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Illinois Village Prevails in Fire Alarm Direct Connection Lawsuit
A lawsuit brought by four fire alarm monitoring companies against the Village of Schaumburg, Illinois challenging an ordinance mandating direct connection of commercial and multi-residential occupancies with the fire department’s dispatch center has been dismissed seven years after it was filed. In 2017, Alarm Detection Systems, Inc., Illinois Alarm...
Chicago firefighters union billboards aim to draw attention to contract fight ahead of DNC
New billboards from the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 can be seen just down the street from the United Center ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The union president said they're trying to get their message across to Chicagoans and new visitors in town for the DNC next week. "It...
Fox Valley Mall in Aurora Reopens After Bomb Scare
Aurora, IL – On Wednesday afternoon, a bomb threat at Round 1 Fox Valley in Aurora prompted a significant police response and the temporary closure of a portion of the popular shopping center. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. when the Aurora Police Department received a report of a...
12,000 volunteers aged 16 to 100 will help with Democratic National Convention
More than 12,000 volunteers will gather at Wrigley Field on Thursday for a big kick-off rally ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention, where they'll be busy greeting delegates, shuttling attendees around the city and generally be at the ready to ensure a smooth event.
Fulton Grace Realty’s grand Elmhurst opening
Fulton Grace Realty has expanded into Elmhurst with a new office in the suburb’s downtown area. A grand opening event was held July 9, attended by family, friends, business partners and community leaders. The Elmhurst team includes brokers Vickie Soupos, Nick Nastos, and John Floros; they will oversee residential...
Local music roundup: Aug. 15-21
Summer is winding down, Evanston Township High School is back in session and your beach passes are about to expire. Despite this sad transition of seasons, the local music menu is still full of tasty items. I’ve expanded this week’s roundup to include some events happening in neighboring towns to the north.
2024 Northwestern football position previews: linebackers
As we inch closer to the start of Northwestern’s 2024 season, we continue our football position preview series. This week, we’ll take a look at the Wildcat’s linebacker room heading into David Braun’s second season in charge. Overview. Key Losses: Bryce Gallagher (Graduation) Returners: Xander Mueller...
Former Carol Stream man learns sentence after firing shots at vehicle with ex-girlfriend inside
WHEATON, Ill. - A former Carol Stream man has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for firing shots at a car occupied by his ex-girlfriend and another person in 2022. Dejonte Banks, 27, entered a plea of guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of...
Walkability and urban forests are part of climate resilience
Bright pink X’s appeared last week on more than a dozen trees lining Hartrey Avenue near Dempster Street, and on Monday morning, chainsaws were at work. The project is part of the city’s Sidewalk Improvement Program, approved by City Council two years ago with the aim of repairing and filling gaps in the city’s network of sidewalks and making walking safer, especially around schools and medical and senior facilities.
First Female Judge In Will County Has Passed Away
The first female Associate Judge appointed to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in Will County has died at the age of 75. Judge Kathleen Kallan is being remembered a trail blazer who was incredibly smart according to Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow. Read her obituary below. The Honorable Kathleen...
Alumnae of NU Continuing Education Fall Quarter enrollment opens Aug. 15
The Alumnae of Northwestern University’s Fall Quarter Continuing Education courses, open to the public, are offered in person at Norris Center and live-streamed via Zoom. The Continuing Education program features non-credit courses taught by university faculty. All proceeds are given back to the university in the form of scholarships, fellowships, grants, an endowed professorship and more.
Teachers Union Demands Probe of Predatory Big Banks Loans That Made Chicago Schools 'Broke on Purpose'
The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday demanded a state investigation into a series of loan deals made with "predatory" Wall Street banks under ex-Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner that left the city's school system "broke on purpose." "For years, banks scammed [Chicago Public Schools] with predatory financial deals, taking money out of our classrooms and shortchanging our students," CTU detailed in an online contract update. "For years, CPS and many other Illinois school districts have been systematically underfunded, burdened by bad bank deals, and forced to do more with less. We will need leadership from every...
South Suburban College holds ribbon cutting for all-new cosmetology program facility
On the evening of August 8, South Suburban College hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new cosmetology program facility at its main campus in South Holland, Illinois. Members of the South Suburban College board of trustees, students, and faculty were present for this momentous occasion. The attendees enjoyed colorful finger food arrangements and champagne during the event.
Chicago's Brown Sugar Bakery rolls out special cake for Kamala Harris
Chicago’s Brown Sugar Bakery is getting into the spirit ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC). Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by the South Side bakery a quick bite back in 2021.
Volunteer for singing and piano playing at the Levy Senior Center
Do you love music and enjoy helping others? The Levy Senior Center is looking for a dedicated volunteer with piano or keyboard experience to join the Shower Singers class. This fun and engaging class brings together participants to sing their favorite songs in a supportive environment. Your musical talents can make a big difference in the community.
Let There Be BBQ! New Restaurant’s Container Approved
Arrowhead Smokeworks received unanimous village board approval of a special use permit for a storage container to house their outdoor smoker — the last approval the restaurant needed to open. Prior to Arrowhead Smokeworks’ container approval, the village amended Title IV of the village code, which updated the commercial...
Renovations Finished on Chicago Public Media’s Studio Space
Skender has completed a gut renovation of Chicago Public Media’s studio space, located at 848 E. Grand Ave on Chicago’s historic Navy Pier. The project follows Skender’s 2019 build-out of the office space and café surrounding the media company’s studios. The gut rehab of the...
Valor Games Midwest honors veterans with 12th year of Paralympic sport competitions
This week, the 12th annual Valor Games is being held in Chicago.The games provide Paralympic sport competitions for those who served the country.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Valor Games Midwest is a three-day Paralympic sport competition for veterans and service members with physical, visual, and invisible disabilities."Due to the Valor Games, and the other sports class and golden age games, it kept me on the straight and narrow," Navy veteran Don Jackson said.Jackson said life wasn't easy after serving in the Navy. He developed an addiction to alcohol, but said a bow and arrow has...
Chicago youth Peacekeepers Program is making a difference with violence prevention
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Young people are engaging their communities to prevent violence in a brand-new City of Chicago program. The youth Peacekeepers Program participants say they have made a difference this summer—and hope to continue to make a difference moving forward. A total of 100 young people in their teens and early 20s, hired by the city, are working in parks and neighborhoods as part of this pilot program focused on fighting violence by engaging their immediate circles and communities. The sound is heard all too often in Chicago—a siren wails as an ambulance pulls away to rush a gunshot...
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