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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.
Teen Girl Vanishes from Chicago’s South Side! Authorities on High Alert in Desperate Search!
CHICAGO, IL – Authorities in Chicago, Illinois are seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing 15-year-old girl from the South Side. Heather Henry was reported missing on Monday after she was last seen in the Bronzeville neighborhood. Last Seen in Bronzeville. Heather Henry was last seen in...
Boy, 15, shot inside Kenwood apartment, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized Wednesday morning after someone shot him inside an apartment in the Kenwood neighborhood.The shooting happened around 12:16 a.m. in the 1300 block of East Hyde Park Boulevard.Police say the teen was taken to Comer Children's Hospital by fire crews with a gunshot wound to his chest in fair condition. As of Wednesday, no arrests were made. Area 1 detectives were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Chicago Sky Make Decision On Marina Mabrey Replacement
The Chicago Sky will emerge from a long break with Marina Mabrey no longer part of their roster. Mabrey was traded by the Sky to the Connecticut Sun for Moriah Jefferson, Rachel Banham, and a first-round pick in 2025 last July. The Sky also got the rights to swap 2026 picks in the first round of ...
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'.
C6 Corvette ‘Trail Boss’ For Sale In Illinois: Video
What started as an April Fool’s joke is now ready to hit the local trails with the creation of this one-of-a-kind C6 Corvette Trail Boss – and it’s currently up for sale in Illinois. Back in 2022, we shared a fun set of renderings showing off a Chevy Corvette Trail Boss, reimagining the iconic sports car with a lift and rugged off-road gear. It was intended as a laugh, but one determined C6 owner took the idea to heart and built a real-life version of this off-road sports car.
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
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