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2024 Men’s Cross Country Season Preview
Contact: Sam Fretto, Sports Information Graduate Assistant, [email protected] 2024 Schedule 2024 Roster Aug. 29, 2024- Coming off a very successful 2023 campaign the North Central College men’s cross country team enters the 2024 season ranked No. 6 in the nation and No. 2 in the Midwest Region, according to the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) annual preseason coaches’ polls. The USTFCCCA regional poll was released on Tuesday and the national poll on Wednesday. The Cardinals won their 49th consecutive College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) title, won the NCAA Division III Midwest Region…
Waubonsee Foundation to Host 37th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
The Waubonsee Community College Foundation will host its 37th annual golf outing fundraiser on Monday, September 16, 2024, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Aurora Country Club. Proceeds from this event benefit the Waubonsee Foundation Scholarship Program. The Foundation’s goal is to raise sufficient financial resources to provide scholarship opportunities...
No winner in Oak Lawn ‘Queen of Hearts' drawing as jackpot soars to $1.3 million
There wasn’t a winner in Wednesday night’s “Queen of Hearts” drawing on behalf of Park Lawn in suburban Oak Lawn, meaning that next week’s jackpot will soar even higher. According to Park Lawn’s website, the next jackpot will be more than $1.3 million after no...
Suburban Chicago's York Theatre celebrates 100 years of movie magic
CHICAGO (CBS) — A west suburban movie theater entertaining generations of film fans will soon turn 100 years old, and the iconic York Theatre in Elmhurst has a lot to celebrate."York Theatre is a really interesting kind of gem of downtown Elmhurst."Jim Toth has been marketing director for Classic Cinemas, caretakers of the York theatre since 1991. The seats are all fancy recliners now and even heated, but the York Theatre in Elmhurst is still historic."We have grown and evolved with the times. The community has always embraced the York Theatre because it belongs to them," Toth said.The movie theater...
SAIC Secrets: Contemporary Practices Is Not Just For Freshmen
Whether you’re a freshman who just got here or a senior on your way out the door, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is always confusing. There are dozens of lesser-known resources you might not be in the know about. This column exists to let you in on the secrets.
Former University of Chicago student charged with setting off dorm explosion
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A former University of Chicago student from Massachusetts is facing federal charges after allegedly setting off an explosion in his dorm room last year, and lying to federal agents months later when his bags set off explosive alarms at Logan International Airport in Boston.Aram Brunson, 21, of Newton, Mass., is charged with one count each of falsifying, concealing and covering up a material fact by trick, scheme or device; and making false statements to federal officials.Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts said, in January 2023, Brunson triggered an explosion in his dorm room at the Woodlawn Commons at the...
OPRF approves lease for CITE program in River Forest
Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 will continue to host its Community Integration Transition Education programming at the River Forest Community Center following a lease approval during the school’s August board meeting. The school board unanimously approved a lease agreement with RFCC to continue to host...
3 men jailed on gun charges after cops respond to ShotSpotter alerts
CHICAGO — With less than a month remaining on Chicago’s contract with ShotSpotter, the gunfire detection system continues to display an uncanny ability to direct cops to people with guns and evidence that they used the weapons. Last Sunday, cops responded to a ShotSpotter alert of 12 shots...
Chicago police interrupt South Side train heist, dozens of TVs left behind; shown on surveillance video
CHICAGO — An attempted train heist overnight in Englewood on the city’s South Side led to several arrests and dozens of TVs being recovered by police when they interrupted the burglary in progress. According to Chicago police, officers were responding to an in-progress burglary around 1:30 a.m. Thursday in the 6300 block of South Wentworth […]
Soccer Recap: Earlville Comes Up Short at Home Against Morris
Earlville couldn't capitalize on their home-pitch advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Morris Redskins on Thursday, falling 5-0. The Red Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Redskins apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
Chicago Labor Day forecast calls for cool temps, dangerous waves
The Labor Day forecast for the Chicago area is a mixed bag, with pleasant temperatures and disappointing conditions for those hoping for one more trip out to the beach this summer. Before we get to the weekend, two more days of warm and muggy conditions are on deck, with dew...
Someone Stopped at this Illinois Gas Station and Won $1.7 Million
What are your expectations when you stop at a gas station? Probably to fill up your vehicle and maybe grab some refreshments. One person stopped at an Illinois gas station and won nearly $1.7 million dollars. This unassuming gas station at 5320 W. 127th St in Alsip, Illinois. It just...
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
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