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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes on I-294 near Elmhurst
ELMHURST, Ill. - The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile flipped over following a crash on Interstate 294 on Monday morning. According to the 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,...
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...
Oak Park Ballerina takes dancing skills abroad
Oak Park native Trijntje MacKay Masoncup’s ballet skills and hard work have landed her a coveted position training at the English National Ballet School this fall. The 19-year-old is headed to London to participate in the Professional Trainee Programme at the English National Ballet School, continuing to work towards her goal of becoming a professional dancer.
Man arrested after driving drunk, crashing into McAdam Landscaping
On July 18, police were dispatched to McAdam Landscaping after a car ran into the company’s fence while the business was closed. The man who crashed into the fence along Des Plaines Avenue left the car on, a handgun on the driver’s seat and immediately fled from his vehicle, according to the police report. After patrolling the area, police found a man lying in a nearby flower bed and took him into custody for the crash. His breath smelled of alcohol and he had slurred speech, according to police. The man was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, having an expired license, leaving the scene with property damage, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Levy Center to host ’70s themed dance party on July 26
Put on your boogie shoes and hustle on over to the Levy Senior Center on Friday, July 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. for a night you won’t forget – Disco in the Park. Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy music from local DJ Michael Stinson.
Free household hazardous waste collection on July 27
The City of Evanston has partnered with the Village of Skokie to offer a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event to residents from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Niles North High School North Parking Lot. This event is held in conjunction with SWANCC and SWALCO, two solid waste agencies in the area. Check out the image for a list of accepted and not accepted items. Sign up for an appointment time or register today.
Coalition calls for halting NDLSD redesign project
A coalition of organizations issued a strong statement today opposing the current plans for rebuilding North DuSable Lake Shore Drive (NDLSD) as proposed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and its project team. The coalition — comprised of organizations dedicated to sustainable transportation, regional planning, and environmental justice —...
Bodycam video reveals chaotic scene of deputy fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Sonya Massey ducked and apologized to an Illinois sheriff’s deputy seconds before he shot the Black woman three times in her home, with one fatal blow to the head, as seen in body camera video released Monday. An Illinois grand jury indicted former Sangamon...
As Tent City Grows In Humboldt Park, Alderperson Aims To Open Homeless Shelter Nearby
HUMBOLDT PARK — Humboldt Park’s alderwoman is making strides in bringing a homeless shelter to the area to help people who have been staying at the park. Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th) has worked with various city departments to open a non-congregate homeless shelter since last year. Last month, she started a petition urging the city to invest in buying and rehabbing a building for that purpose, identifying a building at 2704 W. North Ave. as a possible site.
1 fatally struck by car on South Side, Chicago police say
A person was struck and killed by a car on the South Side Monday morning, Chicago police said.A 22-year-old man was driving north in the 11500-block of Vincennes Avenue when police said he felt his vehicle hit something on the road.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe man got out of his car and found a male victim on the ground, police said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators said the victim may have been laying in the street before he was hit.No citations were issued and Area Two detectives are investigating.
Lainey Wilson and more: Country Thunder at Twin Lakes
Country Thunder now has multiple locations across America, but there’s always something special about the Twin Lakes, Wisconsin edition, especially considering it’s one of the longest-running festival traditions of its kind, dating back to 1996. Top tier artists for 2024 included the “Whirlwind” of superstar Lainey Wilson and...
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