Organizers issue apology for blackface performance at Oak Forest event
The performance was held during the Zespol Wanta and Mloda Wanta Piknik on July 20 in Oak Forest.
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The performance was held during the Zespol Wanta and Mloda Wanta Piknik on July 20 in Oak Forest.
The Raging Bull is 202 feet tall and 5,057 feet long, making it the tallest and longest coaster at the park.
Thousands of District U-46 students returned to class for their first day of school. For some, it was their last first day as three schools will be closed at the end of the academic year.
Washington and Lowrie Elementary, both located in Elgin, and Hanover Countryside Elementary in Streamwood will close after the school year.
Both victims were taken to the hospital, one in critical condition and the other with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver ran a red light and hit him before fleeing northbound on Kedzie Avenue, last seen in the area of Archer Avenue and Sacramento Avenue Saturday morning.
The motorcyclist, identified as a 28-year-old man from Aurora, Illinois, died at the scene despite life-saving measures, police said.
Police said the shooting stemmed from a domestic incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Residents in the area are being asked to remain indoors as a precaution while the investigation is underway.
Two police officers were shot in central Illinois early Saturday while responding to a report of a naked man walking in the street.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan must report to prison while he appeals his conviction, a judge ruled Friday.
The Chicago Park District uses the Chicago Heat Vulnerability Index to identify pools in the system with a high heat risk.
Bradley Robertson, 41, a teacher's aide at Palatine High School, was charged with allegedly possessing multiple files depicting child sexual abuse images on his cell phone.
Investigation indicated that Bradley Roberston, 41, shared at least three files through the instant messaging app, Kik, depicting sexual abuse material depicting children under the age of 13 and discussed sharing child sexual abuse images with other users of the app.
After weeks of wondering if they would get paid for their summer jobs, some south suburban Chicago teens are finally getting their paychecks.
This year's Midwest regional is happening at the Schaumburg Park District Sport Center.
Western Springs police on Wednesday advised residents to avoid the area near Mariano's due to a large police presence.
ComEd has officially closed its $10 million Community Relief Fund to all applications, with more than half of the money already awarded through one-time grants.
The helicopter ran into a powerline and crashed Thursday morning on the Mississippi River, officials said.
Haroon Saadeh with One Athletics, who is hosting the competition, said the games expanded to four days instead of three to accommodate more participating teams.
The Taste of Elmwood Park will also feature a fitness in the park session Saturday morning, followed by a bocce tournament, and a meatball-eating contest later in the day.
Some areas saw up to 6 inches of rain fall in a matter of hours.
There will be mouthwatering food, nonstop entertainment, and fun for the entire family until Sunday.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is defending his decision to sign a bill increasing pension payouts for Chicago police and firefighters.
The village of Clarendon Hills is celebrating after their Little League team won the Great Lakes Regional Final and is now on their way to the Little League World Series.
