The grant is for around $4,200 and will cover 50 percent of the cost of three ballistic shields and YakTrax safety shoe covers.
The fundraiser will include a DJ, magician, car show and pig roast.
Even Netflix and Spotify aren’t safe from the impending flood
Starbucks announced it is raising its prices starting July 7. Coffee items will increase from 5 to 20 cents, according to reports.
The longer Illinois goes without a budget, the murkier things look for state employees.
The family's 12-year-old daughter has died and her father is currently in the hospital with several injuries.
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“As Hinz pointed out, ‘reasonable’ people could get this all figured out in a couple of hours. In Illinois, it might take all summer.”
Her father was also injured after the vehicle left the roadway, crashed into a tree and turned over.
A benefit event has been planned for a local single mother battling incurable breast cancer and everyone is invited!
Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to come forward.
Workshops focused on a variety 4-H project areas, including animal care, foods, horticulture, welding and visual arts.
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Officers and deputies will spend extra time in construction zones beginning Monday, July 6.
Grateful Dead exhibit featured at The Field Museum in Chicago.
Vendors & crafters needed for 8th Annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe @ Immanuel Lutheran Church Yorkville
Pet owners can search every type of pet related business from veterinarians to groomers and dog trainers to pooper scoopers.
State ranks among top 5 in nation, in percentage of residents who are most likely to binge drink.
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Friends, family—Honor Flight Chicago needs your help connecting them with WWII vets.
As you look back at the birth of the nation, why not take a look back at historic sites in our state
Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?
We’ve got the weather details for the next few days.
Whether it's terrorism or murderous thugs, Chicago cops and federal authorities are on watch.
Walker Bayas is trying to get the dog's collar returned so another dog can help trace KD’s scent.
These maps show how Illinoisans could be commemorating Independence Day
"There is no affected water on shelves," a spokesperson said.
Festivities are occurring July 3 and July 4.
Look out for these Chicago-area highway construction spots during your holiday travels.
Mounted deputies may be seen at large spectator events throughout the county.
Even though politicians have been fighting about the state budget for weeks, everyday Illinoisans end up bearing the brunt of the shutdown.
Taiwan Excellence to offer free, interactive activities + display exciting range of award winning consumer products @ premiere US food fest
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