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Saturday, August 17 | Poi Dog Pondering Graces Stage At RiverEdge
Poi Dog Pondering is not your typical band. They’ve been defying categorization for almost 40 years with their genre-bending sound that blends rock, folk, jazz, and world music into a unique sonic tapestry. This full-on Poi show is like Phish meets Grateful Dead meets Prince meets funk with a dash of hip hop!
Chicago police unveil 1st of 3 new helicopters Friday
CHICAGO — Chicago police and Mayor Brandon Johnson officially unveiled the department’s new helicopter on Friday. It is one of three that the Chicago Police Department expects to add by the end of the year. The plan was to have the helicopter, a Bell-429, in place ahead of the Democratic National Convention. If you’ve been […]
City Installs Security Camera On Edgewater Block Hit By 5 Shootings In 4 Months
EDGEWATER — A surveillance camera and an increased police presence have been brought to an Edgewater block where a 13-year-old boy was killed this week — the fifth shooting the block has seen since May. In light of the most recent shooting, Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) worked with...
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Find Fun Events In The Quad-Cities With Weekend In 2 Minutes
Find fun events this weekend in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities and every weekend by listening to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast!. Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis on free and low cost events to fit everyone’s budget and makes sure you get a great variety of happenings to choose from every weekend. And all in just two minutes! So take a short time out of your day every week to listen to Sean Leary’s Weekend in 2 Minutes — it’s your start to planning weekend fun on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com!
First Illinois DMV+ facility opens in Chicago suburb
Illinois' first-ever "DMV+" opened Thursday morning in the revamped Melrose Park facility, promoting new services and reduced wait times. “A DMV+ brings more services directly to our customers and their communities, and doesn’t require them to spend valuable time traveling downtown or to Springfield," Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said in a statement praising the opening.
Aurora man charged after allegedly hitting someone with a gun
An Aurora man is facing charges after he allegedly hit someone in the head with a gun. The Kane County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday arrested 51-year-old Javier Morales, charging him with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of firearms with a revoked FOID. Police were called to...
Washington Elementary School in Sterling has water main burst
STERLING, Ill. (KWQC) - Bad news for those picking up their children at Washington Elementary School. A leak turned into a burst before a repair could be completed, city officials said. Avenue 1 is closed between 15th and 16th Streets until the repair can be completed. “This is an Illinois...
Slate of street closures to take effect Saturday ahead of DNC. Here's a full list
With three days until Monday's Democratic National Convention, residents and workers around the United Center were already preparing for delays and battling road closures. "Detour, detour all day long," said Robert Lockhart while waiting for a ride on the Near West Side. "If you got to come over here in this area, be prepared to be like, 'Oh man, traffic is going to start, so let me plan around that.'"
Chicago’s The Apartment Source adds new leasing directors
Chicago’s The Apartment Source (“TAS”) added Genelle Banks and Alex Anderson as its newest Leasing Directors. Combined with 15+ years of industry experience, extensive knowledge and commitment to client satisfaction, Genelle and Alex are ready to elevate The Apartment Source’s leasing department to the next level.
Video Reveals How Simone Biles' Husband Talks About Her to His NFL Teammates
Behind all-time great Olympian Simone Biles is a proud husband: Jonathan Owens. Owens, an NFL defensive back, received special permission from the Chicago Bears to leave training camp and watch Biles compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. There, he witnessed Biles further her legacy as the greatest ...
Former Chicago Cubs trade target placed on waivers, proving a disaster was avoided
In news that would have had more interest to the Chicago Cubs during the first half of the season instead of where they are now, barely clinging onto being part of the conversation in the National League Wild Card race, the Colorado Rockies have placed former All-Star catcher Elias Díaz on outright waivers.
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
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