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Navy exonerates Black sailors unjustly punished in WWII Port Chicago explosion
The Port Chicago 50, a group of Black sailors charged and convicted in the largest U.S. Navy mutiny in history, were exonerated by the U.S. Navy on Wednesday, which called the case "fundamentally unfair."The decision culminates a mission for Carol Cherry of Sycamore, Ill., who fought to have her father, Cyril Sheppard, and his fellow sailors cleared.The Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, said the sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair." "Yet, for 80 years, the unjust decisions endured. Now, I am righting a tremendous wrong that has haunted so many for so...
Marist High School hosting Southside Summer Festival this weekend
A South Side high school is fundraising to allow some students to stay enrolled.The end of the "Invest In Kids" Tax Credit program put many families in a bind. It provided state support for students to attend private or parochial schools.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchNow, Marist High School is hosting a big party this weekend, to try and raise money for students to stay.Father Tom Hurley joined ABC7 to talk about Southside Summer Festival, how much they are hoping to raise, what the money will do and the response from students and families when they find out they are getting assistance.The event takes place Saturday and you must be 21 or older to enter. For more information, visit.marist.net/southside-summer-festival.
Press problems delay this week's edition
The July 17 editions of the Braidwood Journal, Coal City Courant and Free Press Advocate are being offered FREE online!. That's because the company who prints us, the Chicago Tribune production facility in Schamburg, IL had a power surge Monday which knocked out its press. It will be printed hopefully...
Caleb Williams rookie contract: Bears No. 1 pick asked for no franchise tag, but team declined, per report
The Chicago Bears opened Tuesday with its top-two draft picks still unsigned. That is no longer the case, as quarterback Caleb Williams and wideout Rome Odunze put pen to paper on the day the Bears' rookies arrived for the start of training camp. Williams is signing a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $39 million, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. It includes a $25.5 million signing bonus, per ESPN.
Bulls Summer League Diary Part III: Karnisovas & Eversley speak, Matas Buzelis shines
The Summer League Diary continues with the highlights from Sunday. It’s the Pecking Order. 9:55 AM - Freshly showered and caffeinated, I head down to the sportsbook to finish prepping for today's show. Joey and Kalle are already down in our booths, getting the studios set up. Again, our ALLCITY production crew are rock stars who work harder than anyone!
Palmer Digital Group Moves into Larger Office Space to Accommodate Business Growth
Palmer Digital Group, a full-service supplier and installer of indoor and outdoor digital kiosks, drive-thru digital menu boards and canopy systems, has moved into a new 2500 square-foot office space to accommodate the company’s rapid business growth over its first five years. The new space was redesigned from the ground up as an extension of the existing facility, with PDG’s previous office space vacated and returned to Palmer Digital Group’s parent company, Industrial Enclosure Corporation (IEC), for other business functions related to its electronics enclosure manufacturing operation.
EF-1 tornado confirmed | Nicky Lopez charity event | Little Italian Pizza turns 50
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado traveled into Naperville on Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado traveled from Yorkville to south Naperville on Monday night. A storm survey map posted by the NWS shows the tornado’s nearly 17-mile path, with winds of up to 100 mph...
Streator Man Indicted on Felony Charges in La Salle County
A Streator man has been indicted on six felony charges, the result of a joint investigation among several law enforcement agencies and the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team. Thirty-four-year-old Keith Gullens faces three counts of retail theft, two counts of theft, and one charge of unlawful possession of a controlled...
“The place went up for grabs” - When Isiah Thomas arrived at Schlitz Malt Liquor Summer League on MJ’s request to teach a lesson
In the 1985 Schlitz Malt Liquor Summer League, Isiah Thomas, at Michael Jordan's request, showcased the gap between NBA and college talent.
Don’t Fall Victim to the Latest USPS Text Scam Circulating Illinois
We should all know better by now, but I nearly fell victim to a new package delivery text scam the other day, and I don't want the same thing to happen to you. Here's one thing I can guarantee about me; if you call or text me from a number I don't recognize, I will not answer or respond...ever. My notorious call screening usually saves me from phone scammers, BUT, when I have been waiting for over two weeks for Japanese Beetle traps I desperately need to arrive, receiving a text about a delivery issue almost had me falling hook, line, and sinker into the scammer's trap.
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...
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