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Sunday, September 1 | Batavia Block Party & Taste of Batavia
Batavia’s Block Party & Taste of Batavia will return to give summer a warm farewell on Sunday, September 1 from 4pm to 9pm at Peg Bond Center. A Car Show will also be held on Houston Street. “Block Party & Taste of Batavia is the perfect opportunity to gather...
Illinois solar project to be biggest in eastern half of U.S.
Illinois already creates in the neighborhood of 7000 megawatts of energy from wind power coming from the fields and fields of windmills in the central and western portions of the state, but a massive solar array being built thirty miles west of Springfield is estimated to produce 800 more megawatts.
Department on Aging Announces Roundtables to Discuss Aging Issues and Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions—open to service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the public—to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery, and investment priorities to meet the needs of a growing older adult population. “As a requirement...
As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s flaws
Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers. Illinois legalized medicinal marijuana beginning in 2014, then legalized it...
Kindly Note / Parking Deck Maintenance in Downtown Facilities Begins Sept. 3
Maintenance work at the Municipal Center and Van Buren parking decks in downtown Naperville is expected to be complete by the end of October. (PN Photo) Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, the City of Naperville, in partnership with J.Gill and Company, will start maintenance work on the upper level of the Municipal Center Parking Deck, located at 400 S. Eagle St., and the Van Buren Parking Deck, located at 43 W. Van Buren Ave. Both projects are part of a multi-year maintenance plan to ensure the parking facilities are maintained as a sustainable asset. Pending weather and unforeseen circumstances, all work should be complete, and all parking spaces available at both parking facilities by the end of October 2024.
Illinois Basketball: 2025 Four-star Combo Guard plans Official Visit
Per League Ready and 24/7 High School Hoops on Twitter, four-star combo guard, Brandon Lee will visit Illinois basketball during the weekend of September 21st to 23rd. Lee is a 6 foot 2 inch guard out of Hillside, New Jersey who currently plays at the Patrick School. Of note, that is the same high school that former Illini, Giorgi Bezhanishvili went to. Given these Bronx ties, it is no surprise that Orlando Antigua is the lead recruiter for Brandon Lee. The Illini currently are the first official visit for Brandon Lee.
Deadly Boar’s Head Deli Meat Outbreak Leads to Nine Deaths
A deadly Boar's Head deli meat outbreak of listeria has been connected to the death of nine people. According to CBS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture found dozens of violations at a specific Boar's Head plant in Virginia that has now been linked to a nationwide recall as well as illness.
Real Impact: Proviso East state tour stop changed future veterinarian’s next steps
Real Impact stories spotlight the real difference people, programs and partnerships—across the system—make on the state’s economic, social and cultural well-being. For more, meet software development apprentice Alejandra Landa. University of Illinois System Leadership State Tour stops often produce meaningful results. So true with Proviso East High...
K9 captures Joliet man suspected of attacking neighbors, punching out car windows
JOLIET, Ill. - A man who allegedly attacked at least three people and damaged multiple vehicles in Joliet Township on Wednesday was taken into custody thanks to a Will County Sheriff's K9. Anthony Ramirez, of Joliet, faces six charges including aggravated battery to a peace officer, aggravated battery and criminal...
Frank Lloyd Wright Designed This House at 26—It’s Now for Sale for $1.98 Million
A newly renovated Frank Lloyd Wright home that owners Susan and Arthur Vogt call “a labor of love” will hit the market on September 4. Located in River Forest, Illinois, near Chicago, the residence, know as the Winslow House, will be offered at $1.985 million. Elizabeth August of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate holds the listing.
Village takes over search for new chief financial officer
Since Oak Park’s last chief financial officer, Steve Drazner, departed last fall, the village has come up empty in the search for a new one. Donna Gayden has filled in as the interim CFO since then. The village board approved extending her position until Feb. 28, 2025, and extended the cost of their employee leasing agreement from $150,000 to $225,000. Gayden has said she will not be applying for the permanent position.
This loving pup just wants to snuggle
Our PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week is a loving, 5-year-old girl named Belina. She came to PAWS from one of their shelter partners and has been eager for adventure ever since! She loves to train, swim, go for a card ride, and most importantly, snuggle.
COLUMN: Chicago’s Triumph: A Historic DNC Convention Inspires Hope and Urges Action
Kouri Marshall holding his son while watching Rev. Raphael Warnock speak at the DNC at the United Center (Photo courtesy of Kouri Marshall). I could not be more proud that this groundbreaking and historic convention was held right here in our city and of our mayor, Brandon Johnson, who did a superb job of keeping this city and everyone living in or visiting it safe during this high-profile event.
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