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The Butterfly House, by Navy Pier, provides beauty, education
CHICAGO (CBS) – They're beautiful and intriguing, but perhaps many don't know a lot about butterflies.CBS News Chicago's Mugo Odigwe spent some time at The Butterfly House at Navy Pier to get an up close and personal look at some winged wonders."Butterflies have always been a symbol of serenity and grace," said Joe Rudy, expert and owner of The Butterfly House. "Because of the process they go through going from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, they represent change and metamorphosis to people."And visitors can be part of it all at The Butterfly House, just west of Navy Pier. Rudy loves...
Peaceapalooza, a new summer festival, provides fun, safe outlet for kids
CHICAGO (CBS) – While Chicago is known for its summer festivals, there's a new festival this year with a different purpose.Jessica Rose and her husband, Jonathan, brought their daughters to Oakwood Beach on Friday to attend the first-ever Peaceapalooza Music and Family Festival. The fest was designed to give youngsters something positive to do while on Chicago's lakefront."It allows them to come to the beach, listen to some music they like, eat some great food and just enjoy one another on a hot summer day," said Rose.Many residents have complained there are limited activities for teenagers during the summer. So...
Prom for senior (citizens) takes place on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — Their high school prom may have been decades ago, but for a moment in time, for some seniors in Roseland, Friday was prom day as some residents showed how they turned back the clock and danced the day away. Feeling good about how you look never gets old."The good part about it is that you're happy."Ninety-five-year-old 95-year Delorse Williams feels 16 all over again. She's reflecting on her high school prom experience…"I remember I got a good kiss, haha," said Williams.Because on Friday, she got to relive it. It's Senior Prom Day at Roseland Place, a senior living facility...
Microsoft outage causes chaos for many Chicago companies
CHICAGO (CBS) – Much of the world woke up Friday to news of the major software issue that sidelines flights, disrupted healthcare systems and delayed banking.The outage was linked to a cybersecurity firm called Crowdstrike that services Microsoft. While much of the problem seemed to be resolved by the late afternoon, several Chicago companies experienced a lot of grief because of the outages.Those problems included flight cancellations and delays at both major Chicago airports as well as processing permits in places like Naperville. It also led to a very early morning wake-up and a long day for information technology experts...
Chicago puts the finishing touches on the United Center for the DNC
CHICAGO (CBS) — With the RNC officially wrapped, all eyes turn to their Democratic counterpart in Chicago with the DNC now just 30 days away, and organizers showed their progress in transforming the United Center."Everybody is riding past, looking. Some people let down their window and say what is going on in there? What are you guys building? There's a lot of interest," said Glenn Charles, Jr., General Services Contractor and President/CEO of Show Strategy, Inc.There has been much interest and work in building out center stage for this year's DNC, with a national spotlight on Chicago."Thirty days in and 30...
Chicago Youth Programs provides opportunities for generations of kids
CHICAGO (CBS) – A Chicago doctor is working with children affected by gun violence through a program that's already proven to be life-changing.Dr. Karen Sheehan has worked to address the direct and indirect impacts of gun violence on Chicago's youth for more than 30 years.For some, it's made all the difference.At Chicago Youth Programs, they live and breathe the words seen above their front door, "We grow opportunity," which has been happening for every kid that walks in.Stephany Price was one of those kids 28 years ago."As a child, I didn't understand that I was poor because everyone around me...
Man shot, critically wounded outside Walmart in South Deering
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man was shot and critically wounded outside a Walmart store Friday afternoon in the South Deering neighborhood.Police said, around 3:40 p.m., a 25-year-old man got into a fight with another person in the 10900 block of South Doty Avenue, and the other person pulled out a gun and shot him.The shooting happened outside a Walmart Supercenter store.The victim was shot in the chest and hip, and was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.No one was in custody Friday afternoon. Area 2 detectives were investigating.
Man accuses former Robbins police chief of beating him for 10 minutes inside village hall
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The man who has accused former acting Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott of assaulting him said he's still coping with the trauma of the attack inside village hall.Scott was initially put on unpaid administrative duty following the incident on July 1 inside the village hall. Mayor Darren Bryant later moved to fire Scott, choosing not to wait for the outcome of an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff's Public Integrity Unit. Before the mayor could fire him, Scott resigned. The man who accused Scott of attacking him recently sat down with CBS News Chicago for an interview.His...
Man re-sentenced to 27 years for Chicago terrorist bomb plot after original sentence thrown out
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man convicted of plotting to detonate a car bomb in the Loop in 2012 was sentenced to 27 years in prison on Friday, after an appeals court determined in 2020 that his original 16-year sentence was too lenient.Adel Daoud was 18 years old when he was arrested after parking a car outside a downtown bar in September 2012 and pushing a button he believed would set off a 1,000-pound bomb inside. Federal agents, who had been investigating him for posting messages online saying he wanted to engage in a violent "jihad" and work with terrorists, had...
"Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" at the Goodman Theatre
CHICAGO (CBS) — It was on the New York Times best-seller list for over four years, later made into a movie directed by Oscar-winner Clint Eastwood, and now "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" is on stage at the Goodman Theatre. It plays at the Goodman Theatre through August 11. "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" spent 216 weeks on the New York Times Best-Seller List, and now one of the musical world's most respected talents is helping it sing.At its heart, "Midnight" is a true crime story about a real-life murder in a character-rich Savanah.Singer/Actress Sierra Boggess...
Postal worker shot and killed in West Pullman
CHICAGO (CBS) — A postal worker was shot and killed in the West Pullman neighborhood on Friday. Police said the shooting happened around 11:40 a.m. in the 12100 block of South Harvard Avenue. The postal worker was in front of a home when an unknown man walked up and shot her, then fled in a vehicle.The woman was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds, and was pronounced dead. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified her as Octavia Redmond, of Chicago.People who live in West Pullman said Redmond was beloved in the neighborhood."My heart is shattered, because it...
Bike and bus tour to commemorate anniversary of 1919 Chicago Race Riot
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Community leaders and Chicagoans will gather this weekend to commemorate the Chicago Race Riot of 1919, which started on July 27th after the murder of Eugene Williams. Williams, a Black teen, was on a raft in Lake Michigan when he accidentally drifted into an area reserved for Whites. A group of Whites threw stones at Williams, causing him to drown. No one was arrested, which fueled outrage and violence through Chicago's South Side. Whites and police attacked African Americans as Black soldiers stood guard. A total of 38 people died and more than 500 were hurt.To commemorate...
How to spot misinformation: 5 tips from CBS News Confirmed
There's a lot of misleading information online, so how do you know what to trust? When you find something new, especially around a major news story, pause and consider these tips from CBS News Confirmed.Check the sourceFirst, consider the source. Is the information coming from a trustworthy account, publication or website you recognize? If not, take a closer look. The source may be legitimate, but it could also be content spread by influencers or even foreign adversaries. Check the dateOn social media, photos and videos can be re-shared long after an event takes place. So even if it's your first time...
Reps. Casten and Garcia urge President Biden to drop out of race for White House
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two more House Democrats from Illinois have joined the growing number of congressional Democrats urging President Joe Biden to drop his bid for re-election.U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia on Friday both urged Biden to drop out of the race for the White House.In an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune, Casten wrote that his constituents "fear for the future of American democracy" if former President Donald Trump is elected in November, and that he believes "Biden is no longer up for that job.""It is with a heavy heart and much personal reflection that...
Pizzeria Portofino serves up slices near, on Chicago River
CHICAGO (CBS) — A pizzeria on Chicago's North Side is serving up slices both next to and on the water.No matter the season, the team at Pizzeria Portofino, located at 317 N. Clark St., says that it's always summertime.Whether at the bar, where they're churning out eclectic drinks, or their river-side dining, with boats passing by every few minutes."A lot of people come here and just, like, slam after all, spritzers and, you know, eat pizzas and, you know, just have a good time, you know," Chef Jeff Smyl said. And this summer, Pizzeria Portofino's forever summer extends beyond the...
Microsoft outage causes flight delays, cancellations at O'Hare and Midway airports
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A global Microsoft outage caused by a technical problem at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has forced airlines to cancel or delay hundreds of flights at O'Hare and Midway airports in Chicago.According to the Chicago Department of Aviation, as of 11:15 a.m., a total of 205 flights have been canceled at O'Hare International Airport, and nine have been canceled at Midway International Airport.Another 713 flights have been delayed at O'Hare, and 164 have been delayed at Midway.A United Airlines spokesperson said, while they are now resuming some flights, they expect schedule disruptions to continue throughout the day on Friday....
Some Illinois DMVs impacted by Microsoft outages
CHICAGO (CBS) — DMVs in Illinois were impacted by the global Microsoft outages on Friday morning. According to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, the outage may impact DMV operating hours. Giannoulias recommends calling 800-252-8980 before visiting a local DMV. The issue was caused by a technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said it had identified in its software and was working to resolve. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices."The underlying cause has been fixed, however, residual impact is continuing to affect some Microsoft 365 apps and services. We're conducting additional mitigations to provide relief," Microsoft said in a statement posted on social media.In a statement shared Friday with CBS News and on social media, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said the issue had been identified and a solution was being implemented.
What is CrowdStrike, the company behind the global Microsoft outages?
CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, is linked to the Microsoft outage affecting airlines, banks and other businesses worldwide on Friday.The company provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices, and many industries globally — from banking to retail to health care — use the company's software to protect against breaches and hackers.The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement. The issue was "not a security incident or cyberattack," he said, and Mac and Linux hosts were not affected."It's wild that one...
FedEx, UPS warn deliveries may be delayed due to Microsoft outage
Shippers FedEx and UPS on Friday said the Microsoft outage caused by a software glitch could lead to delayed package deliveries. FedEx acknowledged the interruption in a statement on its website Friday, saying "FedEx has experienced disruptions throughout our networks due to a global IT outage experienced by a third party software vendor.""Contingency plans have been activated to mitigate impacts but potential delays are possible for package deliveries with a delivery commitment of July 19, 2024," FedEx added. Shipping and logistics company UPS also said the software outage was affecting some of the company's systems, leading to potential delivery delays."A third-party...
3 men hurt in West Town drive-by shooting, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — Three men were hurt following a shooting on Chicago's West Side early Friday morning. The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of West Division Street in the West Town neighborhood. Police say the victims, 23, 31, and 45, were standing on the sidewalk with a group of people when someone in a black sedan fired shots. The 23-year-old was taken by fire officials to Stroger in good condition with a gunshot wound to the right shoulder. The 45-year-old was also taken by fire officials to Stroger in good condition with a gunshot wound to the left elbow. The 31-year-old walked into St Mary's Hospital and was listed in good condition with gunshot wounds to both feet. As of Friday, no arrests were made. The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated by Area 3 detectives.
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