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Unemployment claims in Illinois increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,475 in the week ending July 6, up from 8,906 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Illinois Wins $334M for Electric Vehicle Plant Reopening
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding Stellantis $334,763,050 in Domestic Auto Manufacturing Conversion Grant program funds to assist in the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant and in the construction of the plant’s new electric vehicle battery production facility. Stellantis has pledged to invest additional funding of its own to ensure the modernization of the plant is fully-funded.
Whoa. There Was an Earthquake in Illinois This Morning
An earthquake measured at magnitude 3.4 was recorded in Illinois on Monday, July 15, 2024. Illinois is home to all four seasons, storms of all kinds including tornados a little more frequently than we'd expect, but did you know you can experience an earthquake in Illinois, too? Did you feel it this morning?
Finally drying out as temps drop but humidity lingers
Parts of southeast Wisconsin saw heavy rain and storms Monday evening as the northern edge of a line of storms across the Midwest pushed east. Those storms dropped a lot of rain in Kenosha County and the surrounding area with over 3" of rain in the city of Kenosha leading to brief flooding. other areas, especially north of I-94 got around a quarter inch of rain or less.
Winnetka resident cited for allegedly trespassing on billionaire’s property
Winnetka resident Ted Wynnychenko, who has been vocally outspoken about public beach access, was cited for allegedly trespassing on the property of billionaire Justin Ishbia last month, according to Winnetka police. The 3.7-acre property at 205 Sheridan Road has caused uproar in the village for years following a 2020 land swap deal between Ishbia and the Winnetka Park District for another ...
FHLBank Chicago Announces $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Community Building Impact
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $50 million in interest rate subsidies to help expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance Pilot Program. This Program provides an up to two percent reduction in interest rates on advances, which are secured loans, to help FHLBank Chicago member financial institutions support their customers and amplify the impact they are making in their communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716310882/en/ Pilot program offered through FHLBank Chicago makes $50 million in interest rate subsidies available to support affordable housing and economic development in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Community Impact Advance is available today to member financial institutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
Storm Damage and Debris Collection Notice
The Village has assessed the damage from last night’s storm and found that approximately 50 properties were affected. In accordance with the Village Board Debris Management Policy, Public Works will collect debris from parkway trees. Important Reminders. Parkway Trees: Public Works will handle debris collection. To report parkway tree...
Lee & Associates reps tenant and landlord in industrial lease in Itasca
Lee & Associates represented both the landlord and tenant in a 38,169-square-foot new industrial building lease at 1401 Glenlake Ave. in Itasca. The free-standing facility is located just west of O’Hare International Airport and has easy access to multiple nearby interstates including I-290 / 53, I-90 and I-355 in addition to the Elgin-O’Hare Tollway.
Levy Center, Evanston Grows team up for free farmstand
Fridays this summer are bustling at the Levy Senior Center, where the Levy Senior Center Foundation is collaborating with Evanston Grows to host an outdoor farmstand that provides free produce and wildflowers to seniors and other community members. Currently, Evanston Grows helps provide food for four summer farmstands on different...
CARE team begins alternative 911 call response efforts
The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston (CARE) team – a group of trained civilian responders for low-risk 911 calls – launched the new program Monday from the Morton Civic Center. The group, composed of a pair of two-person teams, will spend the coming week building trust across the city and engaging with the community.
ETHS Foundation supports school when tax funding falls short
The Evanston Township High School Foundation has provided more than $14.5 million in grants for new and upgraded facilities, resources and programs for ETHS students since its inception 16 years ago. In the 2023-2024 school year, they raised nearly $2 million. The foundation has consistently supported updates to the school’s...
Evanstonian vying for gold medal in unicycle basketball
You may have seen Evanstonian Kyle Campbell riding along the lakefront on his 7-foot-tall giraffe unicycle. He does this while juggling. He mounts the uni (Campbell’s preferred term) by standing on the ledge of his front porch. Campbell rides the vehicle for fun and relaxation. His website includes many videos, most from passersby who send them to him.
‘The world was never the same’: Northwestern protests in 1968 and 2024
They protested in the spring, knowing that they could get arrested and kicked out of college. By then, demonstrations were already spreading across the nation. Columbia University students occupied multiple university buildings, leading to more than 700 arrests when the police cracked down violently. At Northwestern, the students knew that...
Big Week | July 17- 24
Saturday, July 20, 7 – 9 p.m., Hemingway Birthplace Museum. Join us for a porch concert featuring Nora O’Connor and Steve Dawson. We’ll celebrate Hemingway’s 125th birthday, introduce our new Writer in Residence, and acknowledge student scholarship recipients. General lawn seating is available; bring your own lawn chair. Refreshments provided. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/r8ddkbyk, 339 N Oak Park Ave., Oak Park.
Evanston rolls out C.A.R.E., in which civilians respond to low-level, low-risk emergency calls
Evanston is rolling out a new group of first responders, who are designed to help in a crisis.The two-person teams will be sent to some 911 calls, when police might not be the best fit.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchC.A.R.E. stands for Crisis Alternative Response Evanston.The program is a city initiative that provides a non-police response to low-level, low-risk emergency calls.C.A.R.E is made up of four civilians, who went through a month of extensive training."They've had training from de-escalation, to motivational interviewing, CPR, Narcan," said Audrey Thompson, director of the Evanston Parks and Recreation Department.Crisis responders...
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