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West Garfield Park CTA Training Center Plan Approved By City Council
WEST GARFIELD PARK — A new training and control center in West Garfield Park for Chicago Transit Authority bus and train drivers won key City Council approval Wednesday. The vacant land at 335-375 N. Pulaski Road will be converted into a three-story training and control center that will “contain general office space, classrooms and training spaces, and a control center,” according to a presentation at the Plan Commission.
The Rise of Private Equity in the Trade Show Industry
CHICAGO — Merger and acquisition activity has been heating up in the trade show and exhibition space post-pandemic with outside investors coming in and consolidation throughout the industry. To understand more about the M&A trends being seen and the investment and funding landscape, Trade Show Executive talked with Arc...
Promoting & Improving Circularity With Composting
One local organization is improving how waste is handled in our local ecosystem with a more sustainable and equitable food system. The Urban Canopy offers composting services across the city and suburbs. The goal is to encourage people to care about circularity and start composting. Alex Poltorka joins us with more.
Aldermen table 'Community Power Over Policing' ordinance
(The Center Square) – Chicago’s Community Power Over Policing referendum is unlikely to be on the ballot this year. The city council has yet to vote on the ordinance, which would expand the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. It would also give that commission negotiating power over contracts with the Fraternal Order of Police. Color of Change Policy Strategist Queen Adesuyi said the goal was to have the...
Ride-share drivers urge Chicago City Council to pass safety and wage ordinance
CHICAGO - Ride-share drivers are appealing to the riding public and Chicago City Council to pass an ordinance to improve their working conditions. They said similar measures have been implemented in other states, and Chicago needs to keep up. The drivers rallied at City Hall to urge alderpersons to pass...
Explore 'Loop as Lab' with AARP's Discount Code
Embark on an inspiring journey at the Chicago Architecture Center until December 31, where the "Loop as Lab" exhibit awaits, generously sponsored by AARP Illinois. Discover bold new concepts that redefine downtown business districts into flourishing, livable hubs amidst the evolving landscape of office space demands. This exhibit invites you to explore innovative solutions that promise to reshape urban environments, ensuring they remain vibrant centers of creativity and community life.
Illinois, the feds, and quantum
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Here is another story about Illinois and quantum research. Someone joked it’s like, “I’ll make you an offer you can’t understand.” The federal government and Illinois are working together on a quantum proving ground. “We are not committing any dollars...
2024 Draft Report: What the data says about White Sox college draftees
As data and analysis becomes more prevalent in college baseball, the more observers know about college players selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. Thanks to great resources at 6-4-3 Charts and D1Baseball.com, I combed through the Chicago White Sox college draftees’ data to identify key metrics that help explain why they were selected, or what these prospects need to work on in the minors.
'A symptom of a larger sickness': Navigating mental health care on Chicago's South and West Sides
Chicagoans know what sort of mental health services they want to see in their communities. But they don’t expect to see those services coming to their South and West Side neighborhoods any time soon. City Bureau Civic Reporting Fellows visited the neighborhoods of Austin and Chatham to connect with...
Navy exonerates Black sailors unjustly punished in WWII Port Chicago explosion
The Port Chicago 50, a group of Black sailors charged and convicted in the largest U.S. Navy mutiny in history, were exonerated by the U.S. Navy on Wednesday, which called the case "fundamentally unfair."The decision culminates a mission for Carol Cherry of Sycamore, Ill., who fought to have her father, Cyril Sheppard, and his fellow sailors cleared.The Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, said the sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair." "Yet, for 80 years, the unjust decisions endured. Now, I am righting a tremendous wrong that has haunted so many for so...
Tiffany Henyard gets silent treatment from trustees at Thornton Township meeting
THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. - A township board meeting ended in a stand-off in Chicago's south suburbs Tuesday night. The feud centers around controversial Thornton Township Supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard. It was made clear that the trustees in Thornton Township have trust issues after they refused to second a...
Grid operator PJM to start talks on regional transmission
PJM Interconnection, which provides transmission from Chicago to New Jersey, said it will launch a stakeholder engagement process in August to “help inform inputs” into scenario analyses for long-term regional transmission planning. PJM and other transmission providers are required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC’s) Order No....
This CTA Train Station Is Now Hosting Local DJs During The Weekdays
Did you ever think you would call the CTA one of Chicago’s hottest music venues? Despite the disappointment of the canceled rave event on the CTA last month, there’s still a chance to experience live DJ sets during your commute into the city. The CTA has just announced the return of AESOP for another season, promising to bring captivating live DJ sets to the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station. This year’s programming schedule will feature three days of real-time performances by various talented local disc jockey (DJ) artists, running through November 1st. A post shared by Chicago Transit Authority (@chicagocta) The CTA’s public art collection has grown substantially over the last decade, with the number of permanent works of art nearly doubling to approximately 90. In addition to the permanent installations, the CTA also hosts numerous temporary art installations across its eight rail lines and multiple bus facilities.
VIDEO: Social Media Had All Sorts Of Things To Say After Floyd Mayweather Bought Extra Courtside Seats To Aces-Sky WNBA Game For The Most Unusual Reason
The Las Vegas Aces lost to the Chicago Sky 93-85 at Michelob Ultra Arena despite making a solid comeback from being down by as many as 21 points to tie the game. This loss marks the Aces’ fourth consecutive defeat. However, an unexpected sight at the game caught the attention of WNBA fans.
CPD supervisor stripped after tavern altercation goes viral
CHICAGO — A veteran Chicago police supervisor has been relieved of his police powers while officials investigate allegations of off-duty misconduct. The move comes after Instagram videos posted Sunday showed men engaged in an altercation at a downtown venue over the weekend. In one clip, a man looks down...
Brandon Johnson reverses course; George Washington statue to stay outside office
A statue of George Washington will remain on display at Chicago’s city hall, after a change in plans by Mayor Brandon Johnson. On Tuesday, a spokesman for the mayor told WBBM Newsradio they were going to move the statue while making updates.
Northeastern Illinois University to host the 10th El Gran Festival Colombiano/The Great Colombian Festival Chicago, July 19-21
Northeastern Illinois University’s Main Campus will be the site of the 2024 El Gran Festival Colombiano/The Great Colombian Festival, July 19-21. Tickets are required and are on sale now. Admission is $10-$45 for single day tickets; $30-$62 for three-day passes in advance. The main entrance will be located at 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago.
Choosing The Right Dog With Labrador & Labradoodle Puppies Chicago
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