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Organizers hold concert in middle of Logan Square pothole they want to save
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Some Logan Square neighborhood residents want a pothole in the middle of an intersection to stay right where it is, and now, organizers of the "Save the Hole" campaign are making their pleas into a song.A viewer, Emmanuel Ramos-Barajas, sent video taken out a window of a pop-up concert performed right in the middle of the pothole at Belden and St. Louis avenues.The man who started the "Save the Hole" effort also plays in a band—so he and his bandmates decided the middle of the roughly 16-by-16-foot crater would be the perfect place to play.Residents report that high speeds have long been an issue on the block. So when the large hole emerged earlier this month, so did an online campaign, complete with the hashtag #SaveTheHole, as neighbors believe it has been forcing drivers to slow down.But city officials say a traffic circle set to go into the intersection soon will serve the same purpose—and will look much better aesthetically. The traffic circle is expected to be completed by mid-October.
Latest CDC Numbers Show Iowa’s Suicide Rate Higher Than Illinois & Wisconsin
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‘At Issue’ Preview: Conversation with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs about Bright Start, the penny
How would you feel about the United States getting rid of the Penny? Who would think of such a thing? A member of the Federal Reserve, and maybe our own State Treasurer.
Route 66 Museum in Illinois is a Top U.S. Attraction for Car Fans
Whether you call them vintage or classic, one museum in Illinois is known for having some of the best cars in the nation all at once. The most historic highway in America is Route 66. Millions of cars have driven on 2,448 miles of road between Los Angeles and Chicago. To see several cars that have driven on this famous highway, you can visit one of the best car attraction museums in Illinois, Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac, Illinois.
Election 2024: How to vote early, get a mail-in ballot or find a polling place
Voters in Illinois will soon head to the polls — or fill out mail-in ballots at home — to select the next president of the United States and a variety of representatives at the national, state and local levels. Have questions about how to vote or key deadlines? We’ve got you covered. When is the general election? Nov. 5. Polls will be open in Illinois on that day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone ...
Parents Alarmed by Dumpsters Filled With Discarded Books Found Outside Chicago High School
CHICAGO — Carl Schurz High School on the Northwest Side is facing criticism after dumpsters filled with discarded books were discovered outside the campus. The books, ranging from Shakespeare to science textbooks, were spotted on Friday, echoing similar incidents across Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in recent years.
Best Neighborhood Halloween Displays in Chicagoland
As we get closer to Halloween, we begin to see our neighbors delight us with their spookiest decorations. There are many Chicagoland residents who go all out with skeletons, spiders, lights, inflatables and more spooktacular fun. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Halloween yard displays across Chicagoland that are...
Community meeting does little to ease NW Side residents' concerns over homeless encampment
People who live near a Gompers Park on Chicago’s Northwest Side packed a meeting Monday night to talk about a homeless encampment there. Many of those who filled the Salvation Army’s Mayfair Church were upset.
US Department of Energy Awards New Fermilab Management Contract Amid Turbulent Period for the Research Facility
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday the selection of a new management group for the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. The operating changes come in the wake of a tumultuous period for the scientific facility in suburban Batavia. The Fermi Forward Discovery Group, which was awarded the contract, is comprised...
Chicago’s beach season is over … or is it? Lake Michigan temps are breaking records.
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Sign up for WBEZ newsletters to get local news you can trust. On a sunny, mid-September afternoon, Olu Demuren took a running start off the concrete ledge just south of Belmont Harbor and […]
Here’s How Early Voting In The 2024 Presidential Election Works In Chicago — And Where To Do It
CHICAGO — Chicagoans can soon head to the polls to vote in the general election. Election Day isn’t until Nov. 5 — but early voting begins Oct. 3 in Chicago, giving residents an option to cast their ballot ahead of time to avoid long Election Day lines.
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