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NBA Trades: Warriors throw caution to the wind in a risky proposed deal with Bulls
Thus far, the Golden State Warriors haven't made a major move to improve their roster after failing to make the playoffs last season. While they are reportedly trying to acquire a star, their pursuit appears to be on hold for the time being. However, if their primary trade target doesn't materialize, they could turn to the Chicago Bulls to make a late-summer deal.
Chicago Blackhawks insider comments on Corey Perry scandal
The Chicago Blackhawks dealt with a major Corey Perry scandal last year, and now a Blackhawks insider has addressed it with a major question. The 2023/24 NHL season was a wild ride for Corey Perry, as he began by having his contract terminated by the Blackhawks before ultimately competing in a losing effort in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The details behind his departure from Chicago are still sketchy at best, and now Blackhawks reporter Mark Lazarus of The Athletic has revealed what he knows about the situation.
Armed subject in custody following hours-long standoff after tree trimmer found shot in Schaumburg
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Police are holding a suspect in the shooting of a tree trimmer after an apparent noise dispute in the northwest suburbs Wednesday, which led to a SWAT response after the alleged shooter barricaded himself inside a home for hours. Police surrounded the home for seven hours before the alleged shooter was taken […]
Gun goes off during fight after DeKalb County man finds girlfriend with another man
CORTLAND, Ill. (WTVO) — A Cortland man came home from a business trip to find his girlfriend with another man, according to police, and a gun went off as he was battering the victim with it. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Deangelo Flynn, 23, returned to an apartment in the 200 block of […]
Animal cruelty investigation leads to arrest in DeKalb County
SANDWICH, Ill. (WTVO) — After receiving complaints of foul smells emanating from a property in rural Sandwich, the Illinois Department of Agriculture conducted an investigation over the course of several months and discovered neglected and dead animals. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were drawn to the 17000 block of Wagner Road where […]
In CNN interview, Gov. J.B. Pritzker indicates he’s under consideration for VP slot
In the strongest indication yet that he is under active consideration for the Democratic vice presidential nomination, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday he couldn’t comment on “private discussions” when asked if presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ campaign staff had contacted him for vetting as she seeks a running mate. Appearing on CNN’s “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” the ...
Big Discount Retailer Closes 3 Of Their 29 Illinois Stores
According to an SEC filing from last month, Big Lots, which was founded here in the Midwest (Columbus, Ohio) 50 years ago, said that they expect to close between 35 and 40 stores across the nation this year. They also said that they plan to open 3 new ones, but...
Governor proclaims July 25th as Richard Oglesby Day to recognize 200th birthday
July 24, 2024 – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed Richard James Oglesby Day is July 25, 2024, in the State of Illinois. This proclamation is to recognize Governor Oglesby’s contribution to the state and to the country on the 200th anniversary of his birth. The proclamation was requested by the Gov. Oglesby Mansion Board of Directors.
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
1 Illinois Resident Is Dead From Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
We're no strangers to seeing food recall alerts. In any given year, you'll see food recalls due to things like salmonella, E. coli, listeria, foreign matter, metal shavings, plastic pieces, etc. The thing that makes this deadly outbreak of listeria different is that at this point, authorities really don't know...
Illinois quick hits: Flood clean kits available; unclaimed property auction
Flood clean kits available Residents of Nashville, Illinois, will be able to collect cleanup kits from the American Red Cross this week to help with flooding recovery efforts. Last week, multiple inches of rain fell, leading to flash flooding in Nashville and the surrounding area. Local emergency officials warned of an imminent dam failure and evacuated over 200 residents. ...
Illinois Fair Searching For Parent-Child Look-A-Like Contestants
If you think you look just like your mom or dad, you might want to enter this Look-A-Like contest at the Boone County Fair this August. I love these types of contests. I wish I could enter a Look-A-Like contest with my mom or dad, but I actually looked adopted - straight up don't resemble either of my parents. Okay, that's a lie. People say I look like my mom with my dad's complexion, but I couldn't pass as my mom's doppelgänger. That'd be cool, though!
DNR: A frog species that mysteriously disappeared from the Tri-State in the 1980s is back
A species of prairie-dwelling amphibians that disappeared from the Angel Mounds Historic Site a generation ago has been reintroduced there, Indiana state officials said this week. The crawfish frog, endangered in the Hoosier State, is back following an effort led by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Angel Mounds. ...
3 children hospitalized after fire at Dearborn Homes CHA building, Chicago fire officials say
Three children were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out at a high-rise building on the city's South Side.The fire happened in the 2900 block of South State Street, Chicago Fire Department officials said. The six-story building is in the Dearborn Homes area and is owned by the Chicago Housing Authority.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe use of fireworks caused a mattress to catch fire inside the building, officials said.Firefighters responded to the fire, located on the building's fourth floor, and extinguished it.One child who was injured in the fire had minor burn injuries, officials said. The two other injured children were being treated for smoke inhalation. All three children were taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition.The ages of the children were not immediately known.No further details were available.
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