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Cicadas are showing signs that they’re preparing to emerge very soon
CHICAGO (WBBM) – Nature experts in the Midwest are starting to see cicadas preparing for their massive emergence. There could be more of them than the world has seen in 200 years. Hundreds of trillions of cicadas will start appearing in May and live for about six weeks as part of a dual emergence.
The ‘Palatine Snow Pile’ refuses to melt and people can’t get enough
PALATINE, Ill. — A snow pile that refuses to melt in Palatine has gained quite a bit of attention in the community. The mighty snow stack, dubbed the “The Palatine Snow Pile,” is located next to a parking garage near Durty Nellie’s Gastropub and Concert Hub, located at 180 North Smith Street. A sign posted […]
Winnetka-based Hoffmann makes play for Oberweis Dairy
The Hoffman Family of Companies, a private equity firm out of Winnetka, announced Tuesday that it will attempt to acquire Oberweis Dairy, an iconic brand that filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. According to a release from Hoffmann, the firm — through a subsidiary, Osprey Capital — plans to make a “competitive offer” and “is […] The post Winnetka-based Hoffmann makes play for Oberweis Dairy appeared first on The Record.
Illinois State Police warns public of phone scam
CHICAGO - The Illinois State Police (ISP) has issued a warning regarding a recent phone scam. Individuals have reported receiving calls from someone pretending to be an ISP investigator, claiming their identity has been stolen. ISP emphasizes that this is a scam and advises the public to be cautious. If...
Chicago’s most humid air of the season to date—and the warmest since last September
Temperatures are to average 17+ degrees above normal when factoring the daytime high and nighttime low Much above normal temperatures to dominate the remainder of April and the opening days of May Next 5 days—temperature anomaly Source: weathermodels.com Days 6-10—through May 4—temperature anomaly:
A Tale of 3 Bronzevilles: How Residents’ Lives are Shaped by Affordable Housing
It’s been 14 years since the last Bronzeville high-rise for public housing came down, but the loss still reverberates through the South Side neighborhood. For Terrence “K.D.” Jordan, now 40, the multi-year demolition of Robert Taylor Homes, Stateway Gardens and others along the State Street Corridor didn’t sink in until about two buildings remained.
Expert: Suburban man’s death decades ago raises ‘red flags,’ deserves closer look
Mary Ann Hayes was found dead in her north suburban home in 1996. Authorities determined that she died of a suicide. But a team of criminal justice experts is now pushing to reopen the case, claiming evidence shows she may have been killed. Those same experts say hers is not the only suspicious suicide in […]
25 years for man who murdered the wrong person in botched revenge killing — 15 days after being paroled
CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for murdering the wrong person in a botched revenge killing just days after being paroled. Justin Garmon, 33, pleaded guilty to murder in exchange for the sentence from Judge Timothy Joyce. Garmon was released from prison...
Cloudy Friday with afternoon showers, temps hit 80 in Chicago this weekend
Friday: Mainly cloudy, afternoon showers, SE 10-15 G25. High: 62, low: 56. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, rain and thunderstorms, rising temps, SE 10-15 G25. 58. Saturday: Partly cloudy, a few showers & storms, late day/night severe storm chance, SSW 15-20 G35. 81.
45 months for man who set CTA van on fire in the Loop during 2020 riots
CHICAGO — Nearly four years after he helped set a CTA work van on fire in the Loop during the George Floyd riots, Darion Lindsey pleaded guilty to federal charges on Thursday. U.S. District Judge John Blakey sentenced Darion Lindsey to 45 months in prison, but Lindsey has already...
Chicago weather: Freeze Warnings, Frost Advisories issued
CHICAGO - Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories have been issued for most of Chicagoland tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Areas along and north of I-88 are under a Freeze Warning from midnight until 8 a.m., while locations south of I-88 have been issued a Frost Advisory. The exception is central Cook County, where temperatures are forecast to hover in the mid-30s.
Effort to recall Mayor Johnson picks up police union endorsement
While supporters on Thursday circulated petitions outside City Hall, the movement to recall Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson picked up a major endorsement from the Fraternal Order of Police. "We are going to join hands, get signatures and make this happen, and I guarantee you we will have the 56,000-plus signatures...
Illinois tulip farms will be in ‘full bloom' this weekend, but forecast calls for storms
Illinois tulip farms are making for colorful sights, but rain and storms headed to the Chicago area could dampen your weekend plans to see the festive flowers. This weekend at Richardson Farm in Spring Grove, approximately 600,000 tulips are expected to be in bloom. And in Maple Park, at Kuiper's Family Farm, organizers expected fields to be in "full bloom."
Gianno Caldwell: A Lot Of People In Chicago Are Fed Up With Mayor Johnson Over His Handling Of The Migrant Crisis
Fox News Political Analyst Gianno Caldwell joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to shed light on how people in Chicago are getting fed up with the city prioritizing the wellbeing of illegal migrants over that of legal residents. “This may actually impact the general election, which is something most people wouldn’t even think, especially in Chicago. But what has happened which I find to be quite interesting is the Black folks there, especially the Black folks there who voted for Mayor Johnson. And that’s the reason why he won because of that Black support, and coupling that with Joe...
Armed Suspect Sought in Daylight Robbery on Chicago’s Red Line; Public's Help Requested
Chicago's Red Line became the scene of a brazen daylight heist when an armed suspect brandished a gun and robbed a passenger aboard the Garfield stop train. The heinous encounter occurred on April 16, according to the Chicago Police Department, at approximately 11:45 a.m., rocking the commuter community. The authorities are now turning to the public to aid in bringing the offender to justice.
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