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Woman fatally struck by train in unincorporated Oswego Township: Kendall County Sheriff’s Office
UNINCORPORATED OSWEGO TOWNSHIP — An investigation is underway after a woman was fatally struck by a train in unincorporated Oswego Township. According to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, a call was received around 9:15 p.m. Thursday about a train striking a pedestrian in the Orchard Rd and Mill Rd area. Upon arrival, a woman was […]
7-Eleven clerk robbed at knifepoint in Park Ridge
PARK RIDGE, Ill. — Police are investigating an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Park Ridge overnight. The robbery happened around 1:10 a.m. Friday at a 7-Eleven/Mobile gas station located at 814 Higgins Road. According to police, a man walked into the store and confronted the clerk while displaying a knife. He demanded that the […]
Illinois’ Famous Late Night Haunted Halloween Flea Market
This unique and popular event in Illinois combines the works of Halloween and flea markets into one big fun and scary night. Flea markets are very popular in Illinois. The are many held all the time in our state. Some of those sales are massive and held at fairgrounds. A few of those flea markets have actual themes. Others are famous and a reason for people to visit Illinois.
With Northern Lights possibly visible in Chicago area, here's when you should look
Though cloud cover has contributed to blocked views of the Northern Lights for many in the Chicago area both Thursday and Friday, Saturday evening presents another chance to see the spectacular phenomenon. The rare chance comes thanks to a G3 geomagnetic storm watch, caused by a series of coronal mass...
Sunday forecast: October sunshine continues, but cooler and blustery
There’s plenty of October sunshine for Chicagoland in the forecast, both long-term and short-term. That will certainly be the case Sunday, with a gorgeous fall day on tap — including for a noon kickoff at Soldier Field between the Bears and Panthers. However, it will be a little cooler than it was Saturday, when temps soared to the summer-like mid-80s in some locations.
Illinois Restaurant Earns Spot on America’s Best List – But for How Long?
America's Best Restaurants for 2024 features an Illinois restaurant "for now." According to the New York Times, this ever-changing list of the top 50 spots for a meal in America means restaurants are constantly being added and removed. Keep Reading: Here Are The First Reviews Of The New Capri Opening...
Illinois lawmakers want independent audit of facility at center of abuse claims
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois Senate Republicans on Friday filed a resolution calling for an independent audit of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation. The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center, at 5001 S. Michigan Ave.Lawmakers are calling for an audit outside of the executive branch to review the abuse, how staff members with criminal records were hired, and what they consider an attempted...
Chicago Board of Education Resigns Amid Clash Between Mayor Johnson and CPS CEO
All members of the Chicago Board of Education will resign from their positions by the end of the month, according to a joint statement released Thursday afternoon by the Mayor’s office and the existing school board. “Mayor Brandon Johnson and members of the Chicago Board of Education are enacting a transition plan which includes all current members transitioning from service on the Board later this month,” read the statement. “None of the members leaving the current Board planned to continue onto the hybrid Board, and none are running for election.” The shocking development comes just weeks after Mayor Brandon Johnson asked for the resignation of Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, a request which Martinez denied, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Suburban teens make global impact donating school supplies
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) -- The staff of a local nonprofit that has spread its joy to Greece, the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond might serve as proof that you can think big and do big things no matter how young you are.It should be noted, they're high school kids. "Art made from feelings is just so beautiful to look at.""I think it's so important to spread that joy that I get from art."Anya Acharya and her friends Saatvi, Zara, and Samantha were sharing joy and a bunch of crayons as part of the nonprofit Colors 4 Change."We take recycled art supplies that...
2 residents removed from Glendale Heights village board meeting after altercation
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill. — Officials from the Village of Glendale Heights said two residents were removed from Thursday’s village board meeting after one of them allegedly assaulted the other. A spokesperson for the village shared an update on Facebook on Friday afternoon detailing the incident. According to officials, the altercation broke out between two residents […]
Darvin Furniture & Mattress is offering $250,000 in furniture giveaways to celebrate 104th anniversary
"There is nothing we enjoy more at Darvin Furniture than having a chance to give back to our customers and our community," says Will Harris, President Darvin Furniture & Mattress. "We really want to celebrate our 104th anniversary and the end of the year by giving away more than $250,000 in furniture prizes to our customers and anyone who visits our store to enter." Visitors to the showroom can sign up NOW to submit an entry! Anyone 21 and older can register for a chance to take home amazing prizes, including entertainment sets, dining sets, bedroom sets, sofas, cabinets, mattresses and more.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson traveling to England as Bears take on Jaguars in London
Mayor Brandon Johnson will be in London when the Chicago Bears take on the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 13.Travelling with World Business Chicago, the trip is part of a broader strategy to position the city as a premier destination for international business and a global leader in innovation.The visit will include high-level meetings, industry-specific roundtables, and keynotes, culminating in a Pro Chicago Decision announcement on Oct. 11 regarding a London-based company's decision to open its U.S. headquarters in Chicago, a Mayor's office release said."As we navigate budgetary challenges, we're focused on identifying creative, non-tax revenue solutions," Johnson said in the release. Strengthening our international relationships, especially with key economic players like London, is essential for attracting long-term financial investments, driving business collaborations, and fueling economic growth that benefits all of Chicago's communities."It comes following a Chicago's win as the Best Big City in the U.S. for the 8th consecutive year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
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