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High-speed internet program to close digital divide in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A new program aims to close the digital divide in Illinois. State officials are in the process of implementing the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment, or BEAD Program, a federal grant program that aims to get all Americans online by funding partnerships between states or territories, communities and stakeholders to build infrastructure where high-speed internet is currently unavailable. It is estimated that 1.3 million households in...
Burger Chain with Illinois Place Suddenly May Declare Bankruptcy
Any business owner will tell you that profits come and profits go and the outlook can turn on a dime with changing conditions. That appears to be the case for a burger chain that has a location in Illinois that says it suddenly may be declaring bankruptcy based on a new report.
Rocked by scandal a year ago, Northwestern now looks to build on bowl run
A year later, the vibe at Northwestern sure is different. Coach David Braun is locked in after having the interim tag removed late last season, and the Wildcats are looking to build on a surprising bowl appearance. They have a new stadium going up on the site of the old one and a temporary home on the lakefront with their shiny new digs under construction.
20-year-old man shot, robbed by group of people in Chicago
CHICAGO - A man was hospitalized after being shot and robbed in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood Wednesday night. Around 8:24 p.m., a 20-year-old man was standing outside in the 7800 block of South Colfax Avenue when several people armed with handguns approached him and demanded his property, police said. The...
Inside the Thrilling World of Competitive Hobby Horsing
Mica Zandstra, a passionate Hobby Horse enthusiast and tournament organizer, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on WLS AM 890 to explore the fascinating world of Competitive Hobby Horsing. She shares her journey into the sport, tips on choosing the perfect hobby horse, and why this activity is truly for all ages.
Residents in shadow of United Center tire of disruptions
Chicagoans who live near the United Center have been dealing with a lot of disruptions: protests, kids unable to play at the nearby park, residents unable to park vehicles near their homes, and reports of neighbors robbed.
Chicago four-piece Rain Garden mold alt-rock into soothing songs
The “alternative” music that took the monoculture by surprise in the early 1990s has become classic rock with the passage of time. Music I considered radical and strange as a child is now so deeply embedded in the DNA of our culture that I can hear it reshaped in the work of new Chicago artists. When I first heard the glassy twang of the trembling guitar lick in Rain Garden’s “Ocean,” it shook loose the memory of John Frusciante’s playing on Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1992 hit “Under the Bridge”—and making that connection has helped me appreciate what makes both tracks so distinctive. Rain Garden are steeped in the alt-rock milieu; in an interview for a zine promoting May’s DePaul-adjacent Grant Slam Fest, guitarist-vocalist Miranda Dianovsky says the band borrow from dream pop, ambient music, and grunge, but to my ears their music isn’t constrained by those categories. In July, Rain Garden self-released their self-titled debut album, which sets the controls to “soothe.” On “Like a Person,” Dianovsky’s voice takes center stage as they deliver searching lyrics in an intimate, almost conversational tone—Rain Garden are already great at writing this kind of song, and I look forward to them getting even better at it.
Questions persist over delayed reopening of Belvidere auto plant
(The Center Square) – The reopening of Stellantis’ Belvidere plant is on hold as questions loom over the deal’s finances. The automaker issued a statement saying its plans for Belvidere are delayed, but the company stands by its commitment to reopen it. Wirepoints Executive Editor Mark Glennon said the Stellantis deal was fishy from the start. ...
Video: Sheriff Garry McFadden talks Arizona border security from the Democratic National Convention
Sheriff Garry McFadden of Mecklenburg County serves on the Board of Directors of the National Sheriffs’ Association and joined Jim Sharpe at the Democratic National Convention to discuss Arizona’s border and security at the convention in Chicago. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News.
Bears in Talks to Sign 69-Sack Free Agent Pass Rusher: Report
The Chicago Bears missed out on trading for four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon, but they could circle back to a familiar face with more sacks than Judon to help reinforce their defensive end position for the 2024 season. According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the Bears have “been...
See the 10 Most Expensive Illinois Private Schools by Tuition
A good education sure can cost you especially if you decide to go the private school route. Thanks to a new ranking, you can see the 10 most expensive private schools in Illinois based on their annual tuition. Private School Review has some of the most comprehensive data I've been...
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight to send nearly 100 veterans to D.C.
The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will send nearly 100 veterans from central Illinois to Washington D.C. Aug. 27, 2024. Veterans from all branches of the military will be on the flight. Eighty-three participating veterans are from the Vietnam era and 13 are from the Korean era. They represent 62 hometowns around central Illinois, including Morton.
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