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Illinois mandates mental health screenings of students starting this fall
15/01/2024

Illinois mandates mental health screenings of students starting this fall

A new Illinois law requires mental health screenings for Illinois’ 2 million public school students starting in August. Mark Klaisner, executive director...

'Everything was stacked against us': Firefighters battle blaze for hours at Merrillville complex
14/01/2024

'Everything was stacked against us': Firefighters battle blaze for hours at Merrillville complex

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - Several people are displaced after a massive blaze at an apartment complex in Merrillville. The fire occurred around 2 p.m. Saturday in the...

Senior Dog Who Was Found Guarding The Body of His Owner Finds Forever Home
14/01/2024

Senior Dog Who Was Found Guarding The Body of His Owner Finds Forever Home

As soon as Karen and Rory Quinn came across Ajax's story, they rushed to the animal shelter before it even opened so they could meet the...

Two Indiana seniors will receive bachelor's degree before graduating high school
14/01/2024

Two Indiana seniors will receive bachelor's degree before graduating high school

Abram Lewis and Khaya Njumpe, two seniors at 21st Century Charter school in Gary, received their bachelor's degrees before graduating high school.

2 dead after car crash in Hazel Crest
14/01/2024

2 dead after car crash in Hazel Crest

HAZEL CREST, Ill. — Two people are dead and two others are injured after an overnight crash in Hazel Crest. According to Hazel Crest police, the crash happened just after 2 a.m. in the 16900 block of Wood Street. Officers say a car with four occupants was headed southbound along Wood Street when t...

Proposed Greenhouse Current Project Status & FAQ
14/01/2024

Proposed Greenhouse Current Project Status & FAQ

The City continues efforts to assist the property owners to bring the proposed Greenhouse structure into compliance with the nationally recognized Building Codes so that a...

Bill to ban hair discrimination filed in both the House and Senate
14/01/2024

Bill to ban hair discrimination filed in both the House and Senate

INDIANAPOLIS — Hair discrimination is something many often face in both the workplace and their daily life. According to CrownAct.com, 23 states across the country have...

Police need help identifying ‘confused’ boy found at downtown Chicago train station
14/01/2024

Police need help identifying ‘confused’ boy found at downtown Chicago train station

Chicago police are trying to identify a boy who was found confused and unable to provide his own identity in the Loop. The child was located...

Caleb Williams Allegedly Wants Assurances Bears Will be Trading First Overall Pick Before Declaring for the Draft
13/01/2024

Caleb Williams Allegedly Wants Assurances Bears Will be Trading First Overall Pick Before Declaring for the Draft

The delay in USC quarterback Caleb Williams declaring for the NFL Draft is generating attention and speculation, especially considering his status as a top draft-eligible quarterback....

Jerry Reindsdorf takes a subtle shot at Michael Jordan during the Bulls' Ring of Honor celebration: "The only way the ni...
13/01/2024

Jerry Reindsdorf takes a subtle shot at Michael Jordan during the Bulls' Ring of Honor celebration: "The only way the night could be better would be if Jerry Krause were there"

Controversy ensues during the Chicago Bulls' Ring of Honor celebration as team owner Jerry Reinsdorf subtly emphasizes Jerry Krause's absence over Michael Jordan's.

Frankfort indoor golf range dome collapses, bursts 'like popping a balloon,' fire officials say
13/01/2024

Frankfort indoor golf range dome collapses, bursts 'like popping a balloon,' fire officials say

An indoor golf range dome collapsed Friday morning in the south suburbs as a winter storm moved through the Chicago area.

Warehouse Near Chicago Executive Airport Sold for $1.9M
13/01/2024

Warehouse Near Chicago Executive Airport Sold for $1.9M

Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of 200 E Marquardt Drive, a 30,000-square-foot industrial property in Wheeling, Illinois. The asset sold for $1.9 million. Dylan Hyde...

The Absolute 'Best County To Live' In Illinois
13/01/2024

The Absolute 'Best County To Live' In Illinois

Stacker listed the best place to live in each state!

NFL Rumors: Caleb Williams could have diabolical plan to dodge Bears
13/01/2024

NFL Rumors: Caleb Williams could have diabolical plan to dodge Bears

Why hasn't Caleb Williams declared for the 2024 NFL Draft yet? The other top two quarterback candidates have in North Carolina's Drake Maye and LSU's Jayden...

Two teens are getting their bachelor’s degree while still in high school
13/01/2024

Two teens are getting their bachelor’s degree while still in high school

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - High school is a hard time for many teenagers but imagine also juggling college courses on top of your normal classes. That’s exactly...

Bears Bosses Sent GM 5-Word Message After Chase Claypool
12/01/2024

Bears Bosses Sent GM 5-Word Message After Chase Claypool

The Chicago Bears higher-ups had one crystal clear message for general manager Ryan Poles after his trade for wide receiver Chase Claypool blew up in his...

Michael Jordan Sends Emotional Message To Chicago Bulls' Ring Of Honor: "We Are Always Going To Be Champions"
12/01/2024

Michael Jordan Sends Emotional Message To Chicago Bulls' Ring Of Honor: "We Are Always Going To Be Champions"

Michael Jordan couldn't attend the Chicago Bulls' Ring of Honor ceremony but sent an emotional message.

New IL law allows automatic university admission for community college transfer students
12/01/2024

New IL law allows automatic university admission for community college transfer students

ILLINOIS (WTHI) - Universities in Illinois are now required by law to guarantee 4-year admission for students transfering from community colleges. The law was inspired by...

Daughter Says Her Mom Strangled Pregnant Teen, Cut Unborn Baby From Womb, Then Hid Body in Trash: Court Doc
12/01/2024

Daughter Says Her Mom Strangled Pregnant Teen, Cut Unborn Baby From Womb, Then Hid Body in Trash: Court Doc

Clarisa Figueroa is accused of masterminding the plot to murder a pregnant teenager and steal her unborn child. She enlisted her daughter to help, according to prosecutors, and now her daughter will testify against her in court.

Judge removes top resentencing prosecutor from murder case over conflict of interest: ‘Ms. Foxx basically set you up for...
12/01/2024

Judge removes top resentencing prosecutor from murder case over conflict of interest: ‘Ms. Foxx basically set you up for failure’

CHICAGO — Dante Brown waited more than ten years for a judge to reconsider the life-without-parole sentence he received for a double murder in Chicago in...

Chicago White Sox Cancel Postgame Fireworks Show After Highland Park Shooting
05/07/2022

Chicago White Sox Cancel Postgame Fireworks Show After Highland Park Shooting

In the wake of the shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, that left six people dead on Monday, the Chicago White...

Hundreds of flights delayed, cancelled at Chicago airports
04/07/2022

Hundreds of flights delayed, cancelled at Chicago airports

CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Many families are spending the Fourth of July weekend frustrated, as more than 2,500 flights have been delayed or cancelled. Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport has had about 160 delays and a couple dozen cancellations so far, according to FlightAware. Things were a b...

Fourth of July Could Bring Severe Thunderstorms to Chicago Area
04/07/2022

Fourth of July Could Bring Severe Thunderstorms to Chicago Area

The Fourth of July could see a different kind of fireworks in the skies over the Chicago area, as most of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will celebrate the holiday with the threat of severe weather in the forecast. According to the Storm Prediction Center, all Illinois counties that...

Raising Cane’s Replacing Buona Beef in Rolling Meadows Next Year
04/07/2022

Raising Cane’s Replacing Buona Beef in Rolling Meadows Next Year

The building will be torn down to make room for dual drive-through lanes

Chicago's Chosen Few Picnic and Festival, celebrating house music, returns to Jackson Park
03/07/2022

Chicago's Chosen Few Picnic and Festival, celebrating house music, returns to Jackson Park

It's the 30th year of the Chosen Few, which is, of course, back in person for the first time in a couple of years.

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