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Chicago Heights family raises concerns over school bus reliability
A family in Chicago Heights is aiming to raise attention to a lack of reliability for school bus service as their 15-year-old son has struggled to find transportation to school. David Louden, the father of Octavian Louden, said his son was left waiting for a bus that never showed up...
Parents, lawmakers question FSSA explanation of nearly $1 billion Medicaid forecasting error, call for increased transparency
INDIANAPOLIS — Several parents, advocates and lawmakers are calling into question the Family and Social Service Administration’s explanation of what led to a nearly $1 billion Medicaid shortfall. The FSSA presented its findings to the Medicaid Oversight Committee earlier this week, which mostly explained what the agency has changed to ensure this doesn’t happen again. […]
2 Cook County men charged in bank customer burglary spree
Andres F. Parra-Bohorquez and Michael S. Castiblanco-Quiroga face burglary charges for targeting bank customers in northwest suburban Des Plaines. The duo allegedly followed bank patrons, waiting for them to leave cash in their vehicles, and then stole the money, including a $25,000 theft from a South Barrington man's car. After...
2 hot dog stand workers stabbed in attempted robbery, attack in West Town, Chicago police say
Two hot dog stand workers were hurt when a person attacked them with a knife during an attempted robbery in West Town.This happened Friday night at around 8:40 p.m. in the 2800-blk of West Chicago Avenue, Chicago police said.The male suspect walked into Lola's Coney Island demanding cash, police said.A fight ensued and the suspect grabbed a knife and attacked a male and female employee, police said.The offender took off in an unknown direction. No proceeds were taken, according to police.Both of the victims sustained lacerations but refused medical attention, CPD said.No one is in custody and Area Three Detectives are investigating.
Week in Review: City Projects Near $1B Budget Shortfall for 2025; CPS Students Return to School
Summer is over and school is back in session with challenges for students as well as city leaders. Those challenges include finding enough buses so that all students can get to class. Perhaps the biggest test for CPS will be trying to stay within budget amid ongoing contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union.
Department on Aging Announces Roundtables to Discuss Aging Issues and Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions—open to service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the public—to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery, and investment priorities to meet the needs of a growing older adult population. “As a requirement...
Labor Day weekend: 1.7 million expected to pass through O'Hare, Midway
Millions of Americans are traveling during Labor Day weekend, with a record number expected to fly and hit the road as they take advantage of slightly cheaper flights and gas. https://wgntv.com/news/traffic/labor-day-weekend-has-the-travel-boom-truly-returned/
Pizzuti, Gensler, Goettsch Open Chicago Mixed-Use Project
The Pizzuti Companies, an Ohio-based developer, recently celebrated the grand opening of Coppia, the company’s first multifamily high-rise in Chicago. “Coppia’s location, architectural relevance, amenities and curated art program are among the many features that make this project stand out,” said Joel Pizzuti, President and CEO of The Pizzuti Companies.
DarwinPW Realty Represents Sellers in Stockyards Building Sale
DarwinPW Realty/CORFAC International Principal Ed Wabick and Vice President Terry Lynch recently represented Stockyard Bricks in its sale of a 14,000-square-foot building and 3.35 acres of industrial outdoor storage at 4150 S. Packers Ave in Chicago’s Stockyards neighborhood to Midwest Trailer Repair. “Industrial outdoor storage is extremely hard to...
Last Call for Chicago’s Outdoor Pools and Beaches, Closing for Swimming After Labor Day
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and the official end of the Chicago Park District’s outdoor swim season. In addition to the city’s 22 beaches, roughly a dozen outdoor pools will be open through Labor Day, Sept. 2, for one last hurrah. Beach swimming hours...
Youth-led program that breaks the cycle of violence is looking for donations after a loss of funding
Each year since 2017, mentors with the non-profit Rebels for Peace, have gone into South Side elementary schools to teach younger kids how to rebel against a normalization of anger and violence in their communities, said founder Prince Jimmar.
Family of missing Chicago man suspects he may have been a victim of John Wayne Gacy: 'I don't have peace'
The family of Roger Aguirre, missing since November 20, 1975, is intensifying efforts to solve his case with a new campaign led by the Light the Way Missing Persons Advocacy Project. Aguirre's sister fears that her brother might have been a victim of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, as Aguirre...
Future of CPS CEO debated at Chicago Board of Education meeting
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez was in the hot seat at the Board of Education’s first meeting of the school year following reports that Mayor Brandon Johnson wants him out for rejecting the mayor’s idea for paying for a new CTU contract.
Galewood streets were alive with music and more
On Saturday, Aug. 24, the Galewoodstock music festival filled a portion of North Newland Avenue in Galewood with music, food, vendors, games and of course people. This was the fourth annual Galewoodstock, a free community-oriented music festival in Galewood, a neighborhood of about 10,000 people in the Austin community on the far-west side of Chicago.
Love makes the music – Chicago artists Marquis Hill and Manasseh
Chicago musicians Marquis Hill – a jazz trumpeter and bandleader – and Manasseh – a singer and soul artist – both stopped by Vocalo to talk with Nudia Hernandez about their lives, their love for one another, and their recent and upcoming collaborations. “He’s booked and...
What did Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder say about Cleveland native Phil Donahue?
CHICAGO -- Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder mentioned the recent passing of Cleveland native Phil Donahue during the band’s concert at Wrigley Field on Thursday. “Before the Cubs game on WGN, in the morning there was a guy named Phil Donahue,” he said. “He was a great Chicagoan. He loved Chicago. He loved this place. I got to know him, work with him and love him. And we lost him about a week ago. I’ve been thinking of him nonstop.
Cooler but pleasant conditions, high swim risk expected for Labor Day weekend
Despite another muggy day on Friday and the potential for severe weather, it appears Labor Day weekend will start on a markedly different note - with clear skies, sunshine and enjoyable conditions. However, potentially dangerous conditions are possible along the lakefront, so those thinking about heading to the beach will want to plan ahead.
Commonwealth Foundation gives Illinois an 'F' for labor laws
(The Center Square) – A new report says Illinois is failing when it comes to worker freedom. Along with Policy Analyst Andrew Holman, David Osborne, senior fellow of labor policy for the Commonwealth Foundation, authored the report titled, “The Battle for Worker Freedom: Grading State Public Sector Labor Laws.” “Well, I hate to say it. Illinois probably set a new standard for ‘F’,” Osborne said. ...
Former University of Chicago Student Charged with Concealing Bomb-Making Activities After Dorm Explosion
A former student of the University of Chicago has now been federally charged, accused of concealing activities linked to bomb-making following an explosion in his dorm room last year. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the charges allege that Aram Brunson, 21 and originally from Massachusetts, planned to use the explosives for militant action in support of ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh.
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