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New IL law allows automatic university admission for community college transfer students

New IL law allows automatic university admission for community college transfer students - NewsBreak ILLINOIS (WTHI) - Universities in Illinois are now required by law to guarantee 4-year admission for students transfering from community colleges. The law was inspired by...

School closures announced in Morris, Coal City, Minooka: January 12, 2024

School closures announced in Morris, Coal City, Minooka: January 12, 2024 - NewsBreak Minooka Community High School, Morris Community High School and Morris Elementary will be having an e-learning days Friday while Saratoga School north of Morris and Coal City Unit 1 are having a traditional snow day with no e-learning due to the incoming snow storm. The entirety of Northern Illinois...

Senior Dog Who Was Found Guarding The Body of His Owner Finds Forever Home

Senior Dog Who Was Found Guarding The Body of His Owner Finds Forever Home - NewsBreak As soon as Karen and Rory Quinn came across Ajax's story, they rushed to the animal shelter before it even opened so they could meet the...

2 dead after car crash in Hazel Crest

2 dead after car crash in Hazel Crest - NewsBreak HAZEL CREST, Ill. — Two people are dead and two others are injured after an overnight crash in Hazel Crest. According to Hazel Crest police, the crash happened just after 2 a.m. in the 16900 block of Wood Street. Officers say a car with four occupants was headed southbound along Wood Street when t...

Police need help identifying ‘confused’ boy found at downtown Chicago train station

Police need help identifying ‘confused’ boy found at downtown Chicago train station - NewsBreak Chicago police are trying to identify a boy who was found confused and unable to provide his own identity in the Loop. The child was located...

Bill to ban hair discrimination filed in both the House and Senate

Bill to ban hair discrimination filed in both the House and Senate - NewsBreak INDIANAPOLIS — Hair discrimination is something many often face in both the workplace and their daily life. According to CrownAct.com, 23 states across the country have...

Two Indiana seniors will receive bachelor's degree before graduating high school

Two Indiana seniors will receive bachelor's degree before graduating high school - NewsBreak Abram Lewis and Khaya Njumpe, two seniors at 21st Century Charter school in Gary, received their bachelor's degrees before graduating high school.

Major Accident Shuts Down Northbound I-55, No Estimate for Reopening

Major Accident Shuts Down Northbound I-55, No Estimate for Reopening - NewsBreak WILMINGTON, IL — A crash involving multiple semis early Saturday morning has led to the closure of the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 near Lorenzo Road...

Caleb Williams Allegedly Wants Assurances Bears Will be Trading First Overall Pick Before Declaring for the Draft

Caleb Williams Allegedly Wants Assurances Bears Will be Trading First Overall Pick Before Declaring for the Draft - NewsBreak The delay in USC quarterback Caleb Williams declaring for the NFL Draft is generating attention and speculation, especially considering his status as a top draft-eligible quarterback....

Jerry Reindsdorf takes a subtle shot at Michael Jordan during the Bulls' Ring of Honor celebration: "The only way the night could be better would be if Jerry Krause were there"

Jerry Reindsdorf takes a subtle shot at Michael Jordan during the Bulls' Ring of Honor celebration: "The only way the night could be better would be if Jerry Krause were there" - NewsBreak Controversy ensues during the Chicago Bulls' Ring of Honor celebration as team owner Jerry Reinsdorf subtly emphasizes Jerry Krause's absence over Michael Jordan's.

Bourbonnais, IL – Bourbonnais Upper Grade Announces 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Details

Bourbonnais, IL – Bourbonnais Upper Grade Announces 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Details - NewsBreak Bourbonnais, IL – Bourbonnais Upper Grade School has officially announced the 8th Grade Promotion ceremony, a significant event for students and their families. Scheduled for Wednesday,...

Kankakee County, IL – Northern Illinois University Recognizes Local Academic Achievers

Kankakee County, IL – Northern Illinois University Recognizes Local Academic Achievers - NewsBreak DeKALB, Ill. – Northern Illinois University has proudly announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. This prestigious achievement highlights students who have demonstrated academic...

Daughter Says Her Mom Strangled Pregnant Teen, Cut Unborn Baby From Womb, Then Hid Body in Trash: Court Doc

Daughter Says Her Mom Strangled Pregnant Teen, Cut Unborn Baby From Womb, Then Hid Body in Trash: Court Doc - NewsBreak Clarisa Figueroa is accused of masterminding the plot to murder a pregnant teenager and steal her unborn child. She enlisted her daughter to help, according to prosecutors, and now her daughter will testify against her in court.

NFL Rumors: Caleb Williams could have diabolical plan to dodge Bears

NFL Rumors: Caleb Williams could have diabolical plan to dodge Bears - NewsBreak Why hasn't Caleb Williams declared for the 2024 NFL Draft yet? The other top two quarterback candidates have in North Carolina's Drake Maye and LSU's Jayden...

Two teens are getting their bachelor’s degree while still in high school

Two teens are getting their bachelor’s degree while still in high school - NewsBreak INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - High school is a hard time for many teenagers but imagine also juggling college courses on top of your normal classes. That’s exactly...

Frankfort indoor golf range dome collapses, bursts 'like popping a balloon,' fire officials say

Frankfort indoor golf range dome collapses, bursts 'like popping a balloon,' fire officials say - NewsBreak An indoor golf range dome collapsed Friday morning in the south suburbs as a winter storm moved through the Chicago area.

Michael Jordan Sends Emotional Message To Chicago Bulls' Ring Of Honor: "We Are Always Going To Be Champions"

Michael Jordan Sends Emotional Message To Chicago Bulls' Ring Of Honor: "We Are Always Going To Be Champions" - NewsBreak Michael Jordan couldn't attend the Chicago Bulls' Ring of Honor ceremony but sent an emotional message.

Judge removes top resentencing prosecutor from murder case over conflict of interest: ‘Ms. Foxx basically set you up for failure’

Judge removes top resentencing prosecutor from murder case over conflict of interest: ‘Ms. Foxx basically set you up for failure’ - NewsBreak CHICAGO — Dante Brown waited more than ten years for a judge to reconsider the life-without-parole sentence he received for a double murder in Chicago in...

Patrick Haley Mansion in Joliet damaged in large fire

Patrick Haley Mansion in Joliet damaged in large fire - NewsBreak Firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out at The Haley Mansion in Joliet Wednesday afternoon.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Mocked for Claim School Received $5.1B for CRT

Marjorie Taylor Greene Mocked for Claim School Received $5.1B for CRT - NewsBreak Greene, a Republican from Georgia, made the statement during the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's hearing on federal pandemic...

Family of 12-year-old shot during south suburban raid reaches $12M settlement

Family of 12-year-old shot during south suburban raid reaches $12M settlement - NewsBreak "I remember screaming, saying, 'You shot me.'"

Driver dies after being pulled from car in icy pond in Aurora

Driver dies after being pulled from car in icy pond in Aurora - NewsBreak CHICGAO (CBS)-- One person is dead after a car flipped over in an icy pond overnight. According to the Aurora Police Department, five officers went into the water to rescue the driver and recover the car on South Eola Road after midnight. The driver was recovered from the water and taken to a local....

Lions go a little shy of all-in to land Justin Fields from Bears in trade proposal

Lions go a little shy of all-in to land Justin Fields from Bears in trade proposal - NewsBreak The Chicago Bears may not actually trade Justin Fields, but a recent trade proposal has the Detroit Lions not having to go all-in to get him....

2 in custody after armed carjacking in Lakeview

2 in custody after armed carjacking in Lakeview - NewsBreak Two people are in custody after an armed carjacking in Lakeview, Chicago police said.

Bears trade back with Raiders to acquire impressive haul in new mock draft

Bears trade back with Raiders to acquire impressive haul in new mock draft - NewsBreak The Bears are sitting pretty atop the 2023 NFL draft, where they’re not looking to select a quarterback. That gives them plenty of leverage, especially as there are a number of teams desperate to find their franchise quarterback. GM Ryan Poles should have no shortage of suitors for that...

Top 10 Local Libraries for Kids 2023

Top 10 Local Libraries for Kids 2023 - NewsBreak We are extremely excited to announce 2023’s list of top 10 libraries for kids in the western suburbs, as voted by our readers. Thank you to...

Driver dies after car plunges into icy pond in Aurora

Driver dies after car plunges into icy pond in Aurora - NewsBreak AURORA, Ill. — A person has died after being rescued from a vehicle that plunged into an icy pond in Aurora. The incident happened around 1 a.m. Tuesday near South Eola and Montgomery Road. Officers responded to the scene and five officers rescued the driver who was inside the Toyota. The person w...

80-year-old victim shoots suspect in home invasion near O'Hare Airport

80-year-old victim shoots suspect in home invasion near O'Hare Airport - NewsBreak CHICAGO (CBS) – A home invasion at an apartment complex near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport resulted in the 80-year-old victim shooting one of the suspects after they attempted to enter the home late Monday morning.The victim was inside a home in the 8500 block of West Catherine Avenue aro...

Man dies after being found shot in Lawndale alley

Man dies after being found shot in Lawndale alley - NewsBreak CHICAGO - A man died after he was found shot several times in an alley Monday morning in...

Body pulled from Lake Michigan near South Loop

Body pulled from Lake Michigan near South Loop - NewsBreak CHICAGO - The Chicago Police Marine Unit recovered an unidentified man's body from Lake...