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Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Illinois Dad Makes His Picks for The Golden Bachelorette Winner
We are on the brink of the first ever Golden Bachelorette season, are you ready to predict which bachelor Joan ends up with?. Last fall, the Golden Bachelor landed on our TV screens. We knew it was coming, but we didn't know how much of an impact it would have on the reality TV world.
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Central Illinois Boat Races Return for Thrilling Summer Event This Labor Day Weekend
Central Illinois – The excitement is building as the highly anticipated boat races return to the Kankakee River for a thrilling summer event this Labor Day weekend, running from August 30 to September 1, 2024. This year’s regatta promises a weekend filled with high-speed action, live music, and a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.
Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
1 hurt, 4 rescued in Arlington Heights condo fire, officials say
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (CBS) — Fire crews battled a blaze Wednesday night at a condo in Arlington Heights.Firefighters arrived at the scene around 8 p.m., where one woman was found hurt on the front steps.The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment. Her age and condition were not released. Fire crews rescued four people who were trapped. Fire Chief Lance Harris spoke on how people had to be rescued from the second-floor balcony."Ladders were deployed, multiple companies were able to do those rescues. We had one transport of the initial patient that we encountered," he said. No firefighters were injured at the scene.It's unclear what caused the fire.
Get to Know the New President - Q&A with Ryan Aiello
For the past several weeks, President Ryan Aiello has been busy getting to know faculty and staff, visiting with individual members of the Board of Trustees, traveling to meet community members all over the suburbs and Chicago, and setting forth his vision for his tenure. As he continues to learn about his new Lion family, he shared some personal details and his vision for our community.
Milwaukee County under beach hazard through Thursday, with high waves and dangerous currents
A beach hazard statement remains in effect through late Thursday for Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties. The National Weather Service reported life-threatening waves of 4 to 6 feet and dangerous currents. ...
Police seek suspect wanted in shooting, robbery on Chicago's West Side
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying someone who shot and robbed a person earlier this month on the city's West Side. The suspect got into an argument with someone who was riding a bike on Aug. 3 when he shot the victim in the 5700 block of West Augusta Boulevard, according to a CPD community alert.
Aldermen react to reports of Chicago mayor pushing CPS CEO out: 'Not a good idea'
CHICAGO - Reports that Mayor Brandon Johnson is quietly interviewing candidates to replace Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have sparked strong reactions from city officials. Sources confirm that Johnson has been conferring with members of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) about a possible replacement for Martinez, who has reportedly...
ETHS Supt. Marcus Campbell gets 5-year contract extension
The District 202 Evanston Township High School Board of Education voted unanimously to extend the contract of the school’s superintendent, Marcus Campbell, for five years at their Wednesday morning meeting at the high school. “The extension spans from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029, and includes a percentage...
Plan Commission to Review Old Orchard Redevelopment Plans
The Village’s Plan Commission will review plans for Westfield Old Orchard’s redevelopment at its meeting on August 15, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting packet is available on the Village’s Agendas and Minutes page. Following the Plan Commission’s meeting and consideration of a recommendation, the Appearance Commission...
ESO postpones pops concert until Aug. 16
Due to severe weather forecast for Thursday, Aug. 15, the Evanston Symphony Orchestra has postponed its scheduled Summer Pops Concert, and moved it to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. The concert will take place either at the Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park, Wilmette, or the auditorium at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.
Labor Day Campaign for Safe and Sober Driving
The Lombard Police Department will kick off a traffic safety campaign to reduce impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to use seat belts. With powerful messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket,” this high-visibility enforcement initiative will run from Aug. 16 through the early morning hours of Sept. 3, including Labor Day weekend.
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