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Suburban Chicago Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Five Years for Bribery Involving Cook County Assessor’s Office
The realm of corruption has ensnared yet another player in the construction industry as Alex Nitchoff, owner of a suburban Chicago construction company, is set to spend five years behind bars. The sentencing, which arrived on a federal judge's decision Wednesday, stems from Nitchoff's involvement in a bribery scheme aimed at a Cook County Assessor’s Office employee, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois.
OPRF welcomes freshmen a day early with Huskie Kickoff Day
OPRF High School welcomed the 2024-25 freshmen class with a celebration during its annual Huskie Kickoff Day. The event, held Wednesday, Aug. 14 — a day before the regular session started — to help incoming freshmen get better acquainted with each other and the school. “We have made...
Park District of Oak Park Workers Advocate for Higher Wages
On Wednesday, August 14, Park District of Oak Park (PDOP) workers testified before the Park District Board, advocating for higher wages that keep up with inflation. PDOP workers, represented by SEIU Local 73, want to see wages which reflect the cost of living and ensure competitive pay with other park districts. No one working for the PDOP should earn less than $20/hour.
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
Candy Sold at Major Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Retailers Under Urgent Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of nearly two dozen candies and snacks sold at major retailers; ones that are very prominent in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This is an urgent recall, for the products in question can cause serious illness, and in rare cases, death.
Photos: Dave Eanet’s first look at Northwestern’s lakefront stadium
With new schools joining the Big Ten and Ryan Field’s redevelopment underway on Northwestern’s Evanston campus, the Wildcats will host their rivals at a temporary location on the lakefront for the next few years. The voice of Northwestern Football and WGN Radio sports director Dave Eanet visited the newly named Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium this […]
How did Northwestern lacrosse alum perform during the 2024 Athletes Unlimited season?
This past weekend, the 2024 Athletes Unlimited lacrosse season concluded after four weeks of play. 2019 Boston College graduate Sam Apuzzo took the crown as the top-scoring player, but several Northwestern alum also had standout performances. In a league where competition is between individuals (who get re-sorted into four separate...
The complete Northwestern men’s soccer 2024 preview
Northwestern men’s soccer kicks off the regular season next Thursday against a familiar opponent — the Green Bay Phoenix, whom the ‘Cats tied 0-0 last season in Evanston. With an exhibition match scheduled for today against Purdue Fort Wayne, now is the perfect time to preview coach Russell Payne’s squad heading into 2024. Boosted by the No. 17 recruiting class in the country according to TopDrawerSoccer, the ‘Cats will look a little different this season, but are hoping to build upon an overall strong 2023 campaign.
3 shot, 1 fatally, in Lawndale shooting, Chicago police say
A man is dead and two other people were hurt in a shooting early Saturday on the city's West Side, Chicago police said.Officers responded to the 4700 block of West Polk Street at around 4:40 a.m., police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAccording to police, a 53-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were outside when they heard shots and felt pain.The man sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he later died.The woman was hit in the right ankle and taken to the hospital in good condition.A third victim identified as a 33-year-old man, sustained a gunshot wound to his foot and taken to Rush Hospital in good condition.No one is in custody.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Man carjacked 2 drivers in 2 hours ‘a few weeks’ after being taken off electronic monitoring, officials say
CHICAGO — Officials say a Chicago man carjacked two drivers in less than two hours “only a few weeks” after being taken off electronic monitoring in two other stolen vehicle cases. Isaiah Martinez, 18, “is a danger to any person in possession of any property he decided...
Weekend Break: Star Wars Night with the Chicago Dogs
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Our very own Marcus Leshock travelled to a galaxy far, far away (Rosemont) on this edition of Weekend Break to bring you details on Star Wars Night at the Chicago Dogs! Leshock was joined by team owner Shawn Hunter to talk details on the fun, fan-centric night planned ahead, which features plenty […]
Years-old attendance record broken at Illinois State Fair thanks to one artist
A years-old attendance record was broken at the Illinois State Fair's Grandstand this week, with a new performer bringing in the highest number of attendees ever for a concert at the fair. According to organizers, the record was previously set in 2011, when Jason Aldean packed 15,329 seats at the...
If you thought cicadas were bad, what comes after might be worse
Ill. (WTVO) — If you thought cicadas were bad earlier this summer just wait for the bugs that come after. The significant presence of cicadas in Illinois this summer, resulting from the emergence of two broods, has provided a feast for Oak Leaf Itch Mites preying on the remnants of their eggs. This kind of […]
Unclaimed $100,000 Powerball ticket set to expire in September
CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) — Check your Powerball lottery tickets; you may be a winner. The Illinois lottery is trying to find the owner of several unclaimed tickets, including one purchased almost a year ago at a Road Ranger in Loves Park. Winners have only a year to claim their...
Multiple Charged in String of Evanston Shootings, Chicago Man Accused of Weapon Misuse
Evanston, Illinois, has seen a spate of gun-related incidents last week, leading to multiple arrests and charges. A Chicago man named Christopher Davis, 38 has been charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon after an incident on Aug. 5, where two men aged 41 and 50 were shot and taken to the hospital in stable condition, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Following the shooting, Davis was apprehended while driving a Volvo near the scene, with police spotting a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm handgun on the rear driver’s side floorboard.
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