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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...
Braidwood, IL – Com Ed Crews Address Energized Power Lines, Main St Remains Closed
Braidwood, IL – Power lines across from City Hall remain energized and pose an active hazard, prompting continued closure of Main Street. This precaution is necessary to ensure public safety until the situation is fully resolved. According to Braidwood ESDA, Com Ed wire watchers are on scene to monitor...
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,...
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on the 2024 Amended Budget of the MANHATTAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT in the County of Will and State of Illinois for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024, at the Manhattan Fire Station located at 100 Park Road, Manhattan, Illinois on August 19, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
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...
Drowning in Kankakee River Claims Life of 6-Year-Old Illinois Boy, Police Report
Kankakee, IL – A tragic incident unfolded in Kankakee today as a 6-year-old boy was pronounced dead after being pulled from the Kankakee River near Beckham Park. According to a press release from the Kankakee Fire Department and Kankakee Police Department, authorities were notified of a possible drowning at approximately 3:08 p.m. Civilians present at the scene attempted to rescue the child, who had gone under the water and did not resurface.
NWS: Tornado Confirmed in Lockport, 25 Miles to Frankfort, Along I-55, Shakes Nature Preserve
Lockport, IL – A tornado touched down in Lockport, IL, on July 15, causing significant concern among residents. Another tornado, stretching from Channahon to Frankfort, was also confirmed. Both incidents were part of a severe weather system that impacted the region. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in...
Obituary-Gary Alan Snapp
Gary was born on January 24, 1963, in Kankakee, IL, the son of Billie and Mary (Baringer) Snapp. He proudly served in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver for 32 years. Gary loved his garden and was proud of his home, showing off the woodwork he did himself all throughout the inside. He was a proud grandfather and loved both his kids and grandkids more than anything else in this world.
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.
Gary R. Skubic
DIAMOND—Gary R. Skubic, 74 of Diamond, IL, died peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Born June 20, 1950 in Joliet, Gary Raymond was a son of Raymond John and Helen (Girot) Skubic. He was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1968.
Janecke Earns Academic All-America Nod
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State women's ice hockey forward Tessa Janecke was named to the CSC Academic All-America First Team, the organization announced Tuesday. Janecke collects her first CSC Academic All-America honor following an excellent sophomore campaign on the ice and in the classroom where she accumulated a 3.62 GPA in her nutrition major.
Cleanup continues across Chicago area following disastrous storm
From Joliet to Norridge and even in downtown Chicago, there was nowhere to hide from Monday night's destructive storm. Strong winds uprooted massive trees and power lines were knocked down across northern Illinois.
Illinois Firefighter/EMT Injured After Semi Truck Crashes into Ambulance on I-57
Monee, IL – A firefighter/EMT from the Monee Fire Protection District was injured when a semi-truck collided with an ambulance on I-57, causing a chain reaction crash into a fire engine. According to a press release from Monee FPD, the incident occurred as emergency responders arrived at the scene...
Storms Damage Downtown Joliet’s Illinois Rock and Roll Museum, JJC and Other Buildings
Severe storms took a toll on some building in downtown Joliet Sunday morning, including the Joliet Junior College culinary arts building and the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Cass St. Our sister station 1340 WJOL reports a large structure that covered HVAC equipment on the roof of the JJC...
Severe storms with tornado reports whip through Midwest, killing 1, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornado reports blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana on Monday, downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home, authorities said.
Morris Hospital laboratory recognized for high standards of excellence
Jul. 15—The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists has awarded accreditation to Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers's laboratory based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. CAP laboratory accreditation ensures the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients by advancing the quality of pathology and laboratory services to ensure laboratories meet or ...
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