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Satellite runs across Illinois help support Memphis to Peoria St. Jude run fundraising efforts
PEORIA, Ill. – Each summer, runners from central Illinois journey down to Memphis, Tenn. for the St. Jude Runs, running 465 miles back to Peoria and raising money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. But they’re not alone in their effort. Nearly 30 satellite runs from all...
Central IL county, city services report system issues amidst network outage
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A worldwide outage of the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is striking Microsoft devices throughout Central Illinois, disrupting state, county and municipal systems. In Champaign County, officials said on social media that the outage resulted in the Brookens Building being closed for the remainder of Friday. They said they hope to reopen the […]
Illinois Attorney General defends gun ban with reference to attempted assassination of former president
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.” In a discussion at the City Club of Chicago, Attorney General Raoul questioned whether the text of the Second...
“Million Dollar Quartet” ( Aurora)
***** The city of Aurora has completed the theater trifecta for Illinois. Yes, they have seen the Paramount Theatre open yet a third venue bringing great theater to the community. In addition to the Paramount Theatre and the Copley Theatre, they have now converted what was an Italian restaurant into a very intimate space called the Stolp Island Theatre where they are rocking the downtown of Aurora with their production of “Million Dollar Quartet ( inspired by an actual event).
Getaway vehicle found torched after fatal shooting of Chicago postal worker
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago Police have found the Dodge Durango connected with the shooting death of a Chicago postal worker. However, it is unclear how much evidence they will be able to recover because that vehicle has been torched. Police found the Durango in the 8900 block of South Holland Avenue. Officers were on scene with the U.S. Postal Police, investigating the case involving 48-year-old Octavia Redmond's death. The car was left in the middle of a field before being towed away for processing. Social media has been filled with tributes to Redmond, and there has been a renewed push to protect...
Watch the Oscar Winners: The Holdovers, Saturday, 7/27, 2-4:30 PM
Ready to catch up with some of this year’s Academy Award–winning films? You can see them at the Library! This month we are showing The Holdovers, which won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (Da’Vine Joy Randolph).
Chicago Youth Programs provides opportunities for generations of kids
CHICAGO (CBS) – A Chicago doctor is working with children affected by gun violence through a program that's already proven to be life-changing.Dr. Karen Sheehan has worked to address the direct and indirect impacts of gun violence on Chicago's youth for more than 30 years.For some, it's made all the difference.At Chicago Youth Programs, they live and breathe the words seen above their front door, "We grow opportunity," which has been happening for every kid that walks in.Stephany Price was one of those kids 28 years ago."As a child, I didn't understand that I was poor because everyone around me...
Cam’ron Makes Interesting Pick For Which City Has The Best Lyricists
Cam’ron says Chicago and Louisiana have the best lyricists. Cam’ron says Chicago and Louisiana are the two best cities for lyricism when it comes to hip-hop. He shared his take during the latest episode of It Is What It Is with Mase. In doing so, he showed love to several artists including Lil Wayne, Eminem, and more.
Bears Things: Presence of Hard Knocks impossible to ignore as camp begins
Report day isn’t what it used to be. The days of Jay Cutler rolling into Bourbonnais in a customized conversion van and offensive linemen carrying giant TVs are long gone. Instead, we can only feel the vibes from a packed press conference room with a handful of players. Still,...
Jaylon Johnson tired of Bears' potential: 'It's about action'
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The last time the preseason hype was this strong, the Chicago Bears had just won the NFC North with the league's top-ranked defense in 2018. The following season, those expectations were met with disappointment when the Bears stumbled to a third-place finish in the division with an 8-8 record.
Chicago’s Noble Schools CEO Constance Jones stepping down after six years
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news.The head of Chicago’s largest high school charter network is stepping down after six years on the job.Noble Schools CEO Constance Jones announced in an email to staff and families that she will “pass the torch to a new leader” and work with the network’s board and an outside consultant to find a new CEO.In a statement, Jones said she is focused on the start of the school year and plans on staying and overlapping with the new CEO “for several months to support a...
Chicago's Clybourn Corridor and Fulton Market to See Over 1,000 New Apartments After Plan Commission Approval
The fabric of Chicago's Clybourn Corridor and Fulton Market is set for a significant transformation as the Chicago Plan Commission approves the construction of over a thousand apartments, with two substantial development projects taking center stage. In a unanimous decision, high-rise residential buildings will soon rise in these bustling neighborhoods.
European Company Chooses Chicago for U.S. Expansion
In this week’s edition of Business Pulse, we spotlight the compelling decisions that make Chicagoland a top destination for corporate investment. For the past 11 years, the Chicagoland region has been recognized as a Top Metro for Corporate Investment, a testament to its strength as a prime hub for business growth and development.
CHGO Bulls Podcast: Matas Buzelis struggles, DJ Steward shines in Bulls Summer League win vs Hawks
The CHGO Bulls crew break the Chicago Bulls 103-99 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, improving their NBA Summer League record to 2-2. 11th overall pick Matas Buzelis struggled offensively, scoring 9 points on 4-17 shooting. Buzelis was impactful on defense however, picking up 5 steals and a block. DJ Steward picked up the slack for the Bulls, scoring 37 points and dropping 7 assists. Should the Bulls front office sign Steward to a two-way contract before a different team steals him away? PLUS: our exclusive interview with Matas from our trip out to Las Vegas. Will and Big Dave talked to the rookie about gaming, being drafted to his hometown team, Chicago eats, music and more!
White Sox make flurry of moves ahead of their first game after All-Star break
The White Sox announced a flurry of roster moves ahead of their return to the field versus the Royals on Friday. The team called up Brooks Baldwin, Chuckie Robinson and Steven Wilson. They placed Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. And they designated Martín Maldonado for assignment, which was first reported by Ken Rosenthal on Wednesday.
Celebrating 75 Years, Chicago’s Wooten Choral Ensemble Has Come a Mighty Long Way
Confined for more than a year to a Chicago sanitarium, Robert Wooten rued his fate. The Morgan Park High School student had demonstrated an aptitude for music at a young age. He even formed a gospel group called the Morgan Park Crusaders. Life was definitely looking up for him. Then he contracted tuberculosis. Now his only connection with music was when choral groups performed for the patients. Some days he wondered if he’d make it out of the sanitarium alive.
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