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Canadian wildfire smoke could impact Chicago area's air quality this week
Wildfire smoke from western Canada and the western United States could create some air quality issues in the Chicago area this week. The fires, which are burning in the Rocky Mountains in the northwestern United States and in parts of Canada, including the country’s largest national park, are creating air quality issues across a wide swath of the Great Lakes, including over the Chicago area.
Further Point expects to reopen several Foxtrot stores in Chicago
Further Point Enterprises, the investment firm that bought bankrupt urban convenience-store chain Foxtrot’s assets at auction, is planning to reopen at least four of the stores in Chicago. The firm recently applied for liquor licenses at the Wicker Park, Fulton Market, Old Town and Gold Coast former Foxtrot locations,...
iO Fest, Chicago’s Largest Improv Festival, Kicks Off Thursday With Star-Studded Lineup
LINCOLN PARK — iO Theater launches its inaugural iO Fest Thursday, featuring four days of improvisation, sketch and stand-up performances from more than 70 acts, headlined by alumni like Tim Meadows and Matt Walsh. The event, Chicago’s largest improv comedy festival, runs through Sunday at iO Theater, 1501 N....
Double Duty Classic showcases high school standouts, honors Chicago's Negro League Baseball history
CHICAGO - Groundskeepers were out early at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday getting ready for the annual Double Duty Classic (DDC). The DDC commemorates the history of Negro League Baseball in Chicago while also showcasing some of the most talented high school baseball players in the country. Troy Williams, the...
Sandvik Coromant to Present “The Cutting Edge of Connectivity” at IMTS 2024
Leading cutting tool maker and advanced machining solutions provider Sandvik Coromant will deliver a presentation offering insights on sensor-enabled tooling and the future of manufacturing at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. The educational session, titled “The Cutting Edge of Connectivity: How Sensorized Tooling is Driving Manufacturing...
UIC Cross Country and Track & Field Teams Expand Roster with Diverse Talent
CHICAGO (July 24, 2024) – The UIC cross country and track & field teams announced Wednesday the addition of 17 student-athletes to their programs. The Flames will welcome four distance runners on the men’s cross country team, six cross country runners for the women’s team, two male sprinters, four female track athletes, and a high and long jumper. “Our coaching staff is excited with the new additions to our program as we prepare for another competitive year in the Missouri Valley Conference,” said head coach Paul Zavala . We have a very competitive recruiting class looking to represent the Flames…
How are stalking allegations dealt with in court?
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Republicans might try to remove Vice President Kamala Harris from the ballot and whether or not she is eligible to run for two terms. They also share details about how stalking allegations are dealt with in court and the fan who wore a t-shirt with profanity to Wrigley Field.
David Cromer, Caitlin Sullivan Will Co-Direct
David Cromer and Caitlin Sullivan will co-direct the upcoming world premiere of Jordan Harrison's The Antiquities. A co-production of Playwrights Horizons, Vineyard Theatre, and Chicago's Goodman Theatre, the play will make an Off-Broadway bow at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theatre running January 20-March 2, 2025. The production will then head to the Goodman, with performances running May 3-June 1, 2025.
Black Baseball History Honored in New Exhibit at Chicago Fed Money Museum
A new exhibit has opened that pays homage to the men who played baseball in the Negro National League. Commemorative coins that were produced by the U.S. Mint mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the league and are now on display at the Chicago Fed Money Museum. Dr....
Lindholm Roofing’s Michael Huston: Beware of solicitors
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/15/24: Lindholm Roofing’s Assistant Manager Michael Huston to the rescue! Listen in while Mike explains methods that storm chasers will use to try and scam you after experiencing storm damage to your roof. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, go to lindholmroofing.com or call them at 773-283-7675.
Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
CHICAGO (July 24, 2024) – The American Baseball Coaches Association released its 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award Wednesday, and the UIC baseball team was honored for the fifth straight season. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year's award, with over 470 collegiate programs from all division levels honored in 2024.
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,...
Taylor Swift Cover Band Headed to Chicago this August
Are you ready for it? While it might not be the real deal Taylor Swift, a Swiftie still loves to jam out to their favorite Taylor tunes. Summer is the perfect time to grab your friends and head to see your favorite band or artist live in concert. For so...
After Englewood Shootings, Fed-Up Activist Installs Cameras On Her Block While Waiting For City’s Help
ENGLEWOOD — South Side activist Tamar Manasseh added surveillance cameras to her Englewood block after someone fired shots there last month. Then on Monday, more gunfire erupted. Undeterred, Manasseh hopes the cameras — combined with speed bumps on the block if the city ever installs them — can ultimately...
Chicago police seek hammer-wielding burglary crew after 4 businesses targeted in under an hour
CHICAGO - The Chicago Police Department is seeking to identify the individuals who burglarized at least four businesses in under an hour on the North and Northwest Sides. In each incident, at least three offenders used a hammer to break the front glass door of the businesses to get inside.
5 victims reported in violent robbery spree across Lakeview, Lincoln Park, the Loop
CHICAGO — Police are investigating five robberies, some of which turned violent, that were reported early Tuesday morning in the Loop, Lincoln Park, and Lakeview. There are indications that the same people may have committed some of the crimes. In one incident, a 22-year-old woman was pepper sprayed and...
NHL-Oilers hire ex-Blackhawks executive Bowman as new general manager
(Reuters) -The Edmonton Oilers have hired former Chicago Blackhawks executive Stan Bowman to be their new general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations, the National Hockey League team said on Wednesday.
Far NW suburban school board votes to close year-round elementary school
A year-round public elementary school in the far northwest suburbs, Landmark Elementary, will close, after Tuesday night’s vote by the McHenry County District 15 School Board. Board member Patrick DeGeorge called it an incredibly tough decision.
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