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Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
Saturday night: Increasing clouds & mild
CHICAGO — If you’re out and about this weekend, you should experience a whole bunch of sunshine and mid-80-degree temperatures as they continue to climb into next week. Tonight Increasing clouds & mild. SSE 5-10 mph Low 67 Sunday Mostly cloudy, muggier & chance of iso. showers/t’storms. SSW 5-10 mphHigh 83 Extended outlook calls for […]
Man displayed machine gun while filming music video on Chicago Riverwalk: prosecutors
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old man was ordered detained as a safety risk after he allegedly displayed a machine gun while filming a music video on the Chicago Riverwalk. Police responded to a 911 call about people with guns near City Winery, next to the Dearborn Street bridge, around 8:30 p.m. on July 15, a CPD report said. The caller told police that four men and four women were flashing guns and filming a music video near the bridge.
Chicago Forecast: Warm, sunny day ahead of possible showers Sunday
Another pleasant day is likely in store for the Chicago area, on the heels of a beautiful finish to the week in the region. Temperatures in the mid-morning hours Saturday begin in the low 70s, with temperatures quickly rising into the mid-afternoon. Cloud cover is expected to be minimal for...
Strange Earthquake Just Hit this O’Fallon, Illinois Neighborhood
When it comes to New Madrid Fault earthquakes, I think I've now seen it all. There was just a tremor that shook a neighborhood in O'Fallon, Illinois Saturday morning. I had to do a double-take when I saw this earthquake appear on the USGS earthquake map this morning. It was a 2.4 magnitude quake in a subdivision in O'Fallon, Illinois and it's been confirmed by a USGS seismologist. It was centered here.
Local newsstand persists against the tide
Eric Ismond remembers the morning in November 2016 when Evanston residents snaked out the door of The Chicago-Main Newsstand, hoping to secure the first physical magazines and newspapers documenting the Cubs’ first World Series win since 1908. “Everybody wanted to have a souvenir and have a keepsake for that,”...
Man charged in the shooting death of Round Lake Beach 15-year-old
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. — A Round Lake Beach man has been charged in connection to the shooting death of 15-year-old Valeria Rodriguez. Shorbonia Poole Jr, 19, was charged with one felony count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon Saturday, with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office expecting additional charges to be filed, […]
Three charged in murder of Chicago firefighter
Three men have been charged in connection with the 2023 murder of a Chicago firefighter and associated financial crimes. Nicholas Virgil, 37, a resident of the 14200 block of South Stewart Avenue in Riverdale, and Martez Cristler, 22, a resident of the 6800 block of Baring Avenue in Hammond, Ind., were both charged with three counts of murder, one count of aggravated arson and two counts of arson in connection with the death of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt.
Lutheran Life Communities: Exclusive Sneak Peek of Innovative Smart Home Cottages Coming to Chicagoland
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Lutheran Life Communities, a non-profit senior living and services organization, announces the expansion of two of its 62+ senior living campuses with the planned development of up to 24 new cottage homes. The new cottages will be built at Pleasant View in Ottawa, Illinois and Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, Indiana. The cottages at these two entrance fee communities are designed for modern living and long-term peace of mind.
Isak Hansen Independent Hardware, Home Center, and Custom Builders in Lutsen to expand home appliance purchase and repair needs of Cook County
All photos from Boreal Community Media. The recent closure announcement from Almost Home Appliance has many Cook County community members wondering what other options are available for purchasing and repairing home appliances locally. Some may not be aware that Isak Hansen Independent Hardware, Home Center, and Custom Builders in Lutsen, MN, sells and services appliances. For over 90 years, Isak Hansens has been here to support the needs of Cook County residents. Boreal Community Media reached out to Tom Dwyer, owner of Isak Hansen, to learn more.
Northern Illinois Weather: Chicago Faces 105° Heat Index Amid Storms
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois residents should prepare for a week of extreme weather as the region braces for a mix of severe thunderstorms and soaring heat indices. Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the middle of the week, with many dry hours interspersed. According to the...
Baseball player caught in funny video thanks to incredible camera angle
A Chicago Cubs prospect is going viral after poor timing and an incredible camera angle resulted in a hilarious video. The post Baseball player caught in funny video thanks to incredible camera angle appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
SALTDOGS BASEBALL: ‘Dogs Shut Out Chicago Behind Keenan’s Gem
LINCOLN, NE–(Saltdogs Release/KFOR July 26) The Saltdogs (25-42) put together a complete performance for the second consecutive night to defeat Chicago (34-32) 6-0 on Friday night. RHP Zach Keenan posted his seventh quality start of the season throwing 7.0 shutout innings surrendering five hits, four walks, and struck out...
Big East Basketball: 2024 offseason grades for each team
There are some situations where you’re grading on a scale, especially with a program that’s had next to no success for years now. DePaul has undergone a complete change this offseason, starting with hiring former Ohio State head coach, Chris Holtmann. That move alone made it a very successful past few months.
15 years for man who violently attacked and robbed 75-year-old woman on the NW Side
CHICAGO — A Cook County judge sentenced a man on Thursday to 15 years in prison for viciously attacking and robbing a 75-year-old woman outside a Portage Park grocery store. Oswaldo Garza, 47, was also accused of mugging a 79-year-old woman and an 85-year-old woman outside the same store in separate attacks, but prosecutors dropped those cases before trial, court records show.
Chicago man arrested in connection with Naperville shooting
A Chicago man is under arrest for a shooting in Naperville from April. Naperville Police allege 19-year-old Kanyon J. Hardy shot someone in the leg and stole cash from them on April 16th at a home in the 2500 block of Leach Drive. Hardy was picked up earlier this week on a warrant.
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