Prairie View
LATEST NEWS
Illinois quick hits: Campbell to retire; conflict of interest found in state agency
Campbell to retire An Illinois sheriff who hired the deputy charged in the death of Sonya Massey announced Friday that he will retire, five weeks after the 36-year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her home. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, who won the office in 2018, said politics stood in the way of his effectiveness as sheriff and suggested he and his family had received death threats. The 60-year-old Campbell said he would vacate his office no later than Aug. 31. ...
Lawsuit: Illinois ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ violates employers’ free speech rights
(The Center Square) – The Liberty Justice Center filed a First Amendment lawsuit to challenge a recently enacted Illinois law that would prohibit companies from holding mandatory meetings where “religious or political matters” are discussed. Liberty Justice Center Senior Counsel Jeffrey Schwab explained that political matters as defined in the law extends to discussions surrounding policy changes or regulations. "You can imagine a company wanting to talk about changes to...
Pritzker says legislation to increase estate tax threshold still alive
(The Center Square) – Although a bipartisan measure to raise the threshold on estate taxes stalled in the Illinois General Assembly, the legislation may not be dead yet. Current state law says that if an estate is under a $4 million threshold, there are no estate taxes to pay, a number that critics say is too low. If the number is higher, proponents of raising the threshold said some families have been forced to sell off some or all of the family farm just to...
Illinois senator proposes legislation for aid-in-dying medication
Aurora State Sen. Linda Holmes is proposing legislation that would allow a patient with a terminal disease to request aid-in-dying medication from a doctor. Holmes says there are many safeguards in place to ensure the legislation can't be abused. Holmes acknowledges that it will be a tough bill to pass,...
Photos: Music Theater Works' CAROUSEL
Music Theater Works’ second production of its 2024 season, Carousel, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through August 18. Check out production photos below!. Carousel, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and...
Park Ridge BMO Harris Bank robbed at gunpoint; police seek suspect
PARK RIDGE, Ill. - A BMO Harris Bank in Park Ridge was robbed at gunpoint Friday morning, according to police. According to authorities, the suspect entered the bank, located at 615 Busse Highway, around 11:37 am. The offender was described as a man in his 20s with a medium build,...
Midwest Celebrates Culture at Naperville, IL India Day Parade on August 11
Naperville, IL – Naperville is set to celebrate the vibrant culture of India with its annual India Day Parade and Celebration on Sunday, August 11. The parade, which begins at 11:00 a.m., will feature traditional music, dance performances, and colorful floats, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of India.
Updated / Things to do around Naperville this weekend: August 9 thru11
Illinois Senate Transportation Committee Hearing / 10AM / Naperville Municipal Building, 400 S. Eagle Street / During the third hearing in a series, become informed about the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act regarding potential improvements to Metra, Pace Bus and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and what could happen if the proposed legislation to merge the three entities into a single public transit agency becomes reality. Update! / Pay attention to upcoming opportunities to listen and learn regarding proposals and funding projections. This hearing in Council Chambers lasted close to four hours. Lots of information was presented to consider and digest.
Woodridge PD: 2 dead, one gravely injured after apparent murder suicide
WOODRIDGE, Ill. — Two males are dead and another is in grave condition after a shooting in the southwest suburbs Friday night. According to the Woodridge Police Department, officers were called to the 3500 block of 83rd Street around 9 p.m. and when they arrived on scene, they found two dead males and one male […]
Cicada emergence may be linked to rash of mite bites
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside after the cicadas died off, there are pockets of people getting mysterious bug bites. Neighbors in west suburban Elmhurst have been complaining of itchy pink welts on their skin.
Naperville, IL – Nicor Gas Reminds Community to Contact 811 Before Digging Projects
Naperville, IL – Nicor Gas is urging homeowners and professional excavators in Illinois to contact JULIE by dialing 811 before starting any digging projects. This reminder coincides with National 8-1-1 Day, observed on August 11, and emphasizes the importance of safe digging to prevent damage to underground utilities. According...
A day in the life of the Ainger family
HARVARD, Ill. — There are few things the Ainger family looks forward to more than their county fair. The nearly week-long event is an opportunity to showcase their animals and have fun with old friends. “The fair is the highlight of our summer,” Alan Ainger said. Alan and...
Illinois Attorney General charges Aurora man of felony forgery of FOID application
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Friday that his office is charging a Kane County man with forgery and falsifying information on a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card application that was submitted to the Illinois State Police. 49-year-old Juan Jose Jaime Ramirez of Aurora is charged with two counts of unlawful violation of the FOID Card Act and two counts of forgery.
Lombard boys' rocky business venture proves to be a sparkling success
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A group of 9- and 10-year-old boys found a fun way to spend their summer break. They stumbled on a gold mine – or rather, a rock mine – that has turned into a sparkling success.Carter, Isiah, Tommy, and Pete are buds from the same neighborhood in Lombard. Now they're business partners."Isiah was smashing these rocks with a hammer, and he found one of the gems," Carter said. "Then Isiah said we should sell these, and then we just started selling them."Taken from Isiah's side yard, the boys hammered out a plan as solid as their merchandise....
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.