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Illinois Couple Cannot Explain What Crossed Road in Front of Them
Would you be more likely to believe a strange creature story if it were shared by someone who considers themselves an avid outdoorsman? That's exactly what's just been shared by an Illinois couple who are experienced in the woods, but simply cannot explain what recently crossed a road in front of them.
Illinois Trying to Remove Your Driver’s License From Your Wallet
If the state of Illinois gets its way, you won't have a driver's license in your wallet anymore. They plan to forcefully take it away and move it somewhere else. This is me predicting that many will not be pleased with the destination while the younger generation will likely be thrilled.
40+ dogs abandoned at Boone Co. dog park, animal services asks for donations
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Boone County Animal Services asks for help after it says more than 40 dogs were abandoned at Hammertime Dog Park outside Belvidere. The dogs were discovered early Monday morning by Rockford resident Mick Johnston, who visits the park daily with his dogs. Johnston says the animals were most likely left overnight in the storms and were soaking wet when he found them. Despite the rain, the dogs appeared to be good spirits and ran up to him to say hello.
Ill. fire departments aim to honor fallen firefighter’s dream of local training facility
ROCK FALLS, Ill. — To build a state-of-the-art training facility that decades down the road still effectively serves Sauk Valley firefighters and, by extension, residents — that’s the goal that members of the Garrett Ramos Training Facility Cooperative set for the Rock Falls and Sterling fire departments.
First-time champ has 'dream come true' in Rockford's most family-friendly golf tournament
The Winnebago County Amateur belongs this year to Drew Grygiel, a 23-year-old Hononegah grad who won his first local adult golf tournament by shooting 69-68—137 Saturday and Sunday at Macktown Golf Course. “I always dreamt of being an upper-echelon player in the county and never thought this day would...
City of Morris hosts electronics recycling event Friday, Aug. 2
Jul. 15—The City of Morris and First America Recycling are partnering for an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 at First America Recycling, 1000 E. Armstrong St. Items accepted include cables and wiring, televisions, batteries, cameras, cell phones, iPods and iPads, computers, monitors, DVD and VCRs, microwaves, printers, fax machines, scanners, handheld ...
Rockford Raptors U15 boys soccer team gets first shot at national club championship
A local U15 boys soccer team is on the biggest tear ever in the club's history. The Rockford Raptors' U15 team was the first to advance to an Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Final 16 Tournament and now will be the first in a Final 8 tournament as well. After...
Disaster training starts today near Busch Stadium, St. Charles and Grafton
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Military and local responders will be seen along the banks of the Mississippi starting Monday, part of a large-scale emergency response drill around Busch Stadium. The training is focused on preparing first responders to deploy into and handle dangerous conditions following a “catastrophic disaster,” according to the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.
Johnson hopes to tap progressive Southwest Side alderman as next Zoning chair
Mayor Brandon Johnson is attempting to shore up support for two allies from different schools of political thought to run the City Council Zoning and Housing committees, in a bid to end a monthslong dance over who will hold the powerful chairmanships. Johnson and his administration recently began calling around to see whether aldermen would be on board with Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th, ...
Black Fire Brigade training next generation of Chicago area firefighters, EMTs
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A South Side organization is paving the way for the next generation to become first responders. The Black Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 6th anniversary by opening a new educational center in Washington Park.All of the students who have gone through the program have gotten jobs as firefighters or EMT's.From CPR training in the classroom, to a shooting scenario that looks very real, retired firefighter Quention Curtis is training the next generation of first responders.Curtis is founder of the Black Fire Brigade, a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and provides employment opportunities for young African Americans so...
Vehicle Chase of Man on Foot
(Kingsford Heights, IN) - A Kingsford Heights woman is accused of causing damage while chasing a man in her vehicle over the weekend. La Porte County Police were called to Kingsford Heights Saturday night about a vehicle with one headlight and a loud exhaust chasing a man on foot through several front and back yards.
12-year-old boy missing from Albany Park home in Chicago
CHICAGO — A search is underway for a 12-year-old boy who went missing from his home on the Northwest Side on Sunday. According to Chicago police, 12-year-old Andre Robinson left his home in the 4900 block of North Whipple Street, in Albany Park, on Sunday and has not been seen since.
As Early Curfew Ends At 31st Street Beach, Alderman Explores ‘A More Permanent’ Solution
BRONZEVILLE — Hoping to build on the success of the peaceful Fourth of July weekend at 31st Street Beach, Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) is exploring ways to make it permanent. A 10-day curfew that moved the beach’s closing time from 11 p.m. to 8 p.m. was lifted Sunday. Robinson’s office worked with police, the Park District and violence prevention organizations to keep the area safe, implementing bag checks and adding more security to patrol the beach and surrounding parking lots in the wake of three separate after-hours shootings that left three people dead and one teen wounded.
Travel | Celebrate at Offshore Rooftop, World’s Largest Rooftop Bar
Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier is a premier destination for celebrating life’s special moments, offering the perfect mix of cuisine, craft beverages, stunning city views, and versatile event spaces. Recognized as the world’s largest rooftop bar, Offshore boasts an impressive 36,000 square foot space, including a 20,000 square foot terrace with panoramic views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s iconic skyline.
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