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Moms turn goal of teaching Hispanic dance to their kids into cultural movement
CHICAGO (CBS) -- What started as an idea from a group of dedicated moms to preserve their Hispanic heritage through dance has grown into a much larger movement.Four women from the south suburbs decided going to Chicago for dance lessons was not an option, and they wanted to create something closer to home."We all work. All of us are full-time moms, have full-time jobs. We have a lot on our plate to begin with. So I was like, 'How are we going to do this?'" said Jacqueline Villanueva, treasurer and co-founder of the Necalli Cultural Movement in Blue Island.Time constraints...
Chrisjan Simmons stiff arms a defender on the way to an 80 yard touchdown
Chrisjan Simmons earns our Boys Play of The Week after running wild for an 80-yard score and icing the game for Waubonsie Valley football. This play is presented by Trunnell Insurance. Chrisjan Simmons breaks loose for Waubonsie Valley. The Warriors lead Stagg 21-7 with about five and a half minutes...
2024 Northern Cook County Ability Fair on 10/2
The Harper College Learning and Career Center will be holding the Northern Cook County Ability Fair on Wednesday, October 2 from 1 PM to 3 PM CT. This job fair is open to anyone that is looking for work that has any type of disability. Sign language interpreters will be present on Wednesday afternoon.
Facility dog joins DuPage State’s Attorney’s team to help traumatized youth
There’s a new member of the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office who’s sure to be a “pawsitive” presence on the The post Facility dog joins DuPage State’s Attorney’s team to help traumatized youth appeared first on NCTV17.
The best spots in Illinois for leaf-peeping
As days shorten and temperatures drop, trees across the Midwest and Great Lakes regions might offer incredible displays of autumn colors. Most of Illinois is expected to reach peak foliage around mid-October, though leaves will begin to turn earlier in the north. Still, individual trees have different timelines for turning and shedding leaves, which can provide a rich visual palette for avid ...
Foundation supporting IPSD 204 expanding reach, fundraising
The mission of the foundation that formed in 1988 to support students in Indian Prairie School District 204 has expanded during the past 36 years. Originally created to support the fine arts in a district now known for its Grammy-winning music programs, the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation now has a broader focus.
Record-breaking early voting | Naperville capital improvement plans | Public safety events
DuPage County has record-breaking first day of early voting Early voting got off to a strong start in DuPage County The post Record-breaking early voting | Naperville capital improvement plans | Public safety events appeared first on NCTV17.
Preventing Signal Degradation due to Inclement Weather with an Innovative Heating System
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientel Solutions (Scientel) headquartered in Aurora, IL USA has launched an antenna enhancement product focused on avoiding potential weather caused interference and downtime. In partnership with Surface Heating Systems , Scientel has developed an Anti-Ice heating system for millimeter antennas of all sizes. The new product is compatible with most major manufacturers and intended to prevent the buildup of snow and ice, thus keeping the antennas operational in the most severe weather conditions.
Lions use soccer winds to blow past Bulldogs
Mason Burda is the Lyons Township High School boys soccer team’s only returning starter from the 2023 Class 3A state runners-up. He’s still part of another talented senior class this season. “Seeing us graduate all of those guys, a lot of people didn’t think we’d be as competitive,”...
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