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Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Alternative electricity suppliers are ripping off Illinois customers, says watchdog group
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Tuesday issued a statewide warning, urging Illinois consumers to beware of rip-offs being peddled door-to-door, via mail, and over the phone by alternative electricity suppliers. Specifically, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and ... Read More » The post Alternative electricity suppliers are ripping off Illinois customers, says watchdog group appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever Clash Becomes the Hottest Ticket in Town as Prices Skyrocket
It seems Chicago sports fans have something new to get excited about, and it's not baseball or hockey. The Chicago Sky, having snagged the exceptional talents of Angel Reese, is now one of the most sought-after tickets in town. Their upcoming game against the Indiana Fever is shaping up to be a battle royale and a pricey one at that. As reported by NBC Chicago, this Friday's game at 6:30 p.m. is currently StubHub's best-selling game for the Sky's 2024-25 season.
Beloved Elk Grove Village restaurant to close after 40 years
A beloved Elk Grove Village institution will soon shutter after more than 40 years in business, leaving customers in mourning and the owners wondering what is next. Munchie’s Pizza has been in business for decades, but it will soon close its doors after it was purchased by village officials late last year.
Are Tribune’s calls to move Greyhound terminal due to the paper’s ties to the current station owner, who would profit from selling the land?
On Tuesday more than 100 transit people participated in an online discussion of efforts to prevent the Chicago Greyhound Terminal from closing next month before another intercity bus station can replace it. One of the panelists, DePaul Chaddick Institute Director Joe Schwieterman discussed the institute's new report that if this happened, Chicago would be the largest northern hemisphere city with no intercity bus terminal.
Updated COVID vaccine rolls out at CVS, Walgreens stores in Chicago area
New COVID vaccine updates are now available at pharmacies in the Chicago area, including at popular chains like Walgreens and CVS. Both companies announced the updated formulas were now available at locations nationwide, nearly one week form the announcement on changes to the vaccine's formula. “Preventive vaccinations are the best...
What Monahan didn’t say (and what Rory did): Sights, sounds, rumors from Tour Championship
ATLANTA — Our Dylan Dethier is at the Tour Championship, where the Tour’s best players — and their commissioner — have gathered for the season finale. Our Sean Zak has arrived home after a Eurotrip. Let’s talk some golf!. SZ: Dylan, my friend. I have...
Media Registration Now Open for PACK EXPO International 2024 in Chicago
Media registration is open for this year's largest, most comprehensive packaging and processing event: Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, PACK EXPO International 2024 returning this fall with more features than ever. Event highlights:. 2,500 exhibiting companies from 40+ vertical markets across five expansive exhibit halls.
Bloc Dispensary to open in early 2025
Forest Park will welcome its second dispensary in the new year, following months of delay and a recent reapplication process. The village council approved a conditional use permit for Bloc Dispensary on Aug. 26, allowing the business to open at 7216 Circle Ave., likely in 2025. The village council approved...
Woman fatally shot while driving away from armed males in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago police say
A woman was shot and killed inside a car Thursday morning on the city's South Side.The shooting happened during what police described as a desperate attempt by two women trying to escape gunfire, before one of them was shot in the head.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTwo women were sitting in a vehicle around 11:11 a.m. in the 7000 block of South Vernon Avenue in Greater Grand Crossing, less than a half-mile away from a police station. They were approached by two unknown male offenders with guns, Chicago police said.A 27-year-old woman who was driving the...
Chicago Sky Coach Updates Chennedy Carter's Availability Against Caitlin Clark, Fever
The Chicago Sky are set to host the Indiana Fever on Aug. 30 for a primetime matchup between WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Another star in the mix for the Sky is talented guard Chennedy Carter that's led them throughout the year. While Carter and Reese have had phenomenal ...
Marshall Field’s Holiday Figures Put Nostalgia on the Auction Block
Picture your holiday decorations with an actual figure from the Marshall Field’s window displays — a boy riding an old-fashioned bicycle or Christmas carolers or even a miniature version of the famous Marshall Field’s clock. Thirty mechanized figures can each go to the highest bidder when Chicago’s...
Chicago free museum days: Field Museum adds unexpected free admission day this fall
What's better than visiting one of Chicago's famed museums? Visiting for free, of course. As some free museum days for Chicago museums continue, one fan-favorite museum has announced an additional and unexpected free day coming up in September. The Field Museum, at 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, will offer...
Caitlin Clark Fans Share Heated Response To ESPN's WNBA Rookie Rankings
ESPN recently posted its WNBA rookie rankings. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese have been battling for the No. 1 spot all season, with the race going back and forth between the two. In the updated rankings, ESPN listed Reese as the No. 1 active and ...
CTA begins using gun detection system powered by AI
The CTA has begun testing technology that uses artificial intelligence to identify guns in its “L” stations. The technology, from company ZeroEyes, automatically detects guns that have been brandished. Images are sent to a ZeroEyes operations center where they are reviewed by staffers who determine what the object is, then alert relevant authorities like police, CTA officials and Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications.
Photos: First Look At 7 MINUTES TO LIVE At Chicago Dramatists
Unexpected Theatre Company, will present the World Premiere of 7 Minutes to Live, written by Richard Lyons Conlon and directed by Andrea J. Dymond, August 29 - September 22, at Chicago Dramatists, 798 North Aberdeen. See photos from the production. Co-produced by Chicago Dramatists and Prop THTR, previews are Tuesday,...
Player Outlook: Morez Johnson Jr.
TODAY - Morez Johnson Jr. Morez Johnson Jr. is a tremendous athlete at 6-foot-9, who plays with an ever-running motor and a healthy dose of competitive nastiness. The big man is best known for his high-end rebounding ability, and for good reason. Johnson was a double-double machine at Peach Jam during his final season of AAU, which is notable considering the level of competition on the EYBL circuit. This summer, the Chicago native was the top 'board man' on Team USA during the U18 FIBA AmeriCup — averaging nine rebounds in less than 14 minutes per game.
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