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After Spike In Humboldt Park Shootings, Violence Interrupters Working To Resolve Gang Conflicts
HUMBOLDT PARK — Community leaders are ramping up efforts to interrupt gang violence amid a series of Humboldt Park shootings in recent months. There have been 28 shootings, five of them fatal, in the neighborhood since July, according to city crime data. During the same time period last year, there were 16 shootings that left one person dead.
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving legislative leader in US history
ILLINOIS, USA — Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in American history. The case against Madigan, who resigned in 2021, is one of Illinois’ largest corruption trials in years. The 82-year-old is charged in a...
Cheap Halloween activities in Chicagoland
Get into the spooky spirit by touring local Halloween displays. Our map of some of the best DIY haunts in Chicagoland is an awesome resource for finding free, kid-friendly Halloween displays near you. Dress up in a costume or Halloween attire, load the kids in the car, and pick a few spots to visit for spooks, surprises and more Halloween fun.
Warmer temperatures next two days before a real taste of Autumn chill settles in
Friday’s summer-like warmth may very well be the final 80-degree or warmer temperature until next Spring. Enjoy it while it lasts! FRIDAY’S PREDICTED HIGH IS 84°. The last time October 11 was this warm was the 84° in 1973 —51 years ago! (The record high for the date is 87 degrees set in 1928) How much […]
New ranking names best children's hospitals in Illinois, Midwest
An Illinois children's hospital has been named among the top-rated hospitals in the Midwest in a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago was named the No. 1 hospital for kids in Illinois in the newest ranking from the publication, but it also earned a high spot on the list of best children's hospitals in the Midwest.
Watch the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon live: Streaming, TV channel and more
NOTE: Streaming of race day coverage and the finish line camera will appear live in the player above beginning Oct. 13. Looking to watch your favorite runner cross the finish line at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon?. NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago will offer complete live coverage and...
Daywatch: New casino makes huge debut
Good morning, Chicago. Hard Rock Rockford had a huge debut at its new permanent casino, jumping from ninth to second in Illinois in both gaming revenue and visitors during its first full month. The sprawling entertainment complex generated $13.7 million in adjusted gross receipts and drew more than 157,000 visitors for September, topping every casino in the state but perennial leader Rivers ...
Illinois has a ‘state mushroom' for the first time, thanks to these students
For the first time, Illinois has a state mushroom, thanks in large part to a group of students from Chicago's western suburbs. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3514 into law in August. The bill designates calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the "giant puffball," as the official state mushroom of Illinois.
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