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Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — This school year, Illinois will become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools. Legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law this month bans physical punishment in private schools while reiterating a prohibition on the practice in public schools implemented 30 years ago. When […]
Governor Pritzker Signed Legislation Assisting Victims of Auto Theft into Law
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation into law to allow victims to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their vehicle was stolen. The bill was sponsored by Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr (17th District – Chicago) and Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth (92nd District – Peoria) to allow victims to replace plates and stickers at no cost if they provide a police report to affidavit showing their original plates were stolen.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
6 injured in crash involving Pace bus in Zion
ZION, Ill. — Six people were taken to the hospital Wednesday following an accident in Zion involving a Pace bus. According to the Zion Fire Department, rescue crews were called to the area of 22nd Street and Joppa Avenue around 2:30 p.m. for reports of an accident. Upon arrival, first responders determined six people required […]
OSF Healthcare featured in Forbes magazine’s Best Employer’s by State 2024
PEORIA, IL (Chambana Today) – For the sixth year in a row, OSF Healthcare has once again been recognized on Forbes magazine’s Best Employer’s by State list for 2024. The prestigious Best Employer’s by State list, hosted by Forbes and Statista Inc., included the top companies in Illinois through a selection of criteria and about 4.4 million employer recommendations from employees working for said companies.
Illinois Included In Huge Recall Of 84 Tons Of Frozen Chicken
It was just yesterday that I posted in this space about a vegetable product recall that has now been classified as a Class-1 recall, which is the FDA's most serious category of the three categories they have for food product recalls. A Class-1 recall is "a situation in which there...
Meet the Illinois lawmaker organizing a big money fundraiser for House Democrats at the DNC
CHICAGO — Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., has organized a major fundraiser in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention in support of House Democrats that is expected to raise at least $2 million and feature big players within the party. Krishnamoorthi, who is the ranking member of the House Select...
Illinois Anti-Abortion Group Calls Out Cardinal Cupich for DNC Prayer
An Illinois anti-abortion group is condemning Cardinal Blase Cupich for giving the invocation on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, when the party is set to nominate what the group calls “the most pro-abortion presidential ticket in U.S. history.”. “It is incredibly disheartening to see a local...
Illinois Warns of Disease-Carrying Mosquito with a Vicious Bite
I am not a fan of any type of mosquito, but there's a warning about one in Illinois that you definitely don't want to mess with. It's an invasive pest that isn't supposed to be here in the first place, but it is now a reality. Beware that they carry diseases and bite like a tiger.
H73 8th Grade Pre-ACT / VHHS Class of 2029
Vernon Hills High School will host the Pre-ACT on Saturday, October 26th to all incoming Class of 2029 freshmen who currently live in the District 128 and Vernon Hills High School Boundary. Please click here for the save-the-date flyer. Specific test information and logistics for the Pre-ACT will be shared in mid to late September.
Gurnee Launches Hometown Heroes Banner Program to Celebrate Local Veterans
Gurnee, IL – The Village of Gurnee has introduced a new initiative to honor local military service members through its Hometown Heroes Banner Program. Launched by the Veterans Blue Ribbon Commission in partnership with American Legion Post 771, the program recognizes those who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Gurnee police investigating shots fired, schools placed on lockdown
GURNEE, Ill. - Gurnee police are investigating after shots were fired Tuesday morning, prompting the lockdown of nearby schools. Officers responded to Woodlawn Avenue and Pine Grove Avenue around 11:30 a.m. after receiving a call about gunfire. Upon arrival, they determined the shooters had fled the area. Police said several...
Landmarks Illinois announce Preservation Award winners
(WIFR) - Two area businesses receive praise for their work in rejuvenating and utilizing historic buildings in northern Illinois. On Wednesday, Landmarks Illinois announced the winners of the 2024 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards. The preservation efforts awards were bestowed to rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects in Rockford and Woodstock.
5-year-old boy shot on West Side, CPD says
A shooting on the West Side this morning wounded a five-year-old boy. Chicago Police said the young boy was standing outside with a man outside at Laramie near Division when sounds of gunfire were heard. The boy was shot in the leg.
Chicago O'Hare K-9 Badger up for TSA's 2024 Cutest Canine
One of the K-9 officers working at O'Hare could win the 2024 Cutest Canine contest - with your vote.Badger, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, is one of four finalists in this year's contest.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchVoting is being conducted on TSA's social media platforms including Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.Voting for Badger is open until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21. If he advances to the next round, voting will also start Wednesday. The winner will be announced Monday, Aug. 26.Badger's handler Herb, with whom he's been paired for five years, said he's a fun-loving, hard-working pup who loves salmon bites and chasing his foam ball.To vote on Instagram, click here.To vote on X, click here.To vote on Facebook, click here.
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