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Rhymefest To Headline Luxe Fest, Sunday’s Celebration Of Local Musicians In South Shore
SOUTH SHORE — A free South Side festival this weekend will celebrate local musicians with 12 hours of back-to-back performances, from rapper Rhymefest to standout artists from the host venue’s open mics and spoken word showcases. The first annual Luxe Fest is noon-midnight Sunday inside Urban Luxe Café,...
Chicago’s Habitat celebrates first wave of residents moving into OC Living
Chicago-based Habitat announced the first wave of residents have moved into OC Living, a new mixed-income property in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. Located at 1325 S. Washtenaw Ave., the first OC Living building within the $200 million Ogden Commons mixed-use project consists of 92 units, 90% of which are affordable apartments with the remainder market-rate.
Ample sweet corn crop expected despite challenges
As consumers look to add fresh sweet corn to their summer meals, a couple of Illinois producers say conditions have been right for a good crop this season. John Bartman grows 2 to 5 acres of sweet corn near Marengo which is marketed at a roadside stand in McHenry County and sold to local restaurants.
1 seriously injured in shooting outside Chicago Walmart
One person was critically injured in a shooting on Friday afternoon outside a Walmart on Chicago's Far South Side, authorities said. The shooting was reported at around 3:40 p.m. at the store, 10900 S. Doty Ave. A 25-year-old man was involved in a physical altercation with someone who produced a gun and fired shots, police said.
NWS confirms record 24 tornadoes from Monday night storms
CHICAGO — A rash of tornadoes brought on by Monday night’s Derecho has set a new record for the Chicago and Rockford areas. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), two more EF-0 twisters were confirmed on Friday, one that touched down in Broadview and another in Oak Forest, both in Cook County. The additional […]
Calumet City issues boil water order for Park of River Oaks residents
CALUMET CITY, Ill. - Calumet City has issued a mandatory boil water order for some south suburban residents. Those affected live in the Park of River Oaks, a private residential development, located at 150 Park Avenue. The order comes in response to numerous pipeline leaks that private contractors are attempting to repair, city officials said.
Second Alarm at Channahon, Illinois Refinery: Hazmat Crews Assess 5,000-Gallon Tank
Channahon, IL – A hazardous materials incident at the Ineos Styrolution America refinery, located at 25846 S Frontage Road in Channahon, has been elevated to a second alarm level this afternoon, requiring additional support personnel and resources. The incident reportedly remains contained to the facility and poses no threat...
City of Crown Point celebrates family, community, local businesses at A Taste of Crown Point 2024 event
On the sunny evening of Friday, July 19, the City of Crown Point hosted the first day of its annual Taste of Crown Point event at Bulldog Park. Over 25 Crown Point-based food trucks and restaurants set up stalls to serve up their delicious products for attendees. This year’s installment of A Taste of Crown Point also featured live music, a splash pad, cornhole, and face painting. Crown Point residents and visitors from throughout the Region were in attendance. Mayor of Crown Point Pete Land believes that a Taste of Crown Point event is one of the most significant events the city puts on.
Movement in Music Ensemble at Hammond High School!
Music in Movement Ensemble (MIME) will be performing a short chamber concert this Friday, July 26th that you don't want to miss! MIME is a new, innovative music orchestra local to Howard County that brings music to life. With their performances being shorter in length in an informal setting, it's the perfect family friendly concert to attend!
No timeline in place for reviving Dyer's proposed chicken ordinance
A backyard chicken ordinance remains on hold in the town of Dyer. The measure was approved on first reading but failed on second reading, when council member Jenna Ogrizovich flipped to a no vote last month. She was concerned that the ordinance was being rushed through and wanted to hold...
Man killed in I-55 crash near Channahon ID'd, officials say
At least one person was killed in a crash on Interstate 55 near south suburban Channahon on Thursday night, officials said.Illinois State Police said a pick-up truck slammed into a bobtail truck just after 11 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-55 near Bluff Road.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA Channahon man was taken to Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Will County Coroner's Office identified him as 36-year-old Michael W. Thrasher.Video shows a vehicle in the center ditch with extensive damage. I-55 northbound was shut down at Bluff Road until around 4:30 a.m.An investigation into what led up to the crash is underway.
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Illinois Pair Arrested After High-Speed Chase on I-94 in LaPorte County
LaPorte County, IN – A reported high-speed chase on Friday evening led to the arrest of two individuals from Illinois. According to Indiana State Police, the pursuit began around 7:15 p.m. when a trooper reportedly attempted to stop a black Jeep traveling at 71 mph in a 45 mph zone on U.S. 20 near C.R. 400 E. The driver, identified as Roberto Valencuela, 19, of Matteson, IL, allegedly fled west on U.S. 20 and onto I-94, prompting a multi-agency response. The chase continued through LaPorte and Porter Counties, with officers deploying stop sticks multiple times along I-94.
Midwest Severe Weather: 39 Tornadoes Confirmed from Iowa to Indiana from Storms
Midwest – The recent severe weather from Iowa to Indiana has led to the confirmation of 39 tornadoes, as storm surveys continue. The surveys, conducted by the US National Weather Service offices in Quad Cities, Chicago, and Central Illinois, reveal the widespread impact of the storms from last Monday.
Grassroots campaign begins on an Illinois utility’s gas pipe replacement program
(The Center Square) – A coalition of consumer and environmental organizations have announced a grassroots campaign to raise awareness of the Illinois Commerce Commission investigation into an Illinois Utility’s pipe replacement program. The campaign follows a $300 million rate hike that Peoples Gas won last year, which was...
Some Illinois DMVs impacted by Microsoft outages
CHICAGO (CBS) — DMVs in Illinois were impacted by the global Microsoft outages on Friday morning. According to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, the outage may impact DMV operating hours. Giannoulias recommends calling 800-252-8980 before visiting a local DMV. The issue was caused by a technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said it had identified in its software and was working to resolve. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices."The underlying cause has been fixed, however, residual impact is continuing to affect some Microsoft 365 apps and services. We're conducting additional mitigations to provide relief," Microsoft said in a statement posted on social media.In a statement shared Friday with CBS News and on social media, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said the issue had been identified and a solution was being implemented.
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