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Small business owners fear Illinois laws have negative impact on staying open
PEORIA (25News Now) - In addition to COVID-19 and inflation, more than a dozen small business owners told 25News that state laws are now another obstacle making it tougher to keep their doors open. Since 2019, Illinois lawmakers passed several laws to help workers. The three small business owners we...
Wednesday Forecast: Temps in low 80s with mostly sunny conditions
CHICAGO — Mostly sunny conditions Wednesday with temperatures in the low 80s and a 20 percent chance for showers/storms. Cooler lakeside. Winds: NNW 5-15 G20. High: 81/77. Mostly clear tonight. Winds: NNE 5-15. Low: 62. Thursday Forecast: Mostly sunny, 20 shower/storm, cooler lakeside. Winds: NNE 5-10. High: 76/73.
Tied at 21: Illinois, Louisiana, Utah
Hurricane Mills, TN Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship (Loretta Lynn's)Amateur National Motocross Championship. We’re starting to get into the powerhouse states for amateur motocross in America in the Scott Sports Countdown to the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Each day we’re tracking the titles that each state (and some countries and U.S. territories) has won at the ranch since 1982, the first year of the big race being held in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. (And here’s a nod to the pre-Loretta Lynn’s Champions who raced the old AMA Youth and Amateur Nationals, from 1974-’81. We are working on a Vault for those results as well.)
2 women hurt after being caught in crossfire in Dearborn Homes, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two women were shot after an exchange of gunfire erupted on the city's South Side early Wednesday morning. The shooting happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the 2900 block of South Dearborn Street in the Dearborn Homes neighborhood. Chicago police said the women, 24 and 28, were standing outside when they were struck by gunfire. The 24-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the back, and the 28-year-old was struck in the hand. Both were taken to Insight Hospital in fair condition. Preliminary investigation indicated there was a shootout between two unknown people. Both fled on foot. As of Wednesday, no arrests were made. Area 3 detectives were investigating.
I-94 OB lanes reopen after semi overturns near Golf Road and Old Orchard Road
The north suburbs saw traffic delays on Wednesday morning on the Edens Expressway.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA semi and a car crashed around 5:31 a.m. on the outbound lanes of I-94 between Gold Road and Old Orchard Road, according to Illinois State Police.As a resulted of the crash, the semi overturned on the expressway.All lanes were shut down around 6 a.m., however law enforcement were allowing traffic to move along on the shoulder.ISP said there were no injuries reported.All traffic was being diverted off I-94 at Old Orchard while crews worked to remove the truck from the highway around 7 a.m.All lanes reopened by 7:40 a.m.TRAFFIC | See LIVE drive times near you here
Feds making a big bet on Illinois’ leadership in quantum computing
SPRINGFIELD – Someone joked it’s like, “I’ll make you an offer you can’t understand.”. The federal government and Illinois are working together on a quantum proving ground. “We are not committing any dollars today, but we know this is a huge challenge, and it’s going...
For multitalented Chicago musician Kara Jackson, Pitchfork Fest is a family affair
After years of attending Pitchfork Music Festival as a guest, Chicago-area singer, songwriter and poet Kara Jackson will take stage there for the first time on Saturday. Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Chicago’s Union Park this weekend, with headliners including Alanis Morissette, Jamie xx and Black Pumas. The lineup also features a handful of locally-based acts, including the Oak Park-rooted Jackson.
VIDEO: Illinois Republicans decry Biden’s border policies, Chicago crime
(The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans are making the case for more public safety in the Land of Lincoln while attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Tuesday’s theme at the RNC was “Make America Safe Again.” Earlier in the day, Illinois Republicans gathered for their breakfast off site. U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Hindsboro, said the Biden administration’s open border is allowing crime, drugs, human trafficking and terrorists in. ...
Damage assessed after storm complex sweeps parts of the Midwest; Pattern change here brings cooler and comfortable conditions
FEELS COOLER Clouds have arrived Tuesday afternoon, but we remain rain/storm free. The reduction in temperatures &and humidity Tuesday are welcome despite still being warm and sticky. It felt as much as 20° cooler than Monday (2nd image below) when heat index was well over 100°. STORM CLEAN UP UNDERWAY We faired very well despite […]
Big East Basketball: Ranking the top 20 transfers for the 2024-2025 season
17. Layden Blocker (DePaul) The DePaul rebuild is going to be the most interesting one to watch in all of college basketball, and the Layden Blocker addition is a huge part of that. With that experienced Arkansas team, he did not get a ton of playing time to go out and shine, but he did play in 27 games and started in five of them. He had some performances here and there where he showed his potential, like one against Florida where he had 14 points off 4-of-7 shooting along with four rebounds and two steals. His game is well-rounded, but it will take a great coach to put it together and make that work.
COUNTRY Financial records over 1,000 claims from severe storms
BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington-based insurance company reports more than 1,000 claims after several days of severe storms in Central Illinois. According to a news release, COUNTRY Financial leaders say the claims include damage reports to vehicles, homes, and property. Over the past 36 hours, some parts of Central Illinois...
Thousands reported downed trees across Chicago during and after Monday’s storms
Chicagoans submitted a near-record number of fallen trees reports and requests to remove tree branches after severe storms and multiple tornadoes were reported Monday night. The city was hit by what meteorologists call a derecho, a powerful storm system characterized by heavy winds. A combined total of more than 7,100...
Appellate attorneys for state argue circumstantial evidence ‘overwhelms’ any potential errors in Bliefnick case
QUINCY — The appellate attorneys for the people of the state of Illinois in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick have filed a response brief in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, arguing that a new trial is unnecessary. The 36-page brief was prepared by...
Sunny, breezy day in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — A sunny and breezy day is ahead in the Chicago area. Highs will be in the low 80s with cooler temperatures near the lake. Seasonably cool temperatures in the 70s and 80s continue for the rest of the week. This pattern holds through the weekend with no major swings in temperatures.The next chance for rain doesn't arrive until next week.
Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern Memorial Hospital tie for top hospital in Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two of Chicago's major academic hospitals tied for first place as the best hospital in Illinois, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center tied for the top spot.The list ranks hospitals based on several specialties. Northwestern Memorial Hospital was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery and 8th for diabetes and endocrinology – and rated high-performing in 21 adult procedures and conditions. Rush University Medical Center was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for neurology and neurosurgery, 10th for geriatrics, and 10th for orthopedics – and rated high-performing in 18 adult procedures and conditions.University of Chicago Medical Center came in third. Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn was ranked as the fourth best, followed by Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals in Evanston, and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
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