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Document Destruction Event - Saturday, July 20
On Saturday, July 20, the Village of Palatine, Palatine Park District and Palatine High School are partnering with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) to host a Document Destruction Event. This event will be held at Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing, from 9 am to 12 pm.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Lincoln Park’s Venerable Beaumont Heads Toward a New Direction After Four Decades
Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty. Last year, Beaumont Bar & Grill ended a 44-year run in Lincoln Park perhaps fortifying...
New Application Added to the Development Projects Map
The City of Geneva Development Projects Map has been updated with a new application, the Riverbank Laboratory PUD Resubdivision. A public hearing will be scheduled before the Planning and Zoning Commission in the near future, to which all interested parties are invited to attend.
Seeking Vendors for Lombard Senior Fair
The Village of Lombard is inviting vendors to participate in its 18th Annual Senior Fair scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Lombard Park District’s Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event helps provide local seniors with resources, promotes health awareness through education and screenings, and offers information about available programs and services in the area.
PAC-Shield Roof, Wall Insulation Panels Enhance Thermal Performance
Elk Grove Village, IL - Petersen’s new PAC-Shield line of polyisocyanurate (polyiso) roof and wall insulation products features 10 panels designed to enhance the thermal performance of the building envelope. With the introduction of PAC-Shield insulation products, Petersen retires two PAC-CLAD roof insulation panels and adds seven wall panels,...
RNC speakers Tuesday: Chicago pastor Corey Brooks to give closing prayer in Milwaukee
A well-known Chicago pastor will have a high-profile role in Tuesday's Republican National Convention.Pastor Corey Brooks has been asked to give the closing prayer at the end of the program.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe sat down for a one-on-one interview with ABC7 Chicago to talk about race, politics and how he will pray for the nation Tuesday night.Brooks said he's been a long-time Republican, and he supports former President Donald Trump's policies and the party platform for 2024.On Tuesday, his pulpit will be the Fiserv Forum, and his congregation will be delegates on a mission.Brooks,...
Tuesday’s ‘paint out’ winner
David R. Becker shows off his winning painting from Tuesday’s “paint out” at Evanston’s Plein Air Festival. A record 28 painters created scenes from downtown. Becker, an illustrator, artist and art instructor from Long Lake, chose to depict the restaurant Trattoria Demi at 1571 Sherman Ave. “I almost didn’t finish because people kept coming at me constantly,” he said. The award ceremony was at the Alley Gallery. Becker participated in the first two days of competition and will be at Arrington Lagoon Wednesday morning. (Photo by Richard Cahan.)
Oakton students reflect on trip to Ghana
Five Oakton College students and alumni left the school’s Des Plaines campus on June 7 to study abroad in Ghana for three weeks, exploring Cape Coast Castle, Volta Region, Ghana’s capital and the University of Ghana Legon Campus and learning Ghanaian history, culture and literature from Ghana professors at the university.
Renew Your Vehicle Sticker Online
The annual vehicle sticker renewal period is open June 1 through July 31. Save time, skip the line, and pay online or by mail. Visit skokiestickers.org. There are no credit card processing or shipping fees. All vehicles registered in the State of Illinois to an address within the limits of...
At This Time: After the storm
Intersection of Church Street and Orrington Avenue at the end of a brief shower. (Photo by Richard Cahan.) Richard Cahan takes photos for the Evanston RoundTable. He also is publisher of CityFiles Press, a small but mighty media company that believes in the power of words and pictures. You can reach him at... More by Richard Cahan.
Out-of-town artists come to Evanston
As the Plein Air Festival got underway with Friday evening’s festive opening, Evanston saw a number of artist-visitors in addition to its homegrown artist population. In only three years, the festival, put on by Evanston Made, has attracted national attention, and that means summer outdoor painters are following. They...
‘The Bear’ necessities: Exploring Evanston’s role in the hit show
When season three of the hit TV show The Bear was released on Hulu in late June, many people – this reporter included – eagerly binge-watched it. But, for some Evanstonians, the new episodes of the restaurant-centric drama did more than provide moments of escapism and insight into the gritty world of the service industry; they showcased their neighborhoods and even rooms in their homes.
Skokie police looking for missing 82-year-old woman Tsering Wangyal, last seen Monday
North suburban police are looking for a missing 82-year-old woman.Skokie police said Tsering Wangyal was last seen in the area of the Westfield Old Orchard mall near 9500-block of Bronx Place in on Monday around 3:30 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWangyal's daughter said her mother left her condo Monday around 3:54pm.Wangyal is described as 5-foot-1 and160 pounds. She has silver hair and brown eyes.Wangyal's family said she was last seen wearing gray baggy pants, a dark top and closed-toe slippers. She also wears glasses.Her family said she does not drive and was likely trying to go by bus to the Tibetan Alliance of Chicago community center on Dempster and McCormick in Evanston.Police said anyone who knows the whereabouts of Wangyal, observes a subject matching her description, or has any information that can aid in locating her should call 911 immediately.The Skokie Police Department can also be reached by calling 847-982-5900.
Push to Give Chicago Voters Power to Recall Mayor Raises Less Than $300 in 3 Months
The push to give voters the power to recall the mayor of Chicago raised less than $300 since the initiative was announced three months ago, according to records filed with state election officials. Despite a flurry of media attention after Daniel Boland announced the creation of the Committee for Chicago...
Hinsdale’s Amegadjie Ready to Bear Down
Kiran Amegadjie came to Hinsdale Central High School thinking his future was in basketball. By sophomore year, however, he made a pivot with his career and started to play football, instead. “He was late to the game, so he really didn’t start playing football until his sophomore year in high...
VIDEO: Social Media Had All Sorts Of Things To Say After Floyd Mayweather Bought Extra Courtside Seats To Aces-Sky WNBA Game For The Most Unusual Reason
The Las Vegas Aces lost to the Chicago Sky 93-85 at Michelob Ultra Arena despite making a solid comeback from being down by as many as 21 points to tie the game. This loss marks the Aces’ fourth consecutive defeat. However, an unexpected sight at the game caught the attention of WNBA fans.
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