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U.S. News & World Report ranks care at Powers Health among the best for 2024-25
Community Hospital in Munster has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its list of 2024-25 Best Regional Hospitals. The ranking helps patients and their doctors choose the right hospital for them. Community Hospital ranks as the fourth best hospital in Indiana, as well as one of only...
Thousands of stateliners adapt to days without power
(WIFR) - ComEd crews work to restore power to homeowners across the stateline facing their third day in the dark, but a limited number of hands makes the task difficult. As of Wednesday evening, more than 45,000 people throughout Northern Illinois face the effects of three days of power outages, according to ComEd.
Celebrate Hot Dog Day with the best dogs in central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — It’s National Hot Dog Day! Central Illinois is home to some of the best dogs, bratwursts, sausages, corn dogs and frankfurters around. You can find some of the best places to get a dog in the area based on Google review scores below:. Peoria...
Illinois is setting the stage to use federal funding to provide broadband service statewide
(The Center Square) – Now that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved Illinois’ proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, implementation is underway. The approval enables the state to request access to funding for the BEAD program. Devon Braunstein, director of the Illinois Office of Broadband, said Illinois will be receiving just over $1 billion for the broadband rollout. ...
Survey: Nearly half of small businesses couldn't cover June rent
(The Center Square) – A new survey shows that nearly a third of Illinois small businesses couldn't pay their rent on time or in full in June, but conditions have improved. The small business network Alignable survey shows that nationwide, 46% of small business owners reported rent difficulties, the highest delinquency rate since March 2021. Only 28% of small businesses said they have fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Researcher...
Severe storms slam the area
A severe weather system slammed northern Illinois and the Chicago area Monday night, producing severe. thunderstorms, wind gusts of up to 75 mph in some areas, and tornadoes. Warning sirens were heard throughout DuPage County after 9 p.m. As many as 10 tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday night, including one outside O’Hare Airport.
Rihanna's popular clothing brand opens 1st Illinois location at suburban mall
One suburban Chicago mall is getting the state's first brick-and-mortar retail location of Rihanna's popular apparel brand Savage X Fenty. Savage X Fenty opens Friday at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park in the southwest suburbs, according to a press release. The label is known for its inclusive approach to lingerie and apparel, the release said, with sizing ranging from extra-small to 4XL.
Illinois, the feds, and quantum
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Here is another story about Illinois and quantum research. Someone joked it’s like, “I’ll make you an offer you can’t understand.” The federal government and Illinois are working together on a quantum proving ground. “We are not committing any dollars...
GRAPHIC: Midwest is home to less than 10% of Hispanic farmers
According to the latest Census of Agriculture, the Midwest is home to less than 10% of the country’s farmers who identify as Hispanic. This makes it the region with the second-lowest Hispanic representation among farmers, behind only the Northeast. Nationwide, Hispanic farmers total 112,379, representing only 3% of all...
Purdue University Northwest unveils plan to establish major quantum commercialization center as part of Hammond’s revitalization effort
HAMMOND, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will join the Chicago region’s Bloch Tech Hub, a coalition of industry, academic, government and nonprofit stakeholders led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange and its focus on driving the nation’s quantum economy, university officials announced Thursday (July 18). PNW Chancellor...
Monee Building Services Manager Biris Resigns
The Monee Village Board last week approved a one-day liquor license for the historical society’s upcoming fundraiser and dedication of the Gunderson Roundabout. Village Administrator Ruben Bautista told the board that the Monee Historical Society will host an Art Auction & Wine Reception on August 17, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Chicago-area exec charged in scheme to bribe Amtrak official with trips, steaks and jewelry in $100M Philadelphia train station renovation
An executive for a Chicago-area construction company has been charged in a scheme to bribe an allegedly corrupt Amtrak official overseeing a $58 million contract to renovate a train station in Philadelphia with hundreds of thousands of dollars in lavish gifts, including trips to India and the Galapagos Islands; meals at an expensive steakhouse; luxury watches; and limousine rides to Atlantic ...
Thornton Township Board clashes with Supervisor Tiffany Henyard over spending
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (CBS) -- A meeting of the Thornton Township Board grew heated Tuesday night, as the embattled board supervisor squared off with members of the board over spending.Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor and also to minimize non-approved spending. As a result, some board members refused to approve the hiring of landscaping contractors for the township. Henyard is also the mayor of Dolton, and is the subject of lawsuits and investigations. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in April agreed to investigate Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard amid claims that Henyard misused public funds—and the Dolton Village Board overrode a veto by Henyard f that investigation.The FBI also served two subpoenas to the village earlier this year—in a probe many believe centers around Henyard and her lack of transparency.Other scandals have also plagued the south suburban village lately. Fenia Dukes, a former village worker, filed a civil lawsuit claiming Dolton Village Trustee Andrew Holmes sexually assaulted her while attending a conference for the village in Las Vegas in May of last year.
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