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Leeward Renewable Energy Brings Clean Energy Jobs To Illinois
Leeward Renewable Energy’s GSG Wind Project built 26 new turbines and recycled 100% of decommissioned wind turbines, adding numerous clean energy jobs in Illinois. The GSG Wind project, which stretches across 3,000 acres near West Brooklyn, Illinois, became commercially operational in 2007. Illinois Representative Darin LaHood recently visited the site to meet with local farmers and discuss the economic benefits of clean wind power.
Multi-vehicle crash in DeKalb Co. sends 2 to hospital
DEKALB COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Two people are in the hospital after a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning near Waterman. Just after 4:30 a.m. July 16, DeKalb County deputies were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 23 and Watson Road. According to the sheriff’s office, one vehicle one veered out of their lane and hit two vehicles traveling southbound. The first vehicle hit the front-end of a second vehicle and clipped the the front right side of the third vehicle.
Parts of I-55 in Channahon could reopen Thursday morning as crews clear debris from storm
Parts of I-55 remain shut down in south suburban Will County as crews work to clear power lines downed during Monday night's severe weather. For the latest on this story, click hereIn an update Wednesday morning, Illinois State Police and ComEd said the road could reopen between U.S. 6 and River Road in Channahon early Thursday morning after clearing debris and vehicles.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchChopper 7 flew above the scene and wires could still be seen strewn across the interstate after the storm knocked over two transmission towers and several power poles."Over the last...
With Interstate 55 Closure, Intermodals Have To Logistically Navigate Reroutes
Interstate 55 is going to be closed for quite some time, and for some entities, that doesn’t mean they can just relax. Trucks keep the world moving. CenterPoint, the closest intermodal to the I-55 and Arsenal Road interchange, is having to shift their focus from using I-55, to navigating over to I-80 as a bypass. Spokesman Mike Noonan said “we’re not aware of any operations impact at Joliet/Elwood due to the storm. The Houbolt Road Extension is operating normally and likely seeing an uptick in volume.”
Take precautions when warned about summer storms and high water
Monday evening, July 15, the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for DuPage County. Outdoor sirens rang. Cell phones sounded alerts. Television programming was interrupted repeatedly with loud blasts, followed by messages regarding the possibility of “severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage.”
'Female Strong' organization offers free summer camp for local girls
Female Strong is working to build the next generation of lady leaders.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMore than 2,400 girls have gone through its programs. The non-profit has free upcoming camps for young women.The organization is also looking for candidates to join their fall entrepreneurship program.Emily Smith, the Founder of Female Strong and Sophia Mariconda, a Female Strong camp participant joined ABC7 Chicago to talk about their experience.The organization's motto is "a place where girls can see what they can be."A free one-day summer camp is happening on July 17.The camp is for girls 8 to 12-years-old and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wintrust Building downtown.To learn more, click here.
Joliet Refinery Lost Power Monday Night But Says Safety Their Focus
ExxonMobil in Channahon sent WJOL a statement regarding the power outage last night following severe storms. Pete Colarelli, Midwest Public Affairs Manager says they are, “working to restart operations at our Joliet Refinery after we lost power due to severe weather. Our focus is the safety of our people and surrounding community, and our thoughts are with all those impacted.”
3 boys, two only 14 years old, charged with armed robbery and auto theft
CHICAGO — Three teenagers, two of them just 14 years old, are charged with robbing a man at gunpoint and driving around in a stolen car on Sunday evening. The robbery was one of several reported within about 45 minutes. The group is charged with robbing a 47-year-old man...
Beverly Ice Cream Shop, Gift Store Left Reeling After Air Conditioner Parts Stolen
BEVERLY — Last week, the co-owner of Ohana Ice & Treats scrambled to pick up ice cream bars and popsicles from her distributor to donate to Sutherland Elementary’s summer camp. Keynn Cain, who opened Ohana with her spouse, Kenneth Cain, in 2018, was booked to provide Ohana’s signature...
14-time convicted felon gets FIVE years for shooting a kid and SEVEN years drug charges
CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused of shooting a 3-year-old while on bail for a fentanyl distribution charge pleaded guilty in both cases last week and got more prison time for the drugs than the shooting. Andy Wallace, now a 14-time convicted felon, received five years for aggravated battery...
One more very hot and humid day before it turns cooler
(WAND) - There is one more very hot and humid day for Central Illinois before it turns cooler. After highs in the 90s Monday with real feel temperatures of 105°-115°, it'll be hot and humid again this afternoon. Highs will be near 90°. Storms dropping into Central...
Lawmakers say two recently passed bills save motorists time, enhance convenience
(The Center Square) – The Illinois legislature voted to provide motorists an option at the DMV of a four-year or eight-year driver’s license. They also approved the option of having a digital driver's license. State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, who supported Senate Bill 275, said the eight-year license is double the cost, but the time savings and convenience will be attractive to many motorists. Similarly, Chesney called House Bill 4592 a "good bill" in a news release. ...
Angel Reese Makes History in Upset Win Over Aces
Angel Reese helped lead the Chicago Sky to a big win over the Las Vegas Aces, making a bit of WNBA history in the process. Reese helped the Sky hold off a late rally from the Aces on Tuesday , leading her team to a 93-85 victory in the team's final game before the nearly month-long break during the ...
Wilmington Police Searching For Missing Woman
On 07/10/2024 at approximately 4:45pm our agency received a report of a missing female from Fulton St. in Wilmington who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis causing concern for her safety. Officer’s searched the City of Wilmington and surrounding areas with no success in locating the woman, identified as Jennifer Tannhauser. Jennifer’s vehicle was located less than 24 hours later in Kankakee County parked in a conservation area off of Warner Bridge Rd. Officers from multiple agencies have spent the last five days searching the area where her vehicle was found, along with K-9 officers and drones. Multiple efforts have also been made on the Kankakee River, all with no success in locating Jennifer.
Pickpockets, purse thieves strike dozens of times in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO — Three well-dressed thieves entered a Loop restaurant, sneakily stole a woman’s purse, and headed out the door. That’s just one of dozens of similar thefts and pickpocket cases reported at downtown bars, restaurants and hotels since early June, according to Chicago police. On Monday, the...
Twelve Sent To Hospitals In Joliet After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Joliet Fire department responded to approximately 100 call during the peak of last night’s storm. Numerous calls for wires down, tree limbs that had fallen on structures and loss of power to residences. No injuries reported from the storm but a carbon monoxide situation occurred due to a basement generator.
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