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Has There Ever Been a Shark Attack in Illinois?
There is a rare species of shark that can survive in salt and fresh water but did one attack a boy in Lake Michigan near Chicago?. I'm not going to lie, I was watching Shark Week stuff on TV and wondered if there had ever been a shark attack in any bodies of water in Illinois. I know just mentioning it sounds ridiculous, but I have Googled stranger things.
Illinois Lottery celebrating 50th anniversary with Mag Mile disco party
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary Thursday with a disco party on the Mag Mile!The event will feature a live DJ, interactive photo booth, and the illinois lottery draw ball machine giving participants a chance to draw a number and win cash prizes of $500, $150 or $50 as well as instant tickets and other fun prizes. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs.The party will also have a giant 35-foot disco ball.The Illinois Lottery event is at Pioneer Court starting at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Illinois deputy allegedly shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday.
Thousands of stateliners adapt to days without power
(WIFR) - ComEd crews work to restore power to homeowners across the stateline facing their third day in the dark, but a limited number of hands makes the task difficult. As of Wednesday evening, more than 45,000 people throughout Northern Illinois face the effects of three days of power outages, according to ComEd.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Northern Illinois hospice patient takes the ride of his life
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - A Northern Illinois hospice patient gets the ride of his life, a wish he shared with his social worker. Michael Rickert, an army veteran who served in Vietnam, wanted to go on one last motorcycle ride. Rickert is a fan of motorcycles and rode them...
40-plus local vendors take things outside in Winnetka-Northfield sidewalk sale this weekend
Another weekend of sales is here with Winnetka and Northfield’s sidewalk sale, which will run Friday and Saturday, July 19-20. The sales will take place in the two major shopping districts in Winnetka and one in Northfield. Visitors will find vendors in Hubbard Woods and East and West Elm Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both […] The post 40-plus local vendors take things outside in Winnetka-Northfield sidewalk sale this weekend appeared first on The Record.
Angel Reese's Latest Revelation Highlights Her True Character
Fans have learned a lot more about Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese over the past several months. After all, the 22-year-old's popularity has skyrocketed since she entered the WNBA as one of the top prospects of her draft class. In a recent interview, Reese herself shed some light on her ...
Manley and Cappel Host Upcoming Annual Back-to-School Fair
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, and State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, are inviting local families to the Annual Back to School Fair, which will take place at the University of St. Francis, St. Clare Campus, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. “I’m proud to announce...
Tacos Y Tamales Fest returns to the streets of Pilsen this weekend
The annual Tacos Y Tamales Festival gates will open along the streets in Pilsen on Friday, July 19. The street fest closes the road along the 16th Street murals until Sunday, July 21.This year there will be tons of traditional Mexican food, music, and dancing. Enrique Calderon, a music headliner and Bernice Vargas Luna with El Hongo Magico joined ABC 7 Eyewitness to showcase and talk about all the food, fun, art and musical performances. To learn more about the festival, click here.Enrique Calderon performs ahead of this weekend's Tacos y Tamales festival.
Survivors and Families Sue Illinois State Police, Citing Negligence in Highland Park Shooter's Gun Access
In a growing legal response to the Highland Park parade shooting, a lawsuit has been leveled at the Illinois State Police by survivors and relatives of the deceased, accusing the agency of negligence for its role in allowing accused shooter Robert Crimo III access to firearms. According to the Chicago Tribune, the complaint, which represents surviving family members of Eduardo Uvaldo and other victims, alleges the state police failed to adhere to internal regulations regarding Crimo’s firearm owner’s identification card application.
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