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OSF HealthCare opens Illinois orthopedic practice
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has opened a new orthopedic office in Peru, Ill., according to a July 25 report from Shaw Local News Network. The Peru office will open its doors July 29, and will offer X-ray services nearby. It will be staffed by orthopedic surgeons Connor Kasik, DO, and Robert Mitchell, DO.
OPRF hires new director of campus safety
Oak Park and River Forest High School has a new director of campus safety. This will be the fourth person to hold the post in just the past two years. Kristen Devitt was hired by the District 200 school board at a special board meeting earlier this month. Devitt, who...
Oak Park works to expand ‘missing middle’ housing
Oak Park trustees have begun taking steps to add more affordable, “missing middle” housing options to the village. “Missing middle” housing is defined as “a range of house-scale buildings with multiple units – compatible in scale and form with detached single-family homes – located in a walkable neighborhood.”
Things to do around Naperville this weekend: July 26-28
Centennial Beach / 11AM / Now open daily for building sandcastles, swimming, volleyball, adult floats (9AM Saturday and Sunday), relaxing under the trees and fond memories. Since 1931, families have found summertime fun at 500 W. Jackson Avenue! Daily Admission / Youth: Resident $8 / Nonresident $14; Adult: Resident $10 / Nonresident $16; After 5PM: Resident $5 / Nonresident $8. (Note! Be aware that hours for Centennial Beach soon will be changing with the advent of schools beginning again.)
4-year-old boy critically injured after falling out of window in West Lawn
CHICAGO — A 4-year-old boy was crtically injured on Saturday afternoon after he fell out of a window on the city’s Southwest Side. According to Chicago police, offices were called to the scene just before 5:30 p.m. following a report of an injured child in the 3700 block of West 63rd Street in West Lawn. […]
Chicago native Corey Hendrix dishes on 'The Bear' season 3, hometown eats
The Emmys are just under two months away and "The Bear" is already making a lot of noise.The comedy series just broke the record for the most nominations in a single year with 23.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFans are loving not only the characters and the storyline but the love for Chicago and its food scene.A familiar face was in the ABC7 Chicago studios Saturday morning.Corey Hendrix plays Gary "Sweeps" Woods on the show.Hendrix didn't have to do a lot of research on the city because he was born and raised on the West Side."To be a Chicagoan, the show having so much success, it's a blessing," said Hendrix. "They do a good job making Chicago a third character."Hendrix said he's not much of an Italian beef guy but he's been having plenty lately because of The Bear.When it comes to pizza, Hendrix said he turn to Home Run Inn or Beggars. And he said he likes to give love to his local neighborhood restaurants."I live in North Lawndale so the Soul Food Lounge and Soulé in my neighborhood right now, they're doing really well," said Hendrix.
City Club of Chicago: Reducing Gun Violence – The Ecosystem of Public Safety
July 25, 2024 Moderated by WTTW’s Chicago Tonight Host, Brandis Friedman – Panelists: Pamela Montgomery-Bosley (Purpose Over Pain of St. Sabina), Tim Daly (The Joyce Foundation), Dr. Rebecca Neusteter (UChicago Health Lab), Lorne Runnels (BlackRoots Alliance) and Eric Smith (BMO Bank / Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago) City Club event description: The […]
Chicago native among 2 killed in New York City shooting over custody battle: NYPD
A 65-year-old Chicago native has been identified as the shooter in a New York City murder-suicide, according to the New York City Police Department. The shooting took place on Friday about a half-block away from the Gracie Mansion.
Lurie Children's Hospital announces small staff reductions after budget review
CHICAGO - A small number of employees have been laid off from Lurie Children's Hospital following a comprehensive review of its budget. The hospital confirmed the layoffs Friday in a statement, shared in part below:. "…We are identifying and acting upon opportunities to increase operating efficiency and support our longer-term...
Cubs Farm System Should Factor into Deadline Decisions
The Chicago Cubs have built a solid lineup core around Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ, and Seiya Suzuki. Their starting rotation features Justin Steele, Shota Imanaga, and Javier Assad. Despite being ravaged by injury this season, the bullpen currently sports the best ERA in MLB. Yet the Cubs still find themselves in the midseason doldrums that have plagued them the past few years. In a recent “Jed” Talk, Cubs PBO Jed Hoyer signaled the team is focused on the future. So what does that future look like? Let’s assess the potential of the Cubs farm system as it stands.
WGN Radio competes in ‘WGN Summer Games’
In celebration of Paris 2024, WGN-TV’s WGN Morning News hosted a ‘WGN Summer Games’ at Bradley Place and invited WGN Radio to participate!. WGN Morning News shared video of the games which included a Relay Race, Breakdancing, Doughnut Pong, and Hobby Horse. Congratulations to Lou Manfredini, Jon...
‘It's unbelievable:' Relatives cheer on Team USA Wrestler and Lake Zurich native Payton Jacobson
Some north suburban residents who tuned into the Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony saw a familiar face - a world-class wrestler who hails from their town. Friends and family of Payton Jacobson gathered to watch Friday's ceremony together in Lake Zurich and exploded when they saw their hometown hero. "I'm wiping...
Chicago bracing for Texas to bus 25,000 migrants to city ahead of Democratic National Convention
Texas officials are vowing to continue busing and flying migrants to liberal cities like Chicago in protest of Biden border policies, and that has officials in the Windy City preparing for an influx of up to 25,000 migrants during the Democratic National Convention next month. "Until President Biden and Border...
Sports Editor Dealing With Stage 5 Kidney Disease
Almost since he was born, Times-Union Sports Editor Connor McCann has had issues with his kidneys. Now, the 26-year-old, originally from Glenview, Ill., is hoping to find a donor. “I was born with two kidneys, only one of them functioning. One of them had problems and caused a bunch of...
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