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Conventional Wisdom: Democrats Turn In The Spotlight
MILWAUKEE - Weeks after the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Democrats are prepared to convene more than 80 miles down I-94 in Chicago. FOX6's Ted Perry speaks with Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Wisconsin Delegate LaToya Bates about the switch from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris and expectations for the DNC, which runs from Aug. 19-22. .
The shadow of Chicago’s 1968 DNC, marred by violence, looms as the convention returns
Democrats are preparing for their party's nominating convention next week. This will be the second time they have held this gathering in Chicago since 1968, when the event was marred by police and protester violence. NPR's Odette Yousef has more. ODETTE YOUSEF, BYLINE: Michael James says the die was cast...
Richards welcomes kids back with school bash
It’s that time of year. Students are heading back to the classroom. Richards High School, 10601 Central Ave., Oak Lawn, welcomed incoming freshmen with its fourth annual Back to School Bash on August 9. “When I think back to my first day of high school, I was terrified,” Debbie...
Publican Quality bread, Metropolis Coffee open at O’Hare Terminal 5
Publican Quality Bread and Metropolis Coffee are among several vendors now open in Terminal 5 at O'Hare International Airport. The Chicago Department of Aviation welcomed 5 new concession stands to the Terminal on August 13, with additional business including Six Points Market, InMotion, and BLVD & Branch. Chicago-based Metropolis Coffee...
Southpaw celebrates 20 years with kids at Lyons Public Library
A fuzzy green dude celebrated his 20th birthday with about 100 kids at the Lyons Public Library on July 23. Kids being kids, they enjoyed eating tiny cakes donated by Nothing Bundt Cakes and vanilla ice cream donated by Culver’s. But they especially enjoyed hanging out with that fuzzy...
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.
New "one-stop-shop" DMV+ facility opens in Melrose Park
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois opened a first-of-its-kind "DMV+" facility on Thursday in west suburban Melrose Park, aimed at cutting down on wait times and offering more services to customers.In addition to the standard driver and vehicle services typically available at DMVs, the renovated facility offers business services that previously had been available only in downtown Chicago or Springfield.The new design also allows motorists to access driver and vehicle services at a "one-stop-shop" DMV customer service counter, reducing the amount of time they have to spend in line, and freeing up space for additional service stations and appointments."We've all heard the...
Penn State to play at Wrigley in The Frozen Confines
ROSEMONT, IL (Nittany Nation) — The Big Ten partnered with the Chicago Cubs to create a serious of outdoor hockey games this winter at Wrigley Field. It’s called The Frozen Confines, and this year will feature Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Michigan State’s men’s teams, as well as Ohio State and […]
Afternoon Briefing: Developer in assessor’s office bribery scheme sentenced
Good afternoon, Chicago. The owner of a Chicago-area construction company with ties to the investigation of former Ald. Carrie Austin has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for bribing an employee of the Cook County assessor’s office to reduce taxes on his properties by about a million dollars. Alex Nitchoff, 57, of Lemont, pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count each of ...
Chicago Football Classic announces Amazon-backed scholarship for HBCU students
The Chicago Football Classic (CFC) hosted a press conference at Amazon's Regional Office to announce its 2024 Scholarship Fund recipients and celebrate the event's 26th anniversary. The press conference featured prominent speakers, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Alderman Stephanie Coleman, and representatives from key sponsors like Amazon, BMO Bank, and...
‘It's not 1968:' Chicago's top cop says police are ready for DNC, potential protests
Practically from the moment Chicago was announced as the host for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, conversations have swirled around security and crime prevention, but the city's top cop says his department is ready for the challenge. During a sit-down interview with NBC Chicago's Stefan Holt, Police Supt. Larry Snelling...
Riot Fest 2024 stays in Chicago’s Douglass Park, cancels planned move to SeatGeek Stadium
Riot Fest 2024 is returning to Chicago’s Douglass Park after initially planning to move to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. This reversal was announced on Wednesday (14th) following successful negotiations between festival organizers, the Chicago Park District, and city officials. Originally, Riot Fest had announced its departure from Douglass Park due to unresolved conflicts over issues like park access and noise. However, overwhelming support from the community and the city led to renewed discussions and an agreement that brought the festival back to its long-standing home in North Lawndale.
Chicago Police Chief Highlights Officer Training as Critical to Democratic Convention Security
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling is touting extensive officer training as a critical part of the city’s preparations for the Democratic National Convention next week. Roughly 50,000 people are expected in Chicago for the convention, including thousands of anti-war activists who plan to demonstrate near...
Entertainment News: Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com at Fan Expo, Aug 17, 2024
CHICAGO – Anime acolytes unite! The Chicago Fan Expo and Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) is presenting a screening/discussion of the Anime classic “Inu-Oh” that will be moderated by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com, and hosted by APUC Founder/Exec Director Sophia Wong Boccio. Mark down Saturday, August 17th at 10:30am in ROOM 13 for the screening and post-screening interaction. For more information on the Anime happenings at Fan Expo, click FAN EXPO ANIME.
Watch LIVE from the DNC: Axios House conversations with newsmakers on the 2024 election
Tune in live on Tuesday, August 20 at 12:00pm CT to hear exclusive conversations with top newsmakers happening live from Axios House at the DNC week in Chicago. Speakers to be announced.
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