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NY’s Hochul slams Chicago-style pizza with four-word diss at DNC
Gov. Kathy Hochul gave the deep six to some deep dish. Hochul flatly turned down a chance to sample traditional deep-dish Chicago pizza at the Democratic National Convention in the Windy City, the New York Post reported. Hochul shook her head when NY1 Washington correspondent Kevin Frey asked her to...
Black-owned businesses see green at DNC vendor fair
CHICAGO (CBS) — The DNC's first vendor fair is attracting visitors from around the country and, among the many, a Black woman who's already in the history books.Nearly 90 vendors, mainly from the Chicago area, fill the booths at McCormick Place, taking advantage of this unique opportunity to sell their goods to visitors from around the country."It's been an amazing experience," said Gabriella Giselle, representing a pop-up store based in Chicago. "For us to be here and highlighted as a minority and women-owned business. And having the privilege to see to different walks of life, both political and non-political." Most vendors sell...
Two Men Wounded in Separate Shootings on Chicago's South Shore, Police Seek Leads
Two men were wounded, one critically, in a shooting that unfolded Wednesday night in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, police have reported. At around 8:30 p.m., a 20-year-old male found himself suddenly surrounded by several individuals wielding handguns while on the 7800 block of South Colfax Avenue. According to the Chicago Tribune, the assailants demanded the young man's belongings and upon shooting him in the right leg, made off with his property. The young man was later taken to UChicago Medicine where he was reported to be in stable condition.
After Arrest, Protesters Are Barred From Area Near DNC and Israeli Consulate, Raising First-Amendment Concerns
Many of those arrested around the Democratic National Convention this week were later banned from the areas near where protests took place, raising questions about potential free-speech issues. The restrictions listed on court documents order defendants to stay away from the areas in Chicago surrounding the convention through Sunday. While...
Illinois quick hits: Johnson approval low as DNC continues
Johnson approval low as DNC continues New polling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shows the lowest approval rating for a mayor hosting the Democratic National Convention in 40 years. According to a poll by the Illinois Policy Institute, Johnson’s approval rating is just 27%. The next closest was former New York City Mayor David Dinkins in 1992 with 29% of his constituents approving of his leadership. ...
Illinois State Champ and ‘BOTR’ IMer Izzy Beu to swim for UGA next fall (2025)
With the fastest 200 IM time of both Georgia's 2025 and 2024 recruiting classes, Beu will look to bolster UGA’s IM group with the graduation of Zoie Hartman. Current photo via Izzy Beu. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
Man shot multiple times at White Palace Grill while DNC delegates were inside
CHICAGO — One person was shot and injured after someone opened fire at a South Loop diner where Democratic National Convention delegates were eating. The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. Friday at the White Palace Grill, located at 1159 South Canal Street. Police said a 42-year-old man was inside the diner and as he […]
Hot, humid weather returns this weekend in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — A warming trend is underway, eventually bringing oppressive heat and humidity as kids return to school Monday.Expect high temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s this weekend with a few thunderstorms possible Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. Humidity gradually builds as breezy south winds ramp up, leading to heat indices in the upper 90s Sunday afternoon.High temperatures rise to near record levels Monday as humidity worsens further. This may lead to a Heat Advisory on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures feeling over 105 degrees in some areas. Heat relief arrives Wednesday with breezy northwest winds behind a cold front.Tonight: Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Low: 64Tomorrow: Partly cloudy and hot. Isolated late-day storms. High: 89Sunday: Scattered morning rain, then hot and humid. High: 91
DNC in Chicago drew comparisons to 1968, but hasn't been the same.
Protests over the war in Gaza at this week's DNC were mostly peaceful — letting the city avoid a repeat of 56 years ago when riot police and anti-Vietnam War protesters clashed for days during the 1968 DNC.The big picture: Months of pro-Palestinian protests stoked fears that the 2024 Democratic National Convention would result in violent demonstrations.Reality check: The largest protests near the United Center this week were smaller than expected and largely peaceful."I know a lot of people were hoping for a failure and that the Republicans were crossing their fingers hoping something terrible would happen and the narrative...
Suburban man arrested after allegedly carjacking another man at gunpoint in Chicago
CHICAGO - A North Chicago man was arrested this week after allegedly carjacking another man at gunpoint on Chicago's West Side. Antonio Jackson, 19, faces one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm, one felony count of armed robbery with a firearm and two traffic citations. Around 2...
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Democrats from all over the nation showed up to the convention in a variety of different styles
CHICAGO — You can tell a lot about people by what they wear and at Democratic National Convention fashion was all the rage. T-shirts with Kamala Harris’ face on them, blue pant suits and a variety of different political views printed on various different items were all over Chicago this week. RaeShonda Lias from Louisville, Kentucky is a digital creator at the DNC this week. Her contact focuses on lots...
Here's how soon DNC street closures will reopen
Thursday – Fencing takedown begins at approximately 6 p.m. 3 p.m. All major intersections are expected to be reopened by this time, as will the off-ramp from Interstate 55. Cermak will be clear between Michigan and Indiana by 6 a.m. All streets are expected to be reopened by 8...
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