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Chicago mayor hosts Take Back the Block event in Humboldt Park
CHICAGO - The Chicago mayor's office rolled into the weekend with another Take Back the Block event in Humboldt Park. Held on Friday night, the fifth event in Brandon Johnson's anti-violence initiative aimed to bring elected officials, law enforcement and residents together on North Spaulding Avenue. At Friday's event, Johnson...
On-Air Film Review: ‘You Gotta Believe’ Goes on a Winning Streak
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show on a Two-Station Broadcast … Star 96.7 Joliet (IL) and Star 105.5 McHenry on August 30th, reviewing the new film “You Gotta Believe,” a baseball movie featuring Luke Wilson. In theaters on August 30th.
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.
Legislator says Illinois Senate president admitted to ‘quid pro quo’ at DNC
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state legislator says Senate President Don Harmon's Democratic National Convention comments about unions are an admission of “quid pro quo.” Harmon delivered remarks at the DNC in Chicago for the Illinois delegation’s breakfast. “Democrats don’t win without organized labor and organized labor puts everything at risk when Democrats don’t win,” said Harmon, D-Oak Park. “We gotta stick together.” ...
Chicago Forecast: Pleasant conditions and mostly sunny skies to start holiday weekend
Labor Day weekend and the unofficial end to summer has arrived, and Chicago-area residents will be able to soak in a pleasant Saturday before a taste of the season ahead. Mid-morning temperatures are in the mid-to-upper 60s in much of the region, with the mercury expected to steadily rise into the late afternoon, when highs in the low-to-mid 80s will be reached.
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...
Former Mets players from the 1962 team take the high road when asked about the White Sox
Steve Gelbs spoke to both living members from the 1962 New York Mets, Jay Hook and Craig Anderson. One of the most infamous teams in MLB history, their 120 losses stands as the highest in the modern history of the game. Only the 1899 Cleveland Spiders with 134 losses is worse. It was only natural for Gelbs to get in contact with the pair with the Mets playing the Chicago White Sox this weekend. He asked them the question a lot of people are wondering, do they want their record broken?
Bally’s Chicago Casino hosts ‘Vision to Reality’ Demolition Event at Former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center to Mark Major Construction Milestone
Pictured from L to R: Ameet Patel (Senior VP and Regional General Manager, West, Bally’s Corporation), Jimmy Akintonde (President & CEO, UJAMAA Construction, representing the Chicago Community Builder’s Collective), Christopher Jewett (Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Bally’s Corporation), Vice Mayor and 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett Jr., Soo Kim (Chairman, Bally’s Corporation), Glenn Eden (Board Chair, Choose Chicago), John Bosca (President Emeritus at Neighbors of River West and Casino Community Advisory Council member) (Photo Credit: Powell Creative Services).
Illinois struggles with housing starts as costs keep rising
High taxes have driven Illinois to the bottom of the state rankings for new housing permits. According to U.S. Census Bureau data provided by iPropertyManagement, Illinois had 1.34 new privately-owned housing permits per 1,000 residents in 2023. Only Rhode Island and Alaska had fewer. HBA Realty broker and owner Jeff...
Chicago Public Schools offers teachers 4%-5% raises, while union says that’s just a starting point for negotiations
Chicago Public Schools is offering the Chicago Teachers Union salary increases of 4% to 5% over the next four years, the district announced ahead of a bargaining session with the union Friday. The district’s proposal comes four months after the 30,000-member teachers union publicly launched its bargaining efforts in April with a demand for 9% annual raises, or compensation equivalent to the ...
Spectacular start to weekend—but that will change dramatically Sunday and Monday
Spectacular start to the weekend—abundant sunshine, light winds, and ideal conditions for area beaches—but that will change dramatically on Sunday and Monday when full fetch northerly winds create large waves and dangerous swimming conditions. Saturday sunshine forecast: Saturday afternoon temperature snapshot Saturday beach forecast Water temperatures/Saturday Lake Michigan conditions. Beach hazards statement High waves up […]
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.
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.
A dry pattern taking shape in the wake of Friday’s local downpours
Scattered thunderstorms brought locally heavy downpours, mainly northwest of Chicago early Friday morning… 24-hour rainfall totals ending 7 a.m. CDT Friday Aug. 30 Dry pattern taking shape—no rain is expected across the Chicago area for the next 7 days Forecast total rainfall through next Friday night.
No more heat waves in sight for Chicago—a far cooler pattern taking shape with a significant blast of cool air
Exceptionally warm final week of August The past 7 days rank 6th warmest on record at Midway since records began in 1928 with an average temperature of 80.6 degrees No more heat waves—far cooler pattern taking shape with a significant blast of cool air due by next weekend following a brief warm-up on Thursday If current […]
Chicago Bears acquire DL Darrell Taylor and Chris Williams via trade
In recent news, the Chicago Bears agreed to a trade with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire defensive lineman Darrell Taylor in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round selection, pending a physical. The club also released defensive lineman Khalid Kareem and wide receiver Freddie Swain. Since entering the league as a second-round...
Bears chairman preaches patience with Caleb Williams: 'He's going to make mistakes'
Yes, the Chicago Bears expect big things from No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams. But team chairman George McCaskey wants Bears fans to have realistic expectations when it comes to Williams' rookie season. It's safe to say that optimism hasn't been this high in Chicago in quite some time. A...
Cubs claim Cardinals right-handed reliever off waivers
The Cubs have claimed Cardinals right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong off waivers, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Friday. The Cardinals recently designated Armstrong, 33, for assignment. They traded outfielder Dylan Carlson to the Rays in exchange for Armstrong at the previous MLB trade deadline. Now, he'll enter a Cubs bullpen that ranks eighth in bullpen ERA across the league (3.73 ERA).
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