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Latest news from Evanston: Your Tuesday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Tuesday morning, Evanston. ETHS graduate and track standout Jasmine Wright (above) visited the White House for NCAA Sports Day on Monday. Wright, a three-time All-American sprinter, was invited as a member of Washington University in St. Louis’ women’s track and field team, which won the Division III national championship this spring.
Duke Blue Devils football 2024 opponent scouting report: Northwestern
No one wants to feel homeless. However, that's what the Northwestern Wildcats football team will be in 2024. With their stadium undergoing massive renovations, the Wildcats will have to play the majority of their home games at a temporary stadium on campus this year. It is expected to hold around just 15,000 people, over 30,000 fewer fans than their home, Ryan Field, held prior to the construction project.
Annual remembrance ceremony honors fallen first responders
At 10:54 a.m. on July 22, a solemn bell tolled at Firefighter’s Park, marking the time and date that Evanston firefighter/paramedic Marty Leoni made the ultimate sacrifice while searching for an infant in a house fire. A moment of silence followed the bell during the remembrance ceremony held Monday morning.
Mayor Daniel Biss: Something exciting happened at last night’s City Council meeting
Editor’s note: This essay by the mayor is in response to the presentation to City Council on Monday, July 22, in which staff outlined potential “bold steps” for the city to take in its rewrite of the zoning code and comprehensive plan. After months of input from...
Aurora woman wins $1M from scratch-off Illinois Lottery ticket
An Aurora woman recently won $1 million with a scratch-off ticket, the Illinois Lottery announced.Antoinette 'Toni' Green won the top prize on a $10 MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket purchased at Ruby's Liquor, located at 1535 Butterfield Road in Aurora."The clerk couldn't believe it and I couldn't believe it," Green said. "He said 'Toni, sign your ticket and go straight home - you won a million dollars!' I sat in my car in front of Ruby's in total shock, and then I had an epiphany - I can help others, I can make a difference in somebody's life with...
Two men rob Crystal Lake residents at gunpoint
Two Crystal Lake residents arrived at the 6100 block of West Roosevelt Road on July 15 to buy an item for sale from two men. One of the men displayed a black handgun with an extended magazine and stole money from the victims. The men then fled in an unknown direction. The estimated loss is $4,500.
Thursday-Sunday, July 25-28 | Sugar Grove Corn Boil
The much-anticipated Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival is back for 2024, promising even more fun and excitement from July 25-28 This year, the festival will featurean expanded carnival, free live entertainment daily, and several new additions sure to delight attendees of all ages. Expanded Carnival. The carnival, a staple of...
Chicago quietly drops hyped-up lawsuit against Glock firearms company
CHICAGO — When Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced in March that his administration was filing a “first-of-its-kind lawsuit” against firearm manufacturer Glock, the city drummed up publicity with a press release and widespread media coverage. There was no press release and no media coverage on Monday when...
OMI Industries Adds to 1300 Series
OMI Industries (OMI), Palatine, Illinois, has added a new series of products to its industrial asphalt mix. The latest 1300 series is designed to provide manufacturers and contractors with an improved response to strong odors associated with operations. Over the last five years, the Ecosorb 1300 series has undergone extensive...
Council Bytes: “Bold ideas” for Envision Evanston, other recaps from July 22
The city’s Envision Evanston 2045 initiative moved to a more concrete phase Monday evening as staff presented a number of “bold ideas” proposed for the forthcoming zoning code and comprehensive plan to the City Council, as the clock ticks for the current council to complete the project by the end of the current term.
'An additional $6,000?': More Cook County residents confront assessor about property tax hike
COOK COUNTY - South suburban residents are expressing frustration and anger over soaring Cook County property taxes. Adrienne Hatton, who has been a resident of Markham for 17 years and currently finds herself surrounded by abandoned homes, is now struggling to meet her tax obligations. Hatton was one of 700...
Chicago Yarn Crawl stopping at Evanston Stitchworks
One of the hobbies that surged in popularity during the pandemic is knitting. Amalia Malos, owner of Evanston Stitchworks, 906 Sherman Ave., confirms Evanston has a lot of knitters and crocheters. “Evanston is a great place for fiber,” Malos said. 2024 Chicago Yarn Crawl. The 16th annual Chicago Yarn...
Books On Wheels brings the world to homebound residents
Evanston resident Al Bjornson, 84, greets the circulation librarian at the Evanston Public Library with a smile and friendly conversation as he retrieves a stack of library materials to deliver to the local retirement community. Bjornson is one of 10 volunteers for the Books on Wheels program at the library....
Northside Boxing and Fitness hosts amateur show
With the ring of a bell, the fight commences. The two boxers meet in the middle of the ring to exchange blows, each set on knocking out their opponent. But when the bout ends, the two fighters embrace in a show of sportsmanship. This is how it’s done at Northside Boxing and Fitness Evanston, 1310 Sherman Ave.
Center for Better Aging opens Tuesday on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS)—A South Side organization dedicated to lifelong health care for people over 50 is opening a new space called the Center for Better Aging, which is also focused on saving lives. "We actually created this space with older adults in mind." A space dedicated to those 50 and older in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. It's the first geriatric-approved emergency room on the South Side. It's located inside the St. Bernard Ambulatory Care Center.The goal is to address healthcare disparities for older adults on Chicago's South Side. "We're bringing medical services to the southside in a way that's compassionate and specialized for...
Charges filed against man accused of shooting 7-year-old during road rage incident on Dan Ryan Expressway
CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against a Calumet Park man accused of shooting a 7-year-old boy during an alleged road rage incident on the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning. Illinois State Police (ISP) troopers said 54-year-old Ulyesee Burns has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. ISP troopers […]
Buffalo Grove house fire leaves 1 person dead
A person died after a house fire in north suburban Buffalo Grove on Monday morning.The Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded to the 600 block of Woodhollow Lane around 10:22 a.m. for a report of a fire in the garage attached to a house, officials said.Firefighters found heavy flames in the garage that were spreading to the two-story house. They learned one occupant was unaccounted for. They found the person in the building dead at the scene.Officials did not identify the person as the Lake County Coroner's Office needed to examine the body.Firefighters brought the fire under control in about 30 minutes.The Buffalo Grove Fire Department and Illinois State Fire Marshal are conducting an investigation into the fire.
Bartlett's use of drones and thermal imaging revolutionizing fire rescues
BARTLETT, Ill. - Technology is advancing in many areas of our lives more than ever before, including at your local fire department. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis spoke with the Bartlett Fire Protection District about a tool they said has changed how they do their work. "There’s...
Jason House and team announce candidacy for Dolton Village Board with ‘Clean House 25’ campaign
DOLTON, Ill. (July 22, 2014) — Senior Trustee Jason House officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of the embattled Village of Dolton. A news release emailed to The Lansing Journal said an announcement event is scheduled for Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at the Free-N-Deed Food Pantry located at 14200 MLK Drive in Dolton.
Burglars are targeting parked cars along Milwaukee Avenue, cops say
CHICAGO — Car burglars are targeting cars parked along or near Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Logan Square, police said Monday. The thieves have been breaking side windows to get inside the vehicles. The thieves then proceed to steal any valuable items they find inside the cars. CPD says the burglars have gotten away with laptops, phones, wallets, musical instruments, clothing, checkbooks, credit cards, cash, purses, bags, and more.
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