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Longtime Bud Billiken Parade performers, Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders, may not be allowed this year
The Bud Billiken Parade is a celebrated South Side Chicago tradition. But, this summer, a team that has been part of the parade for more than two decades, might not be able to participate.The Chi-Town Cheerleaders say their insurance company will not cover them.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey're hoping for a last-minute miracle."It emphasizes education, leadership and learning, and that's something that we teach here. And that's why they want to be in the parade," Chi-Town Cheerleaders Head Coach Paulette Franklin said.For the last 25 years, the Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders have performed in the Bud...
Groups release plan for South Side riverwalk
A group of community organizations representing neighborhoods along the South Branch of the Chicago River is looking to build a riverwalk that would go from Chinatown’s Ping Tom Memorial Park to Western Avenue. The South Branch Connectivity Project Framework Plan, which was unveiled at the McKinney Park branch library,...
52 Apartments Planned For Rogers Park Lot, But Some Say That’s Too Much
ROGERS PARK — A six-story apartment building could be coming to a vacant Rogers Park lot, but some neighbors say the plan is too dense and doesn’t have enough parking. Developer 5035 Land Owner, LLC is asking Ald. Maria Hadden (49th) for a zoning change to move forward with building 52 apartments at 7728 N. Sheridan Road. There wouldn’t be any retail space included in the project.
FOX 32 goes one-on-one with Northwestern head coach David Braun
INDIANAPOLIS - After a year of challenges, Northwestern football found its leader. David Braun was hired as the team's defensive coordinator, assumed the interm head coaching role and took the 'Cats to an 8-5 season with a Las Vegas Bowl win. We had a chance to talk to him about...
Maisha Handy Named President of the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago
Maisha I. Handy has been named the twelfth president of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. She will assume her new role on September 3, making her the institution’s first African American and second woman president. McCormick Theological Seminary enrolls roughly 160 graduate students, 40 percent of whom are women.
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Sycamore restaurant will rev up engines the night before the city's annual car show
Sycamore will take the community back in time with its annual vintage showcase. A local restaurant is helping kick off the event by inviting the community to enjoy a cruise the night before. Dirty Bird, a chicken restaurant, will host its 2nd Annual Cruise Night. Participants will have a chance...
Construction underway on Naperville’s Block 59
Construction crews are in the midst of tearing down a number of buildings east of Route 59 to make way for a new shopping and entertainment district, collectively called “Block 59.”. Surrounding this central heartbeat are plans for local and national retailers and restaurants, which include The Cheesecake Factory,...
Streamwood home goes up in flames
CHICAGO - A fire broke out at a home, causing an estimated $75,000 in damage Tuesday night in suburban Streamwood. The fire started around 11 p.m. in the rear of a two-story house in the 100 block of Grey Fox Court, according to the Streamwood Fire Department. All residents of the home were able to escape without injuries.
Men charged with robbing 60-year-old go home after prosecutors don’t ask judge to keep them in jail
CHICAGO — Two men charged with attacking and robbing a 60-year-old man in Uptown last week were sent home with nighttime curfews after prosecutors decided not to ask a judge to keep them in custody pending trial. Omareon Coleman and Samuel Gaines, both 19, and two 16-year-old boys were...
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