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Farmers around McCook Lake working to save their land
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s been about a month since the devastating floods changed so many lives; especially around McCook Lake in North Sioux City. While there’s been plenty of debris to cleanup around McCook Lake due to days of heavy rainfall back in June, some farmers in that area also have their own cleanup and it’s costing them time and money.
Local music roundup: July 25-31
Evanston and nearby locations will be a musical paradise this week! There are many free concerts – including one by our esteemed fellow Evanstonian and harmonica superstar Howard Levy! Pablo Cruise will bring yacht rock to Skokie! Liv Warfield comes to SPACE to amaze us with her intense R&B skills. You can make an easy trip to Niles to hear the great blues singer Milwaukee Slim. And this weekend, the Out Of Space fest will be rocking! Be still, my heart!
U.S. Under Secretary of Education visits Arrupe College
On a recent trip to Chicago for a conference on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), Under Secretary of Education, James Kvaal, visited Arrupe College to meet with students and administrators. Kvaal, who leads the Department of Education’s work on higher education, student financial aid, and career and adult education, is committed to building an inclusive higher education system that helps all students graduate and achieve a better life.
Chicago scientists discover new antibiotic that may defeat bacterial resistance
CHICAGO - Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a new antibiotic that may make it nearly impossible for bacteria to develop resistance, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against infectious diseases. This novel antibiotic attacks bacteria in two distinct ways, making it 100 million times more...
Chicago Fed Money Museum Debuts Exhibit on Black Baseball History
Baseball is often referred to as America’s pastime, but until recently, the accomplishments of many Black players were not formally recognized by Major League Baseball. That changed in May when statistics from Negro Leagues players were officially added to the MLB record books. In 2020, the United States Mint...
Rogers Park Welcomes Nayo African Cuisine as Athena Board Game Cafe Plans Resurgence
Exciting culinary and entertainment shifts continue in Rogers Park, as the neighborhood waves goodbye to Athena Board Game Cafe and welcomes the savory flavors of Nayo African Cuisine. Patricia Gonzalez's Athena, once a destination for board game enthusiasts, shuttered its doors at 1418 W. Howard St. last year. Reflecting on the move, Gonzalez expressed intentions to transplant the interactive cafe experience to a new home in Rogers Park, fortuitously at the historic site once housing Heartland Cafe. "We expect to offer the same products and services that our customers appreciated in the first location in a new, modern building," Gonzalez told the Chicago Sun-Times, charting a course for Athena's reemergence.
Five Things to Do: July 26-28
Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo and gardens with a wine glass in hand at the Summer Wine Fest. A garden party is never complete without wine, and this party features over 50 different wines from the best winemaking regions in the world. A bonus: The Lincoln Park Zoo has the only accredited hibiscus collection in the country, which typically bloom in late July. Perfect timing! July 26. lpzoo.org.
Ask an expert - dominic mancini, lawyer
Dominic Mancini found more than a job when he began his career in Hinsdale nearly 50 years ago. He found his forever home. He's now a father of four and a grandfather of 10, seven of whom live within walking distance of Mancini's house. "I love that," he said, saying...
Gun rights group: Chicago’s expanded lawsuit against Glock misguided
(The Center Square) – Chicago is expanding its lawsuit against gun manufacturer Glock, but a gun rights advocate says it’s misguided and likely unconstitutional. Last year, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a measure allowing lawsuits against the firearms industry for allegedly making the community less safe. The National Shooting Sports Foundation challenged the law. The state said no one has been harmed and the case should be dismissed. A ruling is pending on whether to enjoin the law or dismiss the case. ...
Boy, 15, charged with setting fire to recreation facility in Villa Park
VILLA PARK, Ill. — A 15-year-old boy has been charged after setting a fire at a recreation facility in Villa Park, according to the DuPage County state’s attorney. The teenager faces one count of Arson (Class 2 Felony), one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony), one count of Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property (Class 4 […]
Sidewalk construction to start soon
The village awarded contractor Nardulli Construction Company, Inc. the project to redo stretches of sidewalk around the village at a July 22 council meeting. . Nardulli Construction was one of six contractors to bid on the project to replace sidewalks and curbs around the village. The contractor bid $45,520 when Christopher B. Burke Engineering, the village engineer, estimated the project to cost $60,200. Burke Engineering also reviewed the bid documents.
Chicago Blackhawks insider comments on Corey Perry scandal
The Chicago Blackhawks dealt with a major Corey Perry scandal last year, and now a Blackhawks insider has addressed it with a major question. The 2023/24 NHL season was a wild ride for Corey Perry, as he began by having his contract terminated by the Blackhawks before ultimately competing in a losing effort in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The details behind his departure from Chicago are still sketchy at best, and now Blackhawks reporter Mark Lazarus of The Athletic has revealed what he knows about the situation.
After Englewood Shootings, Fed-Up Activist Installs Cameras On Her Block While Waiting For City’s Help
ENGLEWOOD — South Side activist Tamar Manasseh added surveillance cameras to her Englewood block after someone fired shots there last month. Then on Monday, more gunfire erupted. Undeterred, Manasseh hopes the cameras — combined with speed bumps on the block if the city ever installs them — can ultimately...
Rangers' Jon Gray: Spins gem against White Sox
Gray (5-4) picked up the win Tuesday against the White Sox, allowing one run on four hits and no walks across 7.2 innings. He struck out five. Gray finished off Tuesday's start retiring 15 consecutive batters and despite pitching into the eighth had thrown 80 pitches before being pulled. The outing marked Gray's first time exceeding six innings pitched since May 15. While he hasn't been a great source of strikeouts, having 78 Ks in 94.0 innings, the veteran lefty has been a reliable option, owning a 3.73 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He's on track to close out a two-start week Sunday in Toronto.
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 […]
PsiQuantum To Build First US-Based Utility-Scale Quantum Computer in Chicago, Illinois
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 25, 2024-- PsiQuantum today announced a far-reaching partnership with the State of Illinois, Cook County, and the City of Chicago to build the first US-based utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer at the former US Steel South Works property in the City of Chicago. Under this agreement PsiQuantum will anchor the newly established Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) which will catalyze the state’s highly developed quantum ecosystem, including the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), the University of Chicago, the Chicago Quantum Exchange, Argonne and Fermi national labs and DARPA, the US Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Project Agency and others. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240725638752/en/ PsiQuantum’s first US utility-scale quantum computer, anchoring the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. (Photo: Business Wire)
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
Weather Alert: Eastern Iowa and Northwestern Illinois Brace for Showers and Thunderstorms
Davenport, IA – Residents of eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois can expect a mixed bag of weather in the coming days. Today, isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible mainly south of a Sigourney to Galesburg line through midday, with dry conditions expected elsewhere. Temperatures will range from the upper 70s to low 80s.
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...
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