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Meet Noodles, the rainy day activity that became a community art project in Belvidere
What started as a Belvidere grandmother's rainy day activity for her six grandkids has turned into a community art project in the 400 block of West Jackson Street. Debbie Weslow, 56, who has lived in Belvidere for 23 years with her husband, David, said she had seen the idea for a painted rock snake about a year ago via Pinterest and Facebook. She was reminded of it during a recent visit to the Ida Public Library for reptile day with her 4-year-old grandaughter, Amelia Hack.
After 101 Years, Chicago’s American Academy of Art College to Close: ‘This Has Been a Heartbreaking Experience’
The American Academy of Art College in Chicago announced Tuesday it is ceasing operations. Founded in 1923, the private for-profit school at 332 S. Michigan Ave. built a reputation on preparing graduates for careers in art and illustration. “When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, we started to see a...
Another worker at Chicago center accused of abusing foster kids
CHICAGO (CBS) – A former standout college football star with a criminal history was charged with sexually abusing a foster child in the care of a Chicago facility.The center, Aunt Martha's, was already in the middle of an investigation after multiple other workers there were accused of abuse.Trulon Henry, a manager at Aunt Martha's, was arrested and charged last week with sexually abusing a young girl in the care of the facility's integrated care center. He was a supervisor in charge of taking care of some of the state's most vulnerable foster children.The arrest came soon after Antonio Hopkins, who...
80 pro-Palestinian protesters have charges dropped after Art Institute encampment arrests
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors walked free Tuesday, after having their charges dropped following their arrests in May.Now, some local leaders are concerned this sends the wrong message, with the Democratic National Convention just a month away.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt was all hugs after 80 people walked out of the courthouse, free of all charges."None of us showed up to be arrested. I didn't show up to be arrested," protester Jeffery Sun said. "We're trying everything we can because of the ongoing genocide in Palestine."Sun is one of the 80 protesters whose charges were dropped...
Grand Jury Indicts Marseilles Man For Murdering His Father
A grand jury believes there's enough evidence to pursue murder charges against a Marseilles man. Twenty-one-year-old Logan Petre was indicted Tuesday on 3 counts of first-degree murder. He remains in the La Salle County Jail, denied pretrial release. Petre is accused of repeatedly hitting his father, 54-year-old Leo Petre in...
New Route 66 markers in Chicago celebrate its starting point
CHICAGO — Choose Chicago, the tourism department of the city, has placed new markers in the city to celebrate Route 66’s upcoming centennial. “Originating at Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue, Route 66 is one of the most important and historic west-bound arteries connecting America to the heart of the country – Chicago. We are proud […]
Craig Counsell gives away Cubs trade deadline secret that won't make fans happy
When the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell to be their skipper this winter, the bar was set high for an organization that has seen its fair share of disappointments over the last half-decade. Counsell did receive the most lucrative managerial contract in MLB history, after all. The 2024 season is...
New entertainment center taking over vacated space at Northwoods Mall
PEORIA (25News Now) - A new option for bowling and entertainment is coming to Northwoods Mall. Northwoods Mall says Tilted 10 will feature 10 bowling lanes, two 18-hole blacklight mini golf courses, over 100 video, prize and virtual reality games, pinball alley, redemption center, party and group event rooms, restaurant and bar.
Outdoor Concert To Benefit Family Peace Center In Rockford
Summer outdoor concerts are always the best way to see your favorite bands and this show is also benefiting an amazing cause. Miles Nielson Concert To Benefit Family Peace Center In Rockford. I know there are plenty of people that live in the Rockford area that like to bag on...
So Many Divvy Bikes Are In Lake Michigan That There’s Now A Group Dedicated To Fishing Them Out
MONTROSE HARBOR — Maria Larkin kept tugging on a rope cast into Lake Michigan. “Then we found another one, and another one and another one,” Larkin said. “They just kept emerging.”. There aren’t many shipwrecks off Chicago’s coast anymore, but the city’s lakeshore has its own kind...
Bears Urged to Get ‘Super Aggressive,’ Add 4-Time All-Pro Defender
The Chicago Bears swapped one 30-year-old free safety for another during the 2024 offseason, cutting longtime starter Eddie Jackson and signing Kevin Byard as his replacement. After Byard’s rough finish in 2023, though, one analyst wants to see them get “super aggressive” and add another All-Pro to the fold.
Backup QB for Caleb Williams Named Trade Candidate for Bears
The Chicago Bears signed quarterback Brett Rypien to compete with Tyson Bagent to be the team’s backup behind rookie starter Caleb Williams, but one analyst believes Rypien could turn into a top trade candidate instead. “Any backup quarterback with a bit of starting experience in the NFL could be...
2024 John Deere Classic tee times, TV coverage, viewer's guide
Ladies and gentlemen, start your (tractor) engines! The PGA Tour is back in the Quad Cities for the John Deere Classic, featuring two-time event winner Jordan Spieth, last year’s victor Sepp Straka and Jason Day for the first time since 2011. This will be Spieth’s first time competing in...
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