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Illinois Lottery celebrating 50th anniversary with Mag Mile disco party
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary Thursday with a disco party on the Mag Mile!The event will feature a live DJ, interactive photo booth, and the illinois lottery draw ball machine giving participants a chance to draw a number and win cash prizes of $500, $150 or $50 as well as instant tickets and other fun prizes. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs.The party will also have a giant 35-foot disco ball.The Illinois Lottery event is at Pioneer Court starting at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Attorney General Joins Fight Against Lakefront Dump Expansion
EAST SIDE — Environmental activists suing to stop the expansion of a lakefront dump site for polluted sediment now have a big name in their corner: the state’s attorney general. Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a 16-page brief last week opposing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plan...
Midwestern Nonprofit Operator Christian Horizon Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
ST. LOUIS — Midwest Christian Villages, a St. Louis-based operator of Christian Horizons-branded seniors housing communities, has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company operates 12 communities in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa. Chapter 11 bankruptcies in long-term care and healthcare reached a multiyear high in the...
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Speed Awareness: IDOT, NHTSA, law enforcement agencies urge drivers to slow down, save lives
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other law enforcement agencies to promote the nationwide, “Speeding Catches Up with You” speeding prevention campaign to remind drivers to slow down and to emphasize the importance of safe driving.
Still waiting for Pete’s Fresh Market? Take a number
Oak Park residents know by now – Pete’s Fresh Market hasn’t kept its promises on when it will open its Madison Street location, even after about six years of delays. The developers blamed the COVID-19 pandemic, utility work and supply chain issues for delays, and as of July 16, Oak Park officials said they have no active permits on file from Pete’s.
Park Ridge police utilize new drone to enhance security at food festival
PARK RIDGE, Ill. - As the Taste of Park Ridge kicked off Thursday morning, law enforcement found a high-tech ally in their efforts to ensure safety at the popular suburban street festival. The Park Ridge Police Department debuted its drone surveillance, aiming to enhance crowd protection during the three-day event,...
Comedian Bob Newhart, born in Oak Park, dies at 94
Comedy legend and famous West Sider Bob Newhart, who rose to fame in 1960 after releasing his first comedy album, has died at 94. According to the Associated Press, Newhart’s publicist, Jerry Digney, said the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles following a series of short illnesses. Newhart was...
New playground opens at Ronald McDonald House near suburban hospital
The Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood debuted a new playground this week, made possible by a family who stayed at the house in 1999. “Our son was airlifted to Loyola 25 years ago, this month actually, for a life threatening infection. And we stayed here which allowed us to be close to him,” Gina Wilch told NBC Chicago.
Rihanna's popular clothing brand opens 1st Illinois location at suburban mall
One suburban Chicago mall is getting the state's first brick-and-mortar retail location of Rihanna's popular apparel brand Savage X Fenty. Savage X Fenty opens Friday at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park in the southwest suburbs, according to a press release. The label is known for its inclusive approach to lingerie and apparel, the release said, with sizing ranging from extra-small to 4XL.
Lisle, IL – $250K Pedestrian Safety Project Set to Begin Monday
Lisle, IL – A $250,000 infrastructure improvement project on the Community Park Pedestrian Safety Canopy along Burlington Avenue is scheduled to start Monday. The project includes replacing deteriorated concrete, installing a steel safety canopy, and restoring the area with new landscaping. According to the Village of Lisle, the construction...
Ken Jennings leaves fans offended after ‘cheap shot’ towards Jeopardy!’s new champ Jay Fisher
JEOPARDY! host Ken Jennings has offended some viewers with his recent jab at champion Jay Fisher. The game show host took a crack at the Illinois native's brief political career and shocked viewers with his comments. During Tuesday's episode of Jeopardy!, Jay revealed early in the episode that was a...
Things to do around Naperville this weekend: July 19-21
Yard waste collection now in progress thru Tues., July 23, 2024. The City of Naperville updated its website with info pertaining to Monday evening’s storm and response. Thank you to the City for updating the website (linked above) to reflect changes and the anticipated timeframe and priority process for tree debris removal through the end of the day on Tues., July 23, 2024. No stickers or bags are required during this time period.
The Muny Announces Full Cast and Design Team for Premiere of ‘Waitress’
ST. LOUIS — The Muny has announced its full cast and design team for Waitress, the fifth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs July 30-Aug. 5 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. This is the musical’s Muny and Midwest regional premiere. “We...
Diversified Labeling Solutions Expands RFID Capabilities
Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS), Itasca, Illinois, a national converter of pressure sensitive labels, has added a new servo diecutter station as an expansion to its RFID production capabilities. The new servo diecutter station from Mark Andy reportedly gives DLS the advantage of inserting RFID inlays into preprinted material from any...
Illinois poker player earns $6 million with finish at World Series of Poker Main Event
Jordan Griff found a very rich silver lining in Las Vegas. The former Illinois poker player earned $6 million after finishing second place Wednesday night at the 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas. The world champion is 38-year-old Texas player Jonathan Tamayo, who earns $10,000,000 and a gold bracelet for the victory.
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