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Woman Injured in Shooting at Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Suspected Retaliation for Earlier Dispute
A woman was injured during a shooting at an Amazon fulfillment center in Matteson on Sunday night, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. at the location of 7001 Vollmer Road. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Matteson police found a 33-year-old woman with a graze wound to the head when they arrived on the scene.
Severe weather leaves thousands without power, Joliet's downtown in disarray
JOLIET, Ill. - A severe storm rolled through Will County leaving thousands without power and Joliet's downtown in disarray. The National Weather Service said the storm moved through Joliet, Lockport and New Lenox just before 9:30 a.m. with 70 mph wind gusts and pea-sized hail. The Joliet Police Department said...
City of Morris hosts electronics recycling event Friday, Aug. 2
Jul. 15—The City of Morris and First America Recycling are partnering for an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 at First America Recycling, 1000 E. Armstrong St. Items accepted include cables and wiring, televisions, batteries, cameras, cell phones, iPods and iPads, computers, monitors, DVD and VCRs, microwaves, printers, fax machines, scanners, handheld ...
Illinois quick hits: Earthquake shakes Illinois; researchers look into cicada damage; sinkhole grows in Alton
Earthquake shakes northern Illinois Parts of northern Illinois shook Monday as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early morning hours. The earthquake was centered northwest of the DeKalb County village of Somonauk. According to the United States Geological Survey, the trembler had an estimated depth of about 6 miles. The earthquake could be felt as far as Joliet. Researchers look into cicada damage ...
Bahan Has I Prevail-Halestorm Tickets All This Week For Tinley Park!
X Rockers! Summer shows are popping everywhere! It’s the heart of the concert season, and this week on the Morning X, we will be teeing up more tickets for you to score, this time for Lzzy Hale and Halestorm, and I Prevail! The show is this weekend, July 21st at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheater in Tinley Park, with special guests Hollywood Undead and Fit For A King. Big thanks to Live Nation! Listen up in Bahan’s 8am “Listen And Win” hour! Rock!
School Supply Give Away Set for August 3
It’s hard to believe but a new school year is right around the corner!. Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Kankakee Farmer’s Market where we are giving out 250 School Back Packs for school age children Kindergarten through 8th Grade. These back packs are...
Head on down to “Hadestown”
“It’s an old tale from way back when.” A story about a young girl—Eurydice—cold, hungry and looking for a better life. And along the way she encounters a young man—Orphes—a song writer who vows to be the man who marries her. The story of...
Suburban residents recount tree falling on home
A Joliet couple was evaluating the damage to their home Tuesday morning after taking cover in their basement the night before. Strong winds sheared off countless tree branches and spread debris throughout their neighborhood.
Severe storms damage buildings in downtown Joliet, leave thousands without power
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Severe weather wreaked havoc southwest of Chicago on Sunday in parts of Will County. In Joliet, thousands of people were without power, and the downtown area was a mess. The cleanup process was underway on Sunday after strong storms came through and damaged the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum and The Forge. "I'm devastated," said Ron Romero, CEO and founder of the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum near Chicago and Cass streets.Romero has worked to build the museum since 2019. "That building is built out of cement, rebar, fire block, and steel, so it takes a lot to do anything...
Update on July 15 Storm Damage
If you are in need of emergency assistance, call 911. If you are without power, please report it to ComEd at 800-EDISON1 or at www.ComEd.com. Unfortunately, Flossmoor has had nearly 2,500 homes without power on July 16. ComEd estimates that it will have 80% of customers restored with power by 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, and 99% restored by Friday, July 18.
Storm leaves behind path of damage in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. — Some Joliet residents are in the dark after an intense storm caused significant damage to parts of the city on Sunday morning. City officials said the storm downed trees, caused some damage to the downtown area and left many residents without power. Police said in a post on X on Sunday morning […]
River Fest returns to Yorkville with music, food, and family fun Saturday
Yorkville's annual River Fest is happening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Riverfront Park, 131 E. Hydraulic Avenue. Parks and Recreation Director Tim Evans says there is lots to do. Activities include a life-size arcade, Barbie Land, and character meet-and-greets. There is also the annual cardboard boat race...
Peotone Administrator Resigns
Peotone Village Administrator Aimee Ingalls tendered her resignation, and her last day in Peotone will be July 19. Ingalls served five years with Peotone, hired by former mayor Steve Cross and the previous board that included current mayor, Peter March. If they were to hire, the board could only offer a one-year contract per municipal code, because the mayor’s term is up next year.
Exxon shut Joliet, Illinois, refinery after power outage
NEW YORK, July 16 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), opens new tab shut down its 251,800-barrel-per-day refinery at Joliet, Illinois, due to a power outage after a storm, according to a filing late on Monday. The loss of power caused a flaring incident on Monday night, the filing showed. Exxon...
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Lightning flashes through a funnel cloud
OSWEGO, Ill. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - A thunderstorm produced dramatic flashes of lightning in Oswego, Illinois, on Monday, July 15, as weather officials warned of tornados and destructive winds across parts of the state. Video filmed by X user @LukeMenard20 shows lightning brightening up the sky in Oswego on Monday night,...
The future of the Adams Street buildings in the hands of the owners | First Listen
Public Works Director David Fuchs gives an update on the Adams Street buildings impacted by a June fire. Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.
Juan C. Duran
GODLEY—Juan C. Duran, 45, of Godley, IL, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home. Born August 31, 1978 in Cavillo Aquascaliente, Mexico, Juan Carlos is a son of Cenovio and San Juana Martinez Duran. He was raised in Mexico and emigrated to the United States, where he would work as a laborer with Local Union 75, demonstrating his strong work ethic over the years with Buckeye Partners for Midwestern Pipeline and Minnesota Limited.
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