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Chicago mayor blames disinvestment, Republicans after violent weekend
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is not changing his vision for public safety after a violent weekend in the city. More than 100 people were shot in Chicago from Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7. Nineteen of those people died. Johnson said the violence did not happen in a vacuum. “We are standing here today talking about a violent weekend because of generations of...
NASCAR's Chicago Street race draws thousands of fans
CHICAGO (CBS) – After a successful second year, the teardown of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race was in full swing on Monday.The event attracted thousands of people from more than 20 countries. Half of those who attended were experiencing NASCAR for the very first time.The free experience at Bulter Field within the NASCAR Village featured nearly a dozen local vendors, putting Chicago's best on display. Chicago Loop Alliance officials said pedestrians in the city's downtown were back on Monday with foot traffic back to pre-pandemic levels."Very diverse audience and people there for lots of different reasons, racing, concerts, music, food,...
CBS News Chicago unveils new storefront studio
CBS News Chicago is revolutionizing the way Chicagoans consume news and engage with its brand with the launch of a new modern-day streetside news studio. Debuting on Monday, July 8, during the 4 p.m. newscast, the state-of-the-art studio will serve as an oasis of innovation and journalistic excellence, expanding the operational footprint of the CBS News Chicago Broadcast Center.CBS News Chicago's President and General Manager, Jennifer Lyons, says, "We started with the idea of just building a new weather center, and then we ended up adding our main studio set to the plans. So, we have built a whole new set...
Northwestern College students unsure if they'll get money back, credits transferred after closure
Northwestern College moved its campus from Bridgeview to an Oak Lawn location just under two years ago.The building has gone dark on Monday. A letter on the door indicates that the college has permanently closed as of Saturday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Today was supposed to be our first day. I actually did some of my homework, thinking today was going to be the first day," said nursing student Destiny Cabral.The abrupt closure, which the college blames on its fiscal position, appears to leave its 500-odd students high and dry. They are unsure about what will...
James Beard Award-winning Lula Cafe, Italian resto Piccolo Sogno hit by thieves
Two popular eateries that are among business that have been burglarized in recent days include Italian restaurant Piccolo Sogno in West Town and Logan Square's Lula Cafe. The latter was recently honored with a James Beard Award.
Aschoff’s contract as D209 interim superintendent renewed
The Proviso High School District 209 board of education extended Alexander Aschoff’s contract to serve as interim superintendent for the upcoming school year. The appointment was approved during a special board of education meeting held Thursday, June 27, in a 5-1 vote. Board member Arbdella Patterson cast the dissenting vote. Board member Rodney Alexander was absent.
Prosecutors: Man disguises as woman to evade capture after Elmhurst armed robbery
ELMHURST, Ill. — Pre-trial release has been denied for a Chicago man accused of robbing another man who had just given him a ride to his apartment complex in Elmhurst on Friday morning. Bennie Gates, a 19-year-old Auburn Gresham resident, has been charged with one felony count of armed robbery with a firearm, according to […]
Village gears up for sidewalk replacement project
The village council approved advertising bids for a sidewalk improvement project June 24. Three commissioners and Mayor Rory Hoskins voted to go out for bids to update stretches of sidewalk throughout the village. Commissioner Ryan Nero was absent from the meeting. Construction will include removing 3,200 square feet of sidewalk...
D91, looking for short-term lease, says there’s ‘no rush’ on Grant-White
Forest Park School District 91 is in no rush to lease out Grant-White, said board president Shannon Wood. “We definitely want to take our time,” Wood said. “We want to be intentional to make this workable for entities in town…We are definitely not in a hurry.”. Grant-White...
Dogs arrive in Chicago after being rescued from 'deplorable conditions' at Oklahoma puppy mill
CHICAGO - Dozens of puppies and dogs landed in the Chicago area Monday morning after being rescued from a puppy mill in Oklahoma. The canine caravan arrived by plane at the DuPage Airport carrying more than 30 dogs. All of them are different ages, different sizes and different breeds, but they all share a horrible history.
Chicago man sentenced to 45 years in prison for role in deadly South Bend shooting
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — A Chicago man will spend 45 years in prison for his role in a deadly shooting in South Bend last April. 24-year-old Keith Hardy was sentenced to more than four decades behind bars today after being found guilty of murder and battery by means of a deadly weapon.
PAWS Chicago hosting 21st annual Beach Party at Navy Pier
CHICAGO - One of the biggest paw-tys of the summer is almost here. PAWS Chicago is preparing to host its 21st annual Beach Party later this month. About 500 dog lovers will enjoy a night of delicious food, dancing, and fun with their furry friends at Navy Pier's Offshore rooftop.
Online daters targeted in armed robbery scheme in Chicago
Online daters are experiencing a true dating horror story after agreeing to what they think is a date with someone they met through an online dating site, but they are really being set up to get robbed at gunpoint.
Riding High: Amtrak Borealis Trains Impress In First Month
In its first month of operation, the Amtrak Borealis trains between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Chicago are impressing Amtrak and state officials. Amtrak says over 18,500 passengers used the Borealis service in its first month, an average of about 300 passengers aboard the east- and westbound trains in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Adam Zanolini’s Heliacal Rising of Sothis pays tribute to Chicago jazz great Kelan Phil Cohran
Kelan Phil Cohran (1927-2017) was a Chicago musical institution. He played trumpet and zither with the Sun Ra Arkestra on some of its classic albums (including 1965’s Angels and Demons at Play), he was a founding member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), and he led the Artistic Heritage Ensemble. His experiments with electrified kalimba inspired Maurice White to incorporate the instrument into the sound of Earth, Wind & Fire.
NASCAR Goes Electric – No, It’s Not What You Think
CHICAGO – As part of the festivities during 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race event in Chicago this past weekend, NASCAR unveiled a prototype EV. Let me start this post by assuring you, if you’re an old-school racing fan who can’t stand race cars that don’t roar, that NASCAR is NOT to have its Cup cars go EV. At least not anytime soon.
Illinois quick hits: Expressway shootings down in Chicago
Expressway shootings down in Chicago Illinois State Police say Chicago area expressway shootings are down compared to three years ago. When compared to 2021, the area has seen a 65% reduction in shootings, according to ISP. The number of expressway shootings reached a high of 109 in 2021. In the first six months of this year, there have been 38 shootings. ...
Pace Bus is Hiring at South Suburban College
South Suburban College (SSC) and Pace Bus are pleased to announce another pre-hiring event to provide a free Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit course for the next generation of professional bus operators in the Chicago Southland region. The college and transportation agency will offer a customized two-week course to assist qualified applicants in obtaining their CDL permit. To remove financial barriers for students to pursue and complete the program actively, Pace will cover the costs of tuition, training, books, fees, and other expenses associated with the program. In addition, SSC, in partnership with the Workforce Equity Initiative Grant, will provide a completion incentive for participants who complete the two-week course.
South Shore Line / Metra construction project to impact South Shore Line midday andweekend service July 13-21
South Shore Line passengers should expect delays as a result of a. Metra/NICTD joint construction project in Chicago beginning on July 13 and ending on July 21. Riders should prepare for delays and allow for extra travel time. For the latest details on. specific delays during this period, passengers should...
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