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Pritzker, union members cut ribbon on new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL – Dozens of union workers, leaders and other guests got a close-up look at the future of workshop training July 11 at a ribbon-cutting and open house for the all-new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). What they saw was manufacturing education using technology that...
Pritzker signs several auto, medical service-related bills
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed several bills into law, including legislation involving vehicle safety and medical care. Some will go into effect immediately while others will not be actualized until January 1, 2025. Legislation like House Bills 4255 and 5370 were put forth to improve safety around emergency scenes. HB4255 […]
Consumer Advocates Attend Boilingbrook Public Forum to Speak out Against Illinois American Water’s $152 Million Rate-Hike Request
Consumer Advocates Attend Boilingbrook Public Forum to Speak out Against Illinois American Water’s $152 Million Rate-Hike Request (Boilingbrook, IL) – AARP Illinois and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Monday urged state regulators to reject Illinois American Water’s proposed $152 million rate-hike request at an Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) public forum in Bolingbrook. The increase would be Illinois American’s third rate hike since 2016.
Pritzker, Labor leaders cut the ribbon on new Emerson Park Public Safety Center
East St. Louis, IL – Gov. JB Pritzker, Labor leaders and public officials stood together to cut the ribbon on the new Emerson Park Public Safety Building – another union-built project funded by Rebuild Illinois. The $15 million center is located at the Emerson Park Metrolink station, intended...
Illinois teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan looks to shine at Miss Amazing Summit
ROSEMONT, Ill. - In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, the Miss Amazing National Summit is taking place this weekend in Rosemont. The program shines a spotlight on women with disabilities who go tot extraordinary lengths to help their communities. Isabella Coleman-Sullivan is the Illinois Miss Teen Amazing. She uses...
DuPage County Offers Veterans Resource Fair
DuPage County recently announced their Veterans Resource Fair, which will be held Wednesday, August 21, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the first floor auditorium of the JTK Administration Building at 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton. The event, which is hosted by the DuPage County Recorder and the Veterans Assistance Commission of DuPage County, invites veterans and their families to attend. More than 80 service agencies and community organizations will be in attendance to offer information and assistance to veterans. Attendees are invited to enjoy refreshments and win door prizes as they receive information about programs designed to serve veterans and their families. For more information, please contact the Veterans Assistance Commission at 630-407-5655 or visit www.dupageco.org/vac.
Will County EMA Damage Assessment Survey
Will County Residents and Business Owners: The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has launched a damage assessment survey for those who have been impacted by the severe weather on July 15, 2024. The survey will support the ongoing EMA efforts to visually assess personal property, businesses, and public infrastructure damage throughout the county.
‘Blues Brothers Con’ this year will be dedicated to Judy Belushi Pisano, the late widow of John Belushi, organizers announce
JOLIET, Ill. — The Joliet Area Historical Museum (JAHM) announced Monday that it will dedicate this year’s “Blues Brothers Con” to the late Judy Belushi Pisano, who died earlier this month at age 73 after a long battle with cancer. Belushi Pisano was the widow of the late John Belushi, the Chicago native who achieved […]
Legal Notice: Notice of Public Hearing West Chicago Public Library District (Tentative Budget)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held in connection with the Tentative Budget. and Appropriation Ordinance for the West Chicago Public Library District, DuPage County, Illinois, at. 6:45 P.M., Monday, August 26, 2024 in the Library Program Room, 118 West Washington Street, West. Chicago, IL. NOTICE...
Off-duty CPD officer involved in Morgan Park shootout during attempted robbery: Chicago police
An off-duty Chicago police officer was involved in a South Side shootout during a robbery attempt Tuesday morning, according to authorities.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened around 5:34 a.m. in the 10800-block of Campbell Avenue in Morgan Park. It was just starting to get light outside.The officer - who has not been identified- was getting in his car near 109th Street and Campbell to head to work when a group of suspects approached with guns, blocking him, according to Alderman Matt O'Shea.More than a dozen shots were fired in the ensuing shootout."Luckily the off-duty...
United Center owners announce plans for $7B renovation project around arena
CHICAGO — The United Center owners announced on Tuesday plans for a massive $7 billion major renovation and addition project. If approved, the estimated 10-year project, dubbed The 1901 Project to play off the United Center’s address of 1901 West Madison Street, would completely transform the look and feel around the Near West Side arena. […]
Chicago quietly drops hyped-up lawsuit against Glock firearms company
CHICAGO — When Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced in March that his administration was filing a “first-of-its-kind lawsuit” against firearm manufacturer Glock, the city drummed up publicity with a press release and widespread media coverage. There was no press release and no media coverage on Monday when...
Angel Reese's WNBA All-Star Game Teammates Are Arguing Over Reese's Affection
Chicago Sky rookie Angle Reese clearly made a few friends during the WNBA All-Star Game. Reese was seen interacting and laughing with just about every player on Team WNBA. But the two players Reese was most often seen being jovial with was Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike and Los Angeles ...
Bears Reject Veteran's Contract Extension Request Again
There’s a lot of excitement surrounding the Chicago Bears heading into this season after the offseason they had. The Bears made substantial progress on offense and kept their defense intact after a strong second half of the 2023 season. A lot of Chicago’s offensive success will hinge on the...
Bruce Bochy goes off on umpire after getting ejected vs. White Sox
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy got his money’s worth after getting ejected during his team’s Monday matchup against the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox led 2-1 in the top of the 5th inning at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. sent the first pitch of the inning to... The post Bruce Bochy goes off on umpire after getting ejected vs. White Sox appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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