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Central Illinois Boat Races Return for Thrilling Summer Event This Labor Day Weekend
Central Illinois – The excitement is building as the highly anticipated boat races return to the Kankakee River for a thrilling summer event this Labor Day weekend, running from August 30 to September 1, 2024. This year’s regatta promises a weekend filled with high-speed action, live music, and a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.
Let There Be BBQ! New Restaurant’s Container Approved
Arrowhead Smokeworks received unanimous village board approval of a special use permit for a storage container to house their outdoor smoker — the last approval the restaurant needed to open. Prior to Arrowhead Smokeworks’ container approval, the village amended Title IV of the village code, which updated the commercial...
Chicago police officers, former ASA charged in alleged overtime scheme that bilked city out of more than $100,000
Two Chicago police officers and a former Cook County assistant state’s attorney participated for more than two years in a scheme to rack up more than $100,000 in fraudulent overtime pay for the officers, special prosecutors alleged Thursday. Ashley Moore, 46, a former Cook County prosecutor, Edis Skrgic, 35, and Jason Arroyo, 40, both Chicago police officers, are facing felony charges of theft ...
Foreigner to perform with Styx and John Waite in Tinley Park
Bassist for Foreigner Jeff Pilson joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss their performance with Styx and John Waite at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 24th. Later, he talks about Foreigner’s legacy as well as the bands he listened to when he was growing up.
Body found in water near Lockport Dam identified, officials say
The identity of a body that was found near the Lockport Dam in the south suburbs on Monday afternoon has been released.The man identified as 23-year-old Joseph M. Mora of Oak Forest, authorities said Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchLockport Township Fire District Deputy Chief Frank Blaskey said responders were sent the 2500-block of Channel Road just after 1 p.m. Monday for a body in the water at the Lockport Locks, which connect to the Des Plaines River.An autopsy was performed on Tuesday.A final cause and manner of Mora's death has not been determined as toxicology reports are pending, authorities said.Illinois State Police responded to the scene and was assisting with the investigation.Authorities did not immediately provide further information.
SSC offers free haircuts, school supplies
South Suburban College’s Barber College will hold a Back-to-School event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the cafeteria at the SSC Main Campus, 15800 S. State St., South Holland. The community-focused event will offer free haircuts for students. In addition to haircuts, attendees will receive free back-to-school...
HKS Closes $30M Refi on Eight-Property Mixed-Use Portfolio
HKS Real Estate Advisors has closed a $30-million loan with Citi Group for the refinancing of a mixed-use eight-property portfolio across Manhattan and the Bronx. The transaction was brokered by Michael Lee, partner at HKS. The portfolio comprises a total of 65,787 square feet, featuring 54 multifamily residential units and...
Suburban bank robber at-large, considered ‘armed and dangerous’: FBI
The FBI offered a reward of up to $10,000 for anyone who can provide information that would directly help authorities arrest and convict an unknown bank robbery suspect. Officials said the robbery happened on Aug. 9 shortly after 10 a.m.
Cook County Chief Judge Prepares for Possible Mass Arrests at DNC: ‘People Are Going to Be Heard’
With the Democratic National Convention just days away, Cook County judges are clearing their schedules. It comes as part of an administrative order from Chief Judge Tim Evans to prepare for the possibility of mass arrests. The order established a facility at Belmont and Western avenues that would handle those...
‘You’ll die’: Cook County Jail cracks down on drug-soaked papers, but new substances enhance risk
COOK COUNTY, Ill. — With recently introduced measures cracking down on drug-soaked papers at the Cook County Jail leading to a decline in overdose deaths, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said law enforcement’s success in weeding out the contraband has emboldened smugglers to “up the lethality” of what they’re trying to get inside the jail. […]
Boone County water specialist recommends 3-D geological, aquifer mapping
Joliet in the coming years will be pulling their water from Lake Michigan. The groundwater underneath the city is estimated to run out in 2030. In light of the dire situation nearly ninety miles southeast of Belvidere, the Boone County board hired Dan Kane in May to be their water resource coordinator on a part-time basis. Kane stepped out of retirement after serving as the executive director of the Boone County Conservation District for 23 years.
Dolton 'offset' funds suspended due to Henyard administration reporting failures: Comptroller
DOLTON, Ill. - Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza has immediately suspended all "offset" funds to the Village of Dolton due to what she says are ongoing reporting failures by Mayor Tiffany Henyard's administration. "Offset" funds are monies collected from state payments that the Comptroller's office withholds from people who owe...
Richards welcomes kids back with school bash
It’s that time of year. Students are heading back to the classroom. Richards High School, 10601 Central Ave., Oak Lawn, welcomed incoming freshmen with its fourth annual Back to School Bash on August 9. “When I think back to my first day of high school, I was terrified,” Debbie...
Southpaw celebrates 20 years with kids at Lyons Public Library
A fuzzy green dude celebrated his 20th birthday with about 100 kids at the Lyons Public Library on July 23. Kids being kids, they enjoyed eating tiny cakes donated by Nothing Bundt Cakes and vanilla ice cream donated by Culver’s. But they especially enjoyed hanging out with that fuzzy...
Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch Sell-A-Bration, Sat. 9-7-24
Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch “SELL-A-BRATION” COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE. Kennedy High School Parking Lot, 56th & Narragansett. Saturday, September 7th, 8am-1pm, Rain Date is Sunday, September 8th, , 8am-1pm. Something for everyone! To reserve a space or for more info, call Arlene at 773-229-1993. Local News. Richards welcomes kids...
A Showcase for Chicago Black Dance
Two years ago, the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project’s daylong showcase Reclamation drew 7,000 fans to Millennium Park, marking the end of its three-year pilot program and capping the city’s Year of Chicago Dance initiative. Now, on August 24, the project will see if lightning can strike twice as it sets off another joy bomb at Pritzker Pavilion with its latest showcase, Divination: The Dancing Souls of Black Folk.
Police seek suspect wanted in shooting, robbery on Chicago's West Side
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying someone who shot and robbed a person earlier this month on the city's West Side. The suspect got into an argument with someone who was riding a bike on Aug. 3 when he shot the victim in the 5700 block of West Augusta Boulevard, according to a CPD community alert.
Illinois vs. Hawaii in 2024 Little League World Series: Time, TV channel, schedule
The Little League team from Hinsdale, Illinois, is one of 10 United States baseball teams in the 2024 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Hinsdale, representing the Great Lakes region, will face West region winner Hawaii at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN. ...
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