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Iconic Vehicle Got Into A Scary Accident On A Popular Illinois Highway
It's been a rough week for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Apparently this past Monday, the iconic vehicle was involved in a crash in Illinois. I have a family member who's obsessed with visiting this thing. No joke, she's probably seen it in person at least over a dozen times. I'm sure right now she's greatly concerned after recent events involving the Wienermobile.
Parkside Women's Soccer Announces 2024 Signing Class
KENOSHA, Wis. -- The Parkside women's soccer program and head coach Brittany Nikolic are happy to announce the signing of 12 student-athletes into the class of 2024. "Our team is excited to feed off the momentum at the end of 2023 and we believe the incoming class is going to help keep pushing us forward," said Nikolic. "Overall, it's such a talented group of players but also high quality young women who are passionate about continuing to grow as people and athletes. We can't wait to have them join our team and see them all competing here at Wood Road Field soon."
These are the highest-paid state employees in Missouri and Illinois
Taxpayer dollars help Missouri and Illinois employ thousands of state workers each year. Some of these workers, usually ones in high-profile capacities or leadership roles, make hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Illinois quick hits: Low-income families to get full child support amount
Low-income families to get full child support amount The Department of Healthcare and Family Services has announced that all child support collected on behalf of Illinois’ low-income families with children who are current or former Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients will be passed through to the family and will no longer be retained by the state. As of July 1, any amount of child support that was collected and...
Truck issues top concerns at Ryan Field community forum
Residents near Ryan Field aired their grievances about the impact on the surrounding neighborhood of ongoing construction, particularly from the heavy stream of trucks driving along the project’s two-way route. The occasion was a virtual community meeting Tuesday evening hosted by representatives from Northwestern University and construction manager Turner-Walsh (also called the Central Street Consortium).
Chicago bracing for Greg Abbott to send up to 25,000 migrants to city ahead of DNC
Chicago officials are bracing for another migrant surge ahead of the Democratic National Convention. At a Tuesday city council meeting, officials said they were “hyper-prepared” for a surge in migrants coming via bus from Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX). Abbott has previously bussed migrants who entered Texas via the Southern border to blue cities and states. […]
Shocking New SCAM Hits Chicago: Illinois Residents Beware of FAKE Parking Tickets!
CHICAGO, IL – Brace yourselves, Chicago! A sneaky new scam is preying on unsuspecting residents with fake text messages about unpaid parking tickets. These messages include a link to a bogus website designed to steal your personal details. Text Messages from Canada?. One local resident, recently got a suspicious...
Wheaton TGIF Summer Concert Series Continues with New Orleans Funk Band ‘Sol Roots’ on Friday, July 26 The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District has teamed up with the iconic Chuck Levin’s Washington Music C – MocoFeed
Wheaton TGIF Summer Concert Series Continues with New Orleans Funk Band ‘Sol Roots’ on Friday, July 26 The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District has teamed up with the iconic Chuck Levin’s Washington Music C. For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 24, 2024. For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 24,...
Rangers' Jon Gray: Spins gem against White Sox
Gray (5-4) picked up the win Tuesday against the White Sox, allowing one run on four hits and no walks across 7.2 innings. He struck out five. Gray finished off Tuesday's start retiring 15 consecutive batters and despite pitching into the eighth had thrown 80 pitches before being pulled. The outing marked Gray's first time exceeding six innings pitched since May 15. While he hasn't been a great source of strikeouts, having 78 Ks in 94.0 innings, the veteran lefty has been a reliable option, owning a 3.73 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He's on track to close out a two-start week Sunday in Toronto.
Groups release plan for South Side riverwalk
A group of community organizations representing neighborhoods along the South Branch of the Chicago River is looking to build a riverwalk that would go from Chinatown’s Ping Tom Memorial Park to Western Avenue. The South Branch Connectivity Project Framework Plan, which was unveiled at the McKinney Park branch library,...
West Chicago Ranked 20th Best Place to Live for Families
Following an extensive analysis of over 2,000 municipalities across the country, West Chicago has once again affirmed its appeal as a top destination for families, securing the 20th spot on Fortune's 2024 list of best places to live for families. This list, which highlights the premier place to live for...
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