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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...
Bicyclist hit by vehicle, critically injured in Skokie, police say
A bicyclist was critically injured after a crash Wednesday in the north suburbs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 27-year-old man was riding a bicycle near Skokie Boulevard and Gross Point Road in Skokie when he was hit by a vehicle in the intersection, police said.The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene after the crash, police said.The bicyclist was taken to a hospital in "critical but stable" condition, police said.The North Regional Major Crimes Task Force, Major Crash Assist Team is assisting the Skokie police with the investigation into the crash.It was not immediately known if any charges or citations were filed. No further information was available.
Residents react after man allegedly shoots tree trimmer over noise, leading to standoff | Video
Schaumburg residents are reacting Thursday, after a tree trimmer was allegedly shot on the job Wednesday in normally quiet neighborhood, leading to an hours-long standoff."I mean you never seen anything like this, right?" said Case Van Wingerden, who lives near the site of the shooting.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchVan Wingerden recounted the moments a torrent of heavily armed law enforcement packed his quiet Schaumburg neighborhood, after police say a man in his 50s shot a tree trimmer, just before 3 p.m. Wednesday, then barricaded himself in his home.Authorities say the shooting was the result of...
Martejo Discount: Your Savings Destination
If you’re looking to spruce up your home without breaking the bank, check out Martejo Discount. They eliminate unnecessary costs by sourcing products directly from the suppliers, making shopping easier for you. Co-owners Cathie Davies and Joedy Martell shared the details. 1561 S. Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL. 224-828-0621. $15...
PHOTOS: Advocate Children’s Hospital NICU babies dress up for Olympics
CHICAGO — Babies in the NICU at Advocate Children’s Hospital are celebrating their wins with patriotic attire ahead of Friday’s opening 2024 Olympic ceremonies. The hospital released images Thursday of the babies in their neonatal intensive care units in Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, introducing them as the “tiniest and most adorable members of Team […]
Chicago Sky to build new $38 million practice facility in Bedford Park
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Sky plan to build a new $38 million practice facility beginning this fall in southwest suburban Bedford Park.The team announced Thursday they would break ground on the 40,000-square-foot facility this fall next door to the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park, not far from Midway International Airport. The new practice facility, to be built in partnership with the Village of Bedford Park, will have two regulation-sized WNBA courts, private facilities for players, player lounges, a high-tech film room, a state-of-the-art training room, private chef's kitchen, locker rooms, and more.Located about 11 miles from downtown Chicago...
Man jet skiing across Lake Michigan to raise money for body armor for Chicago police
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Most Chicagoans who want to go to Saugatuck travel by car, but one man left Chicago for southwest Michigan on a jet ski.Frank Giannelli is jet skiing 100 miles across Lake Michigan for "Get Behind The Vest," the effort by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to raise money to provide life-saving body armor to police officers.Giannelli zipped off from the Chicago Yacht Club around 7:15 a.m. Thursday, getting a water salute as he moved out of port. This journey has been a year in the making."I actually bought my jet ski about a year ago, and the two ideas came together, and there it was," he said. "I've been riding my bike, hitting the gym. It's a little harder on the legs, the up and down, but that's really the conditioning. I started conditioning about two months ago."Giannelli should be arriving in Saugatuck by late Thursday morning.To donate, head to thinbluecrossing.org.
Lisa Goldman-Smolen & Sovereign Triumph in $35,000 Finish Line Grand Prix at HITS Chicago
Wayne, Illinois, USA – July 20, 2024 – On a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon, on July 21, 2024, the Lamplight Summertime III Series culminated in the $35,000 Finish Line Grand Prix. Once again, Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) and her veteran partner Sovereign could not be beaten, and they ran away with the win.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as applications remain at elevated, but not troubling levels
Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remained at recently elevated, though not troubling levels. Jobless claims for the week ending July 20 fell by 10,000 to 235,000 from 245,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. It’s the ninth straight week claims came in above 220,000. Before that stretch, claims had been below that number in all but three weeks so far in 2024. Weekly unemployment claims are widely considered as representative of layoffs, and though they have been slightly higher the past couple of months, they remain at historically healthy levels. The total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell for the second time in three weeks. About 1.85 million Americans were collecting jobless benefits for the week of July 13, around 9,000 fewer than the previous week.
8 years for breaking into Chicago police facility, threatening SWAT class with their own guns (He got shot, too)
CHICAGO — The man who broke into a Chicago police facility and proceeded to threaten a SWAT team training class with their own guns has been sentenced to eight years in prison. You may remember that Donald Patrick, 49, went to CPD’s Homan Square facility in September 2022 to...
Cops responding to ShotSpotter alert arrived so quickly, they saw the gunman drive away, officials say
Chicago police officers responding to a ShotSpotter alert last week arrived so quickly that they were able to see the gunman drive away from the scene, officials said. The cops pursued the getaway car and arrested the driver, who is currently in jail awaiting trial. The gunfire detection system, scheduled...
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...
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