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Authorities identify man killed in crash involving Metra train in Ingleside
INGLESIDE, Ill. — A crash involving a Metra train in the far north suburbs left one person dead on Monday morning. According to the Lake County Coroner’s Office, the crash unfolded just after 7:30 a.m. on the train tracks near the intersection of North Wilson Road and West Larkin Lane, in Ingleside. Officials said when […]
Illinois tries to expand automatic voter registration as SAVE Act passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – Illinois voter integrity groups warn non-citizens that registering to vote in federal elections is a felony. The warning comes after U.S. House Republicans passed the SAVE Act to increase protections. President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk. House Republicans passed the SAVE act, which seeks to require proof of citizenship when a voter casts a ballot in a federal election. Currently it is illegal for a non-citizen to vote in...
Specified Components Company names new president
GURNEE, Ill. — Specified Components Company (SCC), a wood cabinet components supplier, has named Nathan T. Klomp as President, effective immediately. This strategic leadership change comes as the company continues to expand its market reach and explore innovative solutions, the company said. Nathan Klomp, who previously held the position...
Winnetka Golf Club cards Aug. 12 opening with expanded alcohol service — but not at 7 a.m.
A series of liquor license amendments teed up for the Winnetka Golf Club proved to be on par for village officials — with the exception of one request that trustees said was out of bounds. Winnetka’s Village Council approved two of three proposed amendments to the club’s liquor license during its Tuesday, July 16 meeting, […] The post Winnetka Golf Club cards Aug. 12 opening with expanded alcohol service — but not at 7 a.m. appeared first on The Record.
Willow Road and Owen Court Closures
Closed Roadways - Willow Road between Hillcrest Lake and Slough. (Hillcrest Drive at Willow and Owen Court) Public Works is monitoring the situation and will open the roadways once the City's water systems return to their normal levels. Our Public Works department is out before each storm working to clear...
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.
NU to use lakefill as tailgating space for home football games
Northwestern plans to convert its lakefill into a ticketed tailgating and watch party space for home football games played at the temporary lakefront field over the next two seasons, while also allowing fan tailgating at several parking areas on and around campus, the university’s Athletics Department announced Tuesday. Dubbed...
‘All I had time to say was run’: Broadview resident recalls seeing tornado moments before it hit
BROADVIEW, Ill. — The National Weather Service confirmed at least one EF-0 tornado touched down in Broadview Monday night, and one resident talked about how he saw the tornado moments before it tore off the roof of his apartment building. The largest extent of the damage could be seen near South 25th Avenue and Roosevelt […]
Incoming PA Program Students Participate in White Coat Ceremony
On Friday, June 21, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program’s Class of 2026 celebrated the beginning of their medical journey with a white coat ceremony. The newly formed class comes to Feinberg from 15 different states and collectively hold degrees from 27 different academic institutions across 14 different undergraduate majors. They are joining Feinberg with an average of two years of patient care experience.
Village-wide Garage Sale 9/20 – 9/22/24
Due to the extreme temperatures during the June Village-wide Garage Sale weekend, we will be holding another Village-wide Garage Sale on Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Please call the Village Hall at 708-867-7200 to register for one, two, or all three days. Deadline to register will be Tuesday, September 17 at noon. A list of participating residents’ addresses will be available for pick-up at the Village Hall on Wednesday, September 18 – and the list will also be available on our website.
Deal Set for Sale, Development of Former Fairmount Park
Accel Entertainment has announced an agreement to purchase FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing, the former Fairmount Park racetrack, with plans to continue racing and develop a long-stalled racino project. The $35 million deal is subject to approval by the Illinois Racing Board and casino ownership, and development would need the...
Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty to open store in Orland Park
ORLAND PARK, Ill. - Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty will open its first Chicago-area store this Friday. The global lingerie, innerwear and apparel brand will celebrate its grand opening at Orland Square on Friday at 10 a.m. The grand opening celebration will include special giveaways, a live DJ and light...
NV5 Invitational comes to Glenview next week
Chris Montagano, PGA, Tournament Director, NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank, joins John Williams to talk about the 6th installment of the NV5 Invitational coming to the Glen Club in Glenview next week, who typically competes in the tournament, why it’s a great event to watch the future stars of golf, and how the […]
Wildcats Celebrate Three Selections to CSC Academic All-American Teams
7/16/2024 2:34:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse, Field Hockey Evanston, Ill. - Northwestern University proudly announces that three student-athletes have been named to the 2023-24 Academic All-America® Women's At-Large teams by College Sports Communicators (CSC). These accolades highlight the exceptional academic and athletic achievements of our Wildcats. Annabel Skubisz, a standout from Houston, Texas (The Kinkaid School), earned her place on the second team after an extraordinary season with Northwestern Field Hockey. As a goalkeeper, Skubisz set a program record with 13 shutouts, leading the Wildcats to their third consecutive National Championship appearance. Her stellar performance earned her the titles of inaugural...
Photos: Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveils plan to transform over 100 acres for wildlife, visitors
BROOKFIELD, Ill. - Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveiled its ambitious Next Century Plan on Tuesday, aiming to transform over 100 acres of the zoo for the benefit of both wildlife and visitors. As it approaches its centennial anniversary in 2034, the zoo plans to blend its historic structures with new animal...
Feds charge Chicago rapper PFG Nuk with violent carjackings, kidnapping, machine gun possession
CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged Chicago rapper PGF Nuk with committing two violent carjackings earlier this year. CWBChicago first told you about the allegations against Virgil Gibson, 22, after state prosecutors filed charges against him in April. Officials believe Gibson carjacked two people in less than 30...
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