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Estate planning: if you die without a will or trust in Illinois
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -Fewer of us are writing wills according to recent surveys which suggests Americans are worrying less about mortality as the pandemic fades. A downturn in wills is usually bad news for survivors. If you die without a will, you are “intestate,” and a probate court will apply...
Photos: Donovan Mixon and Band at Ridgeville Park
Click on any photo below to enlarge the image and view caption information. (Photos by Joerg Metzner.) Joerg Metzner is the creator and photographer behind "Picturing Evanston" (picturing-evanston.com), a community oriented project that grew from his professional photography practice at joerg-metzner.com.... More by Joerg Metzner. The RoundTable will try to...
Local clergy members strengthen call for Chicago gun violence reduction office
CHICAGO (CBS) -- At the federal and Illinois state levels, there are full-time jobs and departments dedicated to addressing and reducing gun violence—but there are no such things at the Chicago city level. But a group of faith leaders has been working to change that, and gathered with that mission in mind at a meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Wednesday night. The faith leaders said when Mayor Brandon Johnson was a candidate, he promised to establish and fund an office to address gun violence. But that...
$1 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Homewood
– An Illinois Lottery player in the south suburbs of Chicago won the Lotto Million 1 this week – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday, August 12 drawing of Lotto Million 1 at South Gate Mini Mart, located at 18747 Dixie Highway in Homewood, a suburb south of Chicago.
Ex-attorney sentenced for role in Washington Federal Bank collapse
CHICAGO - A former attorney was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Tuesday for his involvement in an embezzlement scheme that led to the collapse of Washington Federal Bank for Savings. Robert Kowalski, 62, was convicted last year on charges of embezzlement, bankruptcy fraud, and tax fraud. In...
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...
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