West Brooklyn
LATEST NEWS
Kroger-Albertson's merger halted; future of 35 Illinois Mariano's, Jewel stores uncertain
The Kroger-Albertson's merger has been halted.The state of Colorado has filed a lawsuit to permanently block Kroger and Albertson's business plans until a court rules on the "megamerger," the state's attorney general said. Friday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe block on the merger puts the future of 35 Mariano's and Jewel Osco stores in Illinois into uncertainty. Kroger and Albertson's had previously released a full list of all the stores they would sell off if their merger is approved, which included the 35 Illinois stores.The two grocery chains had committed in September 2023 to selling more...
Reports Say Pizza Chain with 22 Illinois Places May Go Bankrupt
It's not easy trying to be a restaurant these days and national chains are certainly not excluded. Multiple reports say that a pizza chain that currently has 22 restaurants in Illinois is exploring bankruptcy possibilities. These business rumors aren't coming from small potato sources either. The Wall Street Journal and...
Study shows certain Illinois hospitals provide below average levels of charity care
(The Center Square) – A new study shows that 340B hospitals in Illinois and around the country are abusing a federal drug pricing program. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created in 1992 to help struggling, uninsured or otherwise vulnerable patients access more affordable medications. Under the program, drug manufacturers provide discounted medications to qualifying hospitals and clinics. The group Alliance for Integrity and Reform 340B found that some hospitals...
Harris calls family of Sonya Massey, Illinois woman who police shot
Vice President Harris spoke Friday with the family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who police shot and killed in her home earlier this month. A spokesperson with Harris’s office confirmed the vice president spoke with Massey’s family. NBC News first reported on the call, and a family member said the vice president gave “her…
Illinois mandates utilities report residents’ water usage to wastewater agencies
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator has concerns about a new law possibly allowing wastewater agencies to charge consumers more. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 5459 into law earlier this month. The law mandates a public utility that provides drinking water services report water usage of a resident to a municipal wastewater agency upon request. Two senators opposed the measure in the Illinois Senate. State Sen. Craig...
Dement Town Music Fest returns to Dixon
DIXON, Ill. (KWQC) - The Dement Town Music Fest is back for its second year in Dixon. The festival takes place Sept. 7 at the 600 block of Depot Avenue. According to a media release, Chicago-based cover band Hello Weekend also is returning and will headline the fest for a second year.
Sycamore man hospitalized after crashing Harley Davidson on Friday night
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — Police said a headlight malfunction led to a 48-year-old Sycamore man driving off the road on his Harley Davidson motorcycle Friday night. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Dennis Osullivan was traveling in the 7000 block of E. Illinois Route 64 around 11:53 p.m. when he went off the […]
Rockford-area apple orchards announce 2024 season opening dates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A local fall favorite is gearing up for sweater season as it announces the start of its upcoming season. Edwards Apple Orchard West, 8218 Cemetery Rd. in Winnebago, will open for the season Friday, Aug. 23. The orchard made the announcement Friday on social media.
NLI Conveys Land to IDNR Next to Palisades State Park
Natural Land Institute (NLI) announces the sale of one of their preserves, White Wood Ridge Preserve, to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), located next to Mississippi Palisades State Park, in Savanna (Carroll County), IL. NLI closed on White Wood Ridge Preserve on Friday, June 12, 2024. Proceeds from this sale will be used to purchase and protect additional natural lands in Illinois.
Beloit shooting leaves one person injured, investigation underway
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - Beloit Police are looking into a shooting early Saturday morning that left one person in the hospital, the department said in a Facebook post. Officials said the shooting was reported at 2:11 a.m. in the 1600 block of Nelson Avenue and that one person was taken to a nearby hospital.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.