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Illinois Republican delegates believe Trump will win regardless of whom he faces in November
MILWAUKEE (CBS) -- As the Democrats sort out who their nominee will be—with pressure growing for President Biden to withdraw—Illinois' Republicans are unbothered by whom former President Donald Trump faces come November.At their breakfast Thursday—which ended with a rousing rendition of "God Bless America"—Illinois Republican delegates gave high marks for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. They thought vice presidential nominee JD Vance was a big hit.They also think the disarray on the Democratic ticket is not a problem, but an opportunity. The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.With the increasingly...
Trio of Top Tens for Dennis Erb, Jr. on World of Outlaws Trail; Three More Races this Weekend
(CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS) The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series took the #28 team to the states of Pennsylvania and Ohio from July 11-13 for a trio of pivotal point battles. The tripleheader kicked off last Thursday night at the sprawling Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Dennis Erb, Jr. finished fifth in his heat race and second in his B-Main to earn the right to start nineteenth on the grid in the $15,000 to win ‘Billy Winn Classic.’ Dennis was then on the move early and often in the 45-lap main event and ultimately blitzed past thirteen competitors on his way to a strong sixth place effort.
Man shot, critically wounded outside Walmart in South Deering
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man was shot and critically wounded outside a Walmart store Friday afternoon in the South Deering neighborhood.Police said, around 3:40 p.m., a 25-year-old man got into a fight with another person in the 10900 block of South Doty Avenue, and the other person pulled out a gun and shot him.The shooting happened outside a Walmart Supercenter store.The victim was shot in the chest and hip, and was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.No one was in custody Friday afternoon. Area 2 detectives were investigating.
Caleb Williams' Bears contract was not entirely what he wanted
Former USC Trojan and Chicago Bears No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams signed his rookie deal ahead of his first training camp. However, it appears he didn’t get everything he wanted as he transitions into the NFL. The Bears declined Williams’ request to promise never to use the...
Cook County Donates Over 900 Clothing Items to Aid New Chicago Residents at New Life Center
In a move that speaks to the enduring spirit of community and resourcefulness in the face of closure, Cook County's Department of Facilities Management has made a significant contribution to the New Life Center. Almost 1,000 new articles of clothing, originally from the now-shuttered Oak Forest Campus Long-Term Care Facility, found a new purpose in supporting new arrivals through the "New Vecinos" team's efforts. This donation, detailed in a press release by Cook County, encompasses 866 pairs of shoes and 81 pairs of pants, set aside from the campus which is slated for partial demolition.
ComEd Unveils New Training Center with First Graduating Class of Apprentices
ComEd recently unveiled the newly built Libertyville Training Center, celebrating 21 trainees from the site’s overhead electrical apprenticeship school. The Libertyville Training Center marks the seventh training center in the northern Illinois service region, highlighting ComEd’s commitment to boosting training opportunities across the communities it serves to build a diverse and skilled talent pipeline needed to construct and maintain the nation’s most reliable grid in the years ahead.
Your Hometown – Wauconda, July 25
WGN Radio shines a spotlight on the village of Wauconda for July’s Your Hometown series. Tune-in Thursday, July 25 to hear all about it. Your Hometown featuring Wauconda is sponsored by the Illinois Lottery – doing good and supporting Illinois communities. And by McDonald’s and the Village of Wauconda.
Rain, tornadoes hit Midwest, 215,000 people without power in Illinois
CHICAGO, Illinois: As severe weather raged through the Midwest overnight with relentless rain and tornadoes, hitting the Chicago area especially hard, hundreds of people in a southern Illinois town were evacuated this week as water rolled over the top of a dam. Hundreds of thousands went without electricity, and even...
Scientists test agriculture and solar energy on Illinois farms
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Sign up for WBEZ newsletters to get local news you can trust. Thousands of wildflowers are blooming under rows of solar panels...
Surveillance images capture break-ins at pharmacies in IL and MO
Three suspects were caught on surveillance cameras breaking into Comprehensive Care Pharmacy in Breese, Illinois, for the second time in 13 months, and other independent pharmacies in the area were also targeted in a string of break-ins.
Senator Faraci, Congresswoman Kelly Offer Feedback on What’s Happening Elsewhere
During their Thursday (July 18th) afternoon stop at the Gilbert Street Cafe for a roundtable on rural issues, Democratic State Senator Paul Faraci and Democratic Congresswoman Robin Kelly were asked by Central Illinois Media Group about the current national political situation for their party. Congresswoman Kelly was very clear in saying that: First, she does not think having COVID would be a deciding factor in whether or not President Biden remains in the race. And second, she is behind President Biden no matter what he decides to do; and it’s his choice.
OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Protection Violations
Miller Building Systems LLC faces $354,912 in proposed penalties. A construction contractor in Illinois faces $354,912 in proposed penalties for repeatedly exposing workers to deadly fall hazards. OSHA inspectors cited Elmer Miller—operating as Miller Building Systems LLC—for four willful violations observed at sites in Mahomet and Savoy. According...
Ken Jennings leaves fans offended after ‘cheap shot’ towards Jeopardy!’s new champ Jay Fisher
JEOPARDY! host Ken Jennings has offended some viewers with his recent jab at champion Jay Fisher. The game show host took a crack at the Illinois native's brief political career and shocked viewers with his comments. During Tuesday's episode of Jeopardy!, Jay revealed early in the episode that was a...
Road Closures - Mundelein Grand Prix
Please be aware that the Mundelein Grand Prix bike race will be held Monday, July 22, 2024, from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM and numerous road closures will be in place in the downtown area early Monday morning. See the map with the locations of the closures. You may need to adjust your commute, so please plan accordingly. The roads will be reopen on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
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