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Semi hauling 25,000 lbs of goods crashes on Eisenhower, causes major delays
CHICAGO — A rollover semi-truck crash on the Eisenhower Expressway at the Tri-State Tollway caused major delays Wednesday morning. The accident happened around 5 a.m. on the inbound Eisenhower at the Tri-State. All lanes of traffic we blocked for several hours and traffic was diverted on to the southbound Tri-State. The semi was reportedly carrying […]
Annual recycling audit focuses on cart compliance
Once a year, city staff inspects the contents of recycle carts to help households keep non-recyclable trash out of recycling bins. This year, the audit area included the Monday collection route, which primarily encompasses the Eighth and Ninth Wards and part of the Second Ward. “Cart tagging is a method...
Northwestern Targets 2025 Basketball Prospects for Campus Visits: Matthew Able, Tre Singleton, Brady Koehler & More
Northwestern is gearing up for official visits for their Class of 2025 basketball recruits, targeting five key players, including Matthew Able, Tre Singleton, Brady Koehler, Mason Blackwood, and Josiah Sanders. Matthew Able averaged 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game at the Adidas 3SSB Championships. Brady Koehler is...
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Illinois lawmakers hold hearing on pharmacy benefit managers amid new FTC report
CHICAGO (WGEM) - Right now, the six largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) manage nearly 95% of all prescriptions in the U.S. That’s according to a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report released July 9. The Illinois House Health Care Availability and Accessibility Committee held a hearing on PBMs and the...
Doctors say ‘stay inside’ if you have bad lungs after recent wildfires
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — It has been hazy the last few days in the Western U.S. and Canada after recent wildfires. Health experts are warning that some people may want to be careful when outside because of the air quality. Last year in Illinois, there were times in June when the air quality reached unhealthy […]
Scherer-Backed Carbon Capture Law Readies Illinois to Grow New Cutting-Edge Jobs
Commentary: A new law passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will help position Central Illinois communities to take advantage of cutting edge, job-creating technology. The law, signed by Gov. Pritzker at Richland Community College on Thursday in Decatur, enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois—a process known as carbon capture and sequestration (CSS).
Did Al Capone Serve Time in Alcatraz & When Was The Chicago Gangster Released?
Al Capone is one of the most notorious gangsters in world history and started his crime spree very young. According to the FBI, the gangster became a member of the street gang after quitting school. As time passed, Capone became a big name in the world of gangsters and became the boss of the Colosimo Mob in […] The post Did Al Capone Serve Time in Alcatraz & When Was The Chicago Gangster Released? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Wet pattern officially over, sunshine due in Thursday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s been a rather soggy month to say the least here in the Stateline. While only 0.01″ of rain was recorded at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport Wednesday, it still marks the 11th time in July’s first 24 days in which there has been measurable rainfall. In total, 7.33″ of rain has come down for the month, currently making this the 14th wettest July dating back to 1905, and there’s still a week left to go!
Double Duty Classic celebrates high school athletes, Black baseball tradition
CHICAGO - The Double Duty Classic is back this year with a renewed commitment to investing in high school athletes and continuing the strong legacy of Black baseball. Wednesday's game began at 6 p.m. with about 500 attendees. It's an occasion these high school baseball players will always remember, with...
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing, vehicle crimes on West Side: police
CHICAGO - Chicago police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing and two other crimes involving a motor vehicle on the city's West Side. Deontray Gibbs, 23, was taken into custody Tuesday in the 2600 block of S. California. He faces charges that include first-degree murder, possession...
Dominick Di Meo, ‘Monster’ Mid-Century Artist Who Emerged in Chicago, Dies at 97
Dominick Di Meo, an essential figure in the postwar Chicago art scene, has died at the age of 97. His death was announced this week by the Chicago gallery that represents him, Corbett vs. Dempsey. In 1952 the Cold War was bitter, the United States detonated a hydrogen bomb, and...
Nick’s Pit Stop Closing Thursday After 27 Years In Bucktown
BUCKTOWN — A family-run chicken joint is closing its doors after a 27-year run in Bucktown due to a lease dispute with their landlord, the restaurant’s owners said. The owners of Nick’s Pit Stop, 2023 N. Damen Ave., announced the closure in a Facebook post Monday thanking longtime fans and staff.
Starbucks set to reopen Thursday
The Starbucks at 7231 Madison St. is set to reopen July 25 after nearly two months of being closed for major renovations. . Much of the inside of the building has been redone, including an all-new cafe area, bar and back-of-house. The Starbucks’ seating has been cut by about half, though the work area for staff is much larger, according to officials from DeJames Builders, the contractor who completed the renovations.
Teen Boy Wounded in South Side Chicago Gas Station Shooting, Assailant at Large
A 17-year-old boy became the victim of a shooting incident on Tuesday evening at a Chatham neighborhood gas station on Chicago's South Side, according to authorities. The Chicago Sun-Times reported the teenager was inside a vehicle around 5:30 p.m. in the 8300 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue when he was approached and shot by an unidentified assailant.
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