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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.
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.
Angel Reese Teammate Calls Out Unrivaled Basketball League
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese turned quite a few heads when she announced she was joining the new Unrivaled basketball league co-founded by New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier. And while the league, which begins debuts in January 2025 and plays ...
New study reveals Chicago Loop tops U.S. downtowns by most value metrics
The International Downtown Association and Chicago Loop Alliance release report assessing employment, residents, district revenue and future growth. CHICAGO—Today, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released an in-depth Value of Downtowns report, created by the International Downtown Association (IDA), analyzing key principles of downtown success for the Chicago Loop compared to 54 other downtowns and center cities across the U.S. The study confirms that the Chicago Loop surpasses other U.S. downtowns studied by most value metrics and serves as the most significant and vital of Chicago’s neighborhoods. The nearly 50-page report details Chicago’s Loop as an established downtown, showcasing robust employment rates, burgeoning population density, and sustainable growth prospects for the future. View the full Value of Downtowns – Chicago Loop report at [LoopChicago.com/ValueofDowntowns]LoopChicago.com/ValueofDowntowns.
Rounds of rain, severe storm threat in Chicago area's forecast
The Chicago area could face the threat of severe weather in coming days, and its arrival could be ill-timed for those hoping for a restful night’s sleep. According to the Storm Prediction Center, all of Illinois and a part of western Indiana will be at a “slight” risk of severe thunderstorms late Thursday and into Friday morning, with the worst of the storms potentially arriving during the overnight hours.
Nearly 200 pets displaced by Hurricane Debby arrive in Chicago for Clear The Shelters adoption event
Nearly 200 pets that were displaced by Hurricane Debby arrived in Chicago on Wednesday to find their forever homes.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shelters were affected by rising floodwaters in Coastal South Carolina.They arrive ahead of Saturday's 10th annual Clear the Shelters event hosted by the Anti-Cruelty Society.Nearly 175 pets include puppies, dogs, cats, kitten, guinea pigs, rabbits and more will be available for adoption.All fees will be waived.The event will be at the River North location at 157 West Grand Avenue. It will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.To learn more about Clear the Shelters, click here.
This former Orioles prospect is off to a hot start in the White Sox system
When the Orioles acquired Eloy Jimenez from the White Sox, nobody thought much about the nondescript prospect heading back to Chicago in return. Left hander Trey McGough was a former minor league Rule 5 pick, a guy who was never quite good enough to break through and get a call up to the majors.
Chicago Sky Make Decision On Marina Mabrey Replacement
The Chicago Sky will emerge from a long break with Marina Mabrey no longer part of their roster. Mabrey was traded by the Sky to the Connecticut Sun for Moriah Jefferson, Rachel Banham, and a first-round pick in 2025 last July. The Sky also got the rights to swap 2026 picks in the first round of ...
Gonna Need Some More Paint - The City Continues to Ignore Fires In Homeless Encampments
Fresh off a week spent repairing and repainting the DuSable Lake Shore Drive underpass at Wilson, on Tuesday evening there was yet another fire in the tents that are now a permanent fixture there. We have done our best to report on the repeated fires and the structural damage that...
Chicago Bears logo redesign goes viral, social media reacts
The Chicago Bears' logo hasn't changed much from the time the wishbone "C" was introduced in 1973. Neither has blue and orange mascot head, which served as the team's secondary logo until the Bears made it their primary logo in 2023. And for good reason. Both logos are as classic...
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
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