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Evacuation Continues in Marcel Colomb First Nation: RCMP

Firefighters · Chicago

Evacuation Continues in Marcel Colomb First Nation: RCMP

67% Left coverage: 12 sources

RCMP continue to help with the wildfire-related evacuation of Marcel Colomb First Nation in northern Manitoba. The community, also known as Black Sturgeon Falls, is roughly a half-hour drive east […]See the Story

Chicago Could Join Dozens of Suburbs in Keeping Illinois Grocery Tax

Chicago · Chicago

Chicago Could Join Dozens of Suburbs in Keeping Illinois Grocery Tax

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

As the state of Illinois prepares to eliminate a statewide tax on groceries, the city of Chicago could join dozens of suburbs in keeping the levy.See the Story

Chicago Sports Network Expected to Debut on Comcast Friday

Chicago · Chicago

Chicago Sports Network Expected to Debut on Comcast Friday

Coverage: 2 sources

Chicago Sports Network is expected to launch on Comcast cable Friday on Xfinity’s Ultimate tier, finally putting the new home of the White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks on the area’s dominant cable operator.See the Story

Suburban Hospital Security Guard Injured After Patient in Emergency Room Fires Gun

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A security guard at Endeavor Evanston Hospital was shot and injured Thursday night after the gun of a patient inside the emergency room went off, leading to a brief lockdown and a suspect in custody, a news release from the Evanston Police Department said.Evanston, Illinois · Evanston See the Story

Court documents reveal details after Streamwood man charged with stabbing 2 siblings to death

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A Streamwood man charged in the stabbing deaths of two of his siblings has been ordered to remain detained as court documents reveal details surrounding the harrowing killings.Chicago · Chicago Read Article

Business & Resource Directory – Prairie Pride Coalition

Business · Bloomington Read Article

Early morning fire causes ‘major’ damage to Peoria Pizza Works in the Heights

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — An early morning fire on Friday caused major damage to an iconic restaurant in Peoria Heights. Interim Fire Chief Tony Ardis said the alarm came at 4 a.m. and crews responded to Peoria Pizza Works, 921 N. Prospect Road. When they arrived, flames, the chief said, were shooting out of […]Peoria · Peoria Read Article

Lifeguard: Ripped and Torn review – this brilliant post-punk racket sounds like a trip to a rivet factory

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

(Matador)The Chicago threepiece’s bold debut is a blast of circular-saw guitars, baffling lyrics and effervescent melodyAfter emerging from the Chicago DIY scene five years ago, Lifeguard’s long-awaited debut crashes in with loud guitars and drums like a statement of intent. Opening track A Tightwire sets the template for the album: urgent, off-kilter and even slightly disorienting. The youthful trio of Kai Slater (guitar, vocals), Asher Case (b…Chicago · Chicago Read Article

When will Chicago's air quality improve? What to know as alert remains in effect

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

An air quality alert remained in effect for the entire Chicago area Friday, with another "Air Pollution Action Day" alert declared as wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact parts of the Midwest.Chicago · Chicago Read Article

36-year-old female CPD officer shot, killed after investigatory stop leads to police chase, chaotic scene

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A 36-year-old female Chicago police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty Thursday night in the city's East Chatham neighborhood after an investigatory traffic stop led to a police chase, with several suspects in police custody.Chicago · Chicago Read Article

Prime Healthcare says Joliet hospital losing $90 million a year

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Prime Healthcare outlines losses at its hospitals in Joliet and Kankakee in response to Illinois senators.Chicago · Chicago Read Article