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Pritzker, union members cut ribbon on new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL – Dozens of union workers, leaders and other guests got a close-up look at the future of workshop training July 11 at a ribbon-cutting and open house for the all-new Manufacturing Training Academy at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). What they saw was manufacturing education using technology that...
Data shows a large increase in traffic stops last year by Illinois police
(The Center Square) – Illinois police departments had a busy year in 2023, with an increase in traffic stops over the year before. In Illinois Department of Transportation data compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, there was a 12% increase in traffic stops last year from 2022. “Police in Illinois conducted another 200,000 additional stops in 2023 compared with 2022, and to put that in a finer...
Peru All-Stars tourney run ends Monday; D20 falls to Elmhurst
The Peru Softball 8 - 10 year old All-Stars finish at State knowing they were in the top four. Coach Tara Backes told WLPO that after Peru fell to an experienced Elmhurst team 4 – 0 Monday evening in Evergreen Park. Over the weekend, Backes' girls vaulted over their...
West Chicago Voice Welcomes New Journalist Lisa Welz – West Chicago Voice da la bienvenida a la nueva periodista Lisa Welz
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team at the West Chicago Voice, Lisa (Yunker) Welz, who brings with her a wealth of experience and passion for storytelling. Lisa’s professional journey in journalism spans over 13 years, during which she has adeptly captured the essence and narratives...
Legal Notice: West Chicago Park District To Hold Public Hearing To Receive Public Comments On Proposal To Sell Tax Park Bonds
The President and Board of Park Commissioners of the West Chicago Park District, Illinois will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held at the ARC Center, 201 W. National Street, in West Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell general obligation limited tax park bonds in an amount not to exceed $750,000 for the purpose of (I) paying debt service on the District’s outstanding: (A) Series 2015A Bonds that were used to (i) advance refund a portion of the District’s outstanding 2009 Bonds, (ii) current refund the District’s outstanding 2014 Debt Certificates, and (iii) finance certain capital projects within the District, (B) Series 2015B Bonds that were used to advance refund a portion of the District’s outstanding 2009 Bonds, (C) Series 2017 that were issued to finance certain capital projects in the District, including the construction of a sports performance facility and improvements to the District’s Turtle Splash Park, and (D) Series 2023 that were issued to finance the payment of land condemned or purchased for parks, for the building, maintaining, improving and protecting of the same and the existing land and facilities of the District, and (II) paying costs of issuance of said limited tax park bonds. Gina Radun, Secretary Published in Daily Herald July 22, 2024 (4617652) , posted 07/22/2024.
Bartlett's use of drones and thermal imaging revolutionizing fire rescues
BARTLETT, Ill. - Technology is advancing in many areas of our lives more than ever before, including at your local fire department. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis spoke with the Bartlett Fire Protection District about a tool they said has changed how they do their work. "There’s...
Schwab Attends 2024 WeCoach Academy 2.0
ELMHURST, Ill. – Elmhurst University Head women’s golf, assistant men’s basketball, and student-athlete success coach Melissa Schwab recently selected to attend the 2024 WeCoach Academy 2.0, in partnership with the NCAA, in Denver, Colo. last month. The Women Coaches Academy is made possible through a longstanding partnership with the NCAA. This year was the 7th class in the NCAA Women’s Coach Academy, and is the second-straight year Schwab attended the event in addition to being a member of the WCA’s sixth class in 2023. Selected as one of the most talented collegiate women’s coaches, Schwab used the event to elevate…
Montgomery man sentenced to life for murdering wife who was considering court order
KANE COUNTY, Ill. — A Montgomery man was sentenced to life in prison for killing his wife who was considering a court order. Timothy Gordon was accused of shooting his wife, Yajaira, to death on Halloween 2022. He received 50 years for the murder plus an enhancement to a...
Police Department Highlighted for Impressive Increase in DUI Arrests
The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) published their 2023 DUI Survey results, which detail DUI data from every municipal and county law enforcement agency in Illinois, as well as the Illinois State Police. Among all municipalities in Illinois, excluding the City of Chicago, the West Chicago Police Department ranked 10th...
'An additional $6,000?': More Cook County residents confront assessor about property tax hike
COOK COUNTY - South suburban residents are expressing frustration and anger over soaring Cook County property taxes. Adrienne Hatton, who has been a resident of Markham for 17 years and currently finds herself surrounded by abandoned homes, is now struggling to meet her tax obligations. Hatton was one of 700...
Cook County man wounded child in another car during road rage shooting: ISP
CHICAGO - A Calumet Park man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly opening fire on another vehicle during a road rage incident and wounding a 7-year-old boy early Sunday morning. The Illinois State Police (ISP) responded to the shooting around 2:30 a.m. on northbound Interstate 94 near 73rd...
Activists and police look beyond Trump’s coronation in Milwaukee to the Democratic convention in Chicago
Activists who marched outside the Republican National Convention are trumpeting their efforts, despite crowd estimates falling short. Milwaukee police are praising their cooperation with other agencies in convention security, even as Ohio officers face scrutiny for shooting and killing a man while in the city. Some activists and attendees said...
Chicago Cubs make handful of roster moves ahead of series opener vs Milwaukee Brewers
The Chicago Cubs made a handful of roster moves ahead of their series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, including activating right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather from the 60-day injured list. To make room on the 40-man roster, they transferred left-handed pitcher Luke Little to the 60-day injured list. Merryweather, who has...
Man sentenced to 25 years for Illinois cell phone store robberies, including Rockford T-Mobile
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years for carrying out multiple armed robberies at cell phone stores throughout Illinois, including one in Rockford. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Jonathan Byars, 26, along with his co-conspirators, carried out six armed robberies and two attempted robberies in 2019 and 2020, […]
“Oh, you were stopping me for driving while Black?” Illinois man in custody after police pursuit
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — A Chicago, Ill. man has been arrested following a multi-county police pursuit on Sunday around 8:47 a.m. Jeffery L. Price, 44, fled from police in his Nissan Rogue through Allen and Whitley counties causing a high-speed pursuit from Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne police and Columbia City police.
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