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Beware of Vicious Illinois Tollway Scam That’s Ripping People Off
Just give me 5 minutes alone with the people that come up with these scams and everything will be fine. Don't I wish. While I wait for that golden opportunity, I can at least warn you to beware of a vicious text scam involving the Illinois Tollway that is ripping thousands of Illinoisans off.
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Illinois facing growing housing crisis as property taxes continue to increase
(The Center Square) – Illinois now ranks as the least affordable state for housing in the Midwest, with 1 in 3 households paying more than 30% of their income for housing as property taxes continue to rise. U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by the Illinois Policy Institute also shows that at least 15% of households pay upwards of 50% of their income for housing, rendering them by federal standards as “severely burdened.” At the same time, data shows that the typical homeowner’s property taxes have...
Photos: Music Theater Works' CAROUSEL
Music Theater Works’ second production of its 2024 season, Carousel, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through August 18. Check out production photos below!. Carousel, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and...
Park Ridge BMO Harris Bank robbed at gunpoint; police seek suspect
PARK RIDGE, Ill. - A BMO Harris Bank in Park Ridge was robbed at gunpoint Friday morning, according to police. According to authorities, the suspect entered the bank, located at 615 Busse Highway, around 11:37 am. The offender was described as a man in his 20s with a medium build,...
Last piping plover at Montrose Beach — all alone after its siblings died and parents left — flies south for winter
Nagamo, the lone surviving piping plover chick at Montrose Beach, headed south for the winter Thursday, according to the Chicago Piping Plovers, a volunteer group dedicated to protecting the birds. Its parents Imani and Searocket flew south days ago, leaving Nagamo, whose sex is still unknown, to survive on its...
WNBA Star Diamond DeShields on Relearning to Walk After Surgery
Basketball games are known for being loud. Crowds cheer. Shoes Squeak. "Lose Yourself" somehow always inevitably blares from a speaker. But, lately, Chicago Sky basketball guard Diamond DeShields has been seeking out the quiet. "Silence is my friend," the 29-year-old reveals. This wasn't always the case. The player grew up...
Midwest Stargazers: Watch the Perseids in Chicago, St. Louis, and Beyond This Weekend
Chicago, IL – The Midwest is set to witness a spectacular celestial show this weekend as the 2024 Perseids meteor shower reaches its peak. From the night of August 11 through the early hours of August 12, skywatchers across the region could see up to 100 meteors per hour, with the possibility of spotting one meteor per minute under ideal conditions. This meteor shower, which originates from the debris trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle, has been active since mid-July, but the peak nights promise the most dazzling display.
Wausau Woodchucks drop extra-inning affair at Kenosha
KENOSHA – The Wausau Woodchucks’ five-game winning streak came to an end with a 5-4 loss to the Kenosha Kingfish on Friday night at Simmons Field. Eli Frank (Wisconsin-Whitewater) was given the nod to start on the mound for the first time this season for Wausau. He went six innings, allowing three runs and three hits with three. He was replaced by Garrett Lott (Bossier Parish Community College). Lott finished out the game, pitching three full innings with five strikeouts and suffered the loss as he surrendered a run in the 10th.
Millions of Ovens Popular in Illinois Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
There are more than a million Samsung ovens that are very popular in Illinois that are now under an urgent product recall due to a fire hazard according to a new safety bulletin. I don't normally make much noise about product recalls since they happen all the time, but this...
Naperville, IL – Nicor Gas Reminds Community to Contact 811 Before Digging Projects
Naperville, IL – Nicor Gas is urging homeowners and professional excavators in Illinois to contact JULIE by dialing 811 before starting any digging projects. This reminder coincides with National 8-1-1 Day, observed on August 11, and emphasizes the importance of safe digging to prevent damage to underground utilities. According...
Illinois Attorney General charges Aurora man of felony forgery of FOID application
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Friday that his office is charging a Kane County man with forgery and falsifying information on a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card application that was submitted to the Illinois State Police. 49-year-old Juan Jose Jaime Ramirez of Aurora is charged with two counts of unlawful violation of the FOID Card Act and two counts of forgery.
Phil Mickelson says he'll "step aside" from playing if decline continues
Phil Mickelson indicated he would step aside from playing should his performance continue to fall short of his desired standard. Mickelson, speaking at a press conference earlier this week promoting LIV Golf’s Chicago event in September, was asked about his career intentions going forward. Mickelson turned 54 this summer, and though his battle against Father Time has been admirable, his game is clearly on the decline. He’s 44th in LIV Golf’s season-long standings, cracking the top 20 of an individual event just once in the Saudi league’s 54-player fields, and his team is 12th out of 13 clubs. He’s finished inside the top 40 just once in his last 12 major starts.
Illinois’ Six Flags Announcing Biggest Addition In 6 Years
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, is stirring excitement with the announcement of a mysterious new attraction set to debut in 2025. Media outlets have received exclusive invites to a press event on August 15th, teasing the project with the hashtag #FearTheWrath. The invite features the ominous face of...
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