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Illinois State Police Arrest Alsip Man for Attempted Murder on I-57countryherald.com14 HOURS AGO
Reformed Member of the Gangster Disciples, Harold ‘Noonie G’ Ward Says the Streets of Chicago Support WNBA All-Star Player Angel Reesemassachusettsnewswire.com2 DAYS AGO
WOOD TV8Man’s photo with a stack of cash leads to conviction in cellphone robbery schemeAfter federal investigators found a man’s photos of stacks of cash and conversations about selling cellphones, a jury convicted him of transporting stolen electronics from Michigan to Illinois as part of a “criminal conspiracy.”
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Orland Hills, IL – Police Department Reports Non-Emergency Phone OutageOrland Hills, IL – The Orland Hills Police Department has reported a disruption in their non-emergency phone service. Residents needing non-emergency assistance are advised to call the Orland Dispatch Center at 708-349-4111. According to the department’s social media post, the 911 emergency center is not affected. Updates will be...Orland Hills, IL13 hours ago
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Cook County property taxes: Who's to blame for skyrocketing bills?COOK COUNTY - Homeowners in Chicago's south suburbs are feeling the pinch of significant property tax increases, and Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi says part of the problem stems from tax breaks given to businesses. In an in-depth conversation with FOX 32, Kaegi discussed the issues that homeowners are facing...Chicago, IL2 hours ago
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WBBM News Radio Cook County Sheriff's Office busts store accused of buying, selling stolen goodsInvestigators from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office say they’ve busted a store on Chicago’s Near West Side that’s accused of buying and selling a lot of stolen merchandise.
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WGN News27 Illinois residents infected with dengue fever, CDC says(WTVO) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 27 residents of Illinois have been infected with dengue fever as high levels of cases are spreading across the United States. The CDC said 17 of the reported Illinois cases are in Cook County. More than 9.7 million cases of the disease have been reported […]
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Essentials of Estate Planning Workshop planned for July 20 at Governors State UniversityIn the Chicago Southland, Cook County taxes are among the highest in the state where a large population of property owners are Black and Latinx —two groups that have historically been unable to build generational wealth, says Governors State University’s (GovState) Dr. Phyllis West, director of the Social Justice Initiative.Chicago, IL10 hours ago
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AL.comTracie Todd, embattled former Jefferson County judge, sues Chicago for taking back job offerA former Jefferson County judge is suing Chicago, arguing that city rescinded a job offer after she left her seat on the bench to work there. Tracie Todd, who served as a circuit criminal judge in the Birmingham division of Jefferson County for over a decade, left her position for a job as a city attorney in Chicago. Her departure came after years of battles with Alabama’s higher courts, some over a ruling she issued calling Alabama’s capital murder sentencing scheme unconstitutional.
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Cook County man charged in I-57 shootingA suburban man was charged in connection with a shooting Sunday on Interstate 57 on Chicago's South Side.Chicago, IL11 hours ago
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Cook County Celebrates Fifth Consecutive Year as Top Five Digital County in AmericaCook County has secured its place once again among the technological elites, ranking fifth for digital aptitude among U.S. counties with sizable populations, confirmed a recent announcement by the Center for Digital Government; this achievement signals the fifth year in a row Cook County has topped the charts. The distinction will be formally handed over at the National Association of Counties shindig in Tampa, Florida, on the twelfth of July, where they'll tip their hats to Cook County's savvy use of tech to streamline services, boost cybersecurity, push digital equity, and spur collaborative efforts across the board.12 hours ago
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Injustice WatchWe want to hear about your experiences with these Cook County judgesEvery six years, Cook County circuit judges ask voters for another term on the bench in what’s known as a retention vote. (Illinois Appellate Court judges run for retention every 10 years.) This November, more than 75 Cook County judges are up for retention. Injustice Watch researches each Cook...
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With nests on telephone poles, once-endangered osprey are flying high in IllinoisWildlife biologist Chuck Rizzo climbs into what looks like an enormous white bucket and slowly begins to rise. The metal arm of an aerial lift truck propels him higher and higher, above thick underbrush and then even some treetops, toward a striking sight in an otherwise ordinary Cook County, Illinois, forest preserve: a sturdy, stick-strewn platform built on top of a 50-foot telephone pole.16 hours ago
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Chicago DefenderILBCF to Host Scholarship Reception And Honor Late Commissioner Dennis DeerIllinois State Representative and Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Joint Chairwoman Carol Ammons and ILBCF Executive Director Tiffany D. Hightower (Photos Provided). The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF), under the dynamic leadership of ILBCF Joint Chairwoman Illinois State Representative Carol Ammons, Executive Director Tiffany D. Hightower and the full...
Chicago, IL17 hours ago
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Blue Island, Cook County Reel Under Property Tax Spike; Mayor and Residents Push Back Amid Hope for SALT Deduction ReliefResidents of Blue Island are grappling with a significant increase in property taxes this year – a sting felt across Cook County where homeowners are seeing the largest jump in their tax bills in almost three decades. At the forefront of this issue, Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto and local aldermen are urging their community to challenge their property assessments, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Bilotto, experiencing a 100% hike on his own property, highlighted the sudden impact of the bills, saying, "They should have at least graduated it out so you’re not getting hit with double taxes all at one time."Blue Island, IL1 day ago
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1440 WROKThere are 40 Athletes from Illinois on the USA Olympic TeamThe 2024 Paris Olympics begins later this month, and the Land of Lincoln will be WELL represented on Team USA, here are the details on which athletes from Illinois to keep an eye out for during the Olympics. According to an article from NBC Chicago, there are 40 athletes from...
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We Are RockfordDid You Win The $1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Illinois?You may have some money in your console that you don't even know about. Anytime we buy a lottery ticket we always think to ourselves that this might be it. This time we just might win more than $5! If you happened to stop by a gas station in the Chicago area recently, you really do need to check your ticket.
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We Are RockfordIllinois Pizza Chain Was Just Suddenly Saved from Bankruptcy?Well, that was a close one. After recent reports that a pizza chain with 22 locations in Illinois was nearing bankruptcy, they suddenly appear to be saved by a sale at the last possible moment. It was just days ago when I shared the news that a pizza brand with...
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We Are RockfordReport: 35 Illinois Grocery Stores to Be Sold Off After MergerIt appears there's about to be a seismic shift in the grocery store market in Illinois. A new report claims that as many as 35 Illinois grocery stores are being identified and planned for selloff after a mega-merger is complete. Yahoo Finance just broke this story today about the future...
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WCIAIHSA football schedules officially releasedWCIA — The 2024 IHSA football schedules are officially out with the countdown to kickoff on. The Friday night lights return in 50 days with Week 1 games kicking off across the state. Here’s a look at the composite schedule for all WCIA 3 viewing area teams this fall: Week 1 Big Twelve Bloomington at […]
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FOX 2Gov. Pritzker talks workforce development at SWIC campusIllinois Governor JB Pritzker visited the Southwestern Illinois College campus to sign an executive order to improve workforce development programs, and announced a 20-million-dollar investment to create a center for those getting their associate degree at the Advanced Manufacturing Academy.
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MyStateline.com WTVO WQRFA peek ahead to week one of the high school football seasonROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The high school football season is still several weeks away, but Thursday it has been on the minds of many local fans, players and coaches. The IHSA has revealed the complete schedules for all of the school in Illinois. Here’s a look at how the opening weekend will play out for […]
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