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Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
Weather Alert: Eastern Iowa and Northwestern Illinois Brace for Showers and Thunderstorms
Davenport, IA – Residents of eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois can expect a mixed bag of weather in the coming days. Today, isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible mainly south of a Sigourney to Galesburg line through midday, with dry conditions expected elsewhere. Temperatures will range from the upper 70s to low 80s.
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Scherer-Backed Carbon Capture Law Readies Illinois to Grow New Cutting-Edge Jobs
Commentary: A new law passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will help position Central Illinois communities to take advantage of cutting edge, job-creating technology. The law, signed by Gov. Pritzker at Richland Community College on Thursday in Decatur, enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois—a process known as carbon capture and sequestration (CSS).
Did Al Capone Serve Time in Alcatraz & When Was The Chicago Gangster Released?
Al Capone is one of the most notorious gangsters in world history and started his crime spree very young. According to the FBI, the gangster became a member of the street gang after quitting school. As time passed, Capone became a big name in the world of gangsters and became the boss of the Colosimo Mob in […] The post Did Al Capone Serve Time in Alcatraz & When Was The Chicago Gangster Released? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Double Duty Classic celebrates high school athletes, Black baseball tradition
CHICAGO - The Double Duty Classic is back this year with a renewed commitment to investing in high school athletes and continuing the strong legacy of Black baseball. Wednesday's game began at 6 p.m. with about 500 attendees. It's an occasion these high school baseball players will always remember, with...
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing, vehicle crimes on West Side: police
CHICAGO - Chicago police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing and two other crimes involving a motor vehicle on the city's West Side. Deontray Gibbs, 23, was taken into custody Tuesday in the 2600 block of S. California. He faces charges that include first-degree murder, possession...
Nick’s Pit Stop Closing Thursday After 27 Years In Bucktown
BUCKTOWN — A family-run chicken joint is closing its doors after a 27-year run in Bucktown due to a lease dispute with their landlord, the restaurant’s owners said. The owners of Nick’s Pit Stop, 2023 N. Damen Ave., announced the closure in a Facebook post Monday thanking longtime fans and staff.
Living it up with Lunch on the Lawn
There were plenty of picnic blankets and kid-friendly snacks at Burlington Park on July 17, but the village's Lunch on the Lawn event wasn't just about enjoying a mid-day meal. Lunch on the Lawn is all about the entertainment. Sandwiched between the Memorial Building and the railroad tracks, Burlington Park...
Broadway In Chicago Announces Single Tickets On Sale For MEAN GIRLS And More
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! Broadway In Chicago has announced that four shows are celebrating Christmas in July!. Two new holidays shows will make their way to Chicago this holiday season: THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER and A John Denver CHRISTMAS. Joining them in the celebration are YIPPEE KI YAY and MEAN GIRLS.
Teen Boy Wounded in South Side Chicago Gas Station Shooting, Assailant at Large
A 17-year-old boy became the victim of a shooting incident on Tuesday evening at a Chatham neighborhood gas station on Chicago's South Side, according to authorities. The Chicago Sun-Times reported the teenager was inside a vehicle around 5:30 p.m. in the 8300 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue when he was approached and shot by an unidentified assailant.
The Morning Mix After Show: Hot Olympics
Why are 77% of people watching the Olympics? For the hotness. Listen to The Morning Mix live weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices....
2024 George B. Rabb Undergraduate Poster Award Recipient
Congratulations to Benedictine University’s ’24 BS Biology graduate Madeline Russelburg for winning the George B. Rabb Undergraduate Poster Award at this year’s Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles Conference in Ann Arbor, MI. Maddie worked with mentors Dr. Leigh Anne Harden and Dr. Tiara Perez...
UIC Cross Country and Track & Field Teams Expand Roster with Diverse Talent
CHICAGO (July 24, 2024) – The UIC cross country and track & field teams announced Wednesday the addition of 17 student-athletes to their programs. The Flames will welcome four distance runners on the men’s cross country team, six cross country runners for the women’s team, two male sprinters, four female track athletes, and a high and long jumper. “Our coaching staff is excited with the new additions to our program as we prepare for another competitive year in the Missouri Valley Conference,” said head coach Paul Zavala . We have a very competitive recruiting class looking to represent the Flames…
Lawsuit Filed by Man Who Spent 17 Years in Prison After Being Wrongfully Convicted Set for Trial After City Council Refuses to Settle
A federal judge is poised to set a trial date in a lawsuit against the city filed by a Chicago man who spent 17 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of a 2001 murder. That comes after a key city panel rejected a recommendation from city lawyers to settle the case for $7.6 million.
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