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OSF launches new OnCall Urgent Care Facility in Sycamore
SYCAMORE, Ill. (WIFR) - In 2023, OSF launched a Primary Care Facility to expand its services to residents in Sycamore. In an effort to spread across the Stateline, on Monday, employees and representatives of OSF came together to celebrate the opening of the new OnCall Urgent Care Facility on South Peace Road.
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
Bodycam shows moment police fatally shot Illinois woman Sonya Massey
Bodycam shows the moment police fatally shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey, who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler at her home. Illinois State Police released bodycam video of the incident. The video has been blurred by police. NBC News has edited the video for graphic content. Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary at Chicago River Casino
Several thousand people helped the Illinois Lottery celebrate its 50th anniversary last week with a disco-themed party at Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza, where more than 500 attendees won cash totaling more than $10,000. Story continues below. The ’70s-inspired party featured the United States’ largest disco ball that...
Legal Notice: NOTICE TO BIDDERS: 2024 SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AT WEST CHICAGO PUBLIC WORKS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of West Chicago will accept sealed bid proposals for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project at Public Works until 11:00 A.M. local time on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at the West Chicago Engineering Department, 1400 W Hawthorne Lane, West Chicago, Illinois, 60185, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Digital copies of the bid documents are available at www.questcdn.com for a non-refundable fee of $40.00. These documents may be downloaded by entering Quest Project Number #9096292 on www.questcdn.com. If addenda are issued, you will automatically be notified by email to return to the website to access them. The base bid rehabilitation work will consist of approximately 1,820 LF of pre-construction cleaning and televising, 1,820 LF of 8″ cured-in-place pipelining (CIPP), grouting of approximately thirty (30) laterals, thirteen (13) protruding tap removals, thirty (30) CIPP lateral liner installations, thirty (30) laterals to be cleaned & televised, rehabilitation of nineteen (19) manholes, and restoration and other related and incidental work. The alternate bid rehabilitation work will consist of structural lining and rehabilitation of thirty-two (32) manholes, approximately 244 LF of pre-construction cleaning and televising, 244 LF of 15″ cured-in-place pipelining (CIPP) and restoration and other related and incidental work. All bid proposals are to be made on the forms provided and will be made a part of the contract documents to be executed with the City. Bid proposals are to be received in an opaque, sealed 9″x12″ or 10″x13′ envelope. The envelope shall be marked: “Proposal – 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project”, and the name of the bidder No bidder may withdraw his/her bid after the scheduled closing time for a period of sixty (60) days. Minorities and Women Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit bids on these services. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bid proposals, to waive any informality in any bid proposal, to readvertise the proposed services, and to accept the proposal most advantageous to the City. If addenda are issued, you will automatically be notified by email to return to the website to access them. No questions will be accepted after 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024. Addenda, if necessary, shall be submitted before Friday, August 2nd, 2024. Questions may be directed to Jack Flood via email at jack.flood@rjnmail.com or by phone at (630) 877-6281. Valeria Perez, Executive Office Manager Published in Daily Herald July 17, 2024 (4617541) , posted 07/17/2024.
Congregation Beth Shalom of Naperville is open to all
For over 50 years, Congregation Beth Shalom of Naperville (CBS) has been an independent Jewish community. They are home to over 240 member families from the western suburbs, including DuPage, Will, and Kane counties. They are a diverse congregation, where Jews and their interfaith families can find friendship and belonging, deepening our knowledge of Judaism and practicing mitzvot (good deeds).
State Funding for Chicago Public Schools: $1.1 Billion vs. $503 Million – Governor Pritzker Pushes Back Against Mayor Johnson’s Claim
Governor J.B. Pritzker rejects Mayor Brandon Johnson’s claim for $1.1 billion in state aid for Chicago Public Schools, arguing that the true cost to fully fund the district is lower and that it’s not the state’s job to cover local financial mistakes. Pritzker Disputes Chicago’s $1.1 Billion School Aid Claim, Citing Lower Funding Needs According […]
Police search for person responsible for ‘mass graffiti’ incident in Oak Lawn
OAK LAWN, Ill. — An investigation is underway in the south suburbs after several vehicles were vandalized in what police are calling a mass graffiti incident. According to Oak Lawn police, in the early morning hours on Sunday, officers found several vehicles that had been vandalized with spray paint. Police say many of the vehicles […]
Ryan Arnold Exits Chicago’s 93XRT After 11 Years
Chicago air talent Ryan Arnold is stepping down at Audacy’s 93XRT (WXRT) after his full-time afternoon slot was cut this past spring. Arnold had been with the station for eleven years. He will now focus on his media communications firm DeSoto and State. Arnold cited his transition to a...
Chicago Sky Unveiling New Practice Facility Plan Near Midway Airport
The Chicago Sky are set to reveal plans for a new practice facility near Midway International Airport, moving away from their suburban practice center, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. The potential facility at the Wintrust Sports Complex is valued at $38 million and opened in 2021, with details on whether it will be purchased or leased remaining unclear.
As Tent City Grows In Humboldt Park, Alderperson Aims To Open Homeless Shelter Nearby
HUMBOLDT PARK — Humboldt Park’s alderwoman is making strides in bringing a homeless shelter to the area to help people who have been staying at the park. Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th) has worked with various city departments to open a non-congregate homeless shelter since last year. Last month, she started a petition urging the city to invest in buying and rehabbing a building for that purpose, identifying a building at 2704 W. North Ave. as a possible site.
Promising Young OL Named Top Cut Candidate for Chicago Bears
Ja’Tyre Carter has been one of the most pleasant surprises for the Chicago Bears over the last two seasons, but one NFL analyst and former team scout has labelled the young offensive lineman a potential cut candidate. Former Bears director of college scouting, Greg Gabriel, who currently serves as...
Bears QB Caleb Williams Goes Viral For Incredible Training Camp Pass
On Saturday, the Chicago Bears started their 2024 NFL training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. This marked rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' first training camp action of his NFL career. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft has high expectations going into his rookie season. ...
National Weather Service confirms at least 33 tornadoes hit Chicago area last week
Three more tornadoes have been confirmed from last Monday's storms in the Chicago area.The National Weather Service said preliminary information shows at least 27 tornadoes hit the Chicago region last Monday night. That's a new record for a single day.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe previous record was 22 from 2014 and 2023.The new tornado confirmations were Maple Park, O'Hare airport and Country Club Hills.O'Hare and Country Club Hills were EF0 tornadoes, and the NWS did not rate the Maple Park tornado.July 15 tornadoesEF-2 tornado from Channahon to MattesonEF-1 tornado from Yorkville to NapervilleEF-1 tornado on...
New IL bill requires weather radios installed in recently built mobile homes
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A new bill in the Capitol aims to keep everyone a bit safer during severe weather, particularly those who live in mobile homes. Now, weather radios are required to be installed in newly manufactured mobile homes. Ed Shimon, the warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lincoln, knows this […]
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
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