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Fire damages restaurant, brewpub in Geneva, Illinois
GENEVA, Ill. (CBS) -- A restaurant and brewpub in west suburban Geneva is closed until further notice after being damaged by a fire this week.In a newsletter item, Stockholm's Restaurant & Brewery, located at 306 W. State St. in Geneva, said staffers at nearby Niche Restaurant notified Stockholm's staff about smoke billowing from an exhaust hood Wednesday evening.The Geneva Fire Department rushed to the scene, arriving at 9:59 p.m. Wednesday to Stockholm's Restaurant & Brewery. The fire department said it raised a general alarm due to the number of people calling to report smoke billowing from the second floor and...
Suburban Chicago little league players head to Indiana for regional tournament
CHICAGO (CBS) — A west suburban baseball team is on its way to Indiana, hoping to earn a trip to the Little League World Series as the team gets ready in Hinsdale before the team hits the road.All this attention can be distracting for an athlete like Kellan Goodwin. He's trying hard not to get a big head about it, but he can't hide confidence."We're winning the whole thing. We're winning the whole thing," Goodwin said. All the bags and bats are packed as the Hinsdale Little League 12U All-Stars leave their home base. The team's first game in...
Topgolf to open new location in Chicago suburb
TINLEY PARK, Ill. - Topgolf is set to open its third Chicago-area location, with plans announced for a new venue in the south suburbs. The entertainment destination, known for its multi-level outdoor driving ranges, is slated to anchor a new entertainment district near the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park.
Man suing CPD over arrest, COPA investigating after video shows officer holding gun to his head
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man filed a lawsuit against the city and the Chicago Police Department Thursday, after video showed police using force to detain him as he was arrested earlier this week. The man—Lorenzo Williams, 32—was charged with felonies and misdemeanor after his arrest Tuesday in the Cabrini Rowhouses, in the 800 block of North Cambridge Avenue on the Near North Side. Both the CPD and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability are both investigating the incident. Meanwhile, a use of force expert said it is very important to keep in mind that it is not clear what is...
The North Face to open first Illinois outlet store in Chicago suburb
AURORA, Ill. - The North Face will open an outlet store at Aurora's Chicago Premium Outlets in late October. The location will be the first outlet in Illinois. "We could not be more delighted to add this standout brand to our mix of exceptional retailers offering extraordinary savings on the most sought-after merchandise," said Laurie Van Dalen, Area General Manager of Chicago Premium Outlets.
Man killed in Schiller Park road rage shootout ID'd; CCL holder fired in self-defense, police say
A 19-year-old Streamwood man has been identified after he was killed by a CCL holder in a shootout Tuesday evening in the northwest suburbs.Police said the incident was initially thought to be a road rage shooting. A woman was also injured.The deceased man has been identified as 19-year-old Malachi N. Johnson of Streamwood, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said.The other man involved in the shooting, who has a valid FOID and concealed-carry license, fired back at Johnson in self-defense, according to Schiller Park police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"After reviewing all evidence, along with interviews...
Deputy's killer 'unloaded a barrage of bullets' with illegal 'switch' devices: Chicago police
First-degree murder, among other charges, have been filed against a 32-year-old South Side man in connection to an attempted robbery and fatal shooting of a Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy Raphael Wordlaw.
Brothers arrested in Wabash Valley after kidnapping incident in Illinois
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Police in Sullivan County have arrested two brothers in a violent out-of-state kidnapping investigation. On Tuesday, local police spotted a vehicle that contained possible suspects from a kidnapping incident in Aurora, Illinois. According to the Aurora Police Department, two men broke into a home, battered the homeowners, and took a boy on Monday night.
EPA issues fuel waivers in Illinois, other Midwest states after refinery shutdown
CHICAGO (CBS) — The federal government is working to help fuel shortage issues in Illinois and across the Midwest after gas supplies were impacted by the shutdown of a refinery in joliet.The Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to a fuel waiver for Illinois. Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana.The idea is this would boost fuel supply and lower gas prices across the Midwest. Exxon Mobil shut down its refinery in Joliet this summer after severe weather hit the area. Hurricanes and tornadoes typically disrupt the fuel network in late summer and early fall.The waiver suspends federal anti-smog rules that require selling less evasive but more expensive gasoline in the summer. Gas prices have surged across the region because of the outage.According to AAA, gas is at $4.55 in Chicago and $4.30 in the suburbs on average. In northwest Indiana, it's sitting at $3.97 a gallon.The waiver will be active through Aug. 20. Experts say you can anticipate seeing gas drop in the coming days.
Indiana Secretary of State seeking poll workers for November election
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is asking Hoosiers to step up and help work the polls during November’s general election. According to a news release from the Indiana Secretary of State’s office, Morales urges eligible Hoosiers to serve as a poll worker for Election Day on Nov. 5. Thursday’s announcement comes in […]
What to expect in this year’s upcoming ragweed season
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As summer winds down, Indiana residents brace for the impending ragweed season. Currently, high levels of grass pollen are causing discomfort for many allergy sufferers, but relief is in sight with rain expected tomorrow, which should temporarily clear the air of grass pollen. However, this respite is short-lived as we transition into […]
Indiana’s 8th district congressional candidates agree to debate
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- All three candidates running for Indiana’s 8th District Congressional seat have agreed to debate. Republican Mark Messmer, Democrat Erik Hurt and Libertarian K. Richard Fitzlaff are all looking to take the seat left open by current congressman Larry Buschon who is not running for re-election. Eyewitness News has reached out to the […]
Indiana Hospitals In Urgent Need Of Blood
STATEWIDE — There is still a shortage of blood available in Indiana that hospitals are in need of to help patients. Versiti Blood Center of Indiana is one of the primary organizations that supplies over 60 hospitals throughout the state with blood. On average, they say they collect around 130,000 units of blood a year, […] The post Indiana Hospitals In Urgent Need Of Blood appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
IN comptroller, treasurer applaud pension plan law
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla and Treasurer Daniel Elliott praised action taken by the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) to “divest assets from China.” Both Nieshalla and Elliot are INPRS board members. Officials say in 2023, Indiana became the first state to enact a law, Senate Enrolled Act 268, […]
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