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Chicago Drives Electric returns to Oakbrook Terrace this weekend with EV test drives
This weekend is your chance to test drive an electric vehicle.This is the third year for Chicago Drives Electric here at the Chicago Automobile Trade Association headquarters in Oakbrook."The fall Chicago Drives Electric event filled a void we originally didn't realize how badly it existed, bringing much needed EV education to residents of the Chicagoland area," said CATA President Jennifer Morand. "Whether you're a seasoned EV enthusiast or new to the world of electric mobility, Chicago Drives Electric offers something for everyone to discover."The electrified vehicles available for test drives include:Audi Q4 e-tronAudi Q8 e-tronBMW iXBMW i4BMW i5BMW i7Cadillac LYRIQChevrolet...
Lions use soccer winds to blow past Bulldogs
Mason Burda is the Lyons Township High School boys soccer team’s only returning starter from the 2023 Class 3A state runners-up. He’s still part of another talented senior class this season. “Seeing us graduate all of those guys, a lot of people didn’t think we’d be as competitive,”...
Chrisjan Simmons stiff arms a defender on the way to an 80 yard touchdown
Chrisjan Simmons earns our Boys Play of The Week after running wild for an 80-yard score and icing the game for Waubonsie Valley football. This play is presented by Trunnell Insurance. Chrisjan Simmons breaks loose for Waubonsie Valley. The Warriors lead Stagg 21-7 with about five and a half minutes...
Rick Armstrong’s 3 takeaways from Week 5 of high school football season in Aurora-Elgin area
As good as it gets? It seems I think that every week of this high school season, and every week the players come up with a new topper. Batavia, which has made winning a habit in 13 seasons under coach Dennis Piron, did it again last week. The Bulldogs rolled 41-0 over Wheaton North, providing the weekend’s eye-opening score. Definitely did not see it coming, at least not by that wide of ...
Best Neighborhood Halloween Displays in Chicagoland
As we get closer to Halloween, we begin to see our neighbors delight us with their spookiest decorations. There are many Chicagoland residents who go all out with skeletons, spiders, lights, inflatables and more spooktacular fun. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Halloween yard displays across Chicagoland that are...
Preventing Signal Degradation due to Inclement Weather with an Innovative Heating System
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientel Solutions (Scientel) headquartered in Aurora, IL USA has launched an antenna enhancement product focused on avoiding potential weather caused interference and downtime. In partnership with Surface Heating Systems , Scientel has developed an Anti-Ice heating system for millimeter antennas of all sizes. The new product is compatible with most major manufacturers and intended to prevent the buildup of snow and ice, thus keeping the antennas operational in the most severe weather conditions.
Moms turn goal of teaching Hispanic dance to their kids into cultural movement
CHICAGO (CBS) -- What started as an idea from a group of dedicated moms to preserve their Hispanic heritage through dance has grown into a much larger movement.Four women from the south suburbs decided going to Chicago for dance lessons was not an option, and they wanted to create something closer to home."We all work. All of us are full-time moms, have full-time jobs. We have a lot on our plate to begin with. So I was like, 'How are we going to do this?'" said Jacqueline Villanueva, treasurer and co-founder of the Necalli Cultural Movement in Blue Island.Time constraints...
Metra explains morning delays, cites PTC system impacting multiple lines
As Metra lines continued to face delays Monday morning across the Chicago area, the commuter rail system issued a statement explaining what led to the disruption. "The cause is the failure of the PTC system operated by CN, which is affecting all Metra lines that use (Heritage Corridor and North Central Service) or cross (Milwaukee District North and UP Northwest) CN tracks at locations that are controlled by CN," a Metra spokesman wrote in an email to NBC Chicago.
2024 Northern Cook County Ability Fair on 10/2
The Harper College Learning and Career Center will be holding the Northern Cook County Ability Fair on Wednesday, October 2 from 1 PM to 3 PM CT. This job fair is open to anyone that is looking for work that has any type of disability. Sign language interpreters will be present on Wednesday afternoon.
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