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12-year-old and 3 other boys charged with robbing man near UIC campus
CHiCAGO — Four juveniles, one only 12 years old, were arrested early Thursday morning after they allegedly robbed a man near the UIC campus. They were sent home with their parents within hours. Chicago police said the boys implied they had a gun while robbing a 48-year-old man in...
Great Clips launches 'student slang' curriculum to help parents and students prepare for Back-to-School
CHICAGO - Great Clips is supporting parents and students as they gear up for the back-to-school season. To help parents better understand their children and boost their confidence at school, Great Clips has launched a comprehensive "Student Slang" curriculum. This resource includes a slang dictionary, an online lookbook featuring popular...
Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief, 07/25/2024
PlayStreets, a CDPH initiative focusing on a holistic approach to physical and mental health, closes specific neighborhood streets to traffic throughout the summer months for three or more hours to transform communities into safe, supervised play areas for families to stay active and healthy. PlayStreets Week, July 22 through 28, highlights communities in Chicago that have been impacted by violence, and the organizations dedicated to serving the children and families in these areas with sports activities, games, bounce houses, dancing, fitness classes, healthy snacks, and more. A full schedule of events can be found at CSCC X PlayStreets Safe Space Activations.
Brookfield Zoo unveils new North American Prairie Aviary to highlight endangered bird species
Chicago - Brookfield Zoo is welcoming its newest habitat, the North American Prairie Aviary. The aviary is home to a four-foot-tall female crane and a group of greater prairie chickens. As the survival of both populations is threatened, the zoo hopes to bring awareness to the challenges native bird species...
Lorraine Hansberry Statue Finds a Permanent Home at Chicago's Navy Pier
The Lorraine Hansberry Initiative's Lorraine Hansberry statue, which has been on a nationwide tour since 2022, has found a permanent home in Chicago's Navy Pier. The move will mean the statue is in the Raisin in the Sun playwright's hometown. The statue, sculpted by Alison Saar, is titled To Sit...
Vajra Will Finally Open Its Dining Room After a Year in Wicker Park
Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty. It’s been a year since scintillating South Asian restaurant Vajra moved from West Town into...
Chicago's Ultimate Frisbee team builds fan base, even with day jobs
CHICAGO (CBS) – The Chicago Union has been flinging the frisbee around for over a decade, first known as the Wildfire before changing its name after COVID-19 wiped out the 2020 season.Now, the Union has a new home, a growing fanbase, and for the players, a big passion for the game."Some kids, they have soccer balls. Some kids, they have swim lanes, right?" said player Sam Kaminsky. "And for me, it was a piece of plastic."Kaminsky has a love for that piece of plastic, playing for the Chicago Union in the Ultimate Frisbee Association. Playing on the team takes love...
RIOS and Field Operations to lead $7 billion mixed use development to transform Chicago’s West Side surrounding the United Center
The owners of the United Center have unveiled a $7 billion, seven-phased development project set to revolutionize the 55 acres surrounding the stadium. With its “jolt of new development,” the 1901 Project, named for the stadium’s address along Madison Street, aims to create a flourishing neighborhood in Chicago’s West Side with more green space, mixed use spaces, and new jobs. Design collective RIOS will serve as master planner while landscape design will be helmed by New York–based Field Operations.
Chicago Bursting with Weekend Festivities, Street Closures and OEMC Safety Tips Amidst Neighborhood Fests
This weekend, Chicagoans have their pick of neighborhood fests, from the cultural showcases in Pilsen's Fiesta Del Sol to the culinary delights at the Taste of Chicago in Marquette Park. As the city buzzes with increased activity, the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is on its toes, reminding everyone to stay vigilant and safe amidst the fun, according to a recent release on their website.
Tickets selling out for Chappell Roan’s Lollapalooza aftershow at The Vic Theatre
Some tickets are still available to see “The Midwest Princess” at The Vic Theatre in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Although, seats are limited and selling fast. Get yours now on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Now pulling crowd sizes the likes of Governors Ball capacity, meteoric pop...
Cubs GM's comments on the trade deadline shows the team is open for business
A 2-4 homestand to open the second half sealed the fate of a Chicago Cubs team that, since early May, has looked listless. Despite stellar starting pitching and, more recently, a bullpen that's leveled out to be one of the best in the game, a lackluster offense incapable of hitting with runners in scoring position torpedoed any chance of this team playing in October.
Chicago man burglarized, robbed the same three Loop, Lake View businesses multiple times: police
CHICAGO - A Chicago man was arrested this week in connection with multiple burglaries and robberies that occurred in the Loop and Lake View this year. Joachim Nwachukwu, 33, faces six felony counts of robbery, six felony counts of burglary, one misdemeanor count of criminal trespass to real property and six outstanding warrants.
Man, 25, dies after being shot multiple times on South Side
CHICAGO — A 25-year-old man has died after being shot multiple times on the city’s South Side. The shooting happened around 1:43 a.m. Thursday in the 6100 block of South King Drive in the Washington Park neighborhood. Police said a 25-year-old man was in the alley when he got into an argument with someone he […]
Chicago police find man in wheelchair shot in Greater Grand Crossing
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are searching for the gunman who shot a man in a wheelchair in Greater Grand Crossing Wednesday night.Police say just before 10:30 p.m., officers responded to the 7400 block of South Perry Avenue, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his right hip. The shooter fled the scene in an unknown direction. Dozens of evidence markers and piles of bullets were seen scattered on the street.Fire officials took the victim to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition. Police said he did not provide any further information about the incident. As of Thursday, no one is in custody. Area 1 detectives were investigating.
Whiting 30th Annual Pierogi Fest stuffed with fun
WHITING, Ind. (July 25, 2024) – Pierogi Fest is ready for its milestone 30th anniversary celebration this weekend, with the annual wacky parade launch at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26. Expect more fun and surprises throughout the weekend. Festival namesake mascot Mr. Pierogi is now portrayed by his smiling...
Intensity, Effort, Consistency & Passion of the Bremen Braves
In the spring of 2024, Connor Downs was named the new head football coach for the Bremen Braves. Formerly, Downs was an assistant coach for the Whiting Oilers (2022) and the Hillcrest Hawks (2023), were he helped lead the Hawks to a first round 5A IHSA state tournament win; 22-8 vs Carbondale High School.
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