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Northern District of Illinois Magistrate Judge Vacancy Announcement
The Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for a full-time United States Magistrate Judge position in the Eastern Division in Chicago. be, and have been for at least five years, a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands of the United States, and have been engaged in the active practice of law for a period of at least five years;
Latest news from Evanston: Your Wednesday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Wednesday morning, Evanston. Above, the Illinois delegation stands up and cheers Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention. Illinois’ own Gov. JB Pritzker, former first lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama all took the United Center stage on Tuesday, so there was a lot of standing up and cheering. (At This Time photo by Richard Cahan.)
Video Tour: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium with Dave Eanet
With Ryan Field undergoing a major rebuild, Northwestern Football’s temporary home will be on the lakefront during the process. Before they kickoff their 2024 season, Assistant Vice President & Deputy Athletics Director Jesse Marks takes us on a tour of Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium with WGN Radio sports director and voice of the Wildcats […]
The most important part of magic: the coach, culture and belief that created a lacrosse dynasty
Ashley Gersuk played the first game in the history of Northwestern lacrosse’s modern program with a cast on her hand. Scott Hiller, head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller’s husband and then a practicing attorney, ripped a shot in practice that shattered the goalie’s thumb just days before the first game in 2002.
Illinois Weather Alert: Heat and Humidity to Surge in Chicago by Sunday
Chicago, IL — Chicagoans can expect a warm-up as the weekend approaches, with temperatures and humidity levels rising significantly. Today and Friday will see comfortable highs between 75-83°F, offering a pleasant close to the workweek. However, the weather takes a sharp turn by Saturday, with highs reaching between 82-87°F, and a 30-40% chance of scattered showers and storms by evening.
Back to school in Chicago 2024: new students, a new school board, and a new teachers contract?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news.Chicago students and teachers head back to school on Aug. 26 for a new school year — emphasis on “new.” The 2024-25 school year will be marked in Chicago history books as the year the city held its first school board elections. The district’s oversight body will grow from seven to 21 members — half of whom will be elected. There will be new students who recently migrated to America. And another new teachers union contract — possibly negotiated without a strike like the last...
Protesters want delegates to be talking more about how to end Palestinian deaths in Gaza
In Chicago, a handful of anti-war protestors walked outside of the fenced perimeters of McCormick Place hoping to reach delegates. Jane Kroesen says she’s a Quaker and part of Code Pink, which is a women’s organization against war. "Last night," Kroesen said, "when the speeches were going on,...
Two Men Nabbed with Firearms at Political Powerhouses in Milwaukee and Chicago!
Security concerns have escalated in light of recent events surrounding the political conventions, with arrests made in Milwaukee and Chicago for individuals carrying firearms. In Milwaukee, a man was detained near the site of the Republican National Convention with a concealed AK-47 pistol, additional ammunition, and other items that raised concern among law enforcement, as reported by The Guardian. The suspect, Donnell Tinsley, 21, was found to possess items such as a flashlight, black gloves, and a Scream mask inside his backpack.
Pelosi says ‘Israel has a right to defend itself’ after protesters interrupt live interview with Stephen Colbert
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the former House speaker, was interrupted twice by pro-Palestinian protesters during a live interview on CBS' “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in Chicago on Tuesday night. Several minutes into the interview, which took place on the second night of the Democratic National Convention,...
Gunmen rob 6 people outside hotels in the Loop, West Loop
CHICAGO — Gunmen have robbed six people outside hotels in the Loop and West Loop in the past two nights. There are indications that the same group is responsible for both crimes. This morning, three people were robbed in the 100 block of West Randolph around 2:03 a.m., according...
After 45 Years, The Closet’s Owners Sell Beloved And Historic LGBTQ+ Bar
NORTHALSTED — The Closet owners Rose Pohl and Judi Petrovsky are selling the business and retiring after more than 45 years at the helm of one of Chicago’s first LGBTQ+ bars. The Closet, Lakeview’s first lesbian bar, opened in 1978 at 3325 N. Broadway after straight bar Digby...
Nursing home fire in western suburbs elicits large emergency response, firefighters extinguish blaze
WESTMONT, Ill. — Firefighters extinguished a structure fire early Wednesday morning at a nursing home in Chicago’s western suburbs. Fire officials say Westmont emergency services were dispatched to Westmont Manor Nursing Home, a two-story building at 512 East Ogden Avenue, in response to a fire alarm just after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. The westbound lanes of […]
Fatal crash shuts down outbound lanes on Bishop Ford Freeway
CHICAGO (CBS) — A deadly crash shut down lanes on the outbound Bishop Ford Freeway early Wednesday morning. Illinois State Police said a car rear-ended a tow truck near Dolton Road around 2 a.m. The person inside the car was ejected and did not survive, according to police. All southbound lanes were closed, and traffic was being diverted at 130th Street as crews worked to clear the scene. All lanes have since reopened around 7:42 a.m. No further information was available.
Look Out Swimmers, a Bear Spotted Swimming in this Illinois Lake
When you go swimming in Illinois, you need to understand the dangers in the water. Now, you need to consider the possibility that there are bears swimming in Illinois lakes as a new video share proves. This video was just shared a couple of hours ago by WSIL News 3...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
With an uptick in illnesses across Central Illinois for the beginning of school, here’s how to keep safe
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s not just students coming back to Central Illinois — illnesses are also making a return. Doctors say what some community members might be seeing is an uptick in respiratory illnesses or COVID. One OSF doctor said there is no need to worry because they’re expecting to see these number rise […]
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