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One Cubs Prospect Continues To Show Big League Potential
The Chicago Cubs’ front office is exploring options as the trade deadline nears. Moises Ballesteros‘ stellar progress and recent showing at the Minor League Future’s Skills showcase make him a strong candidate for a trip to the majors. One Cubs Prospect Continues To Show Big League Potential.
19 tornadoes confirmed from storms in Chicago area
CHICAGO — The number of confirmed tornadoes from Monday night’s severe weather in the Chicago area has risen to 19 after seven additional tornadoes were confirmed Wednesday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed the following seven tornadoes around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday:. EF-1 Sugar Grove to Aurora. EF-1...
Senator Faraci, Congresswoman Kelly Offer Feedback on What’s Happening Elsewhere
During their Thursday (July 18th) afternoon stop at the Gilbert Street Cafe for a roundtable on rural issues, Democratic State Senator Paul Faraci and Democratic Congresswoman Robin Kelly were asked by Central Illinois Media Group about the current national political situation for their party. Congresswoman Kelly was very clear in saying that: First, she does not think having COVID would be a deciding factor in whether or not President Biden remains in the race. And second, she is behind President Biden no matter what he decides to do; and it’s his choice.
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...
Brookfield Zoo is preparing to celebrate its centennial with a massive renovation
Brookfield Zoo is undergoing an estimated $500 million transformation to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2034.Why it matters: The zoo's Next Century Plan will revamp more than half of the zoo's 200-acre footprint in the southwest suburb, with a special focus on conservation in response to the threat that climate change poses to biodiversity.Driving the news: Brookfield Zoo this week announced a four-phase, 15-year project, which has already begun, including the first-phase renovation of the dolphin habitat and work on the Tropical Forests, which includes a new gorilla conservation center.By the numbers: A spokesperson for Brookfield Zoo tells Axios the...
Lightning Strike In Bolingbrook Fries Traffic Signal Box
A lightning strike in Bolingbrook has taken out the traffic lights along Weber Road just north of Boughton Road at the McDondald’s entrance or the west or Jewel on the east side. Lightning struck the cabinet that hold the electrical components for the traffic light. It may not be fixed until Friday, July 19th.
In Chicago, ShotSpotter Sparks a Political Power Struggle
This February, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his plan to decommission ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot-detection technology that alerts police to shootings by using hundreds of acoustic sensors throughout the city. Johnson’s plan, which would sunset the technology in November, was the culmination of a years-long debate and a decision applauded...
Calumet City issues boil water order for Park of River Oaks residents
CALUMET CITY, Ill. - Calumet City has issued a mandatory boil water order for some south suburban residents. Those affected live in the Park of River Oaks, a private residential development, located at 150 Park Avenue. The order comes in response to numerous pipeline leaks that private contractors are attempting to repair, city officials said.
Comedy show 'Love Isn't Blind' hits Chicago, challenging suitors to win hearts without words
CHICAGO - Prepare for a dating experiment like no other as comedian Allison Goldberg brings her comedy show, "Love Isn't Blind," to Chicago on Thursday night. Four suitors will be challenged to win over a bachelorette’s heart, but there’s a catch – they can’t speak. Contestants...
Dozens of Chicago area car dealerships raise money for military families
Car dealerships in the Chicago area are raising awareness and funds for local military members and their families.More than 65 car dealerships signed up to participate in the 11th Annual BBQ for the Troops community fundraising event last weekend, where they offered a range of activities, including patriotic ceremonies, classic car shows, live music, and more.They're also expanding the festivities to a month-long endeavor as the dealerships will make a donation to the USO for every test driver at the dealership for the month of July.Since the program's inception, dealers part of the Chicago Automobile Trad Association have raised more...
Chicago residents, faith leaders call on City Council to establish Office of Gun Violence Reduction
On Thursday, a group of faith leaders and community residents joined together to call on Chicago's mayor to take a new tactic in cracking down on crime."For the last year, we've been trying to meet with the mayor to say, 'When is this going to happen? How is it going to happen?'" said Father Michael Pfleger, with St. Sabina Catholic Church.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOn Thursday morning, the group called on the City Council to establish an Office of Gun Violence Reduction. Other major cities and the state of Illinois have similar agencies."You mean to...
Advocates protest Peoples Gas for rate relief, take issue with use of consumers' money
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Peoples Gas customers demanding rate relief protested Thursday morning in front of the utility's downtown office.The Illinois Public Interest Research Group and other organizations are seeking to educate the public about where their money is actually going."Peoples Gas is bankrupting customers," said Jim Chilsen, communications director for the Citizens Utitlity Board Illinois. "About one in five Chicago gas customers are having a hard time affording their bills."These complaints follow a $300 million rate hike that Peoples Gas won last year—the largest in the state's history. The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to...
Three Wrigley rooftop buildings to be torn down after City Council approval
Three famous Wrigley rooftop buildings are set to be torn down after Chicago's City Council approved a rezoning plan for an area near the stadium on Wednesday. The three buildings stand along the 3600 block of North Sheffield Avenue, would be replaced with a 29-unit, five-story apartment complex with 11 parking spots behind the building.
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