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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,...
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.
2 teens hospitalized after being shot in Pilsen, Chicago police say
CHICAGO — Two teenagers were hospitalized after being shot late Saturday night in Pilsen on the city’s Lower West Side. According to Chicago police, an 18-year-old male and a 15-year-old male were walking on the sidewalk in the 1600 block of South Morgan Street just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday when they heard gunshots. Police say […]
Pro-Palestinian University of Chicago graduates receive diplomas withheld due to protests
Five University of Chicago graduates received their diplomas this past week after the university withheld them for more than two months over the students’ alleged involvement in pro-Palestinian encampments. Youssef Hasweh and the four others — Rayna Acha, Kelly Hui, Andrew Basta and a graduate student who declined to...
Driver killed after running red light, struck by SUV in Archer Heights
CHICAGO (CBS) — A driver was killed early Sunday morning after running a red light and was hit by an SUV on the city's Southwest Side.The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. in the 3600 block of West 47th Street in Archer Heights.Chicago police say the driver, only identified as a male, was traveling southbound in a silver sedan when he disregarded a traffic light and entered the intersection. At this time, the white SUV, also driven by a male, traveling northbound struck the sedan. The sedan driver suffered severe trauma from the crash. He was treated by fire crews who arrived on the scene. He was taken to Mt. Sinai, where he died.It's unclear if the SUV driver was hurt in the crash.The Major Accident Investigation Unit was investigating.
Quiz: Test your knowledge of Chicago weather
This week, the National Weather Service announced that the Chicago area had 32 tornadoes during last month's epic storm. We also reported that Chicago and the Midwest have the most unpredictable forecasts in the country. So, let's do a quiz!. Play past quizzes:. How well do you know 1992?
TS Summer Session Ends on a High Note
True Star Media’s six-week summer program has come to a close. Disciplines learned by youth this summer included journalism, videography, screenwriting and movie production, cinematography, graphic design, social media and podcasting. Sharmon Jarmon, a True Star podcast instructor and TS alum at BBF (Building Brighter Futures Center for the...
WATCH: Micah Baskerville takes an interception for a touchdown against Bills
The Bears' defense stepped up against the Bills in their second preseason game. Linebacker Micah Baskerville intercepted a pass from Shane Buechele and took it to the house. Baskerville, 24, signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent.
Chicago Detectives Seek Public Help to Identify Suspects in Albany Park Homicide
Chicago Police Department's Area Five Detectives are currently on the lookout for individuals connected to a homicide that shook Albany Park earlier this year. According to a community alert issued, the crime happened on the 4700 block of North Troy Street on May 24, 2024, at approximately 11:20 pm. In an effort to advance their investigation, authorities have released images of the subjects they are seeking to identify in relation to this case.
Girls Build! at Chicago Architecture Center teaches hands on learning
Girls Build! Day at the Chicago Architecture Center is geared towards ages 11-17. Girls are invited to join the festival on Aug. 24 to build, learn and network with women in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, architecture, and construction).
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Illinois facing growing housing crisis as property taxes continue to increase
(The Center Square) – Illinois now ranks as the least affordable state for housing in the Midwest, with 1 in 3 households paying more than 30% of their income for housing as property taxes continue to rise. U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by the Illinois Policy Institute also shows that at least 15% of households pay upwards of 50% of their income for housing, rendering them by federal standards as “severely burdened.” At the same time, data shows that the typical homeowner’s property taxes have...
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