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Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Special Olympics Illinois hosts annual state tennis tournament
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Special Olympics Illinois hosted its annual two-day state tennis tournament at the Evergreen Racquet Club on Saturday and Sunday. Dozens of athletes and their families came from all over the state to compete for gold. Rob Queenan with Special Olympics said it doesn’t matter how...
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
Biden designates 1908 Race Riot Monument in Illinois
President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday to designate the “Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument” on the 116th anniversary of the deadly riot in the state capital. “We're allowing history to be written – what happened – so our children, our grandchildren, everybody understands what happened...
Illinois’ Six Flags Announcing Biggest Addition In 6 Years
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, is stirring excitement with the announcement of a mysterious new attraction set to debut in 2025. Media outlets have received exclusive invites to a press event on August 15th, teasing the project with the hashtag #FearTheWrath. The invite features the ominous face of...
Illinois Town Is Going Green With Labor Day Weekend Festival
An Illinois town has proven that it doesn't have to be Saint Patrick's Day to celebrate Irish heritage. My mom's side of the family is Irish and my relatives know how to have a good time and party. Just think about it, Saint Patrick's Day is definitely a fun holiday. Unfortunately, it's only one day and comes only once a year.
Chrystul Kizer sentenced to 11 years in 2018 fatal shooting of Kenosha man
The Milwaukee woman who killed a Kenosha man six years ago, before setting fire to his home, was sentenced Monday to 11 years in prison plus five years of extended supervision. Chrystul D. Kizer, now 24, pleaded guilty on May 9 in Kenosha County Circuit Court to second-degree reckless homicide.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Macailyn Rockweiler, homicide person of interest
KENOSHA, Wis. - U.S. Marshals are looking for a woman who is a person of interest in a homicide case. Investigators say she fled to California with her boyfriend. He was arrested for the fatal shooting, but the 19-year-old has not been seen in the Badger State since last summer.
Villa Olivia joins the Stick & Stay Trail
Hit the slopes without leaving the Chicagoland area. Bartlett’s Villa Olivia is your one-stop shop for winter fun, including downhill skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, Villa Olivia has you covered. They boast 100% snowmaking capabilities to ensure a great experience all season long. Plus, Villa Olivia’s ski and snowboard lessons cater to all skill levels, and rental equipment is readily available. With seven runs, a chairlift, six rope tows, and a dedicated tubing hill, there’s something for everyone at Villa Olivia. So, ditch the long travel times and experience a winter wonderland close to home.
UI Health nurses to go on week-long strike Monday as DNC starts
A week-long strike begins Monday for nurses at University of Illinois Health.Nurses say they are under-staffed and not being paid enough.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchLast week, a judge granted a temporary restraining order to keep emergency room and ICU nurses from walking off the job.There are roughly 1,700 nurses covered as part of this bargaining unit with the Illinois Nurses Association.The nurses say they've identified priority proposals around safety for nurses and patients, wages that compete with nearby hospitals, and staffing ratios that allow for high quality care conditions.
Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls
When Barack Obama accepted his presidential nomination at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Jennifer Lopez was in town, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner attended the proceedings together, and Kanye West performed at an Obama campaign party.
Cruise Nights ends Season with 7th Heaven Concert
The Village of Lombard will host its last concert of the 2024 Cruise Nights and Summer Concert season, brought to you by Tommy's Express Car Wash, this Saturday, August 24. The concert will feature 7th Heaven, a popular Pop/Rock band from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To safely accommodate the...
Bicyclist dies from injuries in Skokie accident
A 27-year-old bicyclist injured in a July accident in Skokie has died from his injuries. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said that Joseph Jamescenter of the 8900 block of Samoset Trail in Skokie died Aug. 15 from injuries sustained in a July 24 accident at Skokie Boulevard and Gross Point Road.
First protest takes off in downtown Chicago an evening ahead of DNC
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A day ahead of the Democratic National Convention, protesters held a rally and march downtown late Sunday. Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws, a coalition of feminist and LGBTQ+ organizations held a rally on Wacker Drive just east of Michigan Avenue early Sunday evening. While these groups were the organizers, the rally later became one for the pro-Palestinian cause.A march south on Michigan Avenue followed.About 200 people were in attendance at the protest as of 5:30 p.m.—holding signs and in some instances Pride or Palestinian flags. By the time the group was ready to march, the crowd had...
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