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25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
1 Illinois Resident Is Dead From Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
We're no strangers to seeing food recall alerts. In any given year, you'll see food recalls due to things like salmonella, E. coli, listeria, foreign matter, metal shavings, plastic pieces, etc. The thing that makes this deadly outbreak of listeria different is that at this point, authorities really don't know...
State, county, city announce leap of faith quantum computing facility in Chicago
(The Center Square) – The State of Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago have announced that the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park will be built on former U.S. Steel property on Chicago’s Southeast Side. The South Works site has been mostly dormant since the mill...
Perez, Newcomer Academy provide warm welcome, learning and support
Twenty years after helping launch District 214’s International Newcomer Academy, Mario Perez is still seizing every opportunity to refine the Academy’s mission to welcome global students and facilitate their introduction to a new language and culture. The most recent example came with Perez’s mid-June participation, with 19 other...
Petersen Hosting Free Metal Roofing Webinar On July 31
Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen is hosting a free webinar focusing on metal roof essentials on July 31 for architects, designers and anyone wanting to learn more about architectural metal roof systems. AIA members can earn one CEU by attending this session. "Art of Metal Roofing" is a an...
Chicago Fed Money Museum Debuts Exhibit on Black Baseball History
Baseball is often referred to as America’s pastime, but until recently, the accomplishments of many Black players were not formally recognized by Major League Baseball. That changed in May when statistics from Negro Leagues players were officially added to the MLB record books. In 2020, the United States Mint...
Meet Fire Prevention Specialist Mitch Kushner
In July, the Skokie Fire Department welcomed Fire Prevention Specialist Mitch Kushner to Skokie’s public safety team. Kushner, a Skokie resident of 33 years, brings more than four decades of fire service experience to his new role, which focuses on public education and fire prevention. From investigation to education.
Cook County Officials Opening New Court Facility, Clearing Judges’ Schedules Ahead of Possible Mass Arrests at DNC in Chicago
Cook County court officials are prepping for the possibility of mass arrests during next month’s Democratic National Convention by freeing up judges and clearing “non-essential proceedings” should they be called upon to handle an influx of cases. Chief Judge Timothy Evans, who filed a pair of administrative...
Forest Park Police Press Release
Officers from the Forest Park Police Department were dispatched to the area of Jackson and Thomas, Forest Park, IL on July 10, 2024 at approximately 7:55pm for multiple reports of gunshots fired. Witnesses told responding officers that they heard approximately three gunshots and observed a maroon Chevrolet fleeing the area.
Thieves steal from Cook County State's Attorney's Office inside courthouse, authorities say
Thieves targeted the Cook County State's Attorney's Office on Tuesday, authorities said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA spokesperson confirmed some items were taken from the office inside the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago.Several computers were stolen from the administrative offices, according to the spokesperson.The Cook County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.The spokesperson issued the following statement:On Tuesday, the State's Attorney's Office officials contacted Sheriff's Police to report that several computers were missing from their administrative offices. Sheriff's Police opened an investigation, which is ongoing.No further information about the theft was immediately available.
Dream Flights honors 4 Batavia veterans with ride in vintage biplane
A special effort to honor veterans for their service took flight Wednesday.Four veterans from Batavia were treated to rides in an open-cockpit vintage biplane at the DuPage County Airport, hosted by Dream Flights.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchArmy veteran David Salstrom has been waiting a long time for a chance to fly in an open-cockpit vintage biplane. For the 92-year-old army veteran who served in Germany in the 50s, it was a once in a lifetime thrill."I think it's gonna be fun," Salstrom said.Salstrom did take the controls or fly the plane himself, however."I don't think...
Man on bicycle wanted for robbing women on South Side, Chicago police say
A man is wanted for allegedly robbing women while on a bicycle in two South Side neighborhoods, Chicago police said.Police shared a video of the suspect on Wednesday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIn each incident, the suspect approaches female victims, tells them he has a gun and robs them, police said.He's wanted for four incidents in the Kenwood and Grand Boulevard neighborhoods.The crimes happened at the following locations and times.800 block of East 47th Street on June 30 at 10 p.m.4700 block of South Ellis on July 7 at 10:10 p.m.4700 block of South Woodlawn on July 12 at 5:30 p.m.4900 block of South Langley on July 13 at 4:30 p.m.No further information about the robberies were immediately available. Chicago police continue to investigate.
Software company president dies from injuries after India mishap
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - The president of a Hoffman Estates-based, multinational software company who was critically injured during a freak accident in India has died from his injuries. Raju Datla, 54, died Friday, July 19, from injuries he sustained during a company celebration in India. The incident, which happened Thursday,...
Longtime Bud Billiken Parade performers, Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders, may not be allowed this year
The Bud Billiken Parade is a celebrated South Side Chicago tradition. But, this summer, a team that has been part of the parade for more than two decades, might not be able to participate.The Chi-Town Cheerleaders say their insurance company will not cover them.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey're hoping for a last-minute miracle."It emphasizes education, leadership and learning, and that's something that we teach here. And that's why they want to be in the parade," Chi-Town Cheerleaders Head Coach Paulette Franklin said.For the last 25 years, the Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders have performed in the Bud...
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