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Journeyman Scorer Floated as Potential ‘Steal’ for Bulls in Free Agency
The Chicago Bulls traded DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings on July 8 after his venture into free agency. They still have several veterans who clash with their youth movement. However, they have been unable to find a trade partner to take Zach LaVine or Nikola Vucevic off their hands. Both have multiple years left on their high-value contracts.
Kankakee County, IL – Tornadoes Confirmed in Peotone, Manteno, and Grant Park Monday
Peotone, IL – The recent 48-hour storm system that swept through the Midwest has been confirmed to have produced tornadoes in Peotone, Manteno, and Grant Park. The National Weather Service (NWS) provided these updates following detailed damage assessments. According to the NWS, Peotone experienced an EF-0 tornado on July...
Harvey library hires computer technician as contractors fill key roles following mass layoffs
This month, Harvey Public Library District approved a new hire to lead the information technology division as the short-term roles become increasingly common. The individual was not named during the meeting. This comes as Harvey Public Library District has quietly laid off key staffers in recent months, including the lead...
Chicago residents, faith leaders call on City Council to establish Office of Gun Violence Reduction
On Thursday, a group of faith leaders and community residents joined together to call on Chicago's mayor to take a new tactic in cracking down on crime."For the last year, we've been trying to meet with the mayor to say, 'When is this going to happen? How is it going to happen?'" said Father Michael Pfleger, with St. Sabina Catholic Church.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOn Thursday morning, the group called on the City Council to establish an Office of Gun Violence Reduction. Other major cities and the state of Illinois have similar agencies."You mean to...
National League Contender Lands White Sox Superstar Luis Robert Jr. In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Make Them Overwhelming World Series Favorites
All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is a strong candidate to be moved by the last place leading up to the July 30 MLB trade deadline. The 26-year-old Luis Robert Jr. has been one of the few productive players on a White Sox team that holds the worst record in baseball (27-71) coming out of the All-Star Break. The good news is that GM Chris Getz has several quality trade chips that can net a strong return and bolster this team’s farm system.
IDOT worker injured in Marengo; woman charged
A Shannon, Ill. woman has been charged with two felonies after allegedly striking an IDOT road repair worker with her car in Marengo. Starlet Stoffel, 30, was driving on U.S. 20 (West Grant Highway) at Park Drive in Marengo at 11 a.m. July 10 when she struck an Illinois Department of Transportation flagman who was controlling traffic at a road repair site, Marengo police said.
Illinois quick hits: Worldwide outage grounds flights; 22 tornadoes confirmed in Illinois
Worldwide outage grounds flights A worldwide outage has grounded numerous flights at airports around Illinois. Several airlines and multiple services worldwide saw major disruptions in the wake of a major Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage. The University of Illinois campus experienced a significant network service interruption Friday morning, according to university police. Around 7:54 a.m., an Illini-Alert was sent out to students and faculty alerting them of the disruption. NWS confirms...
Grassroots campaign begins on an Illinois utility’s gas pipe replacement program
(The Center Square) – A coalition of consumer and environmental organizations have announced a grassroots campaign to raise awareness of the Illinois Commerce Commission investigation into an Illinois Utility’s pipe replacement program. The campaign follows a $300 million rate hike that Peoples Gas won last year, which was...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Progressives, conservatives push to eliminate 'corporate welfare' with stalled measure
(The Center Square) – A bill that’s not advancing would, according to proponents, make the grant administration process more equitable. A state senator called Senate Bill 2791 a "good bill." Senate Bill 2791 never made it out of the Spring legislative session, but proponents say it would even the playing field for small businesses seeking grants in Illinois, by requiring that at least 50% of the dollar value of all economic incentives that are awarded are channeled toward businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees. ...
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
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...
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