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Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Big Ten football gambling guide: Regular season win totals
College football is back! Week Zero has come and gone (we sure do need Northwestern back in the Ireland game) and with Inside NU beginning its week of full-scale football previews ahead of Saturday’s season-opener against Miami (OH), let’s dabble into an undeniably critical interest of the college football-watching community: gambling.
Chargers Overwhelm Wildcats, Roll to Victory
Senior running back Gavin Barber only touched the ball six times, but it was enough for 156 yards and five touchdowns as the Sully Buttes Chargers downed the Northwestern Wildcats 46-6 Friday night in Mellette. The Chargers capitalized on turnovers and excellent field position thanks to a defense that took...
New Law Lets Illinois Parents Roll Over Unused College Money to IRA’s
Illinois parents can now roll over leftover funds from their Bright Start and Bright Directions 529 College Savings Accounts into a Roth IRA, thanks to a new law signed by Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Expanded Options for College Savings. This law will provide families with an additional option for managing any...
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Week in review: Your Sunday digest of the news
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Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Union leaders push for sports stadium funding from taxpayers
A rendering of the inside of the Chicago Bears’ proposed lakefront stadium. Union leaders in Illinois are suggesting that they’ll push Gov. J.B. Pritzker for taxpayer funding of new professional sports stadiums in Chicago. The Illinois General Assembly did not approve spending on proposed Chicago sports facilities this...
The Dishonor Roll: Meet the public officials who helped build Illinois’ culture of corruption
Corruption is a way of life in Illinois politics and in Chicago, once dubbed “the only completely corrupt city in America.” As part of its ongoing series “Culture of Corruption,” the Tribune has compiled a list of roughly 200 convicted, indicted or generally notorious public officials from Illinois’ long and infamous political history. Scroll and link to meet the small-town official behind the ...
Data refutes Pritzker’s DNC claims about Illinois economy: Analyst
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker used the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention to highlight the successes of Illinois and the Democratic Party, but the president of a nonprofit think tank says the numbers don’t add up. Pritzker said there is no better place to see that change is possible under Democratic leadership than […]
How electrified beaches could save our shores from devastating erosion
CHICAGO — As coastal communities around the world grapple with the growing threat of erosion, researchers have uncovered a surprising potential solution: electricity. Scientists from Northwestern University say that applying mild electrical currents to marine sands could create natural, sustainable defenses against the relentless assault of waves and rising sea levels.
Recap: Team Lorenz Rallies for 5-4 Victory in Extra Innings
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Middle infielder Hannah Flippen scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning as Team Lorenz rallied to claim a 5-4 victory over Team Ocasio to complete Saturday’s Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball doubleheader at Parkway Bank Sports Complex. The...
Loggers Start the Season off Strong!
The Lincoln Land Loggers opened up their season today by hosting the Joliet Wolves where the temperatures rose above 90 degrees. The first half was controlled by the Loggers as they possessed most of the first half on their attacking side of the field. Kaleigh Meyer broke open the scoring in the (11th minute) on a cross from Kinley Richardson. The second goal ( 18th minute) came after Kyndel Moore capitalized on a penalty kick, when Moore was taking down inside the box after getting behind the defense on a through ball from Sophia Smith. Sophia Smith would then find a goal (30th minute) of her own on a drop pass from the end line by Tatyana Mehundrew. Kyndel Moore found her second goal (31st minute) of the game by getting behind the defense and beating the Wolve's Keeper in a one-v-one after a great pass from Makayla Elam.
Orland Park water pressure Issue resolved; boil order not necessary
CHICAGO - Orland Park residents may have experienced a brief drop in water pressure on Sunday morning due to a mechanical issue at a water pumping station. Around noon, the Orland Park Police Department began receiving calls about water issues. Public Works officials were notified and immediately began fixing the...
Unincorporated Orland homeowners blast mayor’s annexation move
Unincorporated Orland homeowners blast mayor’s annexation move. Residents of Unincorporated Orland Township blast Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau for trying to grab their lands and violate their rights. Residents say Mayor Pekau failed to properly notify them of his plans that began quietly in 2022 and continued to 2023 before residents could address the board at meetings August 19, 2024. The village asserts there is a Memorandum of Understanding, that most residents have not seen. Pekau’s assertions he “must act” before Oak Forest and Palos annex area is fantasy. Homeowners say they are concerned about Orland’s increased taxes and fees, failure to file financial audits, and Pekau’s constant bullying of residents who question his actions.
An egg-celent new breakfast option: Egg Harbor Cafe opens on South Boulevard
Egg Harbor Cafe celebrated its grand opening at 1111 South Blvd. in Oak Park on July 16.Nestled between the bustling Downtown Oak Park and Pleasant District and right across from the busy Oak Park Metra station, Egg Harbor is a calm, family-friendly haven offering affordable and high-quality breakfast and lunch options. Walking into Egg Harbor, guests will notice the smell of fresh coffee, bacon, and syrup, said Angel Gutierrez, who manages the Oak Park location. “We want people to walk in and feel the good vibes,” he said. “We want to make sure that when you walk in you feel comfortable, you feel safe, and that you feel a home away from home.
Cook County Courthouse Cooling Centers Open During Excessive Heat
Cook County will open cooling centers as extreme heat is forecasted for the region from Sunday through Tuesday. Cook County will open cooling centers at the County’s Skokie, Maywood and Markham Courthouses 24 hours from Sunday, Aug. 25 at 12 p.m. through Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Residents without adequate access to air conditioning are encouraged to seek respite at a cooling center.
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