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Chatham’s Closed KFC Will Reopen As Baba’s Restaurant This Month
CHATHAM — A Kentucky Fried Chicken that unexpectedly closed on the South Side will soon reopen as a fast food spot known for its cheesesteak sandwiches. The building at 8307 S. King Drive has been painted bright yellow in preparation for the grand opening of Baba’s Famous Steak & Lemonade.
Bally’s Chicago temporary casino opens new VIP lounge
The new space is located on the third level and opens daily for VIP Bally Rewards members. US.- Bally’s Chicago Casino has opened a new VIP Lounge at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the temporary Medinah Temple venue. The new space on the third floor offers food, non-alcoholic beverages, seating and televisions showing sports and entertainment. The venue has opened a VIP Player Services window on the same floor.
Downtown Chicago businesses board up over possible unrest during upcoming DNC
Concern over possible unrest during next week's Democratic National Convention has some business owners in Chicago's Loop taking precautions.Boarded up windows and doors could be seen downtown Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"As we know, this city has a poor track record when it comes to protecting businesses," said Scott Shapiro, owner of Syd Jerome.The looming unknowns ahead of next week's convention are why Shapiro said he knew he had to take precautions to keep his decades-old business safe."We felt it was more prudent to board up, since our customers and their employers have told them...
Cicada egg-eating mites causing bites and rashes
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — If you thought problems with pesky cicadas were gone, guess again. It now appears people are getting bites and rashes from a mite which feeds on cicada eggs. The Oak Leaf Itch Mite is the culprit. They were first detected in Illinois in 2007 in...
Bloomington's Bent Elementary School says cheers to 100 years
Bent Elementary School is celebrating 100 years in the community this year. Nick Bussan, currently Bent's longest-serving teacher, has been there for 25 of those years. And when he says the staff at the Bloomington school is like a family, he means it. Bussan met his wife, Nikki Bussan, at Bent not long after he began teaching there in 1999.
Latin Restaurant Weeks Return to Chicago, Aug. 16-30
Latin Restaurant Weeks are back with specials across the Chicago area. It’s an opportunity to sample flavors from across Latin America without leaving Illinois. It all kicks off Friday and runs through Aug. 30. WTTW News stopped by one of the participating restaurants, Caribella in Logan Square, which offers...
Hobbs to join female governors at DNC for conversation hosted by ‘Veep’ actress
(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will be joining the seven other women Democratic governors in Chicago next week at the Democratic National Convention. All eight women will be participating in a panel discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 21 that will be moderated by award-winning actress, producer and activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus. “Governor Hobbs is looking forward to joining a panel with the country’s eighth democratic female governors on Aug. 21,” Hobbs’ office told The Center Square. “She’s excited to discuss how they’re delivering for...
Trio charged with chasing man onto Red Line tracks where he contacted the 3rd rail
CHICAGO — Three men have been charged with felony reckless conduct for allegedly chasing a man onto the Red Line tracks, where he came into contact with the third rail. The Chicago Police Department issued a short, routine statement about the incident shortly after it occurred around 3:30 a.m. on August 4:
“Until Scottie Pippen started playing well, they couldn't win” – When Charles Barkley dropped a reality check on Bulls success with Michael Jordan
Right before their Finals matchup in 1992, Charles Barkley pointed out how Michael Jordan started winning titles only after the arrival of Scottie Pippen
2 CPD officers, ex-prosecutor charged with stealing $100,000 in OT pay
A former Cook County prosecutor and two Chicago police officers were indicted for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 worth of fake overtime pay for about two years.Ex-Assistant State's Attorney Ashley Moore, Chicago police officer Jason Arroyo, and Det. Edis Skrgic were each charged with stealing from a government entity and office misconduct.Investigators said the three tried to pull off a scheme for Arroyo and Skrgic to clock in hours of overtime pay without doing much work.Moore was also charged with obstruction of justice. Moore resigned from the office in 2021.In a statement, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office said: "The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is committed the work of justice and holds all employees to the highest standards. We do not condone the alleged actions of this former assistant state's attorney and fully cooperated with this investigation as we continue our critical work for everyone in Cook County. We are unable to further comment."
Bears rejected trade offer for Matthew Judon is a sign the NFL is afraid of them
Wednesday night, the Chicago Bears made headlines in a roundabout way. When the New England Patriots agreed to trade pass rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons, it was soon reported the Bears were also in on a Judon deal. Ultimately, New England opted to go with Atlanta's offer. But,...
White-bellied pangolin pup born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
A white-bellied pangolin pup was born last month at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The scaly endangered mammal is the newest addition to the 13 pangolins in the zoo’s care. The pangolin is one of the most trafficked mammals in the world, but the creature is likely best known for potentially passing COVID-19 on to humans, triggering the yearslong global pandemic.
Suburban Chicago Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Five Years for Bribery Involving Cook County Assessor’s Office
The realm of corruption has ensnared yet another player in the construction industry as Alex Nitchoff, owner of a suburban Chicago construction company, is set to spend five years behind bars. The sentencing, which arrived on a federal judge's decision Wednesday, stems from Nitchoff's involvement in a bribery scheme aimed at a Cook County Assessor’s Office employee, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois.
A Showcase for Chicago Black Dance
Two years ago, the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project’s daylong showcase Reclamation drew 7,000 fans to Millennium Park, marking the end of its three-year pilot program and capping the city’s Year of Chicago Dance initiative. Now, on August 24, the project will see if lightning can strike twice as it sets off another joy bomb at Pritzker Pavilion with its latest showcase, Divination: The Dancing Souls of Black Folk.
Kamala Harris’ move to the top of the ticket gave DNC hotel bookings in Chicago a boost, but don’t expect Taylor Swift-level crowds
Enthusiasm about having Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket is boosting last-minute hotel bookings tied to the Democratic National Convention, although occupancy levels during next week’s event may still fall short of expectations. The Democratic National Committee signed contracts with more than 40 Chicago hotels, including the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Palmer House Hilton ...
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