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Chicago man convicted in shooting that left victim in wheelchair
ST. CHARLES, Ill. - A Chicago man was convicted of attempted first-degree murder in connection to a 2022 shooting in Aurora. A Kane County jury found Byron Frazier, 32, guilty of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, armed violence and armed habitual criminal on Thursday. Frazier was involved...
Tiffany Hammack & Verdi O’Merveilles Triumph in the $35,000 SummitMax Grand Prix at Hits Chicago
Wayne, Illinois – August 10, 2024 – In a thrilling conclusion to the Hits Chicago Equifest III Series, Tiffany Hammack (USA) of Rockton, Illinois, and her seasoned partner, Verdi O’Merveilles, claimed victory in the $35,000 SummitMax Grand Prix on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Twenty-three elite horse-and-rider combinations contested the technical first-round track. In the middle of the starting order, Hammack guided Verdi O’Merveilles to a fault-free effort , joining 11 other riders in the jump-off.
Chicago Sky Announce Unexpected Injury Update On Chennedy Carter
Chicago Sky star Chennedy Carter has been ruled out of the team's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. The Sky reported Carter will miss the game just a few hours before tip-off, which is currently set at 8 p.m. ET. Chicago listed Carter's absence as a non-COVID illness. ...
Teachers Union Demands Probe of Predatory Big Banks Loans That Made Chicago Schools 'Broke on Purpose'
The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday demanded a state investigation into a series of loan deals made with "predatory" Wall Street banks under ex-Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner that left the city's school system "broke on purpose." "For years, banks scammed [Chicago Public Schools] with predatory financial deals, taking money out of our classrooms and shortchanging our students," CTU detailed in an online contract update. "For years, CPS and many other Illinois school districts have been systematically underfunded, burdened by bad bank deals, and forced to do more with less. We will need leadership from every...
Harris Hits Major Fundraising Milestone as Momentum Keeps Surging
Fundraising for the Democratic National Convention has gone through the roof, shattering previous Republican and Democratic fundraising efforts with a whopping $94 million, according to the host committee, Development Now for Chicago.“Today’s announcement is a reflection of the unified love for our city, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the broad coalition of partners who came together to ensure Chicago could put its best foot forward at this convention,” Christy George, the host committee’s executive director, said Wednesday in a statement obtained by the Chicago Tribune.The announcement listed AT&T, Invenergy, and United Airlines as major investors, according to the...
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Incentives help solar industry amid higher costs linked to inflation
Along with other U.S. states, Illinois is working to make itself more dependent on renewable energy sources rather than fossil fuels. The head of a local Bloomington-Normal solar installation company said state and federal incentives make Illinois one of the strongest to go solar. Shannon Fulton runs the Bloomington office...
Illinois quick hits: Illinois unemployment rate rises to 5.2%
Illinois unemployment rate rises to 5.2% The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that the state's unemployment rate increased to 5.2%, while nonfarm payrolls increased nearly 13,000 in July. The national unemployment rate was 4.3% in July, up from the previous month. Based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry sectors with monthly payroll job declines included Manufacturing, Leisure and Hospitality, and Trade,...
3 Illinois dental schools secure funding
Three dental schools in Illinois earned endowments from the Illinois State Dental Society. Each of the three schools will receive $8,000 from the ISDS Foundation's dental education endowment fund. Here are the three schools and how they plan to use the additional funds:. UIC College of Dentistry (Chicago): Upgrade its...
Sportsbook reverses decision on surcharges for Illinois bettors
(The Center Square) – In the wake of tax hikes on sports betting apps in Illinois, one operator that announced surcharges to make up revenue is changing course. DraftKings announced last month it would add surcharges to high-tax states like Illinois, which just hiked taxes on sports books from 15% to as much as 40%. Now the company says for the time being, no surcharges will be imposed. “We always...
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
Six Flags Great America Unveils Record-Breaking Dive Coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa
Six Flags Great America, located near Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, has announced its latest thrill ride, set to redefine the limits of roller coaster experiences. The park is introducing Wrath of Rakshasa, a dive coaster that promises to be the world’s steepest drop with the most inversions in its category. This new attraction, towering at an imposing 180 feet, is set to become a must-visit for adrenaline seekers.
Central Illinois Boat Races Return for Thrilling Summer Event This Labor Day Weekend
Central Illinois – The excitement is building as the highly anticipated boat races return to the Kankakee River for a thrilling summer event this Labor Day weekend, running from August 30 to September 1, 2024. This year’s regatta promises a weekend filled with high-speed action, live music, and a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.
UW-Parkside’s Mathis Gallery to Host Inaugural Faculty Exhibition
KENOSHA, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is excited to announce the inaugural UW-Parkside Faculty Exhibition, set to run from September 4 to November 15, 2024, in the Emile H. Mathis Gallery, located within the Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for Arts & Humanities. This exhibition will spotlight the diverse talents and creative works of UW-Parkside’s distinguished art department faculty members: Lisa Marie Barber, Trenton Baylor, Tom Berenz, Lindsey Larsen, Dan Martin, and Carey Watters.
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