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Defendant doesn't want to be tried with Madigan in corruption case
(The Center Square) – A defendant in the upcoming federal prosecution of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants his own trial separate from Madigan. Defendant Michael McClain, a former state lawmaker and ComEd lobbyist known for his close association with Madigan, has filed a request to sever his trial from Madigan's because Madigan's defense team plans to blame McClain for any wrongdoing. "McClain respectfully seeks severance of his case...
Arrest made in connection with I-80/94 shooting
An arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that happened in June. Detectives served an arrest warrant in the 7000 block of Birch Ave. in Hammond earlier this week, arresting 35-year-old Darrell Graham from Chicago. It happened as a result of the shooting that happened on June 3 along I-80/94 in Hammond.
Lansing history: The amazing Lila Mae Winterhoff — she never considered herself handicapped
Above: Lila Mae Winterhoff Peters Stuart was an accomplished musician, softball player, business owner, and community member who happened to have been born with one hand. (Photo courtesy of Beth Peters Krumm, Lila Mae’s daughter) LANSING, Ill. (July 24, 2024) – Winterhoff is a recognizable name among Lansingites, probably...
What is an Urban Heat Island?
Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — On Monday, July 22nd, a few isolated showers and thunderstorms developed in Central Illinois. The rain was very spotty but there was something interesting about these showers, they all developed near or over our biggest population centers. The visible satellite loop above shows storm clouds...
Missouri Highway Patrol: Illinois man drowns in Jefferson County, Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A 33-year-old Illinois man drowned at Rockford Park on Big River in Jefferson County, Missouri. Guadalupe L. Lopez drowned around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, the Missouri Highway Patrol says. Lopez entered the water and went under and was pronounced dead by paramedics.
Illinois state senator speaks after alleged threat against state representative
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House. The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13. The incident led to the postponement of a DeKalb Senior Health Fair, which Keicher...
Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law
(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action […]
134 Graduates at Black High School Accepted to College, Offered $50M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park, Illinois is celebrating for the eleventh consecutive year that all members of the senior class have been accepted to college. The school announced at its annual “All In” event in April that the class of 2024 at the...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Lara Bates
It’s not common that one can spend their afternoon experiencing a simulated space mission, but the folks at Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana (NWI) can make it a possibility. Lara Bates, the executive director, is the driving force behind Challenger of NWI’s success and continued growth. A...
Three recent stages of emotion over IDOT’s insistence on keeping North DLSD car-centric
Streetsblog Chicago readers are familiar with how last month sustainable transportation and environmental advocates joined forces with 14 forward-thinking alders. They called on the Chicago and Illinois transportation departments to halt plans to simply rebuild North DuSable Lake Shore Drive as an eight-lane highway, and instead make the lakefront more walk/bike/transit-friendly.
New nonprofit and PAC ‘aligned with business community’ launching in time for school board elections
A group of business and civic leaders, some with ties to former Mayor Rahm Emanuel, are forming a fundraising and advocacy group that plans to back candidates in Chicago’s contentious first-ever school board elections and organize around other key issues confronting the state. The new nonprofit and political action committee will be called One Future Illinois. Leaders said they hope to provide ...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
3 children hospitalized after fire at Dearborn Homes CHA building, Chicago fire officials say
Three children were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out at a high-rise building on the city's South Side.The fire happened in the 2900 block of South State Street, Chicago Fire Department officials said. The six-story building is in the Dearborn Homes area and is owned by the Chicago Housing Authority.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe use of fireworks caused a mattress to catch fire inside the building, officials said.Firefighters responded to the fire, located on the building's fourth floor, and extinguished it.One child who was injured in the fire had minor burn injuries, officials said. The two other injured children were being treated for smoke inhalation. All three children were taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition.The ages of the children were not immediately known.No further details were available.
What’s a short sale?
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/15/24: The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler joins the program to discuss what a short sale is when it comes to real estate. To learn more about what the Kohler Group can do for you, go to thekohlergroup.com or give Kari a call at 630-673-4586.
NHL-Oilers hire ex-Blackhawks executive Bowman as new general manager
(Reuters) -The Edmonton Oilers have hired former Chicago Blackhawks executive Stan Bowman to be their new general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations, the National Hockey League team said on Wednesday.
PAWS Chicago holding virtual cat adoption event called Meow Mixer
Fans of felines have a chance to give a forever home to a cat Wednesday.PAWS Chicago is hosting a virtual adoption event, called a "Meow Mixer."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAnyone interested can fill out a compatibility quiz to help find them a good match.There are four adoptable cats in foster care right now.SEE ALSO: Wicker Park Fest featuring Pet Fest this yearVisit www.pawschicago.org to reserve a spot to meet the cats.The event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.PAWS is working to build no-kill communities that respect and value the life of every cat and dog, according to their website.They also want to end the overpopulation of homeless animals.
Canadian wildfire smoke could impact Chicago area's air quality this week
Wildfire smoke from western Canada and the western United States could create some air quality issues in the Chicago area this week. The fires, which are burning in the Rocky Mountains in the northwestern United States and in parts of Canada, including the country’s largest national park, are creating air quality issues across a wide swath of the Great Lakes, including over the Chicago area.
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