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Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Storms: Hail, Damaging Winds Expected Through 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents of Iowa and Illinois are advised to prepare for severe weather today, with storms expected to bring hail and winds exceeding 60 mph through 8 PM. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Marginal Risk warning, indicating occasional rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Broadway In Chicago Announces Single Tickets On Sale For MEAN GIRLS And More
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! Broadway In Chicago has announced that four shows are celebrating Christmas in July!. Two new holidays shows will make their way to Chicago this holiday season: THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER and A John Denver CHRISTMAS. Joining them in the celebration are YIPPEE KI YAY and MEAN GIRLS.
Chicago’s Bulls & Hawks Amazing $7 Billion West Side Makeover
The Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks announced a $7 billion private investment to give the west side of Chicago adjacent to the United Center a major makeover. The project is being spearheaded by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families, which co-own the United Center and, respectively, own the Bulls and the Blackhawks.
New Favorites Become More Apparent in Fan-Created Cubs Prospect List
A few weeks ago, I opened up an opportunity for Cubs fans and prospect followers everywhere to participate in creating your own prospect list. You guys cast thousands of votes along the way. This is such a unique and fun thing, and one that I haven’t seen done anywhere else so I hope you enjoyed this newest edition as much as I did.
Englewood shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded, Chicago police say
Two men were shot, one fatally, in the Englewood neighborhood Wednesday morning, Chicago police said.The shooting took place at about 1:05 a.m. in the 6300-block of South Carpenter Street.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe victims were standing in the street when unknown suspects began firing from an alley, police said.A 22-year-old man was shot multiple times and transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Authorities have not released his identity.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024A 21-year-old man was shot in the arm and transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, police said.No one is in custody and Area One detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
5 victims reported in violent robbery spree across Lakeview, Lincoln Park, the Loop
CHICAGO — Police are investigating five robberies, some of which turned violent, that were reported early Tuesday morning in the Loop, Lincoln Park, and Lakeview. There are indications that the same people may have committed some of the crimes. In one incident, a 22-year-old woman was pepper sprayed and...
Kentucky Amazon workers to join Illinois Teamsters on strike amid ‘unfair labor practice’ charges
Situated at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Amazon's KCVG air Hub facility reportedly began organizing with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) "earlier this year," according to a news release.
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Experts say a Chicago-area tornado outbreak is causing gas prices to spike in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Gas price and oil experts attribute a sudden spike in Wisconsin gas prices to a Chicago-area tornado outbreak from July 15. According to AAA, gas prices rose an average of 28 cents in Milwaukee and Waukesha in the past week. Prices rose an average of 24 cents in Racine and an average of 32 cents in Kenosha County.
Beating the heat: How to avoid skyrocketing food costs this summer
CHICAGO - The temperature outside isn’t the only thing on the rise in the summer. So is the amount of money consumers spend on food. In a Fox 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck looks at our summer food spending habits and ways to keep them in check.
Chicago weather: Heat and humidity will return for the weekend
CHICAGO - Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are possible near and south of Interstate 80 this evening, though most areas will remain dry with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Skies are expected to clear tonight, with temperatures dropping to the low to mid-60s. Thursday is shaping up to be...
‘That’s the wurst!’ Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes and tips over on Chicago tollway
Check out this "Mini Frankmobile" that flipped over after the driver overcorrected. The post ‘That’s the wurst!’ Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes and tips over on Chicago tollway appeared first on MotorBiscuit.
Lawsuit Filed by Man Who Spent 17 Years in Prison After Being Wrongfully Convicted Set for Trial After City Council Refuses to Settle
A federal judge is poised to set a trial date in a lawsuit against the city filed by a Chicago man who spent 17 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of a 2001 murder. That comes after a key city panel rejected a recommendation from city lawyers to settle the case for $7.6 million.
Drug Ring Suspects In Court
GREEN BAY,WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Four of the seven suspects arrested in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking operation appeared in court Tuesday, but their criminal complaints were sealed, so no new details of the allegations were released. Ebony Grandberry, Kyla Sanache, Cheri Austin and James Grandberry appeared Tuesday. Michael...
Northwestern's 'imperfect' pop-up stadium will make for scenic Indiana football game
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana football will be in for a unique experience when it heads to Evanston to play Northwestern in October. The Hoosiers played at Ryan Field the last time they visited their Big Ten rival in 2016, but all that’s left of the venue is rubble. Northwestern demolished the stadium over a four month-span...
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
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