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Chicago Bears Coach Addresses Simone Biles' Husband Missing Practice For Olympics
Much has already been made about Chicago Bears cornerback Jonathan Owens receiving permission to miss a few days of NFL training camp so that he can watch his wife Simone Biles compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Biles told reporters earlier this month that this will be the first of ...
More than 10,000 Cook County residents to receive property tax refunds
More than 10,000 residents of Cook County can expect to receive automatic refunds due to overpayments of their property taxes, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Tuesday. The treasurer plans to send out more than $22 million in refunds by Aug. 9. Over half of the 10,099 property owners will have the funds directly deposited back into their accounts, while the remainder will receive ...
Aurora woman wins $1M from scratch-off Illinois Lottery ticket
An Aurora woman recently won $1 million with a scratch-off ticket, the Illinois Lottery announced.Antoinette 'Toni' Green won the top prize on a $10 MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket purchased at Ruby's Liquor, located at 1535 Butterfield Road in Aurora."The clerk couldn't believe it and I couldn't believe it," Green said. "He said 'Toni, sign your ticket and go straight home - you won a million dollars!' I sat in my car in front of Ruby's in total shock, and then I had an epiphany - I can help others, I can make a difference in somebody's life with...
Aurora Man Arrested By Grundy Proactive Unit in Morris
The Grundy County Proactive Unit arrested a man facing several firearm related offenses. Kevon Jones, 23, of Aurora was charged with the Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of Firearm Ammunition, and Obstructing Justice. He was also wanted on a Kendall County warrant and DuPage County warrant.
Blaze causes significant damage to downtown Geneva building
No one was hurt after a fire at a business in downtown Geneva Monday morning. The Geneva Fire Department says it was called to a two-story former home with smoke coming from inside the second floor in the 100 block of Hamilton Street. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze...
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
Rainfall to vary widely across the Chicago area over the next 7 days
Not at all uncommon when dealing with summertime thunderstorms. Heaviest totals to focus along the Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S. TOTAL RAINFALL THROUGH MONDAY, JULY 29th: Tracking the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms the next two days based on the latest HRRR model Expect to see some increased hazy skies the next couple of […]
An Oak Park connection to the 2024 election? Sheila Nix
Oak Park locals and lovers may or may not be aware: There’s a connection here to Vice President Kamala Harris: Sheila Nix, who has served as her vice-presidential campaign chief of staff, lived in Oak Park before joining President Joe Biden’s administration in 2021. It’s not yet clear...
Big Week | July 24-31
Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Forest Park Public Library – Austin Room. Join Forest Park mystery novelist Mia P. Manansala for an evening delving into the craft of writing, featuring her latest book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen series, Murder and Mamon. Register at https://tinyurl.com/55t9cdma, 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.
New IL bill requires weather radios installed in recently built mobile homes
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A new bill in the Capitol aims to keep everyone a bit safer during severe weather, particularly those who live in mobile homes. Now, weather radios are required to be installed in newly manufactured mobile homes. Ed Shimon, the warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lincoln, knows this […]
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