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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.
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2024 Football Preview | Lyons has high hopes after agonizing end to last season
2023 RECORD: 7-4 (lost 17-14 loss to York in the second round of the Class 8A playoffs) OUTLOOK: A last-second field goal in their second-round playoff game against York prevented the Lions from advancing to the Class 8A quarterfinals. A team with 14 returning starters is determined to make a deep run come this postseason.
Emergency Blood Shortage: USF Red Cross Blood Drive September 13
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, September 13, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium at USF’s St. Clare Campus, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. The drive is open to the community.
Authorities seek man who robbed 2 banks in an hour
CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Police are searching for a man who robbed two banks on Friday in the south suburbs. The suspect first robbed the Old National Bank on Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights, then, about an hour later, the Fifth Third Bank on Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest.
Frankfort School District to hold regular Monday meeting
WEST FRANKFORT, IL — The monthly regular meeting of Frankfort CUSD #168 Board of Education will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, in the Library at Central Junior High School, located at 1600 East Ninth Street in West Frankfort. The original meeting was postponed on Monday,...
Godson of pastor Corey Brooks shot and killed in Chicago Lawn
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The godson of a prominent Chicago pastor was shot and killed on Saturday in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.Police said, around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, a 21-year-old man was inside a vehicle in the 7200 block of South Washtenaw, when he was shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Rev. Corey Brooks, who spent 11 months on a rooftop in Woodlawn to raise $20 million for a new community center, identified the victim as his godson, Christon Tucker. Brooks said this isn't the Tucker family's first tragic loss."We kind of, like, kept Chris close to us as a result of losing his brother. Chris was a great student, a good kid, not participating in any gangs. The detectives even said that it was amazing they couldn't even find a parking ticket on him. That's how squeaky clean he's been," Brooks said.No one was in custody Monday morning. Area 1 detectives were investigating.Brooks said a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.Tucker is survived by his mother and two siblings.
Host of ‘Hot Ones’ Sean Evans
Hot Ones is the popular YouTube interview show hosted by Chicago-area native Sean Evans. On the show, celebrity guests test their strength against incredibly spicy chicken wings. Hot Ones is bringing its first live event to Chicago this week. Stella Artois is bringing the largest Hot Ones live challenge ever...
New book details history, comeback of Chicago's legendary Malört
Chicago's infamous Jeppson’s Malört is the focus of Josh Noel's new novel. “Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit” explores the history of the polarizing liquor and its comeback with the help of the "Chicago Handshake."
Today’s Headlines for Monday, August 26
• Block Club: One first day of school, more than 1,000 CPS students with disabilities waited for bus rides. • CTA: "Eleven bus routes to see additional service as we continue our steady return to pre-pandemic scheduled service levels" • Tribune: "DNC spotlight brought clean CTA stations and helpful staff:...
5 Education Issues We’re Watching As Chicago Students Head Back To School
CHICAGO — Chicago students and teachers head back to school Monday for a new school year — emphasis on “new.”. The 2024-25 school year will be marked in Chicago history books as the year the city held its first school board elections. The district’s oversight body will grow from seven to 21 members — half of whom will be elected. There will be new students who recently migrated to America. And another new teachers union contract — possibly negotiated without a strike like the last one.
New Bike Lanes Installed On 24th Street In Little Village
LITTLE VILLAGE — A stretch of 24th Street in Little Village and South Lawndale is getting bike lanes and improved curbs as part of the city’s Neighborhood Bike Network program. The new bike lanes for the 24th Street Neighborhood Greenway will be installed on a 1.5-mile stretch of...
First All-Girls Little League Baseball Team At Warren Park Starts This Fall
WEST RIDGE — Warren Park Youth Baseball is launching its first all-girls Little League team this fall, open to girls 8-10 years old. There will be two teams in the all-girls league fall, and games will take place Sunday evenings in Warren Park, 6601 N. Western Ave., and other local parks. Registration for the upcoming season has ended.
2nd STREET Resale Clothing Store Expands To Andersonville
ANDERSONVILLE — A popular secondhand clothing company is opening its third Chicago location on the Far North Side this weekend. 2nd STREET opens 11 a.m. Saturday at 5228 N. Clark St., according to the company’s website. The storefront used to be home to clothing store Akira before it closed in 2021, and it’s hosted occasional pop-ups while it’s been vacant.
Tina Browen shares Jewel celebrations for 125 historic years in Chicago!
Senior Director of Marketing for Jewel-Osco Tina Browen joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tina shares the history of Jewel as a cornerstone of Chicagoland communities for 125 years. Listen as Tina fills us in on all the ways that associates and customers can experience and enjoy this Jewel milestone with in store grocery promotions, celebrity and mascot appearances and some marquee events at iconic Chicago locations. For more information on activities at a Jewel-Osco store near you and other ways to celebrate the anniversary, be sure to check out https://jewelosco125.com/
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