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Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
Prosecutors want joint trial for Madigan, McClain on corruption charges
(The Center Square) – Prosecutors want a joint trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain to avoid the two men blaming each other for a nearly decade-long racketeering and bribery scheme. In July, McClain, a former state lawmaker and former ComEd lobbyist known for his close association with Madigan, filed a request to sever his trial from Madigan's because Madigan's defense team plans to blame McClain. ...
New TF South principal promises to be ‘present, visible, and accessible’
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (August 14, 2024) – During her first days as principal of TF South High School, Ms. Lisa K. Bouler is making sure people see her. At the August 14 Committee of the Whole meeting, she described for the Board her interactions with students and parents at Freshman Orientation and football practice this week. She confessed to high-fiving staff at Institute days. She shared ideas about t-shirts and a school mascot. She expressed a commitment to be “present, visible, and accessible.”
Photos: Donovan Mixon and Band at Ridgeville Park
Click on any photo below to enlarge the image and view caption information. (Photos by Joerg Metzner.) Joerg Metzner is the creator and photographer behind "Picturing Evanston" (picturing-evanston.com), a community oriented project that grew from his professional photography practice at joerg-metzner.com.... More by Joerg Metzner. The RoundTable will try to...
South Suburban College holds ribbon cutting for all-new cosmetology program facility
On the evening of August 8, South Suburban College hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new cosmetology program facility at its main campus in South Holland, Illinois. Members of the South Suburban College board of trustees, students, and faculty were present for this momentous occasion. The attendees enjoyed colorful finger food arrangements and champagne during the event.
South Suburban College rallies Southland community at 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing
120 golfers scrambled across the greens of Flossmoor Golf Club on August 13 for South Suburban College’s (SSC) third annual Charity Golf Outing. From elected officials and business owners, to alumni and community organizers, golfers turned out in droves to support South Suburban College. The outing is one of...
With rampant drug trafficking, MWRD doubles down on stormwater initiative
The region’s water treatment agency is standing by a near $10 million water detention pond on 153rd St. and Myrtle Ave. after a man overdosed at a city-owned property at the center of the project last winter. Brandon Gross, Sr., 55, overdosed on a lethal combination of fentanyl and...
Thornton Township Trustees Gonzalez and Carlisle call for Special Meeting on August 15
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 13, 2024) – A Special Meeting of the Thornton Township Board has been called by Trustees Chris Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle for Thursday, August 15, beginning at 6 p.m. The six-page agenda has been posted on the windows of Thornton Township headquarters and on the Thornton Township website, where it can be found at: www.thorntontownship.com > Departments > Clerk’s Office > Minutes > Agendas, Notices, & Minutes > 2024 > August 15. The PDF is also linked directly below:
Channahon, IL: Parolee Arrested with Over 3,000 Grams of Cannabis and Firearm in Police Raid
Channahon, IL — A parole compliance check in Channahon resulted in the arrest of a man who was found with a significant drug haul, including over 3,000 grams of cannabis, along with a stolen firearm. The Grundy County Proactive Unit, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Corrections, conducted the check on Monday at a residence in the 26000-block of Raintree Ct., focusing on 24-year-old Nicolas J. Pouncy, who is on parole for a felony weapons possession charge.
Beetlejuice 2 Set To Haunt Joliet: Excitement Builds In Illinois
Are you ready for a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice bar? It's coming to Joliet, Illinois this October. It seems like every year we say, 'Hollywood is out of ideas,' as they bring out sequel after sequel and remake after remake, but I'm pretty darn sure 2024 takes the cake when it comes to this idea.
Local clergy members strengthen call for Chicago gun violence reduction office
CHICAGO (CBS) -- At the federal and Illinois state levels, there are full-time jobs and departments dedicated to addressing and reducing gun violence—but there are no such things at the Chicago city level. But a group of faith leaders has been working to change that, and gathered with that mission in mind at a meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Wednesday night. The faith leaders said when Mayor Brandon Johnson was a candidate, he promised to establish and fund an office to address gun violence. But that...
Ex-attorney sentenced for role in Washington Federal Bank collapse
CHICAGO - A former attorney was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Tuesday for his involvement in an embezzlement scheme that led to the collapse of Washington Federal Bank for Savings. Robert Kowalski, 62, was convicted last year on charges of embezzlement, bankruptcy fraud, and tax fraud. In...
Chicago firefighters union billboards aim to draw attention to contract fight ahead of DNC
New billboards from the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 can be seen just down the street from the United Center ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The union president said they're trying to get their message across to Chicagoans and new visitors in town for the DNC next week. "It...
Aldermen react to reports of Chicago mayor pushing CPS CEO out: 'Not a good idea'
CHICAGO - Reports that Mayor Brandon Johnson is quietly interviewing candidates to replace Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have sparked strong reactions from city officials. Sources confirm that Johnson has been conferring with members of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) about a possible replacement for Martinez, who has reportedly...
12,000 volunteers aged 16 to 100 will help with Democratic National Convention
More than 12,000 volunteers will gather at Wrigley Field on Thursday for a big kick-off rally ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention, where they'll be busy greeting delegates, shuttling attendees around the city and generally be at the ready to ensure a smooth event.
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