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North Chicago Nonprofit to Break Ground on First of Three New Affordable Homes on August 23
The Event will Feature Remarks from Key Leaders, Including State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Representative Rita Mayfield, Lake County Board Chair Sandra Hart, and Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr. NORTH CHICAGO–YouthBuild Lake County (YBLC), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering local youth, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest...
Bears rejected trade offer for Matthew Judon is a sign the NFL is afraid of them
Wednesday night, the Chicago Bears made headlines in a roundabout way. When the New England Patriots agreed to trade pass rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons, it was soon reported the Bears were also in on a Judon deal. Ultimately, New England opted to go with Atlanta's offer. But,...
Finalists and Winner of the 2024 Governor’s Hometown Awards Announced
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) announced the 2024 Governor’s Hometown Award finalists and Governor’s Cup winner Wednesday at a ceremony in Springfield. . “Nowhere will you find a more compassionate and...
Hundreds of Big Lots stores set to close, including several in Illinois and Indiana
Discount retailer Big Lots is set to close over 300 stores nationwide as the company grapples with continued financial issues that have clouded the once-thriving chain's future. A filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission from late last month noted that the retailer could close up to 315 stores...
New Leaf Illinois’ Mission to Expunge Cannabis Records, Helping Thousands
Active in community events like the Bud Billiken Parade, New Leaf Illinois aims to provide a fresh start for those affected by past convictions (Photo Credit: Ethan Davis). On July 10, during National Hemp Month, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office announced that the Illinois cannabis industry had achieved $1 billion in retail sales.
City Installs Security Camera On Edgewater Block Hit By 5 Shootings In 4 Months
EDGEWATER — A surveillance camera and an increased police presence have been brought to an Edgewater block where a 13-year-old boy was killed this week — the fifth shooting the block has seen since May. In light of the most recent shooting, Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) worked with...
Aurora man charged with aggravated battery
An Aurora man has been charged with aggravated battery for allegedly hitting an individual in the head with a firearm. Javier Morales, 51, a resident of the 2100 block of Best Place, was charged with one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a Class X felony; three counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon with a revoked firearms owners identification card, a Class 3 felony; one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon while in possession of a short-barrel rifle, a Class 3 felony; one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon with no FOID card for ammunition, a Class 3 felony; and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.
Chicago police unveil 1st of 3 new helicopters Friday
CHICAGO — Chicago police and Mayor Brandon Johnson officially unveiled the department’s new helicopter on Friday. It is one of three that the Chicago Police Department expects to add by the end of the year. The plan was to have the helicopter, a Bell-429, in place ahead of the Democratic National Convention. If you’ve been […]
Chicago Bears’ failed pursuit of Matthew Judon may hold a surprising silver lining
Well, that was a fun few hours. Not long after smelling smoke and postulating about a potential Chicago Bears trade for Matthew Judon, the Patriots finally pulled the trigger on a deal in exchange for a third-round pick — to the Atlanta Falcons. According to insider Jordan Schultz, the...
‘If you can’t live off that … then it’s time for you to go’: Tempers rise over Lockport, TRPL contract negotiations
LOCKPORT TWP. — In what could be best described as an unproductive discussion that turned at times into an equally-unproductive shouting match between Lockport Township board members and the Three Rivers Public Library director, the township agreed Monday to formally reject the library’s services contract proposal and submit their own proposal to the library’s board.
Aurora man charged after allegedly hitting someone with a gun
An Aurora man is facing charges after he allegedly hit someone in the head with a gun. The Kane County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday arrested 51-year-old Javier Morales, charging him with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of firearms with a revoked FOID. Police were called to...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
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