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Earthquake Shakes Illinois: Shocking Footage Inside (Video)
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern Illinois early this morning. The earthquake occurred a little before 3 a.m. in Southern DeKalb County, near the town of Somonauk. The earthquake was felt in various locations including Winthrop Harbor, Cary, and Yorkville. Heather and Cory were awakened by the quake, initially mistaking it for a storm. Marcia in Winthrop Harbor reported feeling her house shake. A resident in Cary noticed the loud and rumbly noise, distinguishing it from thunder. Dan in Yorkville also felt the earthquake.
Pickleball courts in Northwest suburbs temporarily close due to bad behavior
Some people take their pickleball play pretty seriously but some heated exchanges in the Lake Zurich area forced officials to temporarily close some courts. “We are supposed to be adults, right,” Ela Township Supervisor Gloria Palmblad said.
Park Ridge commission gives preliminary OK for dispensary in Uptown
After residents on Park Ridge’s south side complained that the city approved locating two cannabis dispensaries in their area but none elsewhere, officials are now considering whether to authorize a dispensary location in the city’s Uptown business district. Only one dispensary has opened in the city. When the Park Ridge City Council approved cannabis dispensaries in the city in 2021, it did ...
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 today from the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The group, composed of two, two-person teams, will spend the coming week building trust across the city and engaging with the community.
Illinois Holocaust Museum Using VR Headsets to Bring Survivor Stories to RNC, DNC
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie is taking its mission on the road this summer, bringing the stories of survivors to life at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions through virtual reality headsets. “It’s just a very engaging way to connect,” said Deb Rodak, who’s part of...
Week in review: Your Sunday digest of the news
Newsletter images missing? Read this newsletter on the web instead. Good Sunday morning, Evanston. National news update: Authorities have identified the gunman who fired at former President Donald Trump at a Saturday rally as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, who was killed by the Secret Service after firing. Trump suffered a minor wound to his right ear, one spectator was killed and two others were injured. Here is the latest reporting from The New York Times.
Photos: Residents move and groove at Glow in the Park
Ingraham Park on Saturday was a vibrant gathering place for glow in the dark enthusiasts of all ages. Hosted by the City of Evanston, Glow in the Park dance party kicked off at 7 p.m. against a backdrop of thumping bass and every hue of neon. Many attendees wore white...
Skokie considers ranked choice voting, term limits referendums
After debating how two referendum questions should be written, Skokie’s Village Board moved closer to voting on whether to place them on the ballot for the Nov. 5 election. The law firm Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, which the village had hired in May to put together the ranked choice voting question for $2,000, per village records, made its first presentation on the topic to the Village Board at ...
Latest news from Evanston: Your Tuesday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Tuesday morning, Evanston. Above, the Illinois delegation at the Republican National Convention votes Monday for Donald Trump as the party’s nominee for president. The RoundTable’s Richard Cahan was in Milwaukee and talked with two delegates from the 9th Congressional District that includes Evanston about why they voted for Trump.
Mayor: Reappointments to city committees ‘not automatic’
Mayor Daniel Biss’ decision not to reappoint a commissioner praised for her expertise to the city’s Land Use Commission sparked debate at the July 8 City Council meeting, with one council member urging Biss to reconsider. At the meeting, Council Member Clare Kelly (1st Ward) pulled the item...
Community Pride Award nomination deadline is August 30
Do you know a property owner who deserves to be recognized for their beautiful landscaping or their commitment to "green" practices? The Sustainability Commission is once again sponsoring the Village's Community Pride Recognition Awards. Nominations must be submitted by August 30. Awards will be given in the following categories:. Detached...
There’s A Secret Underground Dinosaur Museum Hiding At This Mineral Shop In Illinois
Evanston, Illinois, might be best known for its proximity to Chicago and the prestigious Northwestern University. But it also harbors a hidden gem that will make you question everything you thought you knew about quirky attractions. Tucked away within the unassuming walls of Dave’s Down to Earth Rock Shop lies...
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