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Central Illinois Isolated Storms Expected Through Wednesday
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois residents can expect a mix of isolated thunderstorms and mild temperatures through Wednesday. According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, daily highs will range from the lower to mid-80s, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms persisting until midweek. Monday’s forecast predicts isolated thunderstorms...
Levy Center to host 70s themed dance party on July 26
Put on your boogie shoes and hustle on over to the Levy Senior Center on Friday, July 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a night you won’t forget—the Disco in the Park. Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy music from the local DJ Michael Stinson.
Free household hazardous waste collection on July 27
The City of Evanston has partnered with the Village of Skokie to offer a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event to residents from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Niles North High School North Parking Lot. This event is held in conjunction with SWANCC and SWALCO, two solid waste agencies in the area. Check out the image for a list of accepted and not accepted items. Sign up for an appointment time or register today.
Man arrested in Ohio after dragging Waukegan police officer with car during traffic stop: police
A man was arrested in Ohio after reportedly dragging a north suburban police officer with his car during a traffic stop, according to Waukegan police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOn Wednesday, around 11:38 p.m. Waukegan police pulled over Darius Mingo in the 3000-block of Grand Avenue.When they approached his silver 2005 Infiniti, police said they could smell marijuana coming out of the car.When asked, Mingo allegedly said he had smoked inside the car earlier in the day, which is illegal.At that time, police asked Mingo to get out of the car. Once he was out of...
Two Suspects Charged with Murder in Waukegan Shooting; Both Remain in Custody
Waukegan, IL (WLIP)–Two suspects have been charged with three counts of First-Degree Murder following a fatal shooting in Waukegan on July 7th. 34 year old Alan Green and 30 year old Keyonda Triplett were apprehended and served with warrants on July 17th and 18th, respectively. On the night of...
Man fatally shot inside Arlington Heights apartment building: Police
An autopsy is scheduled for a Chicago man who died after a shooting at Arlington Heights’ Arbor Lakes Apartment Complex. Police said the woman who called 9-1-1 said the man who had been shot inside had an order of protection against him.
Parolee robbed 2 people within minutes in the Loop: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A man on parole for auto theft is back in jail today, accused of robbing two men in the Loop just minutes apart. Ansel Williams, 25, of Waukegan, is charged with two counts of robbery in connection with the crimes, which occurred around 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Monday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Monday morning, Evanston. Someone apparently reacted quickly to Joe Biden stepping down from the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination on Sunday, rearranging a yard sign on Asbury Avenue south of Greenleaf Street that previously spelled out “RESIST.” (Picturing Evanston photo by Joerg Metzner.)
$422 Million Prepayment: Illinois Comptroller’s Proactive Move to Boost Pension Fund Returns – Enhancing Financial Stability!
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s early pension payment and Governor J.B. Pritzker’s extended funding plan aim to improve the state’s troubled pension system and address its growing debt. Illinois Comptroller’s Early Pension Payment and Governor’s Extended Funding Plan Aim to Fix State’s Pension System According to the report of The Center Square, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza […]
What We Want to Fight For: A Review of “Dismantling Mass Incarceration: A Handbook for Change”
For several years, beginning in the mid-aughts, every few months I drove up to central Wisconsin from my home in Evanston to visit a relative serving time for multiple DUI arrests. She and I were very close as children, but in late adolescence, our lives diverged drastically—she married and had a baby, and I moved to Washington, D.C. for college. It wasn’t until she was sent to prison that we began writing letters to each other again and picked up where we’d left off.
Suburban family organizes music festival to thank community for support after hit-and-run
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A family in Waukegan hosted a music festival this weekend after community support helped their nephew recover from a horrific hit and run accident. The family wants the festival to raise money to help others facing similar challenges. Dan Sivia organized the festival. “Three years ago...
Man sentenced to 25 years for Illinois cell phone store robberies, including Rockford T-Mobile
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years for carrying out multiple armed robberies at cell phone stores throughout Illinois, including one in Rockford. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Jonathan Byars, 26, along with his co-conspirators, carried out six armed robberies and two attempted robberies in 2019 and 2020, […]
Tucker Wetmore plots debut headling tour: “An absolute dream of mine”
Fast-rising country artist Tucker Wetmore has announced his headlining Waves on a Sunset Tour. The trek kicks off Oct. 4 in Statesboro, Georgia, and will hit Chattanooga, Grand Rapids, Little Rock, Knoxville and more before concluding in Chicago on Nov. 16. “GUYS I’M GOING ON MY FIRST HEADLINE TOUR!!” Tucker...
“Oh, you were stopping me for driving while Black?” Illinois man in custody after police pursuit
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — A Chicago, Ill. man has been arrested following a multi-county police pursuit on Sunday around 8:47 a.m. Jeffery L. Price, 44, fled from police in his Nissan Rogue through Allen and Whitley counties causing a high-speed pursuit from Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne police and Columbia City police.
Oak Park Ballerina takes dancing skills abroad
Oak Park native Trijntje MacKay Masoncup’s ballet skills and hard work have landed her a coveted position training at the English National Ballet School this fall. The 19-year-old is headed to London to participate in the Professional Trainee Programme at the English National Ballet School, continuing to work towards her goal of becoming a professional dancer.
Man arrested after driving drunk, crashing into McAdam Landscaping
On July 18, police were dispatched to McAdam Landscaping after a car ran into the company’s fence while the business was closed. The man who crashed into the fence along Des Plaines Avenue left the car on, a handgun on the driver’s seat and immediately fled from his vehicle, according to the police report. After patrolling the area, police found a man lying in a nearby flower bed and took him into custody for the crash. His breath smelled of alcohol and he had slurred speech, according to police. The man was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, having an expired license, leaving the scene with property damage, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
‘The person knows they hit me’: Chicago newspaper columnist suffers broken hip after Pilsen hit-and-run
CHICAGO — At the intersection of Ashland and 18th Street in the city’s Pilsen neighborhood, Ismael Perez says he was crossing the street southbound with eight seconds left on the monitor when a car struck him. Perez, an advice columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, continues to recover from...
Push for natural gas detectors grows in Illinois a year after Oak Park explosion
OAK PARK, Ill. - A year has passed since a massive explosion in Oak Park leveled an apartment building, claiming the life of one man and displacing 12 residents. In response, there is a growing push to install natural gas detectors in every home across Illinois. Proponents argue that the...
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