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Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
MSOC: Warriors’ Second-Half Rally Comes Up Short; Drop First Match of Season
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – Midland University concluded its Illinois trip with a Saturday afternoon match against Trinity Christian University. The Trolls seized an early lead in the first half with a pair of goals and although the Warriors fought back in the second half, their efforts fell short as they fell 2-1 in Palos Heights, Illinois.
Illinois Stewardship Alliance honors outstanding farmers
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Director Costello presented awards to southern, central Illinois farmers on Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair. Illinois Stewardship Alliance presented two awards recognizing outstanding farmer leaders for their contribution to sustainable and local agriculture in Illinois. Breese, Illinois farmer Cliff Schuette received the second annual...
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Top 9 DuPage County Public Schools for Athletes
A child with a talent for sports thrives most in a school with a good athletic program. Some schools in DuPage County are better than others when it comes to student athletics. Niche, a data-analyzing website focused on schools, has graded some of the best schools for athletes in DuPage County. The results stem from U.S. Department of Education data, student and parent surveys, test scores and other categories.
$10,000 rewards offered in 2 Chicago murder cases
CHICAGO — Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering $10,000 rewards for information about two Chicago murder cases, one in Albany Park and the other in West Rogers Park. The Albany Park shooting occurred around 11:20 p.m. on May 24 in the 4700 block of North Troy. Police responded to calls of shots fired and found Jaime Serrano, 21, and Victor Rodriguez, 20, lying unresponsive in the east alley. Both died from gunshot wounds to their heads.
Authorities seek man who robbed 2 banks in an hour
CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Police are searching for a man who robbed two banks on Friday in the south suburbs. The suspect first robbed the Old National Bank on Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights, then, about an hour later, the Fifth Third Bank on Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest.
Accused Murderer Indicted By Grundy Co. Grand Jury
An accused murderer is facing three more felony charges in Grundy County. Jeffrey Conley, 52, of Gardner was indicted by a Grundy County grand jury last week on two counts of First-Degree Murder, two counts of Aggravated Domestic Battery, both class two felonies and Involuntary Manslaughter, a class three felony.
Godson of pastor Corey Brooks shot and killed in Chicago Lawn
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The godson of a prominent Chicago pastor was shot and killed on Saturday in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.Police said, around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, a 21-year-old man was inside a vehicle in the 7200 block of South Washtenaw, when he was shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Rev. Corey Brooks, who spent 11 months on a rooftop in Woodlawn to raise $20 million for a new community center, identified the victim as his godson, Christon Tucker. Brooks said this isn't the Tucker family's first tragic loss."We kind of, like, kept Chris close to us as a result of losing his brother. Chris was a great student, a good kid, not participating in any gangs. The detectives even said that it was amazing they couldn't even find a parking ticket on him. That's how squeaky clean he's been," Brooks said.No one was in custody Monday morning. Area 1 detectives were investigating.Brooks said a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.Tucker is survived by his mother and two siblings.
The Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook hosting dog adoption event
A suburban hotel is rolling out the red carpet to dogs who have spent nearly a year of their lives at a shelter in an effort to find them forever homes. They've got a special event coming up this week to encourage pet adoption.
First day of school for CPS students: Mayor, CPS CEO greet students in person
From screaming kids reuniting with friends to nervous — but also relieved — parents telling their children to have fun and be safe, and educators welcoming their students with hugs, Monday featured the sights and sounds of the first day of school. Chicago Public Schools kicked off the...
Northwest Side businesses targeted by burglars: CPD
CHICAGO - Chicago police issued an alert after three businesses were broken into and burglarized Saturday morning on the Northwest Side. In each incident, four people wearing dark clothing broke the front glass door or a side window to a business and stole cash boxes and registers, police said. They then fled the scene in a red Hyundai Elantra.
Man Critically Injured in Shooting on Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive (Video)
In a shocking and unsettling incident, a man and a woman were shot while driving on Chicago’s DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Oak Street Beach. The incident occurred late at night, just before 9:30 PM, and has since become a developing story with the investigation still ongoing. Incident Overview.
From Politics to Performance and Everything in Between, a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the DNC With WTTW News
WTTW News Director Jay Smith sat down with our political team to reflect on the Democratic National Convention for a behind-the-scenes look at what covering the convention was like, and to help provide insights into the stories that emerged from the week. The following transcript has been edited for length...
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