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Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth to lead U.S. delegation to Paralympic Games
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth will lead the U.S. delegation at the 2024 Paralympic Games opening in Paris along with the newly revealed members tasked with representing America at the global event and closing ceremonies.
Angel Reese Getting Roasted After Making WNBA History In Sky-Mercury
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky welcomed the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA's return from its Olympic hiatus. During the 85-65 loss, Reese's name was going viral for breaking a franchise record. She now has the most offensive rebounds in Chicago Sky history, passing Sylvia Fowles. Reese ...
List of officers recommended for firing grows to 50 as process to discipline Chicago cops in the most serious cases remains frozen
The Chicago Police Department concluded nearly two years ago that one of its officers sexually assaulted a woman in the back seat of her car while she was intoxicated and unable to give consent. Although the criminal investigation was largely halted after the victim declined to press charges, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability’s investigation carried on, and earlier this year it ...
YouTube Gold: The Tragedy Of Ben Wilson
Like every part of life, basketball has too many tragedies. You don’t have to look far. Len Bias. Reggie Lewis. Hank Gathers. Zachary Winston. Maurice Stokes. Wilson was a star of stars in high school. He attended famed Simeon High in Chicago and was described by his coach as “Magic Johnson with a jump shot.”
First Illinois DMV+ facility opens in Chicago suburb
Illinois' first-ever "DMV+" opened Thursday morning in the revamped Melrose Park facility, promoting new services and reduced wait times. “A DMV+ brings more services directly to our customers and their communities, and doesn’t require them to spend valuable time traveling downtown or to Springfield," Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said in a statement praising the opening.
Gary / Chicago International Airport Hosts 2024 Gary Air Show – August 17th and 18th
Chicago’s 3rd Official Airport Once Again Hosts Annual Stunning Aviation Showcase of Regional, National and International Aviators and Aerial Aerobics. On Saturday August 17th and Sunday August 18th, the City of Gary, the Gary / Chicago International Airport (GCIA) and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) will once again host the dozens of aviators and aerial acts that will participate in the Gary Air Show weekend performing along the South Shore of Lake Michigan. The event will occur between 11 am and 2 pm each day, and feature notable performers staging at GCIA.
Cooler pattern taking shape later this weekend…
Friday’s highs will surge well into the 80s—will the warmest temperatures we see over the next seven days. Following Friday’s above normal warmth, a cooler pattern taking shape later this weekend, and continuing well into next week.
Healthcare waiver to expand Medicaid coverage gets federal approval
The Healthcare Transformation 1115 Demonstration waiver was federally approved July 2, allowing the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to expand Medicaid coverage. That additional coverage is expected to help address root causes of health disparities, according to an Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker press release. That includes housing and...
ILLINOIS NEWS BRIEF (08/15/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) A new state law will expand fentanyl education for grades 6-12 in Illinois schools beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year. It was last week that Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the non-partisan bill into law. The Illinois Department of Public Health says a lethal dose of fentanyl is smaller than a drop of water. Opioids containing fentanyl, along with several other drugs, are involved in 70% of most all fatal drug overdoses.
Denver Mayor Reports Record Reduction in Unsheltered Homelessness: City Outpaces Seattle, Chicago, D.C., and Atlanta in Mitigation Efforts
Mayor Mike Johnston has announced what's being celebrated as one of the most substantial drops in the number of unsheltered homeless individuals within a major U.S. city, as indicated by the results of the annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. In a significant move in the fight against homelessness, Denver has displayed an 83% reduction in unsheltered family homelessness and a 23% decrease in tent and vehicular homelessness. This improvement marks Denver's largest single-year decline in homelessness since the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI) began documenting specific data. According to the City and County of Denver, the total population of unsheltered homeless individuals has seen a reduction of 11%.
Chicago’s The Apartment Source adds new leasing directors
Chicago’s The Apartment Source (“TAS”) added Genelle Banks and Alex Anderson as its newest Leasing Directors. Combined with 15+ years of industry experience, extensive knowledge and commitment to client satisfaction, Genelle and Alex are ready to elevate The Apartment Source’s leasing department to the next level.
First Line Friday (week 407): The Deadly Shallows
Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today I’m delighted to feature the first line of The Deadly Shallows by one of my very fave authors, Dani Pettrey! I loved this book (you can read my review HERE), and it’s been much too long since I hung out with Dani in person. So I’m SUPER EXCITED that Dani will be at this year’s JustRead Rendezvous – an author/reader event that will take place in Downers Grove, Illinois, on Friday, November 15th. More details below – I’d love to see you there! Only nine more readers and we’ll add another three authors!!! Please come join us – it’s so much fun!
Chicago SIOR chapter holds annual golf outing
The Chicago Chapter of the Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR) held its annual golf outing July 29 at the Glen View Club in Golf, Illinois. More than 112 golfers and attendees enjoyed a day of networking and friendly competition. Awards given included longest drive, closest to the pin and best team score.
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