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Grupo Frontera serenades Chicago with their unique mix of norteño and cumbia
It still feels like it was yesterday when a viral video on TikTok made a group of six friends from South Texas into one of the top regional Mexican bands in the country two years ago. On Saturday night, Grupo Frontera sang their famous “No Se Va” cover to a massive crowd at Allstate Arena that sang along passionately. But the group, characterized by their unique mix of cumbia and norteño, now ...
41 Animals Rescued After an Illinois Shelter Suddenly Closed Down
It's true that times are challenging for businesses and that's also the situation for many volunteer organizations that are caring for others. 41 animals in Illinois had to be rescued recently when the shelter they were in suddenly had to close down. Fox 32 in Chicago just shared this story...
15 Illinois Flooring Stores Closing – Company Plans to Liquidate
After years of lawsuits and a complete rebranding, a major flooring brand has announced plans to liquidate which will result in the closing of 15 Illinois locations. CNN has announced the plans for an entire flooring company to sell everything and then close its doors. LL Flooring has announced Chapter 11 bankruptcy liquidation plans and say the process should be complete by the end of September. They stopped taking appointments last week and say that closing sales have begun.
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...
Naperville North boys soccer scores four unanswered to beat Benet in Best of the West
It’s Best of the West weekend as eight-time defending champions Naperville North boys soccer host Benet Academy. The winner of this game will play Naperville Central in the championship round on Saturday night. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. Benet Academy opens the game with momentum. Early on, Benet...
Benet Academy girls swimming takes care of Metea Valley in an early season matchup
We’re inside Metea Valley High School’s aquatic center for the start of another DVC Girls Swimming season, with the Mustangs hosting the Redwings of Benet Academy. Both programs look to start on the right foot in 2024 with lots of returning swimmers; notably Imogen Duffy and Lucy Rooney in red and white, and Ellen Chua and Molly Schalk in black and gold. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Advocates Seek Mandatory Training for Illinois Judges, Attorneys on Legal Needs of LGBTQ+ People
Illinois advocates for LBGTQ+ rights are pushing for the state’s high court to mandate that all lawyers, judges and other court personnel, such as clerks and security staff, be trained on be the legal needs of LBGTQ+ people. Critics, however, say the call for inclusivity training is exclusionary. A...
Who has the best pizza? NJ, CT governors cook up debate
What state has the best pizza? Is it Illinois, New York, New Jersey?. Well, Connecticut Gov. Ned LaMont is heating up opinions with his latest post from X — including from Gov. Phil Murphy. LaMont announced the newest road signs to welcome people to Nutmeg State, including one sign...
Here’s When Illinois Fall Colors Will Be Best, Say The Experts
Over the past week or so, we've been getting a small taste of what fall feels like, especially at night. When the calendar flips over into September like it just did, we all know it's just a matter of time before the leaves on trees throughout Northern Illinois start to make that colorful change.
Illinois Baby Goes Home After 300 Days in the NICU, With Some Help from Creed
A nine-month-old baby, who has spent his entire life in the hospital, was finally released from a suburban Illinois hospital. In addition to the doctor's, there's also the possibility that a certain song by a certain rock band should be thanked for the boy's against-all-odds recovery. His name is Nathan...
Illinois is Home to Two of Hollywood’s ‘Worst’ Stars
It's not like many actors were born and bred in Illinois, but according to this dismal list, two of the worst actors ever are from here. The truth is, I was more surprised that these not-so-great thespians were from the Land of Lincoln, but after a quick Google search, I got the confirmation I was looking for.
Medicaid-enrolled healthcare provider revalidation is mandatory
Providers actively enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid program will need to revalidate their enrollment status to continue providing services to Medicaid customers and bill Medicaid. This federal requirement was temporarily discontinued during the COVID-19 federal public health emergency. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), which administers the Illinois Medicaid program, is resuming that practice effective now.
Americans to get payment from $40 million dating app data breach settlement – all you need is to fill out a form
USERS of the dating apps Bumble and Badoo may be eligible to receive a share of a $40 million settlement. The settlement benefits Bumble and Badoo users who accessed the apps between November 1, 2016, and December 31, 2021. The class action lawsuit alleges that Bumble and Badoo unlawfully collected...
Former Chicago Bears Kicker ‘Kicks’ Off Coaching Career at Illinois High School
You might know him from Solider Field, but Rolling Meadows football players now know Robbie Gould as 'coach.'. When you're a kid and you dream of playing football professionally someday, you usually think that's the job that you'll do as an adult. Most kids don't make it to the NFL,...
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