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Newly-renovated domestic violence shelter to open in La Grange
A newly-renovated domestic violence shelter in La Grange is set to reopen this week and, for the first time, the non-profit that operates the shelter is publicizing its location. Run by Pillars Community Health, Constance Morris House, located at 327 Bluff Avenue in La Grange, was recently renovated for the...
Illinois quick hits: More layoffs for John Deere; higher suburban property taxes
More layoffs for John Deere More layoffs are coming to John Deere. Nearly 300 employees at the Harvester Works plant in East Moline were told their last day is Aug. 30. This follows the June 5 announcement that 120 employees at the company’s Seeding and Cylinder operations in Moline were placed on indefinite leave. Higher...
Maria Pappas on record-high property taxes for south suburban homeowners
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Lisa Dent to explain why many south and southwest suburbs will have to pay a lot more in property taxes, and whether there’s any relief in sight for property owners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
‘It’s a one-of-a-kind experience,’ Going inside the Wienermobile with the Hot Doggers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s one of the most famous vehicles in the U.S. and an icon of Oscar Mayer. And in the last week, it made a few stops in Central Illinois. The Wienermobile has been driving the hotdog highways of America for decades, going on “miles of smiles” across the country. In its […]
Illinois Secretary of State awards grants to police departments to combat carjackings, vehicle theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WGEM) - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is helping several police departments across the state crack down on carjackings and vehicle theft. Giannoulias awarded more than $11.6 million in grants Wednesday to six law enforcement agencies including the Peoria Police Department, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police (ISP).
Annual World Naked Bike Ride In Illinois This Weekend
The event is called "bare as you dare". A popular bike ride is happening this weekend in Chicago (and across the U.S.): the annual World Naked Bike Ride. And yep, it's what it sounds like. It's not the bikes that are in the buff. According to the event listing on...
Alzheimer’s Foundation offers dementia-friendly July 4th celebration tips
(WJET/WFXP) — With Independence Day just around the corner sure to be filled with fun in the sun, gatherings and plenty of fireworks for many to enjoy, they can also create unique challenges for those with dementia. This week the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) offered some tips to create a dementia-friendly environment for caregivers […]
Illinois, Mississippi rivers monitored for flooding next week
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — After a week of rain, officials are warning of potential flooding in western Illinois. The St. Louis District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said they are watching extra closely for flooding next week in both the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers after heavy rainfall from storms earlier this week. “Currently, floodwaters […]
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