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Dolton’s Mayor Henyard Faces Backlash over Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Money
The mayor of a small town in Illinois is in hot water amid allegations of lavish spending of taxpayer money. The peculiar case involves Tiffany Henyard, the Mayor of Dolton, who fell under scrutiny after reportedly failing to provide financial reports. The accusations against the Mayor resulted in the halt...
3 Chicago Bears Who Locked up Roster Spots After Preseason Week 2
The Chicago Bears improved their preseason record to 3-0 thanks to a decisive win over the visiting Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Serving as the first game at Soldier Field in over seven months, the Bears debuted several newcomers to the Chicago faithful, including draftees Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze as well as acquired veterans like Keenan Allen and Gerald Everett.
Popular Fast-Food Chain Suddenly Closes Illinois Stores Permanently
Families looking forward to their favorite fast-food meal after work today were disappointed when they discovered 'CLOSED' signs on the door. According to a post on the Loves Park Neighborhood Watch Group Facebook page, at least four locations of KFC restaurants have shut their doors for good. A letter posted...
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Big Lots (With 29 Illinois Stores) Is Closing A Lot More Spots
We're living in an interesting time, which is not always a good thing...especially when it comes to the sheer volume of national chain stores and restaurants that are shuttering locations on a permanent basis (not to mention the number of local businesses that have done the same thing). There's no...
It’s About Time: Illinois Now Has An Official State…Mushroom
Well, if you're going to do something, go big. That appears to be exactly what Illinois has done with the announcement of a new official state mushroom, Calvatia gigantea, also known as the Giant Puffball mushroom. If you've never heard of the Giant Puffball mushroom, you probably think that this...
New Atlas Air Academy Creates Direct Pathway for Hiring Young Pilots
Atlas Air, the world’s largest operator of Boeing 747 aircraft, is partnering with an aviation education group to provide a hiring pathway for aspiring pilots who want to work for the large cargo airline. The program is designed to attract young people whom the company can prepare according to its requirements as it continues to grow internationally.
Labor Day safe driving campaign | North Central land use plan | Heroes and Helicopters
Naperville police join other law enforcement in Labor Day safe driving campaign. The Naperville Police Department is joining other law enforcement agencies around the state as well as MADD IL to step up efforts to stop impaired and dangerous driving ahead of and throughout the Labor Day weekend. The “Drive...
Franklin Park Hosts All Saints Today After Big Win Over Newton Saturday
The Franklin Park Bobcats are 2-0 and will host Breese All Saints today. Salem traveled to Newton on Saturday and finished with a 17-2 dominating win. Zane Applegate doubled going 2-3 with 3 RBI. Owen Tennyson also drove in 3 going 3-4. Eli Purdy had 2 hits and 2 RBI with Jax Schaubert and Kai Graham also adding RBI. Applegate was the winning pitcher going all 4 innings allowing 2 hits and 2 earned runs with 5 strikeouts.
Alpha Kappa Alpha hosts 'get out the vote' event in Woodlawn
A pep rally in the parking lot of Apostolic Church of God was the staging area for a "get out the vote" effort in Woodlawn on Monday.Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hosted the event as an effort to increase voter engagement ahead of the presidential election.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"No matter who you want to vote for, we want to capitalize on the political process that's happening in the city and make sure everybody knows they can be a part of it," said Kimberly Collier with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Other members of the Divine...
List of Chicago streets in the Loop, Gold Coast and more closed due to DNC
Major street closures are in effect near the United Center, McCormick Place and around busy areas of downtown Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off Monday. Many of the street closures went into effect last week. Others, including streets near the city’s iconic Michigan Avenue, were abruptly announced...
Biden’s reelection chances were in the ‘single digits,’ big money ally says
CHICAGO — Before President Joe Biden announced he wouldn’t seek a second term, his chances of winning reelection were in the “single digits,” the leader of a big money outside group charged with aiding his campaign said on Monday. Chauncy McLean, head of Future Forward, a super PAC tapped by Biden’s reelection campaign in July […]
Biden Pans Trump’s ‘Stability’ When Asked By Kaitlan Collins About ‘Coup’ Claims
President Joe Biden had a sharp retort when CNN's Kaitlan Collins asked him about former President Donald Trump's claim he was pushed out of the race in a "coup." The post Biden Pans Trump’s ‘Stability’ When Asked By Kaitlan Collins About ‘Coup’ Claims first appeared on Mediaite.
Trade Pitch Has Bears Acquiring $60 Million Superstar Edge Rusher
The Chicago Bears could not land veteran pass rusher Matthew Judon in a trade and may have a difficult time plucking Haason Reddick from his contentious situation with the New York Jets. If they are willing to make a big play, though, they may have one more target to pursue: Cincinnati Bengals superstar Trey Hendrickson.
2016 Cubs legend returns to Wrigley Field this week as trade comes full circle
The Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field on Tuesday in a game that will mark a homecoming, of sorts, for Tigers' shortstop Javier Baez. Of all the members of the 2016 Cubs' core that won the World Series, Baez seemingly was the closest...
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