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Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Recall of Illinois Vegetables Expands Due to Serious Illness Risk
There was already a potential problem with many cucumbers widely available in Illinois, but now it's known the risk is greater than previously thought. A previous recall has now been expanded due to a dangerous contamination that now includes even more vegetables. The Food and Drug Administration just issued a...
Hospice Alliance Hosts “Planting Memories” Event for Children and Teens Experiencing Loss
Hospice Alliance is pleased to announce “Planting Memories,” a special event designed for children and teenagers who have experienced loss. This heartwarming event will take place on Thursday, August 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Hospice Alliance Garden, located at 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Monday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Monday morning, Evanston. “I looked for something colorful, a little hippie-ish,” said Jay Woldenberg, pictured above wearing a fringed tie-die T-shirt and matching hat at Disco in the Park Friday night at the James Park soccer field. “It seemed appropriate.” (Watch Richard Cahan’s video of the party.)
Fire in 2300 block of Noyes injures one, displaces 14
Evanston Firefighters responded to reports of a fire on the second floor of a multi-family high-rise structure at 2300 Noyes Court last night at approximately 10:40 p.m. Fire companies arrived within minutes and observed occupants evacuating from the structure. Although no smoke or fire was seen from the exterior, the response for high-rise complexes is automatically upgraded to a Working Fire so additional resources can assist with on-scene operations.
An Immersive Oasis Celebrating Middle Eastern Cuisine Opens in North Park
Known for doing the absolute most when it comes to restaurant design, CH Projects will undoubtedly be dropping jaws when it opens its latest enterprise — a Middle Eastern restaurant and bar called Leila — this Wednesday, July 31 in North Park. The multi-sensory experience begins as you...
Man Shot Near Downtown Parking Garage, Found By Casino
On July 29, 2024, at 5:08 a.m., Officers responded to Harrah’s Casino (151 North Joliet Street) for a male that had arrived at this location after reportedly being shot at a different location in downtown Joliet. Upon arrival, Officers located a 37-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound to each of his legs. The victim was transported to Ascension St Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department. The victim’s injuries are considered to be non-life threatening.
Critical Injuries in Newport Township Crash as Lake County Sheriff Investigates U-Turn Collision
Newport Township, IL (WLIP)—Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious crash in Newport Township involving a sedan and an SUV. The crash occurred on Saturday around 10:15 a.m.near Russell and Frontage Roads when the SUV, driven by a 27-year-old man from Schaumburg, attempted a U-turn and was struck by the sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man from Zion.
Record-breaking tornado outbreak struck Chicagoland on July 15
CHICAGO - On the evening of July 15, a powerful complex of thunderstorms swept through Chicagoland, producing widespread damaging winds and a record-breaking 31 tornadoes. This outbreak marks the most prolific tornado event in the history of the Chicago National Weather Service (NWS) forecast area. The previous record for a single event was 22 tornadoes, set during the June 30, 2014, and March 31, 2023, outbreaks.
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