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Man charged with setting fire at Bolingbrook senior center
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. - A 21-year-old man has been charged with setting a fire and severely burning a man at the Levy Senior Center in Bolingbrook early Wednesday morning. At approximately 1:13 a.m., Bolingbrook police discovered a fire at the rear of the Levy Senior Center, 251 Canterbury Lane. The Bolingbrook Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze, determining that it was fueled by personal bedding and not a natural occurrence.
Ascension selling 9 Illinois hospitals to California-based Prime Healthcare
Ascension is selling nine of its Illinois hospitals — more than half of its hospitals in the state — to a large, California-based health system, it announced Thursday. Ascension plans to sell the hospitals, along with four of its post-acute and senior living facilities, to Prime Healthcare. Neither Prime nor Ascension disclosed the sale price Thursday. The hospitals slated to be sold to Prime ...
Ruby Street Bridge Set To Close For Updgrades
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade the movable bridges in downtown Joliet, a full closure is scheduled to take place on Ruby Street (Illinois 53) over the Des Plaines River, in Joliet, beginning, weather permitting, Tuesday, July 30 to Friday, Aug. 2. The closure is necessary to install aerial towers on the bridge.
Culinary Fusion Hits West Town, Smash Jibarito Serves Up Culture and Cuisine at Desert Hawk Bar on Division Street
West Town's bar scene just got a spicy infusion from the pop-up restaurant, Smash Jibarito, which is quickly becoming a local fixture within the walls of Desert Hawk Bar at 2049 W. Division St. Known for its inventive culinary mashup of smash burgers and jibaritos, a Puerto Rican sandwich staple that swaps out bread for fried plantains, Smash Jibarito is serving up culture with a side of crispy beef patties. According to a Block Club Chicago interview, co-founder Josean Irizarry expressed his excitement, saying, "We're excited to not only bring something good to the table, but to kind of put a little culture behind what we're representing in terms of serving a jibarito smash burger."
Man sentenced to 123 years in prison for his role in Bloomington shooting
A Chicago area man has been sentenced to 123 years in prison for his involvement in a fatal shooting that occurred on Bloomington's west side in 2020. Malcolm J. Johnson, 31, of Riverdale, was convicted in May of killing 20-year-old Jaleel Johnson, who was a father and concrete worker. The shooting also resulted in injuries to two other people who were in their 20s.
Damen Green Line Stop Opens Aug. 5, In Time For Democratic National Convention
WEST LOOP — After years of waiting and two groundbreaking celebrations, the highly anticipated Damen Green Line stop is opening next month — just in time for the Democratic National Convention. The station at Lake Street and Damen Avenue is opening Aug. 5, Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th)...
Beluga whale calf born at Shedd Aquarium
CHICAGO – Shedd Aquarium welcomed a new resident Wednesday evening: a baby beluga whale born to 35-year-old mother, Naya!. Earlier in the day, the aquarium said its animal care team realized Naya was going into labor and closed the Secluded Bay habitat to visitors. Naya delivered her calf shortly after 6 p.m. and animal care personnel saw the calf take its first breath of air at the water’s surface, which is a crucial first step for belugas.
Park Avenue Artists & Primary Wave celebrate Whitney Houston through an innovative new concert series
Park Avenue Artists and Primary Wave Music Launch Orchestral Concerts for Iconic Legacy Artists, Commencing With “The Voice of Whitney” Houston. Forward-thinking creative agency Park Avenue Artists has joined forces with innovative independent music publisher Primary Wave Music to create and tour a radically new approach to amplifying and reveling in the voices of legacy artists.
Police Secure Charges Against Chicago Man in April Shooting
A 19-year-old man from Chicago was arrested July 24, 2024, on felony armed robbery charges following a Naperville Police investigation into an April 2024 shooting at a Naperville residence. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at approximately 1:35PM, Naperville Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2500 block of...
Dement Town Music Fest returns to Dixon
DIXON, Ill. (KWQC) - The Dement Town Music Fest is back for its second year in Dixon. The festival takes place Sept. 7 at the 600 block of Depot Avenue. According to a media release, Chicago-based cover band Hello Weekend also is returning and will headline the fest for a second year.
August concert calendar: 10 of the best non-Lollapalooza shows
CHICAGO — We all know that Lollapalooza is an iconic music weekend in the city and it’s safe to say you probably have your schedule lined up if you’re going. Excluding the weekend and all of the incredible aftershows that come along with it, August is a very busy month for live music in and […]
Chicago weather: 90-degree days are on the way
CHICAGO - Expect beautiful weather on Friday afternoon with sunny skies and temperatures rising into the upper 70s and low 80s. On Friday night, conditions will remain mostly clear with lows dipping into the mid 60s. Looking ahead to the weekend, temperatures will continue to warm, reaching the mid to...
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