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Will Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party is coming to Chicago this fall
Comedian and actor Will Ferrell will join a slate of prominent musicians on stage in Chicago this fall in the name of charity. Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party, featuring Swedish House Mafia D-Nice, A-Trak and more, will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Chicago's Wintrust Arena.
Getaway vehicle found torched after fatal shooting of Chicago postal worker
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago Police have found the Dodge Durango connected with the shooting death of a Chicago postal worker. However, it is unclear how much evidence they will be able to recover because that vehicle has been torched. Police found the Durango in the 8900 block of South Holland Avenue. Officers were on scene with the U.S. Postal Police, investigating the case involving 48-year-old Octavia Redmond's death. The car was left in the middle of a field before being towed away for processing. Social media has been filled with tributes to Redmond, and there has been a renewed push to protect...
2 Dead & At Least 28 People Are Hospitalized Following Multistate Listeria Outbreak, CDC Reports
Two people are dead, and at least 28 people have been hospitalized following a multistate listeria outbreak. RELATED: Uh-Oh! FDA Announces Nationwide Recall Of Over 60 Ice Cream Products More Details On The Deaths & Hospitalizations Related To The Outbreak According to CNN, the CDC announced the outbreak in an investigation notice published on Friday, July [...] The post 2 Dead & At Least 28 People Are Hospitalized Following Multistate Listeria Outbreak, CDC Reports appeared first on The Shade Room.
PHOTOS: Brookfield Zoo welcomes new animal residents
CHICAGO - Brookfield Zoo has announced the addition of several new animals, which includes emus, a sloth bear, and a puggle. In late June, three 3-month-old emus arrived at the Zoo. The one male and two females are adjusting to their outdoor habitat alongside kangaroos at Australia House. Emus, the second-largest birds in the world, are flightless and can sprint up to 30 mph, according to the zoo. The young emus have already gained 25% of their body weight in the past month.
Second Alarm at Channahon, Illinois Refinery: Hazmat Crews Assess 5,000-Gallon Tank
Channahon, IL – A hazardous materials incident at the Ineos Styrolution America refinery, located at 25846 S Frontage Road in Channahon, has been elevated to a second alarm level this afternoon, requiring additional support personnel and resources. The incident reportedly remains contained to the facility and poses no threat...
No timeline in place for reviving Dyer's proposed chicken ordinance
A backyard chicken ordinance remains on hold in the town of Dyer. The measure was approved on first reading but failed on second reading, when council member Jenna Ogrizovich flipped to a no vote last month. She was concerned that the ordinance was being rushed through and wanted to hold...
Chicago ranks as one of most stressed cities in country
(The Center Square) – With the city of Chicago ranking as one of the most stressful places to live in the country in a new WalletHub survey, Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says there’s a good reason why so many area residents feel the malaise that they do. “J.B. Pritzker has destroyed safety and security in the city,” Miller told The Center Square. “The second thing that I think would be causing people stress is as a parent they're turning the education system into not...
EPA requires stricter coal ash cleanup in Town of Pines due to flawed soil test
The Environmental Protection Agency said the standard for cleaning up coal ash in the Town of Pines will now be a little more strict. In March, the environmental group Earthjustice pointed out flaws in the data used to set that standard. But activists say some flaws still remain — and that means the soil will still be unsafe.
Schererville is Cohosting a DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Walk on 8/24/24
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Walk. Opening Ceremony 10AM at The St. John Township Veterans Memorial in front of the Schererville Police Department (25 East Joliet Street Schererville, IN 46375). Then moving to the 9/11 Memorial (same location) Walk Steps Off Following Ceremony. Co-Hosted by:. Disabled American Veterans - Chapter #...
Behind The Scenes At Operation Charlie Bravo
Kelly Law Offices have a strong partnership with Operation Charlie Bravo, which provides hands-on programs for veterans. Justin recently traveled to Crown Point, Indiana and got a tour of the OCB facilities from Director Jason Zaideman. For more information on Kelly Law Offices, visit IndianaBikerLawyers.com or call 855-212-7165.
La Porte County, IN – Fatal Car Accident in Union Mills: 65-Year-Old Driver Dies on Scene
Union Mills, IN – A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred yesterday on CR 300 North, resulting in the death of a Union Mills resident. The accident took place at 11:54 a.m., west of Johnson Road. According to deputies, a red 2010 Ford Explorer driven by 65-year-old Gregory W. Crites veered...
Over a year in office, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign coffers still buoyed by unions
Since his election as mayor of Chicago in April last year, Brandon Johnson has raised $2.6 million, nearly half of which has come from a variety of labor organizations — some of them key backers from his election campaign, others that came around afterward. The progressive first-term mayor’s continued reliance on union support is no surprise after his campaign was mostly bankrolled by major ...
History comes to life in ‘The Mystery of Amelia Earhart’
MUNSTER, Ind. (July 20, 2024) – Using a variety of props, costumes, and historical photos, Leslie Goddard tells the story of Amelia Earhart in first person, giving history a personality and giving mystery a personal connection. The show opens with Goddard portraying Earhart’s last flight and conveying her last...
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