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Experience the magic of '2 Pianos 4 Hands' at Northlight Theatre
SKOKIE, Ill. - It's a two-hour musical journey. 2 Pianos 4 Hands, now playing at Skokie's Northlight Theatre, features two piano enthusiasts sharing stories of pushy parents, eccentric teachers, and endless practice sessions. Throughout the show, they perform a mix of classical and pop tunes, giving the audience plenty of...
RNC: Harvard Student Shabbos Kestenbaum Discusses Campus Antisemitism & Recent Party Change
Shabbos Kestenbaum, a fellow Jew and recent Harvard graduate suing the college speaks at the RNC. “While Harvard has long abandoned the United States, the Jewish People never will. Why? Because Jewish values are American values and American values are Jewish values. To the country I love: thank you.” he said.
Advanced Photon Source reopens at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont after being upgraded
One of the most complex high-tech machines on Earth is back up and running Wednesday in Lemont at the Argonne National Laboratory.Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, U.S. Department of Energy officials and Argonne representatives gathered to celebrate the upgrade of the "Advanced Photon Source."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe machine is responsible for some of the most innovative research in the world.Argonne National Laboratory's newly-upgraded Advanced Photon Source, or APS, is open again for research. The machine is used in nearly every scientific field from drugs and medical treatments to advanced battery technology and clean energy."You are...
Amano Enzyme USA Breaks Ground for Facility Expansion in Illinois
ELGIN, Illinois (July 12, 2024) — Amano Enzyme USA Co. Ltd., a manufacturer with more than 70 years of experience in using specialty enzymes to provide innovative solutions for food manufacturing and processing, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the expansion of its manufacturing site in Elgin, Illinois.
Local Music Roundup July 18-24
Your intrepid music reporter is back! I’m sorry I disappeared, but I have a great excuse. I had open heart surgery to repair a congenital heart defect. I’m in good shape now, so I’ll be listening to and writing about the wonderful musical environment of Evanston again!
Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Ground is saturated so let lawn dry out before sprinkling again
Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. We’ve been getting a lot of rain so what should we know about treating our lawn right now?
30-Mile Tornado Rips Through Manhattan, Frankfort, Leaving Destruction Across Will, Cook Counties
Channahon, IL – A powerful EF-2 tornado tore through Illinois on Monday night, leaving a 28.9-mile path of destruction from Channahon to Matteson. The tornado, which struck between 9:17 p.m. and 9:40 p.m., featured peak winds of 120 mph and a maximum width of 200 yards. According to the...
Grand Crossing mass shooting victims’ family, activists call for direct support for families in $100 million crime-fighting fund
Markita Scott has spent every day at Comer Children’s Hospital for nearly two weeks, watching over her young grandsons as they undergo multiple surgeries and recover from gunshot wounds. When one grandson asked for a Wendy’s Frosty, she got on the bus to buy him one, she said. “I have my days where I cry, and I have my days when I’m OK, even when I may not be,” she said. Jacoby Strong, 8, and ...
Gail Borden Public Library Participates with the Stick & Stay Trail
Calling all bookworms, movie buffs, and curious minds: the Gail Borden Public Library isn’t just your average library. Welcoming more than a million visitors annually, it’s a vibrant hub brimming with exciting activities. Explore museum-quality exhibits, participate in innovative programs, and enjoy the extensive collection of books, eBooks, movies, and more – catering to children, teens, and adults alike. Another perk? The library offers a view of the Fox River, where you can catch glimpses of the bald eagles that go soaring by.
MapleBrook U16 Boys Win USA Cup Tournament Opener
The MapleBrook Premier under 16 boys soccer team won its opening game at the USA Cup tournament Tuesday, blanking EPSC from Elgin, Illinois 2-0. Levi Musokwa scored in the first half and Ayo Adekunie in the second half for MapleBrook. David Orozco posted the shutout in goal. MapleBrook also won...
She disappeared in Chicago as a toddler; Authorities think she looks like this today
A new age-progression image has been created showing what a girl who was 18-months-old when she disappeared in Chicago in 1983 would look like today. The image was created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
'A symptom of a larger sickness': Navigating mental health care on Chicago's South and West Sides
Chicagoans know what sort of mental health services they want to see in their communities. But they don’t expect to see those services coming to their South and West Side neighborhoods any time soon. City Bureau Civic Reporting Fellows visited the neighborhoods of Austin and Chatham to connect with...
Hinsdale woman finds multiple ways to give back
From the first time she visited Hinsdale, Tina Weller liked what she saw. She's spent the last two decades making it, and the world around it, even better. "It just seemed like a really amazing community where people were happy," Weller said of Hinsdale, the village she and husband Jeff chose as their home 20 years ago while expecting their first son.
Chicago mayor plans removal of George Washington statue in City Hall
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has decided to remove a statue of George Washington in City Hall, but, according to a top aide, the decision has nothing to do with the first president being a slave owner. The statue is located on the fifth floor right outside Johnson’s office, but the Democratic mayor’s communication director, Ronnie […]
Good News For Students Of Lockport Township High School Central Campus
Superintendent of Lockport Township High School District 205 Bob McBride shared a video on the progress being made at the Central Campus following a ceiling collapse at the school last November. The good news is that Lockport High School Central campus will welcome students back to the school on Monday, August 19th. Following the roof collapse an inspection of all 379 rooms were either repaired or deemed safe.
Former Astros champion gets DFA’d by White Sox
One former MLB champion has managed to get DFA’d by the worst team in baseball. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Wednesday that catcher Martin Maldonado has been designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox. The move ends Maldonado’s tenure with the White Sox after just 48 games. Maldonado, 37, is a former Gold... The post Former Astros champion gets DFA’d by White Sox appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Edison Park Grocery Store At Former Happy Foods Could Open This Year
EDISON PARK — The grocery store and cafe filling the closed Happy Foods in Edison Park could open before the end of the year, the owner said. EP Market is taking over the space at 6783 N. Northwest Highway, which has sat empty for almost two years. The family-owned market will include a cafe, bakery and taqueria, co-owner Eduardo Haro said. The store will offer a wide- range of groceries and prepared foods that “really cater to the neighborhood,” said Chris Vittorio, chief of staff for Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st).
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