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‘Machine gun-like shots:’ 2 shot, 1 fatally, on Chicago’s West Side
CHICAGO — A 19-year-old man was killed and another man critically injured after they were shot multiple times Thursday morning on the city’s West Side. Witnesses to the 10:20 a.m. shooting on the 1100 block of North Lawndale Avenue, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, said they heard at least 25 rounds that sounded like they […]
Illinois vs. Hawaii in 2024 Little League World Series: Time, TV channel, schedule
The Little League team from Hinsdale, Illinois, is one of 10 United States baseball teams in the 2024 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Hinsdale, representing the Great Lakes region, will face West region winner Hawaii at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN. ...
Cook County Chief Judge Prepares for Possible Mass Arrests at DNC: ‘People Are Going to Be Heard’
With the Democratic National Convention just days away, Cook County judges are clearing their schedules. It comes as part of an administrative order from Chief Judge Tim Evans to prepare for the possibility of mass arrests. The order established a facility at Belmont and Western avenues that would handle those...
Illinois State Fair Sees Record-Breaking Crowd for Hip-Hop Icon
A Hip-Hop Icon electrified the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night setting an all-time attendance record. Rapper Lil' Wayne performed for an impressive 15,427 fans which surpassed the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011. The rapper's performance not only captivated the crowd but also highlighted the fair's growing appeal.
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
Illinois Republicans aim to gain momentum in November elections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Thursday at the Illinois State Fair was a day entirely dedicated to the Republican Party. GOP candidates across the ballot stepped up to the lectern, making pitches to their Republican constituents. “I’m working as hard as I can to make our state great, and to take back our country,” said Mark Rice, […]
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Wisconsin hockey to compete in outdoor event at Wrigley Field
Wisconsin’s men’s and women’s hockey programs will participate in ‘The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series,’ an outdoor event at Chicago’s Wrigley Field this January, per Thursday’s release. The two-day event features several Big Ten teams, including Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State...
Consumers took ‘summer vacation’ from discretionary spending in July
CHICAGO – Total U.S. retail sales across the combined view of discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG) continued on the path toward a state of equilibrium in July according to consumer behavior and trend tracker Circana. “This month’s sales results demonstrate just how adept consumers have gotten...
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