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Absenteeism and academic struggles mar Illinois public school stats
(The Center Square) – Illinois public schools are aiming to improve academic proficiency numbers in the 2024-2025 school year. According to the Illinois Board of Education’s most recent Illinois Report Card, 27% of Illinois’ public-school students in grades K-12 are meeting grade-level standards in math with 35% meeting grade-level standards for English and Language Arts proficiency. Mariana Barragan Torres, research specialist for the Illinois Workforce and Education Research Collaborative at...
Sudden Emergency Recall of Apple Juice in Illinois Due to Arsenic
If you've picked up apple juice from an Illinois Walmart store recently, you need to check the label immediately as there's an emergency recall happening right now due to elevated levels of arsenic. I saw this bulletin shared by Fox Business which says that Great Value apple juice which was...
On the Ground as Illinois Begins Construction on 3D Printed Housing
What resembled a space vehicle launchpad—complete with a 40 ft x 40 ft pad encircled by a steel lattice and twin two-story gantries towering over the corners—was in fact the site of a groundbreaking project. One of the gantries began to glide along the lattice, revealing its true identity: the head of an enormous 3D printer. It was extruding a cementitious substance, akin to a giant tube of adhesive traversing a dry white gum-line. Despite the sweltering summer heat, the crowd stirred with excitement as they witnessed history: one of the first 3D-printed domiciles designed to withstand earthquakes in the United States had begun construction.
Kamala Harris’s Chicago Convention And Illinois’ Unique Place In Civil Rights History
(Trice Edney Wire) – The modern civil rights movement hit a new peak last week in Illinois. It marked the movement coming full circle, in a way, back to the state of its birth more than a century ago. Illinois is the unsung “alpha and omega” of the movement....
Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
CHICAGO (WMBD) — The state’s top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozens of video gaming machines being stolen across Illinois including in Peoria and Tazewell counties. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said John Friedrich, 35, of Streator; Joseph Montoro, 39, of...
Aurora man sentenced to 18 years for armed violence
An Aurora man is being sentenced to eighteen years in prison on a charge of armed violence. A news release from the Kendall County State's Attorney's Office says the sentence is the result of a plea deal with 22-year-old Alan Diaz-Diaz. The state's attorney's office says that Diaz-Diaz delivered drugs...
Docs: Indiana man poisoned wife’s Coca-Cola with cocaine, MDMA and BZD so he could marry her daughter
RICHMOND, Ind. — An Indiana man who conspired to poison his wife’s Coca-Cola with various drugs, kill her and marry her daughter has been sentenced after entering a guilty plea. Alfred W. Ruf, 71, pled guilty Monday in Wayne County Court to aggravated battery posing a risk of death — a level 3 felony. A […]
Tony’s Fresh Market to Reopen Illinois Store Following Remodel
Itasca, Ill. — Tony’s Fresh Market plans to reopen its Waukegan, Ill., store this week. The newly remodeled store is located at 1700 N. Lewis Ave. “This store was updated and redesigned to enhance the shopping experience and meet the needs of our local customers,” says Frank Ingraffia, chief executive officer of Tony’s Fresh Market. “This investment demonstrates our commitment to the Waukegan community and will provide an exceptional and expanded variety of fresh and authentic food options, friendly customer service and great prices in a refreshed and updated atmosphere. We’re looking forward to the reopening and to celebrating with the local community.”
$9.2M winning lottery ticket sold at Jewel-Osco in Addison
ADDISON, Ill. — An Illinois Lottery winner won $9.2 million on a ticket bought at a grocery store in the west suburbs. The winning ticket was purchased at Jewel-Osco, located at 140 West Lake Street, for the Saturday, Aug. 24 drawing. The lucky player’s ticket matched all six numbers to score the jackpot prize. The winning numbers […]
Bobcats Wait To See If Weather Allows Them To Travel To Aviston Today….JH Baseball Report
Bobcats Wait To See If Weather Allows Them To Travel To Aviston Today. Coming off a sweep at the Greenville Tournament, the Franklin Park Bobcats are back at it today on the road at Aviston. Salem had yesterday’s game with Effingham canceled due to the heat. Undefeated Mohawks Get...
Grand Opening/Dedication Event Planned for Marie Todd Practice Facility at Naperbrook Golf Course
Naperville Park District invites the community to Naperbrook Golf Course, located at 22204 W. 111th St./Hassert Blvd., to celebrate the official grand opening and dedication of the Marie Todd Practice Facility on Wednesday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m. The new facility is named after former Park Board commissioner, Marie Todd, to honor her commitment to the community and recognize her affinity for and support of the game of golf.
Colliers sells three-building industrial complex in Woodridge
Colliers closed the sale of Woodridge Commerce Center, an institutional quality, three-building industrial complex at 10204, 10210, 10216 Werch Ave. on the eastern edge of Chicago’s I-55 Corridor in Woodridge, Illinois. Jeff Devine, Steve Disse and Tyler Ziebel represented the seller, Unilev Capital and an affiliate of Palladius Capital...
Students return to Forest Park School District
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. (WLUC) - In room 308 at Forest Park Middle School, Social Studies Teacher Taylor Story spent her day talking about the expectations students should have of her classroom. Monday marked the first day of school for Forest Park students. Story says students are happy to return to...
Armed Carjacking in Western Springs Today: Suspects Flee After ATM Robbery
Western Springs, IL – A brazen carjacking occurred in Western Springs early Sunday morning, leaving residents on edge. Around 6:05 a.m., a victim withdrawing cash at an ATM on Wolf Road was ambushed by five suspects who arrived in a dark-colored SUV. The suspects blocked the victim’s vehicle before exiting their own. At least three of the suspects were armed with handguns.
Severe storm threat could bring heavy rain, damaging winds to Chicago area
The Chicago area is going to see near-record heat and oppressive humidity on Tuesday, but the threat of severe weather also exists, with gusty winds and heavy rain possible. According to the Storm Prediction Center, the Chicago area is at a “slight” risk of severe weather Tuesday, with wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and heavy rains possible.
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