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High Swim Risk and Fire Weather Advisory for Chicago and Northwest Indiana
CHICAGO — Issued by the National Weather Service at 2:54 PM CDT on September 7, 2024. Beach Hazards Statement: Dangerous Waves and Currents Continue on Lake Michigan. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago/Romeoville has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Lake, Northern Cook, and Central Cook counties in Illinois, and Lake and Porter counties in Indiana. This statement remains in effect until 4 AM CDT Sunday, with waves expected to reach 3 to 6 feet along Lake Michigan. The high wave action and dangerous currents create life-threatening swimming conditions, particularly for inexperienced swimmers. Residents and visitors are advised to stay out of the water and avoid piers, jetties, breakwalls, and other shoreline structures.
Chicago City Council Lacks Transparency About Key Issues That Impact Residents in Public Meetings
CHICAGO - During the Chicago City Council Committee on Education and Child Development meeting this week, there were many residents, representatives of organizations and even Aldermen who spoke out very strongly on the need for better childcare in the city of Chicago.
Climate change to be required Illinois teaching, thanks to two Naperville students
Thanks to the work of two Naperville teens, climate change will be required teaching for all high school students statewide by next fall. While Neuqua Valley High School graduate Grace Brady and Naperville Central High School senior Iris Shadis-Greengas each did their own class project on climate change, both had a hand in bringing about legislation on the subject as it relates to education.
Mayors ask Biden to pardon Jesse Jackson Jr.
Nine Chicago-area mayors sent a letter to President Joe Biden Friday seeking a pardon for former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., the namesake son of the legendary civil rights leader who was honored at last month's Democratic National Convention. In 2013, Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to conspiring with his then-wife, Sandi...
Feagin's team-first approach helping legend grow
Sep. 7—CHAMPAIGN — Kaden Feagin bulled his way through the middle of the Eastern Illinois defense for a first down early in the fourth quarter of last week's season opener. Feagin had already topped 100 rushing yards for the game a play earlier. One last six-yard gain simply solidified his career high and a final stat line of 16 carries for 108 yards and the first of what's expected to be many ...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Get ready for sweater season: The official start of fall almost two weeks away 🍏🍁
You may be wondering, "Is it fall yet?" While the answer is still no, we are getting closer to pumpkin patch and hayride season. We are now less than two weeks out from the official first day of fall. ...
Notre Dame paid Northern Illinois big money to come beat them
Losing at home to Northern Illinois on Saturday was pretty bad for Notre Dame. What’s even worse is that the Fighting Irish paid the Huskies to come beat them. Notre Dame paid $1.4 million to Northern Illinois to come to Notre Dame Stadium for what was an expected loss for the MAC squad. These contests... The post Notre Dame paid Northern Illinois big money to come beat them appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
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