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<div> Each week, Axios Chicago reporters pose in front of locations in Chicago. Where's Carrie Shepherd this week? Here's a hint: <hr><ul><li> This is a centerpiece at a school on the South Side </li><li> Designed by an architect who has brought Chicago great pride. </li><li> The glass panes and steel beams are his signature style. </li><li> The building's use has also been very versatile. </li></ul><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate></div>

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Forget about the Bears stadium; a new luxury apartment tower designed by Helmut Jahn is already redefining the South Loop.Driving the news: The 73-story 1000M building, at 1000 S. Michigan Ave., hosted its grand opening last week to celebrate the first residents moving in.The intrigue: Jahn died in 2021 in a bicycle/automobile collision, but he had already started work on 1000M.The esteemed architect designed several notable Chicago projects, including the Thompson Center and the neon-lighted walkway in Terminal 1 at O'Hare Airport.The vibe: The tower features 738 apartments.Studios are going for $2,080 a month, while one bedrooms top out at...

Helmut Jahn skyscraper reshapes South Michigan Avenue

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The zodiac signs that are perceived as lazy are those who are prone to procrastination. Such individuals love to work at their own pace and sometimes delay the delivery of assignments or tasks. People who love their comfort zone are sometimes seen as lazy people since their work rate is not as high as others.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Lazy

Los Angeles, CA

Uber wants to pay you $1,000 to ditch your car for a month.Why it matters: Americans are grappling with high car expenses including vehicle prices, rising car insurance and surging car repair costs.The average monthly cost of vehicle ownership in the U.S. is more than $1,000, according to AAA.Driving the news: Uber is launching its One Less Car trial today in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver. It will give drivers $1,000 to rely on alternative transportation for one month.How it works: Applicants must be 18 or older, have a vehicle they use more than...

Uber is giving 30 Chicagoans $1,000 to go carless for a month

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Ald. Ray Lopez wants to boost penalties for people who commit crimes while wearing a face mask.Why it matters: The proposal aims to address ongoing concerns about crime, but it has also sparked pushback over how cops might selectively enforce crime-fighting measures like this one.The big picture: Lawmakers are pursuing mask restrictions in several states, largely in response to masked protesters at pro-Palestinian rallies.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed banning masks on the subway after reports of protesters in a train car yelling, "Raise your hand if you're a Zionist."Ski masks have also become a fashion statement in recent years,...

Ald. Ray Lopez wants to increase penalties for crimes committed while wearing masks

Chicago's minimum wage for tipped workers jumps today from $9.48 to $11.02 per hour. Why it matters: It's the first tangible benefit of the One Fair Wage ordinance, which was passed last year to close the pay gap between tipped and non-tipped workers.The regular minimum wage jumps to $16.20.Yes, but: The new rule is causing concern among some restaurant owners and confusion among consumers.How it works: Each year the city's tipped minimum wage will grow by 8% until it matches the regular minimum wage in five years.Currently if workers' wages plus tips don't bring them to the regular minimum wage...

New tipped minimum wage draws mixed predictions

What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

Season Three of "The Bear" hit Hulu on Wednesday night, and the River North neighborhood remains one of its main stars.Why it matters: The depiction of the neighborhood reminds us how much it's changed over the decades, especially around Mr. Beef (opened in 1979), which inspired the show's Original Beef of Chicagoland.Flashback: In the 1830s, the area was occupied largely by industrial buildings and Irish workers at breweries, tanneries and soap factories. A couple of decades later, Chicago's first railroad brought more European immigrants to the neighborhood.Around the Depression, the eastern edge closer to Michigan Avenue became wealthier, while the...

River North before "The Bear"

Missouri State

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Niles, IL

The Village of Niles approved plans for the redevelopment of Golf Mill Mall.The big picture: The North suburb is hoping the renovation will attract new shops, restaurants and stores to the dilapidated space.What they're saying: "The Golf Mill Town Center redevelopment project is a catalyst for a renaissance of the mall, the surrounding businesses and our village," Niles Mayor George D. Alpogianis said in a statement.Driving the news: The village board unanimously approved the Sterling Organization's $440 million plan for the 80-acre parcel, which will be supported with funding generated through a tax increment financing district.It is the largest redevelopment...

Golf Mill Mall getting a face lift

Georgia State

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

"The Bear" will drop all of its Season 3 episodes at 8pm Wednesday night, three hours before originally scheduled.Why it matters: Millions of fans have been hungrily waiting to binge a new season of the F/X hit, as it finally serves up a look at the crew's schmancy new restaurant.Driving the news: The show's cast sat down for an international press call Monday to talk about the new season, and they offered plenty of nods to Chicago's culinary scene.Dig in: Lead actor Jeremy Allen White, who plays Carmen, praised the city for providing "beautiful food at every single sort of...

"The Bear" season 3 episodes to drop early

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Cobb County, GA

Acworth, GA

While most of Cobb County's incorporated cities experienced growth over the last three years, one saw a population loss. The cities of Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs and Smyrna all experienced population growth from 2020 to 2024. But Acworth, or at least the specific area within the city's incorporated limits, saw a small population decrease.

Cobb County's Incorporated Cities Fuel Local Growth, Except for Acworth

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Each week, Axios Chicago reporters pose in front of locations in Chicago.Where's Carrie Shepherd this week? Here's a hint:This is a centerpiece at a school on the South SideDesigned by an architect who has brought Chicago great pride.The glass panes and steel beams are his signature style.The building's use has also been very versatile.

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