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Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
South Siders clean up debris, wait for power after 2 tornadoes hit area
Some South Side neighborhoods are still cleaning up debris and waiting for power after two days of severe storms and several tornadoes buffeted the Chicago area. As tornado sirens wailed throughout the South Side on Sunday and Monday evenings, winds between 50 and 80 miles per hour tore through neighborhoods, knocking down trees and power lines.
Local girls honored in Gold Award Class of 2024 by Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced its 2024 class of Gold Award Girl Scouts, according to a press release. The Gold Award is the highest achievement that can be earned in Girl Scouts. The 2024 class of Gold Award Girl Scouts features eight recipients: Sachi Arora of Lake...
River levels climb across northern Illinois due to recent rainfall
With how much heavy rain northern Illinois endured since Saturday afternoon, expect river levels to slowly rise over the next few days. Flood warnings remain in place for multiple spots along the Rock including Como, Byron, Latham Park, and Rockton. The Pecatonica in Freeport and Shirland as well as the Kishwaukee near Perryville are also under a flood warning.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker privately meets with Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren: Report
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker met privately with Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren on Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune reported. The governor's office confirmed the meeting to the Tribune, telling the newspaper the meeting was "cordial" and was intended for them "to get to know each other." But Pritzker's spokesman Alex Gough told the Tribune "The governor’s position has not changed."
DeMarco and Johnson join Governor Pritzker to announce the Illinois DARPA Quantum Proving Ground
Illinois Grainger Engineering physics professor Brian DeMarco stood on stage in Chicago on Tuesday when Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the new federal- and state-funded Quantum Proving Ground (QPG), which promises to combine scientific rigor with industry and academic expertise to design the future of quantum computing. DARPA and other...
Illinois, This Is How Long Your Food Can Last In The Fridge Without Power
Monday night's storms brought strong winds and thousands of power outages. For many parts of the Quad Cities, stoplights are out and power companies are working hard to restore power to those affected by what has been classified as a derecho. It was a nasty, eventful Monday night. MidAmerican says that they expect to have most Quad Cities outages restored by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17th and all restored by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
2 women wounded in Near South Side shootout, police say
Chicago Police said two women are doing ok after they were shot near a Chicago Housing Authority development in Bronzeville, at 29th and Dearborn. Police said the women were standing outside when two suspects exchanged gunfire.
NPR wants to know: What do you wish people knew about living with a disability?
July is Disability Pride Month, an event celebrating the diversity and contributions people with disabilities have made. NPR wants readers to share what they wish other people knew about disabilities.
'Thursday' app supports Chicago singles with dating
Ashley Coates with the app "Thursday" Chicago stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about the dating app. She's the Chicago host for events. It's a dating app for those that are tired of dating apps." The events are hosted every Thursday, click here to learn more about the meetups, click here.
Video Shows Chicago, Illinois Man Drive Through a Violent Tornado
You could tell this driver in Chicago, Illinois was in trouble the moment power flashes happened to the left side of his vehicle and debris appeared right in front of him. Video shows what happened when he drove straight through a violent tornado. This video appears to have been captured...
‘We’re going to be turning O Block into Opportunity Block.’ – Pastor Corey Brooks on the Ray Stevens Show
Pastor Corey Brooks from Project H.O.O.D. joins The Ray Stevens Show to reflect on delivering the benediction during the RNC yesterday. He also shares how assisting illegal migrants affects community resources and provides an update on the new community center in Woodlawn.
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