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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 […]
Pritzker, union members cut ribbon on new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL – Dozens of union workers, leaders and other guests got a close-up look at the future of workshop training July 11 at a ribbon-cutting and open house for the all-new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). What they saw was manufacturing education using technology that...
Pritzker, Labor leaders cut the ribbon on new Emerson Park Public Safety Center
East St. Louis, IL – Gov. JB Pritzker, Labor leaders and public officials stood together to cut the ribbon on the new Emerson Park Public Safety Building – another union-built project funded by Rebuild Illinois. The $15 million center is located at the Emerson Park Metrolink station, intended...
4YOU: Kloss Furniture holds fundraisers, drives for Southside ECC
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Kloss Furniture is proud to sponsor 4YOU, supporting SouthSide Early Childhood Center. As part of their sponsorship, Kloss is holding several drives and fundraisers at their stores in July, August, and September. Each event takes place at one of the four Kloss Furniture...
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
BLOOMINGTON – If you have hazardous waste, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is making it easier for you to get rid of it. The Illinois EPA is hosting numerous hazardous waste collections in partnership with local governments this fall. On Sept. 28, you can get rid of your waste at McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
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.
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
Will County, IL – Joliet Slammers Transform into Ghostbusters-Inspired ‘Slimers’ for One Night Only
Joliet, IL – The Joliet Slammers will honor their new ownership and the classic Ghostbusters films by rebranding to the Joliet Slimers for one night during their game on Thursday, July 25, against the Gateway Grizzlies. The special edition jerseys, featuring a unique slime-drip design, will be auctioned off...
Naperville Plans to Celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 5 and 6
Last year Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli and Police Chief Jason Arres made the rounds to visit National Night Out festivities where families enjoyed games, giveaways, and more. The mayor and police chief are pictured above at May Watts Elementary School in West Wind where several subdivisions joined together for the annual event, complete with food trucks and public safety demos. (PN Photo, 2023)
Oscar Meyer Wienermobile crashes on I-294 near Elmhurst
ELMHURST, Ill. - The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile flipped over following a crash on Interstate 294 on Monday morning. According to Illinois State Police, the collision occurred in the northbound lanes of the Tri-State Tollway just south of Roosevelt Road at approximately 11:12 am. The Wienermobile struck a Hyundai Sedan, which...
Frustrated With High Water Bills? Public Forum Tonight In Bolingbrook Hosted By Illinois Commerce Commission
This week, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has scheduled two public forums on Illinois American Water’s proposed $152 million rate hike. This will be an opportunity for private water customers frustrated with high bills to air their concerns about a proposed water and wastewater increase of up to nearly $30 per month.
Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 9:17 a.m., the Lombard Fire Department responded to a reported fire involving a detached garage on the 200 block of East Central Avenue. As the fire crews departed their respective stations, they observed a large column of heavy black smoke, indicating a significant...
No Injuries Reported In Geneva Business Fire
There were no injuries after a commercial business was damaged by a fire July 22 in the 100 block of Hamilton Street in Geneva’s downtown district. The Geneva Fire Department was dispatched at 6:45 a.m. to the two-story former residence for a report of smoke inside the building. Firefighters...
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