. The Institute for Energy Research reports that the target for solar operations is increasingly in the Midwest, where government subsidies allow solar companies to pay more to rent land than the farmers feeding the nation. Myke Luebbers of the Illinois Freedom Alliance said there were more green areas in Southern California before solar farms were...
Man charged with setting fire at Bolingbrook senior center
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. - A 21-year-old man has been charged with setting a fire and severely burning a man at the Levy Senior Center in Bolingbrook early Wednesday morning. At approximately 1:13 a.m., Bolingbrook police discovered a fire at the rear of the Levy Senior Center, 251 Canterbury Lane. The Bolingbrook Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze, determining that it was fueled by personal bedding and not a natural occurrence.
Beluga whale calf born at Shedd Aquarium
CHICAGO – Shedd Aquarium welcomed a new resident Wednesday evening: a baby beluga whale born to 35-year-old mother, Naya! Earlier in the day, the aquarium said its animal care team realized Naya was going into labor and closed the Secluded Bay habitat to visitors. Naya delivered her calf shortly after 6 p.m. and animal care […]
From Georgia Southern to North Central College: Dr. Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá appointed new president
The Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Dr. Abiódún “G-P” Gòkè-Pariolá as president of North Central College for a transitional period. The College’s Board does not anticipate beginning a national presidential search before spring 2026 so there can be a focus on important priorities facing the College and higher education at this time. G-P, as he is affectionately known, is a veteran higher education leader who has served as the College’s provost and vice president for academic affairs since 2015. “Over the past nine years at North Central College and throughout his 48-year career in higher education, Dr. Gòkè-Pariolá has demonstrated remarkable...
Man dies after being dropped off at Chicago hospital with gunshot wound
CHICAGO - A man was shot and killed Thursday night in the Park Manor neighborhood. The man, who was between 30 and 40 years old, was shot once in the back around 9 p.m. in the 7100 block of South State Street, according to police. He was dropped off at...
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
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