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Chicago suburb ranks among Fortune's '50 Best Places to Live for Families'
Multiple Midwestern towns, including one in Illinois, just ranked among Fortune's "50 Best Places to Live for Families" report for 2024. The report, released Tuesday, reviewed more than 2,000 cities nationwide and analyzed approximately 200 data categories across five main themes: education, resources for aging adults, general wellness, financial health and livability.
It’s Weiner Time: The Top 5 Ranked Hot Dog Stands In Illinois
If you're looking to try some of the best hot dogs of all time then you definitely have to add these joints in Illinois to your bucket list. I don't care about the history of the hot dog when it comes to the home state of the tasty lunchtime favorite. It's got to be Illinois without a doubt. There is one that is actually named after its biggest city. It's the Chicago-style hot dog. The restaurants take their weiners to the next level. There are even special rules like no ketchup allowed on them.
Chicago sues 2 suburban gun shops, accuses them of contributing to crime
CHICAGO (CBS) – The City of Chicago is suing two suburban gun shops accused of contributing to crime in the city.The newly expanded lawsuit named Eagle Sports Range in Oak Forest and Midwest Sporting Goods in Lyons as defendants. The parent company of Glock Handguns in Austria was also added as a defendant.The city accused the gunmaker and its local dealers of endangering Chicago residents by selling and marketing Glock handguns that can be easily turned into fully automatic weapons.The lawsuit claimed the two suburban dealers are top sellers of guns used in crimes in Chicago.
Take a tour of one of Chicago’s oldest houses
CHICAGO — The Clarke-Ford house claims to be Chicago’s oldest, built in 1836. It’s now a museum. The Noble-Seymour-Crippen house also claims that title, but Norwood Park wasn’t technically in Chicago when it was built in 1833. It is now the Norwood Park Historical society. The...
Stray animals now taken to Wheaton
The Village of Hinsdale was informed two weeks ago by the Hinsdale Humane Society that the nonprofit agency would not be accepting strays from the village’s police department until a formal agreement is finalized between the two parties. Hinsdale Police Chief Brian King said that, to his knowledge, the...
$500 Stimulus Program: Chicago’s Effort to Provide Financial Relief to Pandemic-Stricken Residents
Chicago’s $500 stimulus program funded by the Federal Rescue Plan aims to provide broad financial relief to residents facing economic hardships due to the pandemic. Chicago Launches $500 Stimulus Program to Support Pandemic-Stricken Residents Chicago is launching a $500 stimulus program to help residents struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising costs. This program […]
DuPage County Fair Returns This Thursday: A Tradition of Fun and Community
West Chicago, IL – The much-anticipated DuPage County Fair is set to return this Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois. This beloved annual event, now celebrating its 70th year at its permanent home, promises four days of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit.
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot looks forward to supporting Kamala Harris' presidential run
CHICAGO (CBS) — Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot can be counted among those who have definitely made up their minds about the presidential race.Lightfoot said she is looking forward to supporting Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential run, and also said she is relieved to have the drama involving President Biden put to rest."I slept pretty well last night. This has been a very tough period of time for all of us. I said a prayer last night for President Biden and his family. I thanked him for putting the country and the party ahead of self," Lightfoot said. "There's a level of...
Construction underway on Naperville’s Block 59
Construction crews are in the midst of tearing down a number of buildings east of Route 59 to make way for a new shopping and entertainment district, collectively called “Block 59.”. Surrounding this central heartbeat are plans for local and national retailers and restaurants, which include The Cheesecake Factory,...
Cook County Officials Opening New Court Facility, Clearing Judges’ Schedules Ahead of Possible Mass Arrests at DNC in Chicago
Cook County court officials are prepping for the possibility of mass arrests during next month’s Democratic National Convention by freeing up judges and clearing “non-essential proceedings” should they be called upon to handle an influx of cases. Chief Judge Timothy Evans, who filed a pair of administrative...
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