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Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Dennis Erb, Jr. and Barry Wright Race Cars Join Forces for Remainder of 2024 Season
(CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS) When Dennis Erb, Jr. takes to the track later this evening at Highland Speedway, he will be sporting a slightly different paint scheme on his #28 and wheeling a totally different race car. The Carpentersville, Illinois star has recently joined forces with Barry Wright Race Cars and will now pilot an ICON car out of their Cowpens, South Carolina race shop for the remainder of the 2024 season. Dennis, who currently sits ninth in the latest version of the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series point standings, will vie for the $10,000 top prize with the national tour later tonight at the Highland, Illinois bullring.
Missing Roscoe man highlights care needed for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Roscoe man with Alzheimer’s disease hasn’t been seen since Monday. According to the Roscoe Police Department, the search expands as the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois Search and Rescue Council try to find Gilbert Wierschke, a 76-year-old man. “Gilbert suffers...
Nomination window opens for 2024 Excelsior, Excalibur awards
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The awards recognizing excellence in community service are once again open for public nominations. Beginning today, community members can nominate people and local organizations for the Excalibur, Excelsior and Community Champion Awards. The Excalibur award will go to one person who has greatly impacted the Stateline through community service, while the […]
Former Arlington Heights school nurse arrested for misuse of students' medications: police
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - A former Arlington Heights elementary school nurse is behind bars after being accused of misappropriating prescribed medications for students. Tory Eitz, 48, was arrested Friday on the following charges stemming from an investigation launched on April 22:. One count of official misconduct, a Class 3 felony.
Man, 30, shot and killed while getting into his car on South Side: CPD
CHICAGO — A 30-year-old man was shot and killed while getting into his vehicle Friday morning on the city’s South Side. The shooting happened around 6:40 a.m. in the 7900 block of South Wabash Avenue after unknown armed offenders approached the man and fired shots. The man was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital, […]
Board of Zoning, Planning & Appeals Applications Available
The Board of Zoning, Planning & Appeals consists of seven regular members and one associate member who are residents of the Village and appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Village Board. The main duties of the Board of Zoning, Planning & Appeals are to make...
Wego Together For Kids Hosts Back To School Event
WeGo Together for Kids Back to School Event: A Great Start for District 33 Students. As summer winds down and the school year approaches, WeGo Together for Kids is excited to announce its annual Back to School Event! This event, taking place on Monday, August 19th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Cantigny Park, is a fantastic opportunity for District 33 students and their families to prepare for the new academic year.
Wego Drama Blasts Off With A Trip Through Time at West Chicago Community High School
Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School startstheir 24-25 theatrical season with the slice-of-life-play A Trip to the Moon. Tracy Wells’ play is about what was happening to Americans on the day Apollo 11 landed on the moon and the day of the Woodstock music festival. Fifty-five years ago these days helped Americans feel the power of hope and possibilities. Through a series of vignettes, Wego Drama performs a play that makes the audience understand the complex relationships of all aspects of Americans. The Wego Drama season theme is “Love, Theatre!” Wego Drama wants you to feel the love of nostalgia by taking A Trip to the Moon.
Bucksbaum Properties Acquires River District Retail Center in Naperville
Bucksbaum Properties, LLC, a real estate owner and developer based in Chicago, has acquired River District, a prominent mixed-use shopping center located in downtown Naperville, Illinois. River District, built in 1988, encompasses 2.74 acres of prime real estate at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Chicago Avenue, at the...
Downtown Chicago businesses board up over possible unrest during upcoming DNC
Concern over possible unrest during next week's Democratic National Convention has some business owners in Chicago's Loop taking precautions.Boarded up windows and doors could be seen downtown Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"As we know, this city has a poor track record when it comes to protecting businesses," said Scott Shapiro, owner of Syd Jerome.The looming unknowns ahead of next week's convention are why Shapiro said he knew he had to take precautions to keep his decades-old business safe."We felt it was more prudent to board up, since our customers and their employers have told them...
West Chicago Park District to Host “Party in the Park” Featuring 28 Days
The West Chicago Park District invites the community to enjoy an evening of live music at its “Party in the Park” event on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Shell at Reed-Keppler Park. The featured entertainment for the evening is...
Dolton drama continues as fired deputy police chief reappointed by Henyard
The showdown between Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and the village’s Board of Trustees escalated further this week, as Henyard reappointed a fired deputy police chief to lead the department. Three village trustees told NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup that Henyard appointed former Deputy Chief Lewis Lacey to be the department’s...
Trio charged with chasing man onto Red Line tracks where he contacted the 3rd rail
CHICAGO — Three men have been charged with felony reckless conduct for allegedly chasing a man onto the Red Line tracks, where he came into contact with the third rail. The Chicago Police Department issued a short, routine statement about the incident shortly after it occurred around 3:30 a.m. on August 4:
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