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Back-to-School Celebration Hosted by WGN TV, City of West Chicago, and DuPage Airport Authority
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, WGN TV, the City of West Chicago, and the DuPage Airport Authority are teaming up to host a fantastic back-to-school celebration for children. The event will take place at the DuPage Airport, located at 2705 International Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185.
1 dead in Buffalo Grove house fire: village spokeswoman
One person has died in a house fire in north suburban Buffalo Grove Monday, a spokeswoman for the village said.Buffalo Grove fire crews responded to a garage fire in the 600-block of Woodhollow Lane before 10:20 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWhen they arrived, firefighters found there was an ongoing house fire.One person was found inside, and pronounced dead on the scene, the spokeswoman said.The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes, but fire crews remain on the scene.SEE ALSO: 62-year-old woman dies in Elk Grove Village house fire: 'It's so sad'Officials did not immediately provide any additional information about the person who died.An investigation is underway.Images of the fire show large flames coming from the home's garage, while two cars were parked in the driveway. Heavy, black smoke was also visible.
Oak Park appears poised to offer reparations to Black residents
The Village of Oak Park is considering how to give reparations to Black residents in an attempt to acknowledge historical harms to the Black community and improve racial equity in the future — four years after a task force formed to study the issue. The Oak Park Reparations Task...
Illinois Cycling Event to Disrupt Lombard Traffic Tomorrow
Lombard, IL – The Lombard Cycling Classic returns to downtown Lombard on Tuesday, July 23, with significant road closures from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event is expected to attract numerous participants and spectators, causing major traffic disruptions throughout the day. According to the Village of Lombard, St....
Postal Workers Demand Protection After Far South Side Mail Carrier Shot And Killed On Her Route
WEST PULLMAN — Neighbors are shaken up and postal workers are pushing for more protections on the job after a longtime letter carrier was shot and killed on her route on the Far South Side Friday morning. The postal worker — whom authorities identified as 48-year-old Octavia Redmond —...
Dr. Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá Appointed President of North Central College
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.
WATCH: Wienermobile Wipes Out on Illinois Expressway
The oversized hot dog on wheels was involved in an accident Monday morning which shut down traffic on an Illinois expressway for hours. Did you know that at any given moment there are six different official Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles that roam the country? As an avid "Frank-Fanatic" I closely monitor the Wienermobile's whereabouts.
Families Look Back on Legacy, Tragedy of Port Chicago Military Disaster After Sailors Exonerated
CONCORD — One hour meant the difference between life and death for Morris Soublet Sr., a 22-year-old sailor assigned during World War II to load ammunition at Port Chicago, a remote naval base constructed between Martinez and Pittsburg in Contra Costa County. By returning to his Navy barracks earlier...
Chicago’s ban on gun laser sights can stand, federal court says
CHICAGO (CN) — The Windy City's prohibition on owning or selling gun laser sights isn't going anywhere, per a Monday federal court ruling. The laser sight ban has been in place in Chicago since 1999, and was among several municipal firearm regulations challenged by firearm retailers in a 2010 federal lawsuit. Fourteen years later, U.S. District Judge Charles Kocoras ruled Monday that the sights don't warrant Second Amendment protections.
IDNR officials remind of potential black bear visits
(KBSI) – Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that although sightings of black bears in the state are rare, the potential exists that animals from neighboring states may be observed in Illinois over the next few months. A black bear was spotted roaming around Marion on Saturday, July...
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Wisconsin Alliant Energy workers return home after helping with Illinois tornado cleanup efforts
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dozens of Alliant Energy workers from Wisconsin returned home this weekend after helping with tornado cleanup efforts in Illinois, the energy company reported on Monday. After 25 confirmed tornadoes touched down in Chicago and surrounding areas last week, ComEd, an energy company serving northern Illinois, requested...
Illinois DOT begins work on I-80 bridge on Monday
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation began working on the I-80 bridge over the Rock River on Monday, July 22. According to IDOT officials, crews are patching the bridge deck. While work is ongoing, one eastbound lane will be closed. The project is expected to...
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
Gov. Pritzker, Illinois Democratic leaders endorse Kamala Harris for president
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and state Democratic Party leaders are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president Monday, one day after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Harris himself. The endorsements from Pritzker and state Democratic leaders come about a month before the Democratic National Convention […]
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