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New task force to address high-risk funeral processions
On June 7, Bernadette McLain of Forest Park was driving north on Des Plaines Avenue. But when she turned right on Jackson Boulevard, she encountered a funeral procession traveling west down the same road. Suddenly, McLain said, a big black SUV was speeding toward her, traveling the wrong direction into...
D91 PTO makes record year with $21K in fundraising
The Forest Park D91 PTO marked its most successful year fundraising for the local community and D91 schools. It raised $21,000, a roughly 45% increase from the $14,400 it raised the year before. “This was a really successful year and we hope the trend continues for next year,” said Rachelle...
Big Week | July 3-10
In honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, join the Park District of Oak Park in celebrating all things Olympic this week at various local facilities. Compete in many, Olympic-themed events, including taking on exciting aquatic challenges at Ridgeland Common, painting the Olympic Rings, and tasting world class grapes from France, Italy, and Greece at Cheney Mansion. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3dszt775 for more infomation on dates and times.
D97 welcomes 3 new school leaders
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 has hired three new school leaders for the 2024-25 school year. The board in June approved Tamera Phillips as the new principal of Holmes Elementary School, Marianne Rehfield as the new principal of Lincoln Elementary School, and José Gamiño as the new associate principal for climate, culture, and athletics at Julian Middle School.
‘1619: The Journey of A People’ brings audiences through an intense, beautiful journey of African Americans at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
In 2019, The New York Times released “The 1619 Project,” a series of essays and other works aimed to reframe the narrative of the United States’ history through the documentation of the beginning of American slavery and its consequences on the nation. 2019 marked the 400-year anniversary...
11 injured in West Chatham crash involving CTA bus: Chicago fire officials
Eleven people were taken to various hospitals after a crash involving a CTA bus Tuesday, Chicago fire officials said.The crash took place sometime Tuesday morning near 76th Street and South Lafayette Avenue in the city's West Chatham neighborhood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchCFD said the 11 people suffered non-life threatening injuries.They said 10 patients were from the bus.SEE ALSO: VIDEO: Car lodges under semi on Bishop Ford in south suburbs; all lanes reopenedThree people were in fair condition and eight were in good condition, CFD said.The ambulances went to OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, University of Chicago Medical Center, St. Bernard Hospital and Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center.Video of the scene showed a No. 75 bus with some minor damage to its front end. A tan sedan had severe damage to its front end.It was not immediately clear what led up to the crash or if any citations would be issued.This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
D91 and FP Library host mental health course
The Forest Park Library and Forest Park School District 91 are teaming up for another Parent University to tackle mental health first aid training this August. “Mental Health First Aid Training: Be There for Those Who Need You” will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 as well as Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Forest Park Library on Jackson Boulevard.
Suburban Whole Foods evacuated due to threat: police
HINSDALE, Ill. - The Whole Foods in suburban Hinsdale was evacuated Tuesday as a precautionary measure, according to village police. The store was closed for approximately an hour before it was reopened. The Village of Hinsdale Police Department posted on Facebook that the Whole Foods located at 500 East Ogden...
OMNI Systems Opens Print Center Of Excellence
OMNI Systems, St. Charles, Illinois, reportedly the label manufacturer in the United States, has opened its Print Center of Excellence. The 64,000-square-foot facility is actively hiring and expects to bring 50-100 new jobs to the greater St. Charles area in the next several years. OMNI’s new Print Center of Excellence...
River Forest’s Cathy Adduci finishes 6th in world championships
Most people travel to Nice, France, on the French Riviera to visit the Vieux Nice or the Promenade de Anglaise, or to experience the food, the beaches or the nightlife. Cathy Adduci of River Forest went there last month for a workout – not just any workout, but to participate in the Hyrox World Championships, which organizers call “the world series of fitness racing.”
A gun club for Black women aims to give them back their power
As crimes against Black women and girls increased around her, Arewa Karen Winters said she decided she needed protection. Although the 15th District police councilwomen had held her FOID card for 20 years, she decided it was time to get her concealed carry license. Owning a firearm was not an easy decision for Winters but she felt it was necessary.
Pack the Bus School Supply Drive – 8.3
Support District 54 students in need with our annual school supply drive! There are three ways to donate:. Drop off or ship new school supplies to the Township (1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates) or Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison’s Office (1325 Wiley Road, Suite 141, Schaumburg) now-August 2. Order from our wishlist for easy shopping: bit.ly/3VU7yG5.
NCAA, Former Northwestern Assistant Baseball Coach Reach Agreement on Recruiting Violations
Northwestern and former baseball assistant coach Brian Anderson have reached an agreement with NCAA enforcement staff on recruiting violations and the appropriate penalties for those violations. A Committee on Infractions panel has approved the agreement. Another former coach, meanwhile, has contested some of the violations, and his portion of the case will be considered separately by the committee.
Hill lends a helping hand
Marek Hill, who graduated from Fenwick High School in late May, not only has been training for his college football career this summer, he’s also found time to give back to the community. The Oak Park resident, who plans to play quarterback collegiately at Amherst College in Massachusetts, took...
Shots fired during Hoffman Estates home invasion
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Hoffman Estates police have launched an investigation after shots were fired during a home invasion in the northwest suburb. Officers received a report of a home invasion around 10 p.m. Monday in the 2000 block of Kettering Road. Upon arrival, police saw evidence of forced entry on the front door and bullet holes in the drywall of the residence.
Thieves break into U.S. Postal Service trucks three times in 90 minutes on West and Northwest Sides
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two men stole more than $500 worth of packages from mail trucks Monday afternoon on the West and Northwest Sides.Police said the pair robbed three United States Postal Service vehicles in less than 90 minutes in the Portage Park, Jefferson Park, and Austin neighborhoods:at 4:20 p.m. in the 4300 block of North Milwaukee Avenue,at 4:21 p.m. in the 6300 block of West Strong Avenue,at 5:45 p.m. in the 900 block of South Mayfield Avenue.In each case, police said the thieves parked a white SUV near the mail trucks.The men would then break the mail truck's window and take packages before driving away.Police had only vague descriptions of the thieves, who were both wearing hoodies and masks.Anyone with information on the thefts is asked to call Area Five Detectives at 312-746-7394.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Tuesday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Tuesday morning, Evanston. The Evanston Fire Department on Monday afternoon paused its search for a swimmer at Lighthouse Beach who went missing Sunday. EFD said “surface and shoreline searches” will resume today for the missing 41-year-old man. The beach remained closed as of late Monday afternoon. (Sunday photo by Joerg Metzner.)
Jack in the Box coming back to Chicago area
CHICAGO — The West Coast fast food chain Jack in the Box is headed back to the Chicago area. CEO Darin Harris spoke with the Chicago Tribune and said the company plans to open stores in New Lenox, Naperville, Plainfield, Carol Stream, Tinley Park, Lake in the Hills, Countryside and a Chicago location near Midway. […]
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