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31st Street Beach To Close At 9 PM For Next 10 Days After Recent Violence
BRONZEVILLE — The Park District will close 31st Street Beach at 9 p.m. beginning Thursday as it tries to prevent more violence after another shooting there. The earlier curfew was proposed by Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) in response to recent violence at the beach that has left three people dead, including a couple gunned down June 21 after an argument in a parking lot near the beach.
Artisan Market sets up shop on North Shore
An estimated 6,000 people attended the first North Shore Artisan Market at Village Green Park in Northbrook on June 22-23. Nearly 100 booth holders, the majority of them artisans and small businesses, had tents and tables set up along winding pathways under heritage oak trees in the park. The weather was partly sunny at 85 degrees when the event opened June 22.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Wednesday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Wednesday morning, Evanston. Above, chairs lined up along Central Street on Tuesday mark dibs for Fourth of July parade viewing spots. The parade steps off at 2 p.m. Thursday; an Arrington Lagoon concert is set for 7:30 p.m. and lakefront fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Send us your photos from the Fourth! (Photo by Ian W. Mitchell.)
Chicago expressway shootings leave 2 dead, prompt hourslong closures: ISP
Two people were killed and another person was wounded early Wednesday morning in separate shootings that took place on two Chicago-area expressways, according to Illinois State Police (ISP).
Tapestry Station developers pitch 230-unit building on Custer Ave.
The developers behind the recently opened Tapestry Station are gearing up for a second large-scale development close by at 910-938 Custer Ave., a large lot with a vacant industrial building that they plan to replace with a five-story, 230-unit apartment building. Several team members presented the concept to Fourth Ward...
More Than 70 People Shot, 8 Killed Over Weekend in Chicago
More than 70 people were shot, 8 fatally, from Friday night to Monday morning in Chicago. More than 70 people were shot, eight fatally, across Chicago between 6 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Monday morning. Over the weekend in Chicago, more than 70 people were shot, resulting in eight fatalities,...
2 critically injured in Chatham shooting, Chicago police say
Two men were critically injured in a South Side shooting, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened in the 8500-block of Vernon Avenue on Tuesday around 8:47 p.m.When officers arrived to the Chatham neighborhood, they found a 35-year-old man that had been shot in the back and arm.The second victim was a 32-year-old man who was shot in the chest and thigh, according to police.Both were rushed to the hospital under critical condition.The victims reportedly were unable to give police more information about the shooting, CPD said.No one in custody. CPD Area Two Detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Frankfort Finds: Community Garage Sale Day Coming August 3rd
FRANKFORT, IL – Get ready to shop till you drop, Frankfort! The Frankfort Park District is hosting its annual Community Garage Sale on Saturday, August 3rd. This is the ultimate treasure hunt with homes across the area participating from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. It’s a one-of-a-kind community event that brings neighbors together and bargain hunters from far and wide.
Gunmen rob construction workers in broad daylight (video)
CHICAGO — A couple of contractors were forced to lie on the ground as two armed robbers rifled their pockets and searched their work van for valuables on Tuesday morning. Ring surveillance cameras recorded it all. The men were working behind their parked truck when it all went down...
Lee & Associates brokers 4,669-square-foot restaurant sale in Mount Prospect
Lee & Associates negotiated the 4,669-square-foot sale of Buddy’s Bites and Brews at 702-718 N. River Road in Mount Prospect, Illinois. The $1 million sale closed on April 30. Both the seller, restaurant and hospitality operator Ala Carte Entertainment, and the buyer, Platinum Doors, were represented by Rick Scardino,...
Optima Lumina has more work to do to gain approval of Wilmette officials, residents
A real estate developer’s second official pitch to village officials for its vision of a signature property in Wilmette gained some traction Monday night. But the large-scale proposal still appears headed for a bumpy road. Representatives from Optima presented the latest iteration of their proposal to construct a seven-story mixed use building at the former […] The post Optima Lumina has more work to do to gain approval of Wilmette officials, residents appeared first on The Record.
Jack in the Box coming back to Chicago area
CHICAGO — The West Coast fast food chain Jack in the Box is headed back to the Chicago area. CEO Darin Harris spoke with the Chicago Tribune and said the company plans to open stores in New Lenox, Naperville, Plainfield, Carol Stream, Tinley Park, Lake in the Hills, Countryside and a Chicago location near Midway. […]
1972 - Jones, Schuler win Twin-50’s at Grundy
Morris, Ill. (July 3, 1972) - Tom Jones of Northbrook and Lee Schuler of Lockport scored open-competition late model wins Monday night at the Grundy County Speedway in the first annual Twin-50 races. The first race saw the fastest qualifiers start up front and Ed Hoffman of Niles had that...
LAW$UIT CITY: Taxpayers paid $80M+ to resolve CPD misconduct lawsuits in 2023, records show
New records show Chicago taxpayers are continuing to fund a seemingly endless stream of legal payouts in police misconduct cases.In the last five years, Chicago taxpayers have paid out more than $378 million in CPD-related settlements, judgments, and other legal expenses, according to annual litigation reports prepared by the city's law department and reviewed by the I-Team.According to the city's latest report, released last week, $81 million was paid in 2023 to resolve litigation against the Chicago Police Department.A majority of that total includes a mammoth dollar amount spent to resolve "reversed conviction" lawsuits filed by people who were arrested,...
More than half of Chicago school board candidates face ballot challenges
Ballot challenges have been filed against 27 of 47 candidates for Chicago’s first ever school board elections. The objections due Monday to the Chicago Board of Elections questioned whether a candidate had properly submitted a minimum of 1,000 notarized signatures from residents in their voting district supporting their candidacy.
Suburban mayors push back amid massive increases in property tax bills
With some suburban residents facing significant increases in their property tax bills, a group of mayors are pushing to try to reverse some of those charges. Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark is one of those mayors, pursuing efforts to address the surging property tax bills. During a Tuesday press conference, Clark...
49th Annual Carthage Athletics Golf Outing Raises Over $80,000
BRISTOL, Wis. – The 49th Annual Carthage Athletics Golf Outing was a resounding success, raising over $80,000 for Carthage Athletics. Held on June 24, 2024, at Strawberry Creek, 136 golfers across 34 groups came together to support Carthage's 28 athletic varsity programs. This year's outing was made possible by...
Independence Day Celebrations Light Up Carol Stream, IL with Concert and Fireworks
Carol Stream, IL – Carol Stream is set to host its Independence Day festivities on July 4 at the Ross Ferraro Town Center. The event will feature food concessions starting at 6 p.m., followed by a performance from Hillbilly Rockstarz at 7 p.m. A spectacular fireworks display will conclude the night at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Angel Reese Sends Strong Two-Word Message to Nika Muhl After Copycat WNBA Pregame Outfit
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese extended her historic WNBA streak against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night after recording her 11th straight double-double. It was also announced that Reese made the WNBA All-Star team after the game ended. All of which is to say that Reese had an ...
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