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Bears’ Recently Cut QB Signs to NFC North Rival’s Active Roster
Brett Rypien might have missed the cut with the Chicago Bears, but he didn’t have to wait long to get another chance elsewhere in the NFC North. According to the team’s transaction wire for August 29, the Minnesota Vikings signed Rypien to their 53-man roster as their new third-string quarterback and waived quarterback Jaren Hall — a 2023 fifth-round pick — in a corresponding move.
Chicago Facing Almost $1 Billion Budget Gap — And Mayor Won’t Rule Out Property Tax Hike
CITY HALL — Chicago is facing an almost billion dollar budget deficit for 2025 — and Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t yet say if he’s sticking by a campaign promise to not raise property taxes during his first term in office. City officials are forecasting a $982.4...
State EPA Interim Director Jennings announces $5 million grant opportunity for projects to improve Illinois water quality
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Interim Director James Jennings today announced a grant opportunity with $5 million in funding for projects that will improve water quality in Illinois. The Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO) Program has been made possible by Governor Pritzker’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan. The program seeks...
Walmart recalls apple juice with high levels of arsenic in Illinois, 24 other states
(WTVO) — Walmart is recalling 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple juice due to high levels of arsenic across the U.S. The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressed the immediate need to take the product off of shelves after their initial announcement on August 15th. The FDA’s classification implies the juice may cause […]
AccuWeather provides life-saving advance notice ahead of EF2 tornado in Illinois
AccuWeather provided crucial life-saving advance notice, helping businesses and communities better prepare and seek shelter during EF2 tornado in Illinois. AccuWeather For Business provides a crucial 37 minutes of advance notice – before any other source – of a destructive EF2 tornado packing winds of 125 mph that hit near Pawnee, Illinois, on Aug. 6.
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Washington baker wins 88 culinary awards at Illinois State Fair
WASHINGTON (25News Now) - In Dianna Wara’s home in Washington, she’s making food that proves she’s among the best bakers in the state. The 61-year-old has competed in culinary competitions at the Illinois State Fair for more than 20 years, but 2024 was her most successful year.
Illinois GOP Leader McCombie to Discuss Policy Agenda at SIU
Illinois House Republican leader Tony McCombie will speak at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on September 9. McCombie, who became the first woman to lead Illinois House Republicans in January 2023, will share her party's policy agenda and her views on the issues that will shape the November general elections. With Democrats holding a significant 78 to 40 supermajority in the Illinois House, McCombie's leadership is focused on narrowing that gap in the upcoming elections.
Women's Volleyball Opens Season At ISU Tournament
Lindenwood (0-0, 0-0 OVC) vs. Central Michigan (0-0, 0-0 MAC) Lindenwood (0-0, 0-0 OVC) vs. Bellarmine (0-0, 0-0 ASUN) Lindenwood (0-0, 0-0 OVC) at Illinois State (0-0, 0-0 MVC) Match Information:. Date: Saturday, Aug. 31. Start Time: 6:30 p.m. CT. Location: Normal, Ill. | CEFCU Arena. Live Stats: Stats. Watch:...
Attacks on USPS workers prompt employees to demand greater protection on the job
U.S. Postal Service workers across the Rockford area are joining letter carriers from across the country to demand greater protection on the job after recent attacks on mail delivery people. Rockford mail carrier Jay Larson was killed March 27 during a mass stabbing in southeast Rockford. Postal worker Octavia Redmond was shot to death...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson floats a hiring freeze ahead of a $982 million budget gap
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is floating a potential hiring freeze to end the year with a balanced budget ahead of an expected $982.4 million budget gap next year that will force Johnson to make tough choices in his second spending plan. In a briefing with reporters Wednesday afternoon,...
Seven United Airlines passengers injured as plane forced to make emergency landing after severe turbulence
SEVEN United Airlines passengers were injured after a flight was forced to divert due to severe turbulence. The incident took place after the flight from Cancun, Mexico, to Chicago, Illinois, was cut short on Wednesday. The United flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Memphis International Airport in Tennessee at around 2:40 pm. […]
Huskie Wrestling Signs 16 for 2024-25
DeKALB, Ill.—Northern Illinois University wrestling head coach Ryan Ludwig has announced the signing of 16 student-athletes to join the Huskies in the fall of 2024. The signing class includes five transfers and 11 true freshmen from across the Midwest. "We are thrilled with these additions to the Huskie Wrestling...
Hailstorms to Produce Larger Hailstones as Climate Warms, Posing Greater Damage Risks
A study by Northern Illinois University’s Weather, Climate and Society Research Group forecasts that hailstones will increase in size by 15 to 75 percent by the mid-to-late 21st century due to climate change. Using supercomputer simulations, the researchers explored how two greenhouse gas concentration scenarios would affect hail-producing storms.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Operation targets largest pharmacy burglary ring in DEA history
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A sweeping operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration targeted pharmacy burglaries and the illegal sale of addictive prescription medications. The ring targeted independent pharmacies in 31 states, including Missouri, Illinois and Kansas in the DEA St. Louis Division region. Hillsboro Health Mart...
Record-setting Illinois Lottery Fast Play jackpot-winner sold at suburban gas station
A suburban Illinois Lottery player is not just a lot richer, but is also a history-maker after winning one of the largest-ever Fast Play jackpots in the game’s history. According to Illinois Lottery officials, the winning ticket worth nearly $1.7 million was sold at a gas station in suburban Alsip earlier this week.
Three-star 2025 Plainfield Central OL Kaveon Lee plans Illini visit: 'I just want to see the team work'
Kaveon Lee could've entered his senior season with his football future solidified. But after six months as a Northern Illinois commitment, the three-star Plainfield (Ill.) Central Class of 2025 offensive tackle decided to open up his recruitment. "I just felt I committed too early," Lee said. "That was my first...
NIU GameDay Guide for Season Opener versus Western Illinois
DeKALB, Ill. – A "Red Out," new in-game entertainment and the kickoff of Northern Illinois University Athletics 125th Anniversary celebration are just a few of the gameday elements planned for Saturday's Northern Illinois University football home opener versus Western Illinois. The action in and around Huskie Stadium begins well before the 2:30 p.m. kickoff time in The Yard. Check out this gameday guide for the "need to knows" before heading to Huskie Stadium.
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