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US Army invests billions to battle highly invasive species wreaking havoc on state waterways: 'A significant victory'
Invasive carp are taking over the United States, and they have their sights set on the Great Lakes. Officials are set to spend whatever it takes to stop them. Not to be confused with other carp, invasive carp outcompete fellow fish for resources, growing and reproducing at astonishing rates and lowering water quality. Since being introduced from Asia in the 1970s to control algal blooms in confined areas, they escaped to the Mississippi River Basin and beyond.
Indiana scraps unpopular diploma plan, proposes new option for college-bound students
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.After months of criticism from educators, parents, school leaders, and higher education institutions, the Indiana Department of Education has released its second attempt at redesigning the state’s high school graduation requirements.The draft of the plan, which the department presented to the State Board of Education Wednesday, scraps the two diplomas first proposed by the department in March — the GPS and GPS Plus diplomas.The new draft proposes a base diploma — currently referred to as the Future New...
Former Illinois Attorney Sentenced to 25 Years for Role in Washington Federal Bank Collapse
A former attorney is behind bars for 25 years after being convicted of embezzlement and fraud charges linked to the collapse of Washington Federal Bank, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois, Robert M. Kowalski played a pivotal role in siphoning funds from the bank, which foundered in 2017 due to insolvency and a substantial $66 million in nonperforming loans.
Second-generation restaurateur opens sushi restaurant in Park Ridge
The son of a former west suburban sushi restaurant owner is entering the restaurant business for himself. After 20 years of working at other restaurants, Min Kim said he wanted to work in an environment tailored to his taste. Neta Sushi, which recently opened at 35 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, will be a full-service restaurant with a bar, sit-down dining and a sushi counter. Kim, the chef and ...
Near West Side community up in arms about migrant shelter, claim rampant drug dealing
Chicago residents and business owners living next door to a migrant shelter on the city’s Near West Side have had enough and are calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson to relocate the shelter.
Yankees 10-2 White Sox: Record HR, win gives Judge double delight
Aaron Judge made baseball history on Wednesday night by becoming the fastest player to reach 300 career home runs. The New York Yankees star achieved this remarkable milestone with a powerful shot during their 10-2 win against the Chicago White Sox. Aaron Judge made history by reaching the 300-home run...
Renovations Finished on Chicago Public Media’s Studio Space
Skender has completed a gut renovation of Chicago Public Media’s studio space, located at 848 E. Grand Ave on Chicago’s historic Navy Pier. The project follows Skender’s 2019 build-out of the office space and café surrounding the media company’s studios. The gut rehab of the...
Chicago youth Peacekeepers Program is making a difference with violence prevention
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Young people are engaging their communities to prevent violence in a brand-new City of Chicago program. The youth Peacekeepers Program participants say they have made a difference this summer—and hope to continue to make a difference moving forward. A total of 100 young people in their teens and early 20s, hired by the city, are working in parks and neighborhoods as part of this pilot program focused on fighting violence by engaging their immediate circles and communities. The sound is heard all too often in Chicago—a siren wails as an ambulance pulls away to rush a gunshot...
Chicago working on plan for West Side industrial corridor
Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development is working on a plan that will guide the future of the Armitage Industrial Corridor on the city’s West Side. The corridor developed around the section of the Milwaukee District West Metra line between Oak Park and Cicero avenues. Most of it is a Planned Manufacturing District, a special zoning designation set up to preserve industrial jobs by making nonindustrial uses off limits. For the past decade, the city has been reviewing PMDs throughout Chicago, which usually result in zoning protections being either reduced or removed entirely.
Gonna Need Some More Paint - The City Continues to Ignore Fires In Homeless Encampments
Fresh off a week spent repairing and repainting the DuSable Lake Shore Drive underpass at Wilson, on Tuesday evening there was yet another fire in the tents that are now a permanent fixture there. We have done our best to report on the repeated fires and the structural damage that...
Even Dansby Swanson was surprised by Jed Hoyer's trade deadline success
The Chicago Cubs didn't exactly have the start to the season they were expecting. As MLB approached the July 30 trade deadline, the Cubs were pretty far back in postseason contention and looked to be easy sellers. As in, push aside plans for World Series contention to help bolster the far system and plan for the future.
Angel Reese Teammate Calls Out Unrivaled Basketball League
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese turned quite a few heads when she announced she was joining the new Unrivaled basketball league co-founded by New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier. And while the league, which begins debuts in January 2025 and plays ...
Soho House Chicago hotel evacuated as 10-foot flames shoot from sidewalk after 'explosion' heard
Soho House Chicago, one of the Midwestern city's most upscale hotels, erupted in flames on Wednesday morning after an "explosion" was heard, with tongues of flame stretching as high as 10 feet into the air as guests were evacuted
Budzinski says DNC will be positive affair
Democrats across the country are preparing to head to Illinois for next week’s national convention. It’s being held in Chicago from August 19th through the 22nd. It’ll be downstate Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski’s first presidential nominating convention since she took office. She says she’s looking forward to party leaders talking about what’s truly at stake in November.
Central Illinois Braces for Storms and Hail East of I-55 Friday
Lincoln, IL – Severe weather is expected to impact central Illinois on Friday, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing an alert for the region. The forecast predicts a line of strong thunderstorms, potentially bringing damaging winds and isolated hail. The storms are expected to develop Friday afternoon and persist into the evening, primarily affecting areas eastward from I-55. According to the NWS, wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph, with isolated hailstones measuring up to 1 inch in diameter. This weather system poses a significant risk of localized damage, particularly to structures, trees, and power lines. Residents are urged to stay informed by monitoring weather updates throughout the day.
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
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