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Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Black Moms Rising: Illinois health committee receives funding to tackle maternal mortality
ABC7 Chicago's race and culture series, "Black Moms Rising," continues to take a look at maternity in the Black community.The CDC has offered $118 million in funding to tackle maternal mortality nationwide, including the state of Illinois. The funding goes towards a team of experts tasked with gathering data and developing solutions.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe funding will help continue the work of Illinois' Maternal Mortality Review Committee. It is one of 46 committees across the country working to keep moms from dying during childbirth.ABC7 was told the Illinois committee has has a strong focus...
Recap of Tuesday Evening’s Storms
Heaviest totals across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. An approaching cold front brings the next chance for scattered thunderstorms, but not everyone is likely to see rain. Upwards of 50% of the metro area may see a shower or thunderstorm by late Friday night. Hi-resolution model snapshot at various times.
Illinois State Police completes largest security detail in agency history
CHICAGO – From the time Air Force Two landed at O’Hare airport Sunday, August 18, 2024 to the time of “wheels up” on Friday, August 23, 2024, the Illinois State Police (ISP) successfully protected the safety and security of the democratic process with the largest deployment of ISP personnel to a single event in the agency’s 100 year history.
Dolton, Illinois Mayor’s EX-ASSISTANT Finally BREAKS SILENCE on Alleged Corruption!
DOLTON, IL – Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, often referred to as the “Dolton Dictator,” encountered significant criticism on Monday from a former supporter amid ongoing allegations of financial misconduct during her time in office. Carmen Carlisle, a trustee on the Thornton Township Board, accused Henyard, who is...
Convicted ComEd 4 defendants ask judge to drop case after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) – Defense attorneys for the four former Commonwealth Edison executives and lobbyists convicted of bribing one of the state's most powerful politicians have asked a judge to drop the case. The four defendants, who have not be sentenced, want Judge Manish Shah to dismiss the indictment against them and issue an acquittal after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the federal bribery statute. In June, the U.S....
Cooler trend heading into Labor Day weekend
It has been a much cooler day compared to Monday and Tuesday across the Stateline, but the humidity remains high with dew points in the 70s. This will remain the case as a pair of cold fronts pass through, bringing a cooler holiday weekend. The first of which will slide...
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Boys Varsity Soccer Falls In Conference Opener To Highland 5-3
The KV Varsity boys soccer team started off their conference slate with a home contest against the visiting Highland Trojans on Wednesday evening. Down 3-1 at halftime, the Kougars clawed back to tie the game at 3-3 in the second half, but ultimately fell short by a final score of 5-3.
NASCAR, Chicago agree to bring street race back to Grant Park in 2025
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is set to return in 2025 for its third year. After two heavily limited races due to rain, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race is back on the calendar. The 2025 race will take place July 5 – 6.
Chicago faces $982M deficit in 2025 budget forecast: 'Significant challenge for our City'
Chicago's 2025 Budget Forecast reveals a projected fiscal year budget gap of $982.4 million, following a $222.9 million deficit for 2024. The forecast anticipates a $16.1 million rise in contractual service expenses from 2024 due to inflation and IT upgrades, alongside ongoing pressure from reduced personal property replacement taxes and the expiration of one-time funding sources.
Are Tribune’s calls to move Greyhound terminal due to the paper’s ties to the current station owner, who would profit from selling the land?
On Tuesday more than 100 transit people participated in an online discussion of efforts to prevent the Chicago Greyhound Terminal from closing next month before another intercity bus station can replace it. One of the panelists, DePaul Chaddick Institute Director Joe Schwieterman discussed the institute's new report that if this happened, Chicago would be the largest northern hemisphere city with no intercity bus terminal.
Legionnaires' disease bacteria found in drinking water at EPA's Chicago Loop offices
CHICAGO - Bacteria that can cause legionnaires' disease was detected in the drinking water at the EPA's Chicago Loop offices. High levels of lead and copper were also found in a pair of water sources at the offices. The Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building on Jackson Houses around 900 EPA...
Woman fatally shot while driving away from armed males in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago police say
A woman was shot and killed inside a car Thursday morning on the city's South Side.The shooting happened during what police described as a desperate attempt by two women trying to escape gunfire, before one of them was shot in the head.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTwo women were sitting in a vehicle around 11:11 a.m. in the 7000 block of South Vernon Avenue in Greater Grand Crossing, less than a half-mile away from a police station. They were approached by two unknown male offenders with guns, Chicago police said.A 27-year-old woman who was driving the...
Chicago Sky Coach Updates Chennedy Carter's Availability Against Caitlin Clark, Fever
The Chicago Sky are set to host the Indiana Fever on Aug. 30 for a primetime matchup between WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Another star in the mix for the Sky is talented guard Chennedy Carter that's led them throughout the year. While Carter and Reese have had phenomenal ...
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