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Metea Valley athletes surprise the families of first responders
On July 4th, members of the Metea Valley girls’ basketball and soccer team partnered with Buddy Helpers by surprising kids of first responders like the military, Chicago police, and firefighter families with new bikes. The gesture was a thank you to those first responders working tirelessly to keep everyone safe.
Quantum Computer Project to Breathe New Life into Chicago's Southeast Side
In a move that could transform Chicago's economy and cement its status as a leader in quantum computing, California-based PsiQuantum is investing billions to build the world's first commercially viable quantum computer at the long-dormant South Works site. The project promises to revitalize Chicago's Southeast Side, which has struggled since...
Parents buy cargo bikes instead of upgrading the family car
CHICAGO — Kevin Dekkinga’s son was going to elementary school and the family faced a decision: buy a second car, or buy a new cargo bike. His son would attend a Chicago Public Schools magnet school in a different neighborhood. His wife worked in the suburbs. And with CPS facing a bus driver shortage after the pandemic that left school bus service uncertain, the family felt they needed another reliable option to get around.
Lula Cafe Will Celebrate 25 Years in Logan Square With Star-Studded Pop-Up Series
The summer season kicked off with a bang for chef Jason Hammel, who in June took home a James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality at his iconic 25-year-old farm-to-table restaurant Lula Cafe in Logan Square. It was the sole medal awarded to a Chicago restaurant this year, but Chicagoans’ outpouring of joy over the win has taken Lula Cafe to new heights of popularity.
Mariners Moose Tracks, 7/26/24: A.J. Puk, Dylan Cease, and Garrett Crochet
Good morning friends! It’s Friday and a new series against the struggling White Sox begins tonight. What could go wrong?. I’m going to spare you from all of the Mariners doomspeak out there right now. You’re welcome. Randy re-write! Ken Rosenthal & co. at The Athletic broke...
16-year-old boy arrested 15 minutes after allegedly beating, robbing 2 people at gunpoint in Chicago
CHICAGO - A teenage boy was arrested after allegedly robbing and battering two people in Englewood Friday morning. The 16-year-old boy was charged with two felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm, one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a person under 21 and two misdemeanor counts of battery.
UIC athletic director Michael Lipitz leaves for AD position at A-10 program
CHICAGO - UIC is now looking for new athletic leadership. Illinois-Chicago director of athletics Michael Lipitz left the university for the same position at George Washington University, UIC announced in a press release on Friday. Lipitz, most recently, oversaw the hiring of Rob Ehsan as its head men's basketball coach...
Chicago Cubs Trade for Outfield Depth Before Deadline
The Cubs have made a trade, but it's not as exciting as it sounds. The trade involves acquiring Gilberto Celestino, a minor league outfielder, with no significant return listed, indicating a modest deal, possibly for cash. Gilberto Celestino, 25, is hitting .271/.348/.356/88 wRC+ this season. Celestino has primarily been at...
Pritzker moves closer to creating a 'Silicon Valley of quantum development' at former South Works site
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s goal to make Illinois “the Silicon Valley of quantum development” took a massive leap forward Thursday with the announcement of the 128-acre Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park at the former U.S. Steel South Works facility. The campus will be anchored by PsiQuantum, a Palo...
GROSS! Illinois Will Experience A “Bug Boom” This Summer
With warmer-than-average weather sweeping across Illinois, residents are noticing a surge in bug and insect activity. The unseasonable temperatures have created an ideal environment for these critters to thrive, leading to an unexpected influx in homes and gardens. In Illinois, in addition, to the warmer temperatures, we've also experienced more...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
Search for missing man to resume Sunday after yacht sinks in Lake Michigan near 31st Street Harbor
A search on Lake Michigan for a missing boater was postponed Saturday due to dangerous water conditions.The U.S. Coast Guard said they received calls about a 25-foot double-decker pleasure yacht capsizing and then sinking around 7:30 p.m. Friday near the 31st Street Harbor.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchRescue crews are waiting until Sunday to resume their search. The conditions have been too choppy on the water Saturday, and that's why the search had to be suspended.The Coast Guard said 16 people were on the boat at the time of the incident. All but one of those...
2 shot, 1 fatally in Chicago's Austin neighborhood
CHICAGO - A man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting on Chicago's West Side Saturday morning. According to Chicago police, the shooting occurred around 4:02 a.m. in the 4900 block of West Madison Street. Two men, aged 39 and 53, were standing outside when a silver Ford...
Pedestrian dies after running into traffic on Lake Shore Drive
CHICAGO - A pedestrian was fatally hit by a car on Lake Shore Drive Saturday morning. Chicago police said an unidentified male ran into traffic and was struck by a Toyota Prius traveling northbound near 49th Street. The incident happened just after 1 a.m. The victim was transported to the...
Illinois Women Warned About Vicious New Banking & Romance Scams
Obviously no scam is good, but I would argue the worst are the ones that prey on emotions to rob a person blind or worse. That's why there are urgent warnings for Illinois women to be aware there are current ploys that use text messages to lure victims into romance and banking problems.
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