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Black Woman Alleges She Overheard Staffing Agency Workers Refer To Her As ‘White Trash’
Ashley Chapman, a Black woman from Chicago, filed a discrimination complaint against a staffing agency after allegedly overhearing employees call her “white trash” on a voicemail, WGN TV reports. Chapman searched for employment after moving to the Windy City from North Dakota. After enlisting the help of a...
Chicago Bears’ Douglas Coleman III released from hospital and returning to Chicago after frightening on-field injury
Chicago Bears safety Douglas Coleman III has been released from a Kansas City area hospital hours after suffering a frightening injury Thursday night. The 26-year-old was taken off the field on a stretcher during the team’s preseason game against the Super Bowl champion Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
11 Bears Who Will Be Cut By Tuesday's Roster Deadline
The Chicago Bears capped off a pretty impressive preseason with a win against the Kansas City Chiefs, bringing them up to a rare 4-0 preseason record and certainly keeping optimism brimming among the fan base. The Bears have been a focus for just about everyone during the 2024 offseason thanks to the arrival of #1 overall pick Caleb Williams, and the expectations for this team on a national level have dramatically changed since his arrival.
Chicago’s ‘ugly law’: A look back at a discriminatory ordinance
In 1881, Chicago passed a law making it illegal for people with physical disabilities to be in public spaces. The ordinance specifically targeted unhoused people with disabilities who asked passersby for money. It became known as Chicago’s “ugly law.”. “The name was really intended both to capture this...
Ramaswamy and Jones clash at DNC over ‘demagogue’ remark
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy finally had a chance to confront CNN analyst Van Jones for calling him a “demagogue” during a segment on the network last year. The feud between Ramaswamy and Jones took a more heated turn in December, when the Trump surrogate posted a video clip on X responding to Jones’s […]
Young political activists get lesson in organizing from some high-powered Democrats
CHICAGO – In the sanctuary of a historic church converted into an event space, not far from the hustle and bustle of the Democratic National Convention, a group of young people with a passion for politics met. The Youth VoteFest, hosted by University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, aimed to provide lessons in political organizing […]
Recap: Team Lorenz Rallies for 5-4 Victory in Extra Innings
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Middle infielder Hannah Flippen scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning as Team Lorenz rallied to claim a 5-4 victory over Team Ocasio to complete Saturday’s Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball doubleheader at Parkway Bank Sports Complex. The...
13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana, missing for nearly 2 weeks, family says
Family and friends of a missing teen from Gary organized a search party for her on Saturday.Dalia Guerrero is wracked with worry. She says her 13-year-old granddaughter, Ja'Niyah McMichael, has been missing for nearly two weeks.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Just reach out. We just need to know you are okay," Guerrero said. "If somebody does have her, please just let her go."The family says Ja'Niyah was last seen on the evening of August 11 at the Gary, Indiana, home she shares with her mother, Jasmine McMichael, and her siblings.The home where the teen was last...
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
West Nile Virus Detected in Morris
Mosquitoes in Morris, Illinois, have tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Grundy County Health Department reports. These are the first positive cases in the county this year, with mosquitoes collected in mid-August. As summer ends, residents are urged to continue precautions against mosquito-borne viruses. Recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Teen shot outside Gately Park in Chicago, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — A 15-year-old boy is in serious condition after he was shot outside an indoor track facility near Gately Park in Chicago on Saturday afternoon. According to the Chicago Police Department, the boy was in a parking lot in the 10200 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue around 4:15 p.m. when he was approached by a white vehicle, and someone inside started shooting. He was struck in the stomach and taken to Comer Children's Hospital. No one is in custody. The shooting is under investigation.
Illinois pediatric dental practice opens 2nd location
Brush Pediatric Dentistry opened a practice in Downers Grove, Ill., its second office location. Maggie Rizzo, DMD, will lead the new location along with founder Mira Albert, DDS, according to an Aug. 23 news release. Dr. Rizzo joined the practice in 2012. She is fellow and national spokesperson of the...
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