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Local clergy members strengthen call for Chicago gun violence reduction office
CHICAGO (CBS) -- At the federal and Illinois state levels, there are full-time jobs and departments dedicated to addressing and reducing gun violence—but there are no such things at the Chicago city level. But a group of faith leaders has been working to change that, and gathered with that mission in mind at a meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Wednesday night. The faith leaders said when Mayor Brandon Johnson was a candidate, he promised to establish and fund an office to address gun violence. But that...
$1 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Homewood
– An Illinois Lottery player in the south suburbs of Chicago won the Lotto Million 1 this week – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday, August 12 drawing of Lotto Million 1 at South Gate Mini Mart, located at 18747 Dixie Highway in Homewood, a suburb south of Chicago.
Second-generation restaurateur opens sushi restaurant in Park Ridge
The son of a former west suburban sushi restaurant owner is entering the restaurant business for himself. After 20 years of working at other restaurants, Min Kim said he wanted to work in an environment tailored to his taste. Neta Sushi, which recently opened at 35 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, will be a full-service restaurant with a bar, sit-down dining and a sushi counter. Kim, the chef and ...
The St. Regis Is Bringing Back Old Hollywood Glamour With New Jazz Club Concept
The St. Regis is bringing back the nostalgia of the 1920s and injecting a new dose of glamour into the live music scene with the launch of Jack’s Club, an intimate cabaret experience. Named in honor of St. Regis founder John “Jack” Jacob Astor 4th, the club, which will be rolled out at properties around the world next year, revives the romance of cabaret dinner shows with intimate live music experiences in luxurious settings.Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan Sparkle in Sequins, Tyla Does Double Denim and More Outside Lands 2024 Looks The St. Regis Chicago, the hotel group’s newest property, played...
Former Carol Stream man learns sentence after firing shots at vehicle with ex-girlfriend inside
WHEATON, Ill. - A former Carol Stream man has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for firing shots at a car occupied by his ex-girlfriend and another person in 2022. Dejonte Banks, 27, entered a plea of guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of...
'I was shocked': Plainfield North senior earns perfect ACT score
PLAINFIELD, Ill. - A senior at Plainfield North High School achieved the rare academic feat of earning a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. What makes it even more incredible is she did it while taking the college entrance exam on her first try. "I was shocked, happy, and...
Massive fire guts house in Naperville
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) -- A giant fire gutted a home in Naperville Wednesday afternoon, leaving the roof collapsed and the frame charred.At 12:36 p.m., the Naperville Fire Department was called to a house on fire in the 700 block of Wildflower Circle. Firefighters found heavy smoke, and the side and roof engulfed in flames.The fire was also spreading to the neighboring house.The fire department started with a general alarm response with 10 pieces of equipment and 24 firefighters—including an incident commander and a safety officer. But a box alarm was later called for another five pieces of equipment and 21 firefighters after the severity of the fire was observed.Firefighters employed hose lines and aerial devices to put out the fire, which was deemed under control at 1:25 p.m. Fire companies remained at the scene for another hour afterward to ensure all hot spots were put out, the fire department said.The roof of the house and some of the siding collapsed.No one was hurt in the fire, and there was no information about the cause Wednesday afternoon.The damage estimate from the fire is $300,000, the fire department said.
Beetlejuice 2 Set To Haunt Joliet: Excitement Builds In Illinois
Are you ready for a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice bar? It's coming to Joliet, Illinois this October. It seems like every year we say, 'Hollywood is out of ideas,' as they bring out sequel after sequel and remake after remake, but I'm pretty darn sure 2024 takes the cake when it comes to this idea.
Three Generations of Black Women Lead ‘Chicago Integrated Health’, A New Wellness Center in Matteson
Chicago Integrated Health, the latest Black-owned wellness center and medical practice in Matteson, Illinois, is breaking new ground under the leadership of three generations of Black women. Founder and CEO Iris Patterson, 43, is joined by her mother, 60-year-old Lauren White, and her daughter, 26-year-old Teylor Johnson, in managing the...
South Suburban College holds ribbon cutting for all-new cosmetology program facility
On the evening of August 8, South Suburban College hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new cosmetology program facility at its main campus in South Holland, Illinois. Members of the South Suburban College board of trustees, students, and faculty were present for this momentous occasion. The attendees enjoyed colorful finger food arrangements and champagne during the event.
Channahon, IL: Parolee Arrested with Over 3,000 Grams of Cannabis and Firearm in Police Raid
Channahon, IL — A parole compliance check in Channahon resulted in the arrest of a man who was found with a significant drug haul, including over 3,000 grams of cannabis, along with a stolen firearm. The Grundy County Proactive Unit, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Corrections, conducted the check on Monday at a residence in the 26000-block of Raintree Ct., focusing on 24-year-old Nicolas J. Pouncy, who is on parole for a felony weapons possession charge.
Chicago's Brown Sugar Bakery rolls out special cake for Kamala Harris
Chicago’s Brown Sugar Bakery is getting into the spirit ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC). Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by the South Side bakery a quick bite back in 2021.
Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence
The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence at Benedictine University is guided by the work of Ernest Boyer, and fosters the scholarship of teaching. Thus, the goals of the Center include providing dialogue and professional development opportunities in areas of curricular design, development, teaching methods, and assessment for fostering reflective critiques, informed practice, scholarly investigations into teaching practices, accountability to students and public, and scholarly works.
Pro-Palestinian groups are mobilizing thousands to Chicago to demonstrate outside DNC
CHICAGO — Protesters fueled by fervent opposition to American support of Israel remain dedicated to demonstrating outside the Democratic National Convention next week, despite the party’s last-minute change to a nominee who is seen as more sympathetic to their cause. Protest groups readying for the event say tens...
Let There Be BBQ! New Restaurant’s Container Approved
Arrowhead Smokeworks received unanimous village board approval of a special use permit for a storage container to house their outdoor smoker — the last approval the restaurant needed to open. Prior to Arrowhead Smokeworks’ container approval, the village amended Title IV of the village code, which updated the commercial...
Renovations Finished on Chicago Public Media’s Studio Space
Skender has completed a gut renovation of Chicago Public Media’s studio space, located at 848 E. Grand Ave on Chicago’s historic Navy Pier. The project follows Skender’s 2019 build-out of the office space and café surrounding the media company’s studios. The gut rehab of the...
Chicago youth Peacekeepers Program is making a difference with violence prevention
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Young people are engaging their communities to prevent violence in a brand-new City of Chicago program. The youth Peacekeepers Program participants say they have made a difference this summer—and hope to continue to make a difference moving forward. A total of 100 young people in their teens and early 20s, hired by the city, are working in parks and neighborhoods as part of this pilot program focused on fighting violence by engaging their immediate circles and communities. The sound is heard all too often in Chicago—a siren wails as an ambulance pulls away to rush a gunshot...
Tel Aviv’s ‘Hostage Square’ is coming to Chicago for the DNC — whether or not a pro-Israel march gets a permit
Pro-Israel activists will mount a “Hostage Square” during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week, in a bid to spotlight the plight of Israeli captives at a time when the city is preparing for large pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The public art installation, organized by the Israeli American Council,...
Even Dansby Swanson was surprised by Jed Hoyer's trade deadline success
The Chicago Cubs didn't exactly have the start to the season they were expecting. As MLB approached the July 30 trade deadline, the Cubs were pretty far back in postseason contention and looked to be easy sellers. As in, push aside plans for World Series contention to help bolster the far system and plan for the future.
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