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Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
Illinois Republicans focus on growing their numbers across the state in November election
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois Republicans have been all in for former president Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who officially became the party’s presidential and vice presidential nominees, respectively, at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee last month. Illinois Republicans reiterated that support Thursday when they took over the fairgrounds. “People’s eyes […]
Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits Illinois State Fair with message of acceptance
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - The Illinois State Fair has plenty to see and do. This year, that includes the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance. “This bus could change so many lives,” said Jeff Schoep, a guest speaker with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance. Before working with the...
First Illinois DMV+ facility opens in Chicago suburb
Illinois' first-ever "DMV+" opened Thursday morning in the upgraded Melrose Park facility, promoting new services and reduced wait times. This will make it easier for customers to get vehicle stickers or renew their licenses or other needs without a trip downtown.
Illinois’ AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
(The Center Square) – In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending the state’s gun ban in federal court. Illinois is not the only place Raoul is defending gun control laws. He’s filed friends of the court briefs in other federal courts supporting gun control laws in Massachusetts, Minnesota and beyond. ...
Corn, soybean yields see record numbers while prices drop to double-digit losses
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The outlook for this year’s harvest season is good in some regards but shaping up to be rough in others. The USDA predicts record amounts of corn and soybean yields this season — for corn, a 9% increase from last year to 227 bushels an acre. And for soybeans, a 5% jump […]
Sycamore Music Boosters awards over $11K in scholarships
The Sycamore Music Boosters recently awarded 36 scholarships worth a total of $11,630. The Sycamore Music Boosters provided financial help to three college-bound seniors. Makena Ndicu, Stephanie Kim and Layla Musich each received $1,000. The Sycamore Music Boosters also awarded scholarships to students who attended music camps at regional schools...
Pritzker signs law aiming to help juveniles clear their criminal record
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker officially signed a bill into law on Friday that starts the expungement process immediately after a juvenile is released from detention. The Juvenile Court Act has been amended by a bill that mandates state courts to expunge the records of individuals charged as juveniles, two years after they […]
Burlington all a flurry about participating in Stick & Stay Trail
For snowmobilers seeking adventure, the terrain around Burlington transforms into a winter wonderland. But Burlington’s fun extends beyond the snow. The city transforms into a festive hub throughout the year, hosting events that bring the community together, including the Annual Street Dance, complete with live music, outside Mott’s Lounge. Other festivities include an annual fireworks display, Fall Fest, and Holiday Magic on Main Street.
Security guard charged with shooting migrant during disturbance in Home Depot parking lot
CHICAGO — A security guard has been charged with shooting a migrant during a disturbance in a Home Depot parking lot, according to court records. Officials said it happened as the store’s security officers were trying to clear day laborers who were loitering in the lot. Bobbie Booth,...
Man shot | Car thefts up this year | Naperville No. 5 for remote workers
Man shot in Naperville Thursday by person he knew, police say. A 26-year-old man was shot in Naperville on Thursday afternoon by someone he knew, according to Naperville police. The incident took place in the 700 block of Inland Circle. Police say the shooter fled the area afterward. Find out...
2 critically injured in Little Village scooter crash
CHICAGO - A scooter collided with a car on Chicago's Southwest Side Friday night, leaving a 20-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man in critical condition. The crash happened in the 3300 block of South Pulaski Road around 6:09 p.m. According to police reports, the scooter, driven by a woman with...
New Empire Tops Out Kips Bay Project, Reaches Sales Milestone
Less than two months since launching sales, New Empire Corp.’s Hendrix House, a boutique condominium project, is celebrating topping out and its 50% in contract milestones. Located at 250 E. 25th St. in Manhattan’s Kips Bay neighborhood, Hendrix House has also opened a ground-floor sales gallery. “The speed...
Westfield Old Orchard mall reveals updated renderings of massive new apartment complex
Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie on Friday released updated renderings of the shopping center's redevelopment plans, which were given the green light by the village's Plan Board one day earlier. Applications submitted for the "transformative" redevelopment plan, which includes 400 luxury apartments and 15,000 square feet of street-level retail...
Caleb Williams' instincts, processing, and maturity is beyond his years
On his latest Bears Banter podcast, Bill Zimmerman was joined by long-time Chicago Bears analyst Dan Durkin, and he shared some takeaways about what he’s seen from Caleb Williams and the Bears offense through a couple of weeks of camp. Caleb’s flash plays in Buffalo has been the talk of the national media, but Durkin was just as impressed by the intangibles he saw against the Bills.
Telling Stat Could Make the Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese WNBA Rookie of the Year Debate Crystal Clear
The WNBA has finally returned to action, and the debate talks between Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky have continued. Though it's difficult to compare them as players, the main debate is for the Rookie of the Year award. While it was extremely close for a ...
Joe Burrow learned a hard lesson about Bears defense is in joint practice
This week, the Chicago Bears played host to the Cincinnati Bengals for a joint practice before their preseason matchup on Saturday afternoon. Cincinnati has had an eventful offseason thus far, with some contract situations involving both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Plus, they're awaiting the regular season return of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow after his 2023 campaign was cut short due to injury.
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