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2 left in critical condition following separate shootings on Southwest and Far South Sides
Two victims are in critical condition after being shot overnight in separate shootings on the Southwest and Far South Sides, Chicago police said. The latest shooting happened about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 5800 block of South Kedzie Avenue in the Gage Park neighborhood. Police said a 24-year-old man was in a vehicle when he was shot multiple times to the left side of his body. He was taken in ...
Chicago-area public high schools are among best in America, new ranking says
A new ranking of the top public high schools in America had plenty of praise for Chicago Public Schools, with one ranking in the top-10 and two others close behind. The ranking, published by education-information website Niche, ranked the top public high schools in the United States, and several Chicago-area institutions made the cut.
Man sues TMC Transportation, alleging company fired him because of his dreadlocks
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks, the latest in a series of incidents across the country over an issue activists have dubbed hair discrimination. Drew Harvey, 26,...
Anti-Cruelty Society take in dogs from shelters impacted by Helene
CHICAGO (CBS) — The death toll from Hurricane Helene keeps growing, becoming the second-deadliest to hit the American mainland in the past 50 years behind Katrina.So far, 162 people have been confirmed dead. President Joe Biden will be on the ground as the cleanup continues.People in Chicago are stepping up to help those impacted by Helene. As the death toll rises, local agencies are stepping in to help out.Two dozen suburban firefighters are on the ground in North Carolina, helping with the search and rescue operation. The swift water rescue teams are part of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System."These...
Woman found fatally shot inside Humboldt Park home
CHICAGO — An investigation by Chicago police is underway on Tuesday afternoon after a person was found shot to death inside a home on the city’s West Side. Chicago police said the victim, a female whose age has not been determined, was found inside a home in the 700 block of North Avers Avenue, in Humboldt Park, at […]
Stevie Wonder to play first full Chicago show since 2015 in upcoming tour
Fresh off a surprise performance in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, Motown icon Stevie Wonder is embarking on an 11-city tour in the weeks leading up to the 2024 elections, including a stop back in The Windy City. The "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart"...
Chicago’s Gun Violence Has Gotten Deadlier. Here’s What That Means for Residents.
Tavares Harrington carries the memory of his 7-year-old niece Heaven Sutton on his sleeve. Her name, tattooed in cursive, sits in front of a dove on his left forearm. On June 27, 2012, as Heaven was playing outside while her mother sold candy and snow cones in front of their home in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a 33-year-old man fired at least 10 shots. He struck a 19-year-old in the ankle. Heaven ran, but a stray bullet struck her back and killed her. Eight years later, the shooter was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
Two Cook County judges claim homestead exemptions in Will County
Two of the 77 Cook County judges running for retention in November claim homestead exemptions on Will County houses they have owned for years, Injustice Watch discovered as part of research for its 2024 Judicial Election Guide. Illinois law requires judges to live in the jurisdiction they serve and allows...
Classic Cobbler Opens In Former Bronzeville ‘Cakery’
BRONZEVILLE — A bakery offering an array of cobbler desserts is now open in Douglas. Classic Cobbler, 3453 S. Prairie Ave., opened in late September in the space formerly occupied by Emeché Bakery, which closed in December. This is the second brick-and-mortar operation for Classic Cobbler owner Bran’Arla Johnson, who previously ran a store in suburban Chicago Heights.
FEMA offering help to Chicago area residents following severe storms this summer
If your home was damaged during severe weather in July, the federal government might be able to help. Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding slammed portions of Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago in July.
Darvin Furniture & Mattress kicks off annual $250,000 furniture giveaway - Sign up to win!
Darvin's Doings! Every year Darvin Furniture & Mattress takes great pride in giving back to the customers that have made it possible for Chicagoland's largest furniture & mattress store to be enjoying its 104th year in business. Registration opens up to the public on Tuesday, October 15, for the annual Furniture Giveaway at the Orland Park showroom, 15400 S. La Grange Road.
September ended on a warm note; October begins markedly cooler
The 70.6-degree average temperature for the month makes this the warmest September in 93 years and the 2nd warmest on the books here dating back to 1871! September 2024 closes on a warm note with highs near or above 80 degrees in some areas Monday’s 64% total potential sunshine ended a string of 4 straight cloudy […]
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