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Josh Giddey's near triple-double shows what he'll bring to Bulls
When the Chicago Bulls traded Alex Caruso straight up for Josh Giddey, the move was widely panned. This had little to do with Giddey as a player, but most people thought the Bulls should have gotten more for an All-Defensive player on a team-friendly deal. I said that the Bulls...
College-bound students get back-to-campus essentials thanks to scholarship program
CHICAGO (CBS) -- More than 100 college-bound students on the city's South Side had their trunks filled Thursday with all the back-to-school essentials.They were given a free laptop, backpack, and other essentials like bedding and a shower caddy at an event at the South Shore Cultural Center.The Trunk Scholarship Program is now in its 16th year. It is organized by Ada S. McKinley Community Services, and named after former Chicago Bear Revie Sorey.CBS News Chicago spoke to one senior who is headed to Howard University."It feels amazing, actually, to not have to worry about things that I need for my dorm," said Lailani Allison. "I'm excited about meeting new people, but also making more connections and just exploring the world."Scholarship winners answered the question, "Why obtaining a post-secondary education is important to me." The winning essays have been published.In addition to supplies, the top winners also received a cash award in the form of a gift card for fees and incidentals. The program has given out more than $20 million in college scholarships.
Rhymefest To Headline Luxe Fest, Sunday’s Celebration Of Local Musicians In South Shore
SOUTH SHORE — A free South Side festival this weekend will celebrate local musicians with 12 hours of back-to-back performances, from rapper Rhymefest to standout artists from the host venue’s open mics and spoken word showcases. The first annual Luxe Fest is noon-midnight Sunday inside Urban Luxe Café,...
Illinois Man Says He Was Fired From Trucking Company For Not Cutting His Dreadlocks Despite White Employees Being Allowed To Have White Hair
Drew Harvey, 26, of Crete, Illinois, was a recent hire at an Iowa trucking company, and he alleges that he was fired for refusing to cut off his dreadlocks.
Chicago’s Habitat celebrates first wave of residents moving into OC Living
Chicago-based Habitat announced the first wave of residents have moved into OC Living, a new mixed-income property in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. Located at 1325 S. Washtenaw Ave., the first OC Living building within the $200 million Ogden Commons mixed-use project consists of 92 units, 90% of which are affordable apartments with the remainder market-rate.
1 seriously injured in shooting outside Chicago Walmart
One person was critically injured in a shooting on Friday afternoon outside a Walmart on Chicago's Far South Side, authorities said. The shooting was reported at around 3:40 p.m. at the store, 10900 S. Doty Ave. A 25-year-old man was involved in a physical altercation with someone who produced a gun and fired shots, police said.
NWS confirms record 24 tornadoes from Monday night storms
CHICAGO — A rash of tornadoes brought on by Monday night’s Derecho has set a new record for the Chicago and Rockford areas. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), two more EF-0 twisters were confirmed on Friday, one that touched down in Broadview and another in Oak Forest, both in Cook County. The additional […]
Calumet City issues boil water order for Park of River Oaks residents
CALUMET CITY, Ill. - Calumet City has issued a mandatory boil water order for some south suburban residents. Those affected live in the Park of River Oaks, a private residential development, located at 150 Park Avenue. The order comes in response to numerous pipeline leaks that private contractors are attempting to repair, city officials said.
SportScene 13 for Friday, July 19th
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire Express continued their recent winning ways with a dominant performance against the Rochester Honkers to earn the series sweep. In the 17U Legion Baseball regional tournament, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie and Eau Claire all earned wins on Day 1. Over in Oshkosh, Thorp’s...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Midwest Severe Weather: 39 Tornadoes Confirmed from Iowa to Indiana from Storms
Midwest – The recent severe weather from Iowa to Indiana has led to the confirmation of 39 tornadoes, as storm surveys continue. The surveys, conducted by the US National Weather Service offices in Quad Cities, Chicago, and Central Illinois, reveal the widespread impact of the storms from last Monday.
Grassroots campaign begins on an Illinois utility’s gas pipe replacement program
(The Center Square) – A coalition of consumer and environmental organizations have announced a grassroots campaign to raise awareness of the Illinois Commerce Commission investigation into an Illinois Utility’s pipe replacement program. The campaign follows a $300 million rate hike that Peoples Gas won last year, which was...
Some Illinois DMVs impacted by Microsoft outages
CHICAGO (CBS) — DMVs in Illinois were impacted by the global Microsoft outages on Friday morning. According to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, the outage may impact DMV operating hours. Giannoulias recommends calling 800-252-8980 before visiting a local DMV. The issue was caused by a technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said it had identified in its software and was working to resolve. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices."The underlying cause has been fixed, however, residual impact is continuing to affect some Microsoft 365 apps and services. We're conducting additional mitigations to provide relief," Microsoft said in a statement posted on social media.In a statement shared Friday with CBS News and on social media, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said the issue had been identified and a solution was being implemented.
1 from Illinois dies in multi-state Listeria outbreak possibly linked to deli meat: CDC
One person from Illinois has died in a multi-state Listeria outbreak possibly connected to deli meat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.The CDC said many people in the outbreak reported eating meat sliced at deli counters prior to getting sick. Twenty eight people have been infected in 12 states, including Illinois. All were hospitalized.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOne person died in Illinois and one died in New Jersey.One other person in Illinois fell ill.The CDC said most people who became ill ate deli-sliced turkey and liverwurst from supermarkets and grocery store delis.The...
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