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Illinois soldiers deploy to Djibouti
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard has mobilized a security assistance team for deployment to the African Republic of Djibouti. Seven soldiers comprise the Sixth Battalion 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Lt. Col. Matthew Kreiter, commander of the Sixth 54 Security Forces Assistance Battalion, said the battalion is a military unit that’s specifically trained to engage with foreign military partners. The team from Illinois will help advise the...
Ask an expert - HADI FINERTY, ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans are living with the disease. By 2050, that number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. In 2021. Alzheimer's disease was the fifth-leading cause of death among people age 65 and older. Those are alarming figures, to be sure. But...
Saturday, August 17 | Geneva Winery Wine & Beer Festival
Geneva Winery will be presenting its Geneva Winery Wine & Beer Festival on Saturday, August 17th, from 1pm to 10pm at it Batavia location at 5 North River Street in Batavia. Tickets are just $25 per person, granting entry and 5 tastings from favorite local craft breweries, including:. Solemn Oath...
Carjacker Receives 15-Year Federal Prison Sentence After Chicago Suburb Crime Spree and Standoff with Police
A significant 15-year federal prison sentence has been handed down to David Johnson, the man responsible for a brazen carjacking in an Orland Park, Illinois neighborhood and subsequent shootout with law enforcement. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois, Johnson confronted his victim on February 12, 2021, while the individual was seated in their car. Brandishing a weapon and demanding the vehicle's keys, Johnson took off, initiating a high-speed pursuit that culminated in a crash in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.
The St. Regis Is Bringing Back Old Hollywood Glamour With New Jazz Club Concept
The St. Regis is bringing back the nostalgia of the 1920s and injecting a new dose of glamour into the live music scene with the launch of Jack’s Club, an intimate cabaret experience. Named in honor of St. Regis founder John “Jack” Jacob Astor 4th, the club, which will be rolled out at properties around the world next year, revives the romance of cabaret dinner shows with intimate live music experiences in luxurious settings.Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan Sparkle in Sequins, Tyla Does Double Denim and More Outside Lands 2024 Looks The St. Regis Chicago, the hotel group’s newest property, played...
Nearly 200 pets displaced by Hurricane Debby arrive in Chicago for Clear The Shelters adoption event
Nearly 200 pets that were displaced by Hurricane Debby arrived in Chicago on Wednesday to find their forever homes.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shelters were affected by rising floodwaters in Coastal South Carolina.They arrive ahead of Saturday's 10th annual Clear the Shelters event hosted by the Anti-Cruelty Society.Nearly 175 pets include puppies, dogs, cats, kitten, guinea pigs, rabbits and more will be available for adoption.All fees will be waived.The event will be at the River North location at 157 West Grand Avenue. It will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.To learn more about Clear the Shelters, click here.
Central Illinois Storm Warning: Damaging Winds, Urban Flooding Threat Until 2 AM Friday
Champaign, IL – Severe thunderstorms are expected across Illinois tonight, bringing the potential for damaging winds, urban flooding, and isolated hail. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an alert, warning residents to prepare for wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph, quarter-sized hail, and heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flooding. There is also a small chance of tornadoes.
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Governor Pritzker signs over 100 bills into law
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what a federal judge ruled on where protesters of the DNC can march and why inmates were moved out of the Stateville Correction Center. She also talks about some of the new bills that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed, like having a digital driver’s license and no more single-use plastics in hotels.
Campers transform into Broadway cast
Thirteen kids of different ages and levels of experience and talent started the Stage Door Fine Arts musical theater camp at The Community House Monday. By Friday, director Madi Moran will have the group ready to perform Broadway musicals. “This is my fourth year doing the camp,” said Moran, Stage...
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Illinois quick hits: Fentanyl education expanding; Mars acquires Kellanova; cicada shot creator fined
Fentanyl education expanding A new state law will expand fentanyl education for grades 6-12 in Illinois schools beginning with the 2025-26 school year. Last week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill sponsored by state Sen. Laura Ellman. The Illinois Department of Public Health said a lethal dose of fentanyl is smaller than a drop of water. Opioids containing fentanyl and other drugs are involved in 70% of fatal drug overdoses. ...
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.
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.
Alumna Named President of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious
Sr. Kathy Brazda, CSJ, MAEA ’97 was the subject of a recent feature published by The National Catholic Reporter. The article looks at Brazda’s life (including her 500-mile walking pilgrimage across Spain on the Way of St. James) and her new role as president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.
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