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Chicago police issue alert for armed robberies in 3 neighborhoods
CHICAGO - Chicago police have issued a community alert following a series of armed robberies in three city neighborhoods. In each incident, three offenders approached victims while brandishing handguns and demanded property. The offenders, who arrived in a stolen 2018 silver Hyundai Sonata, then fled the scene. During one of the robberies, a victim was pistol-whipped.
Cavaliers Guard Max Strus pays it forward through annual basketball camp
A little more than a decade ago, Max Strus was roaming the halls of Stagg High School in Palos Hills. Despite only receiving one Division I scholarship offer, Strus had big dreams for his future. “High schools always have career planner classes and all those things, and professional athlete was...
Chicago Community Demands Independent Investigation into Police Ties with Extremist Groups
Calls for a more thorough investigation into the ties between Chicago police officers and extremist groups have intensified, as activists from the 33rd Ward, the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, and local officials press for action. Residents and social justice advocates are demanding an external inquiry following a decision two months prior by the Chicago Police Department (CPD) officials not to discipline officers with connections to the Oath Keepers, an act the groups have deemed a display of "inadequate" investigation. This argument was laid out in a news conference held outside the Horner Park fieldhouse.
Wilmington Road Closure: Route 53 Shut Down After Utility Pole Incident
Wilmington, IL – Route 53 is currently closed Sunday afternoon for both northbound and southbound traffic between Coal City Road and Stripmine Road due to an accident that resulted in a downed utility pole. According to the Wilmington Police Department, the accident occurred earlier today, causing significant disruption to...
Weekend Morning News: Dawn A.M. Eatery in Hyde Park has a new tasting menu
Jef Tate, beverage director for Dawn A.M. Eatery in Hyde Park, says the restaurant brings a taste of Southern influence to the Chicago food scene for those who grew up on Southern cooking, or for those who who just want to try it. “It’s kind of like an ode that...
Bears Pro Bowler Sends Stern Message To Rest Of His Team
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is sick of his team's "upside" label. Johnson got real with reporters during the Bears' Saturday practice at Halas Hall. Despite some positive buzz emanating from Chicago's revamped roster, Johnson doesn't think anything has changed just yet. The ...
State Funding for Chicago Public Schools: $1.1 Billion vs. $503 Million – Governor Pritzker Pushes Back Against Mayor Johnson’s Claim
Governor J.B. Pritzker rejects Mayor Brandon Johnson’s claim for $1.1 billion in state aid for Chicago Public Schools, arguing that the true cost to fully fund the district is lower and that it’s not the state’s job to cover local financial mistakes. Pritzker Disputes Chicago’s $1.1 Billion School Aid Claim, Citing Lower Funding Needs According […]
Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon tours behind new album, “Shut Up & Dance!”
When covid-19 shut down music venues in 2020, the blues singer Toronzo Cannon went back to driving a Chicago city bus to make ends meet. He was finally able to hang up the keys to the CTA conveyance not long thereafter and get back to his first true love. “I...
Former MLB star has choice words for umpire
Major League Baseball umpiring continues to be a source of frustration for MLB players and managers. It’s also a source of frustration for announcers and analysts. That was certainly the case on Friday. After the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-2 at Wrigley Field, former Cub Jon Lester expressed some frustration on Marquee Sports Read more... The post Jon Lester: ‘There’s no real repercussions for umpires’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
John Dillinger saw his last movie at the Biograph Theater 90 years ago
For years, sightseeing buses have paused at an alley next to the Biograph Theater on Lincoln Avenue. Compared to other stops, there is not much to see. Passengers might wonder where they are and why. “Look, at the mouth of the alley,” their driver/guide announces. “That’s where John Dillinger was killed on July 22, 1934. He and a pair of lady friends had just seen the movie ‘Manhattan ...
Over a year in office, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign coffers still buoyed by unions
Since his election as mayor of Chicago in April last year, Brandon Johnson has raised $2.6 million, nearly half of which has come from a variety of labor organizations — some of them key backers from his election campaign, others that came around afterward. The progressive first-term mayor’s continued reliance on union support is no surprise after his campaign was mostly bankrolled by major ...
Will Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party is coming to Chicago this fall
Comedian and actor Will Ferrell will join a slate of prominent musicians on stage in Chicago this fall in the name of charity. Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party, featuring Swedish House Mafia D-Nice, A-Trak and more, will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Chicago's Wintrust Arena.
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