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Illinois Heat Wave Warning: High Temperatures Expected Next Week
Chicago, IL – Residents across Illinois are advised to prepare for a significant heat wave next week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities office, above-average temperatures with heat indices between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. Some areas may experience heat indices exceeding 100 degrees.
25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
At least one black bear spotted at multiple downstate Illinois sites
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The famous "Bear Down, Chicago Bears" fight song tells us the Bears are the pride and joy of Illinois—but actual, literal bears are scarce in the state.However, at least one bear has been spotted in downstate Illinois lately—and it was not Staley, the mascot for the human football-playing Bears of the NFL. This was the real thing.This week, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources noted that North American black bears have established populations in Missouri and Wisconsin—and thus, bears sometimes come into Illinois during the summer months despite no resident populations in the state.Recently, bear sightings have been...
Watseka woman arrested after major narcotics bust, drugs and cash seized
WATSEKA, Ill. (WICS) — A Watseka woman was arrested after a narcotics bust on Wednesday. The Watseka Enforcement Team, K-9 Tucker, with cooperation with the Iroquois County States Attorney's office, served a search warrant in the 100 block of S Brown. Police conducted an undercover narcotics purchase, targeting namely...
3 Illinois members of Congress skip Netanyahu's speech over Israeli war policy
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, some lawmakers decided not to attend the speech out of their disapproval of his handling of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.Among the members of Congress who said they wouldn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) and Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago). Schakowsky was among a group of lawmakers who instead met with the families of Israeli hostages. She said they have growing resentment toward the prime minister and his inaction to end the conflict."These are people that are very...
Over 500 Illinois workers say promised raises have not arrived
Some Illinois workers have said they’re not getting the raise they were promised. Teamsters Local 916 said the Illinois Department of Central Management Services is not paying negotiated wage increases to more than 500 unionized workers.
Governor proclaims July 25th as Richard Oglesby Day to recognize 200th birthday
July 24, 2024 – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed Richard James Oglesby Day is July 25, 2024, in the State of Illinois. This proclamation is to recognize Governor Oglesby’s contribution to the state and to the country on the 200th anniversary of his birth. The proclamation was requested by the Gov. Oglesby Mansion Board of Directors.
Great Lakes Lifting Sees New Era with Steven Brooks as Co-Owner
A new duo leads Illinois-based Great Lakes Lifting. Steven Brooks joins his father and founder, Don Brooks, as co-owner of the family-owned rental company serving the glass industry. Steven purchased a 50% share of Great Lakes Lifting on July 8, 2024, from former co-owner Frank Nielsen. Steven says working his...
Chicago firm plans to buy Lattitude Five25, demolish troubled Near East Side towers
The Latitude Five25 apartment towers are in contract to a company that plans to replace the troubled complex with an affordable housing complex with nearly 400 apartments with the potential to more than double that number. Long known as Sawyer Towers, the Near East Side housing towers were evacuated over Christmas 2022 after being...
Things to do around Chicago area this weekend: July 26-July 28
WHAT: Billed as the largest Latino festival of its kind in the country, Fiesta del Sol celebrates 52 years of serving the community. WHERE: Cermak between Ashland and Morgan in Pilsen, Chicago. WHEN: Thursday, July 25 - Sunday July 28. Pierogi Fest. WHAT: Pierogi Fest is all about celebrating Eastern...
Bears S Jonathan Owens to support wife, Simone Biles, at Paris Olympics
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's rare that an NFL player is not only less famous than his spouse but also not even the better athlete.That's the case for new Bears safety Jonathan Owens, who is getting set to watch his wife, gymnastics superstar Simone Biles, in the Summer Olympics.The team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to support his wife."They were really cool about it, man," Owens said. "It's a first-class organization. Like, I just wanna thank them so much for even allowing me to go over...
Food critic Keith Lee's Chicago tour boosts local restaurants with viral reviews
CHICAGO - Food critic Keith Lee made waves in Chicago this week with a surprise visit to local restaurants, further cementing his reputation for elevating dining spots across the country. Keith, who has a massive following on TikTok, first visited Amici, a Buena Park restaurant, in a review that quickly...
Chicago Sky to build new $38 million practice facility in Bedford Park
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Sky plan to build a new $38 million practice facility beginning this fall in southwest suburban Bedford Park.The team announced Thursday they would break ground on the 40,000-square-foot facility this fall next door to the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park, not far from Midway International Airport. The new practice facility, to be built in partnership with the Village of Bedford Park, will have two regulation-sized WNBA courts, private facilities for players, player lounges, a high-tech film room, a state-of-the-art training room, private chef's kitchen, locker rooms, and more.Located about 11 miles from downtown Chicago...
Today in White Sox History: July 25
White Sox catcher and future Hall-of-Famer Ray Schalk played in his 1,576th game, setting the major league record at the time. He played his entire career (except for five games) with the Sox, from 1912-28. 1954. In the first game of a twin bill at Boston, White Sox pitcher Jack...
Training camp shows two key differences between Caleb Williams, Bears and other rookie QBs
LAKE FOREST, Ill. --General manager Ryan Poles has said the Bears hired him to "break the cycle." The cycle is vicious, and countless past Bears regimes have tried and failed to find and develop a franchise quarterback. It's one thing to say you're going to "break the cycle," but concrete...
Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears Week 5 Tickets Available – Sunday, October 6 at Soldier Field
Soldier Field is where the Carolina Panthers (0-0) will trade blows with the Chicago Bears (0-0) on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Looking to go to this matchup live at Soldier Field? Get your tickets now at StubHub or Ticketmaster. Panthers vs. Bears Tickets & Game Info. Tickets: StubHub, Ticketmaster. Date:...
Exclusive: Clyburn says Democrats need a “lovefest” at DNC
Former House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) said during an Axios News Shapers event Thursday that Democrats need a "lovefest" at their convention next month in Chicago to demonstrate they're fully united around Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket. Why it matters: The party's divisions were put on...
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