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Fourth of July fireworks spark more than a dozen house fires in Chicago, suburbs
More than a dozen house fires over the Fourth of July holiday in the Chicago area were likely cause by fireworks, authorities said, including one house fire that resulted in "a total loss." According to the Chicago Fire Department, as many as 13 fires were confirmed to be fireworks-related, with...
WATCH LIVE: Chicago suburb to host ‘largest' Fourth of July fireworks show in Illinois
Note: The fireworks show is available in the player above. A Chicago suburb is gearing up for a fireworks show that's bound to be bigger than most. The village of Itasca, in DuPage County, will host "Illinois' largest fireworks show," based on the show's total dollar value, according to village officials.
With nests on telephone poles, once-endangered osprey are flying high in Cook County
Wildlife biologist Chuck Rizzo climbs into what looks like an enormous white bucket and slowly begins to rise. The metal arm of an aerial lift truck propels him higher and higher, above thick underbrush and then even some treetops, toward a striking sight in an otherwise ordinary Cook County forest preserve: a sturdy, stick-strewn platform built on top of a 50-foot telephone pole. “How is it?” ...
Graduate of Northwestern prison program dies at Stateville Correctional
Michael Broadway, 51, walked across the stage at Stateville Correctional Center in November to receive his diploma from Northwestern University. He was one of the first incarcerated students in the country to graduate from a top-10 university, according to Northwestern. Broadway died June 19 while incarcerated at Stateville, the Illinois...
Weekend in Chicago: Craft Beer Festival, Pride South Side Festival and more
CHICAGO - The Fourth of July has come and gone, but there is still plenty to do around Chicago this weekend. Here's a look at some events going on that you might want to check out:. Chicago Craft Beer Festival. The three-day event in Lincoln Park returns! The main attraction?...
“They had to literally run for their actual lives.” - McCook Lake mom details escape from Penrose Drive home
MCCOOK LAKE, S.D. (KTIV) - A blissful weekend with her kids for a McCook Lake mom ended in an instant as floodwaters rushed in. ”I looked at the time on my phone. And it was 7:26 p.m. at that point, I believe. So from the time that my kids friend mom called me at 7:14 p.m., when I hung up with her. I believe it like 7:20 p.. It was like six, seven minutes, we were out. We had to be out.”
3 Chicago suburbs rank on report America's ‘Wealthiest Suburbs'
Three Chicago suburbs were just ranked among the wealthiest suburbs in the country, with two of them nestled along the glitzy North Shore of Lake Michigan. The new report, from GoBanking Rates, looked at all cities in the United States with 5,000 or more households and isolated the 50 cities with the highest average income. It also took into account the typical home value for 2024 and metro area to help determine and rank a list of the 50 wealthiest suburbs in America, editors said.
Chicago Air & Water show won't happen at its usual time this year. Here's why
The Chicago Air & Water show is typically held later in August each summer, but that won't be the case this year. One of the most popular summer events in the city will instead be held a week ahead of schedule for 2024. And it's not the only major festival...
Chicago mayor plans to address violence with more spending, guaranteed income
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to address public safety issues by investing in people. Speaking at a public forum in the Little Village neighborhood, the mayor blamed Chicago’s violence on disinvestment by previous administrations. “My vision for safety in Chicago is that every single neighborhood has safe spaces, and that we are fully funding our public accommodations: education, transportation, healthcare, jobs,” Johnson explained. ...
Chicago area celebrates July 4th with parades, cookouts and firework shows
Across the city, from downtown to the neighborhoods, and throughout the suburbs, people celebrated Independence Day Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe firework shows are just one highlight to the holiday that typically centers on family and fun. This year was no exception.The grill got going at Tinley Park's Ribfest. Crowds at the south suburban Independence Day celebration took in the savory eats with live music and fun activities for all ages."I loved the music. I loved the energy," Mary Ilori said.RELATED | July 4th 2024 Fireworks: Displays and events in Chicago, suburbs, NW Indiana"The entertainment...
As Chinatown’s Ping Tom Park Turns 25, Neighbors Worry Massive Development Could Change Its Identity
CHINATOWN — Longtime Chinatown advocate Grace Chan McKibben occasionally spends part of her lunch break strolling through Ping Tom Memorial Park, which straddles 18th Street and is known for its pagoda-style pavilion, annual dragon-boat race and impressive views of the Chicago River and skyline. Until recently, the biggest concern...
Worth limits number of signs on businesses
Signs that are attached to businesses in Worth will undergo a makeover. A lengthy discussion took place during the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night addressing a dilemma that trustees said had to be addressed. An ordinance was drawn amending previous sign regulations of businesses in the village. Trustees had...
Illinois fireworks: Full list of Chicago, suburban fireworks shows, parades for July 4
While Chicago's Navy Pier fireworks took place Wednesday, there are still plenty of suburban fireworks shows and parades set to take place on July 4, with some celebrations set to take place over the weekend. Here's a full list of fireworks shows and parades scheduled for Independence Day and Fourth...
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