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Organization calls for emerging cicadas to be ‘celebrated, not vilified'
The historic 2024 cicada emergence in the upper Midwest is now underway, but with two broods of cicadas emerging this spring, some groups are urging residents to celebrate their arrival, rather than to be fearful or nervous. The two emerging broods are Brood XIII and Brood XIX, which haven't emerged...
Study shows the number of Illinois teens out of school, work is still too high
A new study suggests that despite some efforts, the number of young people out of school and out of work in Illinois is still way too high. The study is by UIC’s Great Cities Institute shows.
‘Cancer sucks:’ WGN Reporter Mike Lowe reveals stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis
CHICAGO — WGN Reporter Mike Lowe has revealed he is battling colon cancer. In a post shared to Instagram Thursday, Lowe said he was diagnosed with stage 3(c)/N+ colon cancer and is participating in a clinical trial with Northwestern Medicine. He will be undergoing radiation and chemotherapy for abour six months prior to surgery. Lowe […]
Some Chicago area police departments resell guns that go back into public circulation
Each year, tens of thousands of guns, once used by police officers, have been discovered at crime scenes, according to federal records obtained after a lengthy legal battle.CBS News and nonprofit newsrooms, The Trace and Reveal, surveyed 200 police agencies nationwide and found a majority sell their guns when they decide to upgrade their arsenal. Chicago police do not not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs. However, because of federal law, it's impossible to know whether any of those weapons were ever used in a crime later on, a CBS 2 investigation found. Local impactChiquita Jones...
Cook County man faces gun, drug-related charges following high-speed crash in Palatine
PALATINE - A suburban man was arrested for gun and drug-related charges following a crash in Palatine last Thursday. Darius Redmond, 22, of Palatine, was traveling as a passenger in a black SUV on May 9 at 10:30 a.m. when the driver of the vehicle led police on a high-speed chase before crashing into other cars.
Rain arrives in time for evening commute
A day that started with cool temperatures quickly warmed to a muggy afternoon with increasing clouds. The rain this system delivers to the Chicago area should be short-lived, though there is a marginal risk for stronger activity across northwest Illinois. Expect the system to move eastward out of the area...
FBI raids Lincoln Square home in gang investigation, officials confirm
FBI agents conducted a raid at a residence on the North Side Thursday stemming from a gang investigation, sources and officials confirmed. A FBI spokeswoman said a warrant was executed but provided no further information. “There is currently no known threat to public safety at this time,” the spokeswoman said. A law enforcement source said the raid stemmed from an ongoing gang violence ...
Cicada Double Brood Is Coming and Is Already Buzzing in Some Regions
Have you heard the buzz of the double cicada brood yet in your area? The Great Southern Brood is already starting to emerge in southern areas of the US, while the Northern Illinois Brood is a bit slower, but still on its way. NBC Chicago reported that cicada shells are beginning to be seen in Illinois, and that's the first sign of the insects' arrival. Ecologist Jennifer Rydzewski told the network that "the periodical cicadas will start emerging when the soil temperature eight inches below the ground gets to 64 degrees."
How the city is addressing Chicago’s environmental injustice issues
The release last year of the Chicago Cumulative Impact Assessment found that Austin, East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park and North Lawndale communities are among the areas disproportionately impacted by higher heat-related illnesses, industry pollution, increased amounts of ground level ozone and particulate matter, flooding, lack of green space, higher density of buildings and pavement — and historic disinvestment.
‘Unfortunate reality’: Palatine Stables closing later this year
PALATINE, Ill. — After several decades, Palatine Stables is closing by the end of the year. The Palatine Park District, who acquired the property in 1988, announced the move citing an estimated $2.6 million cost for repairs and enhancements to meet regulatory standards. “Over the years, Palatine Stables has...
Where Did the Nickname ‘FIB’ Come From?
Summer in Wisconsin is in sight, and you know what that means: our frenemies from Chicagoland pouring over the border to play. Driving wise, were some of these people raised by wolves, or what? Speeding. Tailgating – not the good kind. Lane changes as subtle as a face tattoo.
It’s ‘Play ball!’ for Midway Baseball & Softball
It’s ‘Play ball!’ for Midway Baseball & Softball. Spread the love. If smiles were home runs, the boys and girls of the Midway Baseball & Softball Association were clearly the champions of West Lawn last Saturday, as they paraded through the streets of the community before beginning their 2024 season. – Photos by Steve Neuhaus.
Driver who killed 78-year-old woman while fleeing a locksmith he didn’t want to pay gets probation
CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been sentenced to probation for crashing into another car and killing a 78-year-old woman as he sped away from a locksmith he did not want to pay. Kurell Purnell, 20, pleaded guilty to reckless homicide with a motor vehicle on Wednesday, according to court records.
New policy would overhaul long-criticized Chicago Police Dept. traffic stop-and-search tactic
Even if a gun, drugs or stolen property is discovered during the search of a vehicle, the proposed policy states prosecutors would "decline to prosecute" cases if the search originated from a "non-public safety," according to a draft policy obtained by the I-Team.
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