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3 Chicago suburbs rank on report America's ‘Wealthiest Suburbs'
Three Chicago suburbs were just ranked among the wealthiest suburbs in the country, with two of them nestled along the glitzy North Shore of Lake Michigan. The new report, from GoBanking Rates, looked at all cities in the United States with 5,000 or more households and isolated the 50 cities with the highest average income. It also took into account the typical home value for 2024 and metro area to help determine and rank a list of the 50 wealthiest suburbs in America, editors said.
Taste of Chicago was long held in July. Here's why it won't be this year
The annual Taste of Chicago food festival was a longheld July tradition in the city, until recently. The festival is now being held in September, largely due to two major events happening in Chicago for July and August -- and it's not the only festival to see changes. The events...
New Illinois Laws Begin Today
New legislation goes into effect today in Illinois. The statewide gas tax jumps by two cents to 47-cents a gallon today. Taxes on sports wagering also goes up. The tax will increase from a 15-percent flat tax to a progressive rate of 35-percent. Also, undocumented migrants can now apply for a standard Illinois driver’s license. These types of licenses would replace the current Temporary Visitor Driver’s License.
Editorial: Walgreens could join other major retailers fleeing high-crime parts of Chicago
Walgreens is in trouble. And that means trouble for Chicago. The Deerfield-based pharmacy giant, having lost about three-quarters of its market value since the beginning of 2022, is embarking on a major turnaround plan, which will entail the closure of hundreds of stores nationwide if not well over 1,000. Fully a quarter of Walgreens’ roughly 8,500 stores in the 50 states, the District of ...
West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Found in Morton Grove and Northbrook
The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District has found the first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes to occur in our traps in Morton Grove and Northbrook this year. Batches of mosquitoes collected June 28, 2024, from NSMAD traps in Morton Grove and Northbrook tested positive for West Nile virus in our lab on July 2.
July means a set of new laws take effect in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WEVV) — Changes are coming for the State of Illinois, as new laws go into effect. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed new bills into law, all this in advance of the 2024 Chicago Pride Parade. House Bill 5507 removes barriers to the process of changing legal gender on...
NASCAR hosts interactive day for Chicago kids ahead of street race
CHICAGO - Excitement is revving up for NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race, which rolls into town this weekend!. Set for Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, it will serve as the centerpiece of Chicago’s Fourth of July festivities – but the fun has already begun. In celebration...
Thousands expected at Navy Pier for massive fireworks display
The City of Chicago's fireworks extravaganza won't be held on the Fourth of July, but Navy Pier will still put on a show for residents on the eve of the holiday. According to officials, thousands of visitors are expected to line the lakeshore to watch the massive display, which is being cosponsored by Choose Chicago and NASCAR.
Here's the full list of Chicago free museum days for July 2024
Illinois residents can get a break from the summer heat by visiting Chicago's many museums. And getting inside might not cost you a dime. A number of museums in the Chicago area are offering free admission on select days, many of which happen to be in July. Art Institute free...
Chicago area's Fourth of July forecast comes into focus
Those Chicago-area residents hoping to get outdoors and enjoy the summery weather this Fourth of July weekend have been casting a weary eye on the forecast throughout the week, but good news has emerged as those forecasts have been finalized. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, the originally expected...
Graduate of Northwestern prison program dies at Stateville Correctional
Michael Broadway, 51, walked across the stage at Stateville Correctional Center in November to receive his diploma from Northwestern University. He was one of the first incarcerated students in the country to graduate from a top-10 university, according to Northwestern. Broadway died June 19 while incarcerated at Stateville, the Illinois...
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke Sentenced to Two Years in Prison (Video)
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined $2 million. The sentence was handed down for charges of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. Burke is required to report to prison on September 23rd. Courtroom Proceedings. CBS News Clinical Reporter Chris was present in...
NASCAR's Inaugural Chicago Street Race Generates $108.9 Million Economic Surge for the City
NASCAR's high-octane foray into the streets of Chicago is not only turning heads but also turning over big bucks—$108.9 million worth of economic impact, to be precise. These numbers come from an economic impact study carried out by the Sports Industry Patrick Center at Temple University, detailing the inaugural Chicago Street Race's monetary vroom for the city. According to Chicago Business, the race also contributed a hefty $23.6 million in total media value.
Illinois officials urge residents to avoid at-home fireworks this Fourth of July
After the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that nearly 10,000 fireworks-related injuries and eight fatalities occurred in 2023, officials in Illinois are urging the public to leave the explosives to the pros. On Monday, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance held an event ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, urging...
West Side residents still struggling with clean-up one year after major flooding
It has been one year since devastating floods on Chicago's West Side.Last year, torrential rains hit the city, leading to major flooding. Hundreds of homes were damaged, and residents still desperately need help.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA year later, John Carr recalled, his basement had waist-deep water. The water receded, leaving damage and growing mold, still."I just don't have the money. I do little at a time now, but I just don't have the money," Carr said.His story is not unusual. Volunteers with the Westside Long Term Recovery Group said they respond to a resident...
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