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Election integrity efforts underway as IL early voting begins in two months
(The Center Square) – With early voting for the Nov. 5 election beginning in just over two months in Illinois, the political parties are putting out their election integrity teams. Early voting in Illinois begins 40 days before the November election in Illinois, or around Sept. 26. Former Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy said Illinois voting needs reforms. “You know it used to be we had election day, now we...
REGIONAL federal credit union: Prioritizing the member for 66 years and counting
REGIONAL federal credit union has committed itself to supporting its members in every aspect of their lives. It offers its members a wide variety of services, including a mobile wallet deposit system, debit and credit card options, and even youth services that enable young members to learn about finances and practice saving their money. REGIONAL has partnered with over 5,600 shared branch locations across the country, enabling its members to access their funds whether they're at home or on the road. It also offers several types of loans, which range from home equity and business loans to educator loans that support new teachers. REGIONAL Chief Marketing Officer Kevin Kosek says that REGIONAL supports its members. It seeks to support and enrich the Region as well.
Crossroads Unifies the Region: NWI Chamber Night at US Steel Yard
On July 17th approximately 350 members registered from chambers across Northwest Indiana (NWI) gathered at the US Steel Yard Stadium for an exciting evening of networking and baseball. Led by the Crossroads Chamber, the event brought together business professionals from 13 chambers across the region, making it a landmark gathering for fostering business-to-business connections.
Argonne National Lab, U of I launch weather balloons to study skyscraper impact on climate
Research is underway to determine how Chicago skyscrapers affect the city's climate.Tuesday evening, researchers from Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Illinois launched weather balloons from the Gary Comer Youth Center on the South Side.They're hoping to answer several key questions on how the city's famous skyline impacts our climate.The Chicago neighborhoods of Humboldt Park, Chatham, and Woodlawn are focus areas for this research.
SPECTRA: Books & Beats. August 3
Saturday, August 3, 6 p.m. Co-hosted by the Midwest Writing Center and taking place at Rock Island venue Rozz-Tox on August 3, a popular literary event returns with a musical theme in the SPECTRA Reading Series' Books & Beats edition, a celebration of Chicago house music as well as the release of Chicago House Music: Culture & Community (forthcoming from Belt Publishing on August 13) by award-winning writer Marguerite L. Harrold.
Angel Reese pulls up with Steph Curry, Kevin Durant for Team USA exhibition game
The Chi Barbie has gone global in support of the U.S. women's Olympic basketball team. Chicago Sky superstar Angel Reese sat courtside next to Steph Curry and Kevin Durant to watch Team USA beat Germany 84-57 in an exhibition game on Tuesday. It was a needed bounce-back win for the...
Despite Cubs having no plans to add help in the form of rental players, Craig Counsell 'absolutely' believes they can still make a playoff push
While the Cubs have no plans to be buyers at the trade deadline, manager Craig Counsell “absolutely” believes they can still rally in the final two months of the season to earn a playoff berth.
Aurora woman paying it forward after winning $1M on scratch-off ticket
AURORA, Ill. — A woman won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket bought at a liquor store in Aurora. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green struck it rich off a $10 MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket from the Illinois Lottery, that was bought at Ruby’s Liquor, located at 1535 Butterfield Road. Her first thought? How she could pay it forward. “I’ve given away […]
Who will Kamala Harris choose as her VP running mate?
The political future of Gov. J.B. Pritzker may still be evolving. With Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer selected as Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign chair, Harris' pick for vice president is still up in the air.
Activists and police look beyond Trump’s coronation in Milwaukee to the Democratic convention in Chicago
Activists who marched outside the Republican National Convention are trumpeting their efforts, despite crowd estimates falling short. Milwaukee police are praising their cooperation with other agencies in convention security, even as Ohio officers face scrutiny for shooting and killing a man while in the city. Some activists and attendees said...
Burglars use hammer to smash into 3 NW Side businesses, Chicago police say
Chicago police have issued an alert about a series of burglaries targeting businesses on the Northwest Side.Police released security video of an incident earlier this month showing the suspects use a hammer to break a glass window and get into the business before taking some items.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe burglaries occurred in the:-2000-block of North Western Avenue on July 10, at 1:14 a.m..-1500-block of North Western Avenue on July 10, , at 1:17 a.m.-2400-block of North Milwaukee Avenue on July 10, at 4:42 a.m.SEE ALSO: 4 North Side businesses target to burglary within 1 hour, Chicago police issue warningINTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Smash-and-grab burglars target Gold Coast Market on Near North Side for 2nd time in 2 weeks
Smash-and-grab burglars have targeted a Near North Side corner store and deli for the second time in two weeks."What is the city doing? We can't afford to keep accumulating these losses and we pay all this money on taxes and nothing is being done," said frustrated Hani Falisine-Hurah, owner of Gold Coast Market.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFalisine-Hurah has reached his breaking point after Gold Coast Market was targeted by thieves who tried unsuccessfully to break into the popular neighborhood staple again early Tuesday morning.Security video from around 3:30 a.m. shows a group of thieves hitting...
NIU returns 33 seniors from team that won first bowl game since 2011
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Northern Illinois University football team held its media day on Tuesday at Harry Caray's Restaurant in downtown Chicago.Head coach Thomas Hammock and the Huskies are returning 18 starters from last year's team that won five of its last seven games, including a win over Arkansas State in the Camellia Bowl.It was the program's first bowl win since 2011, and with 33 seniors on the roster, experience won't be a problem in 2024."Just those big games, it makes a difference, you know?" said linebacker Jaden Dolphin. "Because we've all been there before. The seniors, all of us...
Able Electropolishing acquires new inspection equipment
NEWS RELEASE: Able Electropolishing Acquires State-of-the-Art Inspection Equipment to Enhance Precision & Quality. Digital Microscope & 3D Surface Profiler to Enhance In-House Analytic Capability. Chicago, IL — Able Electropolishing, the world’s largest electropolishing specialist, has acquired new in-house laboratory equipment that brings significantly enhanced analytic and testing capabilities. This equipment...
Police: Adults Fight Over Spoiled Milk – Blotter Reports
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Two adults allegedly fought in a school cafeteria over spoiled milk. According to police, one punched the other. The two co-workers then began to throw milk at each other, police said. That is the final incident we report on here. Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through...
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