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Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago has a longstanding tradition of protest — and college student YM Masood has been immersed in it in recent months, including at the Democratic National Convention. Masood was among thousands of protesters outside the DNC. Their main messages to the Democratic Party and their nominee, Kamala Harris, were clear: End the war in the Middle East. Stop sending aid to Israel. Though the cameras often focused on scraps with police and arrests, the overwhelming majority marched peacefully, with few issues. Masood, a 20-year-old political science major at the University of Illinois Chicago, was often among them — and served as a volunteer marshal for several March on DNC rallies and protests to help keep things orderly and minimize conflict.
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Some businesses say they lost out as Chicagoans seemed to stay home during DNC
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Democratic National Convention brought thousands of delegates, volunteers, politicians, and delegates to Chicago—but some say Chicagoans themselves stayed home.So what effect did the DNC have on the busy business areas that are removed from the United Center and McCormick Place? The owners and staffers of some of those businesses said they were somewhat disappointed in how it all worked out. It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area—to avoid convention crowds and traffic. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign."Really slow," said food...
Chicago Loop tops U.S. downtowns in employment, residential growth
24-Aug-24 – The Chicago Loop has surpassed the downtowns of 53 other cities across the United States in a new report comparing metrics such as employment and residential growth. So much so, that the Chicago Loop Alliance says the study confirms that the Loop is “the most significant and...
Weekend Reads: The Offshore Wind Race Speeds Up; AI's Impact on Renewables
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:. East Coast battles West Coast for offshore floating wind title (CleanTechnica) At an estimated 2.8 terawatts, floating offshore wind has the potential to satisfy more than twice the current electricity demand of the U.S., putting fossil-powered generation to bed once and for all. On the West Coast, California has emerged as the leading hotspot for floating wind development, but they better keep moving, because the East Coast state of Maine is determined to come out ahead.
Five Key Takeaways from Marquette Volleyball’s Exhibition Win Over Northwestern
Marquette volleyball commenced its 2024 season with a 3-0 exhibition victory over Northwestern, showcasing promising teamwork and a fresh roster mix. Head coach Ryan Theis highlighted the learning experience from the match as players adapted to game pressures, revealing both the challenges and growth potential of the team. Marquette finished...
Sisters of Texas woman who Joshua Zimmerman allegedly murdered speak after his recapture
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - Joshua Zimmerman, the accused killer who escaped from the DeSoto County courthouse in June and was finally recaptured in Chicago this week, now faces charges in four states. Zimmerman is charged with attempted murder and armed robbery in DeSoto County, Mississippi, where investigators say he tried...
Prep sports recap for Aug. 23, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The high school football season in Illinois officially kicks off on Aug. 30. But some teams got a jump start on the season playing ‘Week Zero’ games Friday night. The Illinois High School Association now allows teams to play limited scrimmages against an opponent. Each team is allowed 12 offensive plays […]
High school student fatally shot in Little Village while driving from soccer practice
A teen was shot and killed on the city's Southwest Side earlier this week, just days before the start of the new school year.He was gunned down while driving back from soccer practice on Monday in Little Village. ABC7 spoke with the victim's family and coach about their sudden and heartbreaking loss.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe 17-year-old victim, Juan Salgado, was one week away from starting his senior year at Juarez Community Academy and becoming the captain of the school's soccer team when he was killed, his family said.Torn hearts gathered outside Orozco Community Academy,...
CPD praised for managing peaceful protests; 8 complaints filed against officers
CHICAGO – It’s a chance to reflect after multiple days of protests. “We watched these officers go through it. We saw people yelling in their faces, yelling obscenities, and they maintained their cool throughout. They didn’t take the bait,” Superintendent Larry Snelling said. Snelling gave his police department a round of applause, lauding them for […]
Watch: Cubs OF motors around the bases for inside-the-park home run at insane speed
Chicago Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has not yet made a significant impact with his bat at the major league level. But he does have a ton of speed, and he showcased that on Friday night by hitting an inside-the-park home run against the Miami Marlins.An inside-the-park home run is always exciting, but this one was especially so because Crow-Armstrong motored his way around the bases going from home to home in a staggering 14 seconds. Have a look. PCA just ran from home to home in 14 seconds. pic.twitter.com/tYLhntYjlY— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 23, 2024 According to Bleacher Report, that is the fastest home-to-home time in the league this season. That is Crow-Armstrong's sixth home run of the season and helped lift the Cubs to a 6-3 win and bring them to within one game of .500 (64-65).It might be too little, too late when it comes to earning a playoff spot, but they have been playing significantly better baseball in the second half of the season and especially throughout the month of August.
Chicago’s Chief O’Neill’s celebrates 25 years and the Francis O’Neill’s 176th!
Brendan and Siobhan McKinney, proprietors of Chief O’Neill’s, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about next week’s special events including an anniversary brunch, LIVE performances, and more. For more info, visit chiefoneillspub.com.
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