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On the Ground as Illinois Begins Construction on 3D Printed Housing
What resembled a space vehicle launchpad—complete with a 40 ft x 40 ft pad encircled by a steel lattice and twin two-story gantries towering over the corners—was in fact the site of a groundbreaking project. One of the gantries began to glide along the lattice, revealing its true identity: the head of an enormous 3D printer. It was extruding a cementitious substance, akin to a giant tube of adhesive traversing a dry white gum-line. Despite the sweltering summer heat, the crowd stirred with excitement as they witnessed history: one of the first 3D-printed domiciles designed to withstand earthquakes in the United States had begun construction.
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
I-55 Traffic Alert: Two Chicago Suspects Arrested Near Gardner After High-Speed Pursuit
Gardner, IL – Two Chicago men were arrested early Sunday following a high-speed chase on I-55 that ended near Gardner, according to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. The pursuit, which reached speeds over 100 mph, began when a deputy attempted to stop a black Ford Edge near the 218-mile marker after receiving a broadcast about a wanted vehicle.
Spencer Torkelson’s 3-run homer helps Tigers beat MLB-worst White Sox 6-3 for 4-game sweep
CHICAGO (AP) — Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer during a five-run seventh inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night to complete a four-game sweep and drop the majors’ worst team to 31-101. Parker Meadows led off the seventh with a...
G Herbo Survived a Federal Fraud Case, Substance Abuse, and a Car Wreck. Now, He’s Back and Betting on Himself
G Herbo stands in the wood-paneled control room of a studio in Chicago’s River West neighborhood one afternoon in early May, playing potential tracks for his latest mixtape, Big Swerv (out Sept. 6). He recorded much of it right here in this studio, which served as his second home through the seismic turmoil of the past three years, a period that threatened to upend his career and nearly ended his life.G Herbo Wants to Change the 'Subject' From His Legal Woes on New Song The mixtape builds on 2018’s Swervo, which takes the name of his alter ego. “One of...
The ARC Phenomenon: Chicago hosts globally acclaimed electronic music fest this weekend
Local Spins’ ‘Looking for the Perfect Beat’ columnist Todd Ernst unveils must-see festival sets and his pro users’ guide as ARC celebrates 40 years of house music in its birthplace. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL SCHEDULE. The 40th anniversary of house music culminates this Labor Day weekend...
Luke Bryan Semi-Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in Chicago [Pictures]
One of Luke Bryan's touring trucks got stuck under an overpass in Chicago over the weekend. The 18-wheeler was headed to his show at Wrigley Field when it failed to clear a center beam. Pictures show the stuck truck, which missed the lowest support by several inches. A few feet...
Caleb Williams may be the quarterback the Bears cannot break
The Chicago Bears have been caught up in quarterback hype trains before. You don’t have to delve very far back in team history to see. Justin Fields was supposed to be a savior. Mitch Trubisky had all the tools to be the best quarterback in his draft class. Jay Cutler, well, you don’t trade two first round draft picks for a guy who’s just gonna become a parody of himself, right?
Cubs Eyeing Anthony Santander: A Power Bat Worth Considering
The Chicago Cubs are in the market for a power hitter to boost their offense, which has struggled with consistency and below-average power metrics. Anthony Santander of the Baltimore Orioles emerges as a potential target, especially if Cody Bellinger opts out of his contract. Santander is having a standout season with 38 home runs and 86 RBIs, showcasing his ability as a middle-of-the-order switch hitter. His performance makes him a desirable asset, although his defensive and base-running skills are limited. The Cubs must evaluate if Santander's contract is manageable and if he can significantly impact their lineup.
Bears could sell high on the Tyson Bagent hype and reunite him with a former coach
Ever since his first practice with the Chicago Bears, quarterback Tyson Bagent has been turning heads. From Day 1, his college résumé preceded him. People heard all about the countless snaps he took in college and all of the accolades he earned in Division II football. But, beyond...
Tragic Last Days: Jesse Jackson, 82, Trapped in a Wheelchair, Struggling to Eat and Being Minded Around-The-Clock by Nurse and Two Aides
Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...
More abandoned properties in Winnebago, Boone to go up for auction Tuesday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — More abandoned properties in Winnebago and Boone Counties will go up for auction on Tuesday, in the hope of turning them over to responsible taxpayers. The properties have either been foreclosed or seized from delinquency and can now be sold with a clean title. Bidding on the 64 properties begins on […]
Petersen seeks to pay certain employees incentives under Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan
Petersen Health Care is asking a Delaware federal judge to approve some $1.3 million worth of lump-sum payments for certain employees as the Peoria-based nursing home company's bankruptcy case continues. That includes $557,970 in a key employee incentive plan (KEIP) for members of the company's senior leadership, and another $732,323...
Village Green to close North Main Street branch in Rockford after 57 years
ROCKFORD — Village Green Home & Garden plans to close its North Main Street branch next month after 57 years in operation. The company plans to consolidate its nursery, greenhouse, home furnishings, gift and garden center business at its flagship store at 6101 E. Riverside Blvd., which opened in 1980. The branch at 2640 N. Main St. will close on Sept. 29.
1 dead, 1 charged following crash in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One man is dead and another faces several charges following a two-vehicle crash late Sunday night. Felipe Serrano, 25, of Rockford is charged with failure to report an accident involving death, failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and other traffic offenses. Police say Serrano also had two outstanding warrants in Rockford and an outstanding Ogle County warrant.
Over 80 shell casings found after shooting at Joliet motel
JOLIET, Ill. - An investigation has been launched after a late-night shooting Saturday that left more than 80 shell casings scattered across a motel parking lot in suburban Joliet. The shooting happened around 11 p.m. at Motel 6, located at 3551 Mall Loop Drive, according to Joliet police. Officers found...
LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner Investigating Infant Death
The death of an infant in Streator on August 24, 2024, just after midnight is under investigation. Early in the morning, in rural Streator, LaSalle County deputies responded to reports of an unresponsive infant. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, the infant was later pronounced deceased at the OSF Center for Health Hospital in Streator. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office are conducting an investigation.
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