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Chicago tourism officials anticipate economic boost from DNC, other events this summer
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Democratic National Convention is a little more than a month away—on the heels of a number of big events in Chicago this year and this summer.While 50,000 people from across the country and the world are expected to flock to Chicago in August for the DNC at the United Center, Chicago tourism officials said that is not the number that will make the biggest difference for the city.Rich Gamble is the interim president and chief executive officer of Choose Chicago, the city's tourism agency. He noted that the city recently hosted the James Beard Awards and...
Village council rescinds bid for lead pipe replacement
At a May 28 village council meeting, commissioners awarded IHC Construction the bid to replace a portion of the village’s lead service lines that deliver water to Forest Park residents. But following a vote at the June 24 council meeting, the awarded bid was rescinded because the contractor didn’t...
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.
Elmhurst U. Student Wins Spot at Fulbright UK Summer Institute
Elmhurst University student Amar Rajput will soon be headed to Scotland to participate in the prestigious Fulbright UK Summer Institutes program. A rising junior from Lombard, Ill., Rajput is the first Elmhurst University student ever to be selected for the program, and one of only eight students selected nationwide. He will leave on July 15 for the Fulbright Scotland Summer Institute on Technology, Innovation and Creativity, a three-week cultural and academic experience at the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde.
Armed robber targeting victims on West Side using dating apps, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago police are warning people on the West Side about a robber targeting people looking for love online.Four times since late June, the robber has used a dating app to arrange meetings with his targets, and when they showed up at the designated location, he robbed them at gunpoint:200 block of North Pine Ave. on June 26, 2024 at 2:30- 2:45 PM200 block of North Pine Ave. on June 30, 2024 at 12:00 AM5300 block of West Van Buren St. on July 2, 2024 at 9:30 AM200 block of North Pine Ave on July 4, 2024 at 2:34 PMIn one of the robberies, the suspect met the victim at the victim's home. Once the robber arrived, he demanded the victim's keys at gunpoint, got in their car, and drove off.Police have only a vague description of the robber.Police recommended anyone arranging to see anyone they met online should try to meet at a public location, like a restaurant or police station. Anyone with information on the robberies is asked to call Area 4 detectives at 312-746-8253.
Chicago Park District Board President Myetie Hamilton Announces Sudden Resignation
On Monday, the Chicago Park District announced that Myetie Hamilton, president of the district’s board of commissioners, will step down from the role following Wednesday’s board meeting. No reason was given for the decision. Board Vice President Modesto Valle will serve as interim president until Mayor Brandon Johnson...
NASCAR star joins effort to curb summer speeding
CHICAGO - NASCAR drivers may have clocked speeds up to 130 miles per hour in the Loop, but local authorities are asking you to pump the brakes. Expect to see more police on the roads this month as part of a new campaign to slow drivers down. The National Highway...
Man Accused Of Cyberstalking Ex, Allegedly Paid Strangers For Photos
Dominique Ward says her ex Micah Berkley has been cyberstalking her and her daughters by paying strangers for photos and videos. In a disturbing case of cyberstalking and electronic harassment, Dominique Ward, a Chicago mother of three, alleges that Micah Berkley, the father of her twin daughters, is exploiting social media to gather information about their children.
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.
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...
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,...
Front yards become front-row seats for live music with StoopSessions
Organized by the nonprofit Forest Park Arts Alliance, the 2024 StoopSessions are underway this summer. StoopSessions, which started in 2019, is a program with live music being performed on the front porches of Forest Park residents. Arts Alliance President Karen Rozmus says StoopSessions was the first program for the nonprofit.
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.
Reporter interviewed husband after historic NASCAR win
Like many industries and workplaces, there are many romantic relationships within the sports world. Those sometimes include members of the media. And that sometimes leads to interesting interviews. The latest case there came at NASCAR’s Grant Park 165 street course race in Chicago Sunday. There, Alex Bowman’s win meant that Kaitlyn Vincie (normally on Fox’s Read more... The post Kaitlyn Vincie interviewed her husband Blake Harris after his first career win as a crew chief appeared first on Awful Announcing.
1 dead, 4 injured after Chicago man crashes into another vehicle while driving under the influence: police
CHICAGO - A Chicago man is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and crashing his vehicle into oncoming traffic in Cicero last week, leaving one person dead. Raul Pedroza, 31, faces one count of reckless homicide, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage. At...
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.
Magdalena Winter Joins UIC Women’s Basketball Program
CHICAGO (July 8, 2024) – The UIC women's basketball team put the final touches on its roster for the 2024-25 season with the addition of freshman center Magdalena Winter (Berlin, Germany), head coach Ashleen Bracey announced Monday. Winter is the is the fourth and final scholar-athlete to commit to the Flames since the end of the '23-24 season, joining senior guards Arin Freeman (Little Rock, Ark./North Little Rock/Coastal Carolina) and Jalysa Stokes (Joliet, Ill./Joliet Central/UMSL), and sophomore forward Julia Coleman (St. Louis, Mo./Westminster Christian Academy/Texas State). "We are thrilled to welcome Magdelena to our Flames Basketball Family," Bracey said. "She...
MLB fans loved seeing how the Cubs surprised Shōta Imanaga with his All-Star honor in the clubhouse
While the Cubs have been a disappointment in the first half of the season, rookie pitcher Shōta Imanaga has lived up to the billing. And now, he’s earned himself a trip to Arlington, Texas, in the process. Shōta Imanaga — who spent eight seasons professionally in Japan before signing with the Cubs this offseason — was the Cubs’ lone All-Star selection. Though the honor was expected given the Cubs’ struggles across the board, Imanaga certainly seemed surprised when the news was announced in the clubhouse on Sunday. In a video shared by the team’s Twitter/X account, Cubs manager Craig Counsell made the...
Mayor Johnson caught in the middle of CPS-City Hall pension disagreement
Chicago Public Schools officials this week plan to release the budget for the upcoming academic year, after delaying it a month as they worked to close a more than $400 million deficit and tried to convince the former teacher who now occupies City Hall to help. Much of the discussion...
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