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11 Tornadoes Leave Trail of Destruction Across Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana
The National Weather Service has released a concerning update indicating that at least 11 tornadoes battered Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana on Monday, resulting in significant damage and power outages across these regions. As teams assess the devastation that disrupted lives and landscapes, preliminary findings reveal a trail of ruin in the wake of these weather events. According to NBC Chicago, hundreds of thousands were plunged into darkness sans electricity, while the infrastructure was severely compromised in multiple locations.
Report: Housing is less affordable due to red tape in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A new report found that Illinois had the third-worst rate in the nation for building new housing units in 2023, with the main culprit being over regulation. Illinois Policy Institute found that government regulations account for nearly $70,000 of the $292,000 median home price in the state. Researcher Ravi Mishra said that is preventing new housing construction and aggravating a housing shortage, leading to higher prices...
Congresswoman Budzinski opens small business training lecture at CAP 1908
Late Monday morning, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski of Illinois’s 13th congressional district opened for a small business training lecture dedicated to empowering Springfield’s Black community, kicking off a packed day of activities for the congresswoman which concluded with a tour of Black-owned businesses across Springfield. The training course was...
Oswego Village Board approves agreement for Hudson Pointe Two housing development
Hudson Pointe Two will be the latest Oswego housing development after the Oswego Village Board approved several agreements with the developer Cal Atlantic, also known as Lennar. The 81-acre project calls for 144 single family homes. In addition, 87 owner-occupied two-story townhomes in 19 buildings with four to five units...
Severe Storms and Heatwaves: Millions at Risk Across the Northeast (Video)
A massive tornado was recorded in Oswego, a suburb of Chicago. This severe weather event resulted in significant damage, including downed trees and power outages affecting nearly 400,000 customers in Northern Illinois. Pounding rain and strong winds created hazardous driving conditions. Impact on O’Hare Airport. Chicago’s O’Hare Airport experienced...
I-55 reopens days after downed power lines close expressway near Channahon
CHICAGO (CBS) — I-55 reopened early Thursday morning after an unprecedented tornado outbreak in the Chicago area downed power lines onto the expressway. All lanes reopened around 3:30 a.m.Illinois State Police got the call just after 9 p.m. Monday, after 100 mph winds brought down high-voltage power lines onto cars and trucks. The power lines and trapped vehicles were still blocking the interstate by Wednesday evening. Two trucks, including a semi-truck, were stuck in the roadway. The drivers were injured in the crash and are expected to recover. On Wednesday night, 25 tornadoes were confirmed in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana Sunday and Monday night....
Reimbursement delays put Hoosier nursing homes in financial jeopardy
INDIANAPOLIS — Some Indiana nursing homes say they're facing a crisis that could affect thousands of older Hoosiers and their families. Those facilities say they haven't been paid for weeks and are coming dangerously close to running out of money. It centers around the state's transition to something called...
Winnebago principal's personal experience inspires Illinois school's cardiac safety law
This Fall, all schools in Illinois will be required to have a plan in place in the event of a cardiac arrest on school grounds. A Winnebago principal advocated for the law after it happened to her, and now her school is one of three Heart Safe Schools in the state.
Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors in 1944 East Bay port explosion
MARTINEZ, Calif. - On the 80th anniversary of The Port of Chicago Disaster, the U.S. Navy exonerated 256 Black sailors who were wrongfully convicted in a 1944 port explosion that killed hundreds of service members in the Bay Area. On Wednesday, Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, announced the...
Vinyette Teague: New image raises hope in decades-old Chicago missing persons case
CHICAGO - More than four decades after a young girl went missing on the South Side of Chicago, her family is hoping a new image can bring her home. Vinyette Teague was last seen 41 years ago on July 17, before she vanished from an apartment complex in Bronzeville. The...
Shaquille O'Neal Reveals His Pick For WNBA Rookie Of The Year
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has officially revealed his vote for the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year award. While O'Neal believes Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has had a phenomenal season in the league, he's choosing Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese as the ROTY. The NBA Hall of ...
Peru Police Arrest and Citation Report 7/16/2024
The above was arrested for domestic battery and later transported to LaSalle County Jail. Type of Incident Possession of Cannabis // Suspended Registration. Charges (Peru)ADJ-OV Poss of Cannabis by a Person OVER 21. The listed defendants were charged with the listed offenses. Case Number 24-11130. Occurred Friday 07/12/2024 at 1:10am.
Angel Reese's Postgame Interaction With A'ja Wilson Is Going Viral
The Chicago Sky traveled to Las Vegas on Tuesday to face off against the defending champion Aces. Following Chicago's 93-85 victory, Sky rookie Angel Reese was seen greeting Aces star A'ja Wilson with a hug. Wilson and Reese were filmed sharing a short conversation, which had WNBA fans buzzing ...
Girl, 11, among 5 juveniles charged in violent attack, robbery on CTA train
CHICAGO - An 11-year-old girl and four other juveniles were charged in a violent attack that happened on a CTA train in the Loop last week. The incident occurred on July 8 on an Orange Line train. According to police, the group of at least 10 young people approached the male victim, engaged him in a physical altercation and then forcibly took his debit card.
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