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Chicago’s answer to food deserts has left a trail of debts and lawsuits
Discount grocery operator Yellow Banana pitched itself to city officials as a “business with a purpose,” operating 38 stores nationwide. And in return, they negotiated a multimillion-dollar deal to refurbish and reopen six Chicago Save A Lot stores within two years in neighborhoods lacking access to affordable and fresh foods.
The Bears' Tyson Bagent is presented with a unique chance
Rising stars in the Chicago Bears' quarterback room. With the Chicago Bears shaping their initial 53-man roster, the spotlight intensifies on the quarterback cadre, a mix of raw talent and unexpected leadership. At the forefront is Caleb Williams, the reigning Heisman Trophy victor and this year's first draft pick, already earmarked as the starting quarterback. Yet, the narrative deepens with Tyson Bagent, an undrafted gem from Shepherd University, securing the top backup position-a move that speaks volumes about the team's strategy and Bagent's rapid ascent.
ChiArts High School students without schedules 1 week into academic year: 'No learning going on'
After picking up early or dropping off late all week, many parents at Chicago's only public arts high school have chosen not to send their kids back for a full school day because of one major problem."There is no learning going on right now. There is no schedule," said Chicago High School for the Arts parent Alecia Perkins.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt is one week into the new school year, and the ChiArts administration has yet to complete academic schedules for all students."For the most part, students are watching movies," said ChiArts parent Jane Dietrich.Besides...
Hundreds of flights canceled, thousands delayed as Labor Day travel rush begins
Severe weather is threatening the Labor Day weekend travel rush, with more than 200 flights canceled and more than 5,000 delayed at major airport hubs in cities like Raleigh, NC, New York and Chicago. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster reports from Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
My car got towed after my daughter was in an accident – I told them not to do it and I have to pay $8k to get it back
A TOW company snagged a disabled vehicle after a school-age daughter was involved in an accident. Now, the mother is speaking out after the towing company asked her to fork over $8,000 for the car removal she didn’t want. “I feel so violated,” an anonymous mom in Chicago told local CBS affiliate WBBM-TV. The woman […]
Driver killed after crashing into sandwich shop in Deerfield
DEERFIELD, Ill. (CBS) — A car crashed into a sandwich shop overnight, killing a woman in north suburban Deerfield.First responders arrived at Tony's Subs at 1480 Waukegan Rd around 2 a.m. Saturday and saw the flipped-over car. They found the victim had already died.The impact of the crash knocked out the supports on one side of the restaurant, causing concerns about the building's structural integrity."It was heavy vehicle damage, and the vehicle rolled over, and they struck the building, and building department is being notified," Deputy Chief Ray Larson said. It's unclear what led up to the crash or if any other vehicles were involved.
Football Recap: Hun Starts off Right with Win over Chicago Mt. Carmel
Hun had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They secured a 42-38 W over the Chicago Mt. Carmel Caravan. Winning may never get old, but the Raiders sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row dating back to last season.
Ottawa Ready To Debut New Playground And Splash Pad
Hopefully there are plenty of warm days left in 2024 to enjoy a new playground and water feature in Ottawa. A soft opening of the new Peck Park Playground and Splash Pad is happening Sunday. The playground will feature cutting-edge equipment for climbing, sliding, and creative play, while the splash pad provides refreshing water fun for kids of all ages.
Sugar Grove Village Hall reschedules meeting to focus on Grove Development
Sugar Grove Village Hall is canceling the regularly scheduled meeting that was set for next Tuesday. Village President Jennifer Konen has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, September 10th, at Village Bible Church, located at 847 Route 47, at 6 p.m. The focus of the meeting will be to consider...
Enthusiasm soars high for the 136th Sandwich Fair
Your browser does not support the audio element. Mouth-watering food will be available all five days. Your browser does not support the audio element. Among county fairs in the state or Midwest, the Sandwich Fair ranks number one with close to 25,000 exhibits, all competing for blue ribbon and prize money.
'Amazing opportunity': Ex-NFL kicker makes Illinois high school coaching debut against Pekin
PEKIN — Robbie Gould had a reason for launching his high school football coaching career, and it wasn't just for kicks. The former Chicago Bears and NFL kicker made his debut as a high school football head coach Friday, bringing his Rolling Meadows team to Memorial Stadium, where host Pekin beat them, 28-14,...
Dolton Officials Exposed for Lavish Spending on Taxpayers' Dime, Scandal Deepens Amidst Transparency Battle
The extravagance of Dolton's officials has been laid bare following a struggle for transparency, with the release of credit card statements exposing tens of thousands of dollars in high-end hotel stays, upscale dining, and various other lavish expenditures — all on the taxpayer's dime. An in-depth review of the records, court-ordered to be released after Dolton repeatedly refused to comply with state transparency laws, reveals a disturbing pattern of grandiose spending that raises eyebrows and the ire of taxpayers.
2 arrested after robbing man at gunpoint next to Chicago police surveillance camera
CHICAGO — Two men face robbery charges after they allegedly held up two people on Tuesday morning but made the critical mistake of committing one of the crimes in front of a Chicago Police Department surveillance camera. Justin Douglas, 21, and Rayshawn Warship, 19, are each charged with two...
Frank Lloyd Wright Designed This House at 26—It’s Now for Sale for $1.98 Million
A newly renovated Frank Lloyd Wright home that owners Susan and Arthur Vogt call “a labor of love” will hit the market on September 4. Located in River Forest, Illinois, near Chicago, the residence, know as the Winslow House, will be offered at $1.985 million. Elizabeth August of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate holds the listing.
Residents in Oswego invited to monitor speeding with new police program
The Oswego Police Department is implementing a new program where residents can sign up and be trained to use a police radar unit to record the speed and license plate numbers of drivers in their neighborhood. As part of the Speed Watch Program, the data would be sent to the...
Legionella, heavy metals found in water at Chicago federal office building
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for keeping Americans safe from environmental hazards—and now it has been forced to respond to one of the federal government's own office buildings in downtown Chicago where its own employees work. At the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., drinking water samples tested positive for Legionella bacteria—as well as lead and copper. The union representing employees in the building now say it is unsafe to go to work there. The General Services Administration—the federal administration that runs the contaminated buildings—said it has already taken steps...
Orland Park Fundraiser Today: Rainbow Cone Supports Humane Society—Find Out How You Can Help Local Animals
Orland Park, IL – Rainbow Cone in Orland Park will host a special fundraising event on Saturday, August 31, 2024, benefiting the NAWS Humane Society. The iconic ice cream shop will donate 20% of its sales to support the organization’s animal rescue and adoption efforts. To participate, customers...
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