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Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Only One Illinois Hospital Makes ‘Shortest Emergency Room Wait Time’ List
You can't always plan an emergency, but if could, you would definitely want to be at one of the US hospitals with the shortest ER wait times. How many times have you rushed to the Emergency Room just to sit and wait for hours? Probably more than you wish to count.
Illinois vs New York in 2024 Little League World Series: Recap and highlights
Hinsdale Little League ended its run in the 2024 Little League World Series on Sunday morning with a 4-0 loss to New York in an elimination game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Illinois was held to three hits by New York pitchers Vincent Ruggiero (5 innings, 2 hits, 7 strikeouts) and Dean Scrangello (1 inning,...
Illinois Town Is Going Green With Labor Day Weekend Festival
An Illinois town has proven that it doesn't have to be Saint Patrick's Day to celebrate Irish heritage. My mom's side of the family is Irish and my relatives know how to have a good time and party. Just think about it, Saint Patrick's Day is definitely a fun holiday. Unfortunately, it's only one day and comes only once a year.
Illinois’ Six Flags Announcing Biggest Addition In 6 Years
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, is stirring excitement with the announcement of a mysterious new attraction set to debut in 2025. Media outlets have received exclusive invites to a press event on August 15th, teasing the project with the hashtag #FearTheWrath. The invite features the ominous face of...
Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
Semi Truck Accident without Injuries
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office was notified about a single semi-truck accident located just off the southbound ramp of Highway 151 Exit 1. Mykhailo Klym, a 31-year-old from Carpentersville, IL, was driving a 2014 Freightliner semi and trailer belonging to Ksenia Logistics when he lost control while navigating the curve on the ramp. The semi veered into a ditch and traveled down an embankment for about 100 feet before stopping in a cluster of trees. Fortunately, Klym sustained no injuries, although the semi suffered moderate damage.
Donald Trump supporters hold rally in Woodstock ahead of Chicago DNC
While Democrats are preparing for their convention in Chicago, many Republicans are gathering in the northwest suburbs.They're taking part in a pro-Trump rally, which is underway Sunday afternoon.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt is a day-long rally event being held by Donald Trump supporters in Woodstock. Hundreds filled the McHenry County Fairgrounds in Woodstock, rallying in support of the former president on the eve of the Democratic National Convention."They're having their party downtown. We're having our party here," rally organizer Tom Meredith said.The timing is no coincidence. It was set to show that their candidate also...
2 men killed in UTV crash in McHenry County
CHICAGO - A UTV crash in unincorporated Hebron left two men dead late Saturday night. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded to the 13300 block of Thayer Road around 10:50 p.m. for a report of a fiery UTV crash. A 40-year-old Harvard man was driving...
Burger Chain with Illinois Place Suddenly May Declare Bankruptcy
Any business owner will tell you that profits come and profits go and the outlook can turn on a dime with changing conditions. That appears to be the case for a burger chain that has a location in Illinois that says it suddenly may be declaring bankruptcy based on a new report.
New comic book, gaming store H&H Evanston opens on Central
To step into Heroines & Heroes Evanston, the new comic book and gaming store on Central Street, is to unlock a portal into one’s imagination. “This is about discovery,” owner Drew Beckman said. “This is about being part of a community. Even if it is just your family around a table.”
Back-to-School festival aims to strengthen families
Back-to-school festivals often celebrate students’ return to the classroom, building excitement for the coming year. Evanston’s second annual Family Fun Fest, however, presented resources for parents and guardians, highlighting the event’s central theme: strengthening families. From noon to 4 p.m., on Aug. 17, the Robert Crown Community...
ETHS boys golf: Team shows depth in season debut
Evanston’s golfers proved they can play with the best in the state of Illinois in Thursday’s season debut at The Den in Bloomington. Now, the Wildkits will aim to end their season where they started it – on the same course where the Illinois High School Association state tournament is held.
Women’s Soccer: UVA improves to 2-0 with shutout of Northwestern
Virginia posted its second straight shutout of the 2024 season, riding two first-half goals to a 2-0 win over Northwestern on Sunday at Klöckner Stadium. Don’t get too excited – Northwestern (1-1) was picked 12th in the 18-team Big Ten in the preseason. The Cavaliers (2-0) got...
Protesters rally in downtown Chicago ahead of Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO - Protesters marched in downtown Chicago on Sunday, just one day before the start of the Democratic National Convention. The pre-convention march began just after 5 p.m. at the intersections of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. It was put on by Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws, a self-described "new coalition of feminist, LGBTQ and pro-Palestinian organizations."
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