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Over a year in office, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign coffers still buoyed by unions
Since his election as mayor of Chicago in April last year, Brandon Johnson has raised $2.6 million, nearly half of which has come from a variety of labor organizations — some of them key backers from his election campaign, others that came around afterward. The progressive first-term mayor’s continued reliance on union support is no surprise after his campaign was mostly bankrolled by major ...
52nd Annual Fiesta Del Sol Festival
Above view of the Fiesta Del Sol festival. Chicago always has something to offer for every season of the year. Every year there’s discussion among the inhabitants of the Windy City, as to which is the best season to experience Chicago. Summer is usually the top pick to really experience Chicago, the ability to walk around the city and really take in the environment of the surrounding neighborhoods. Summertime is the best – taking in the inviting aromas of backyard grills of the neighborhood and seeing what the people of the city are cooking up. There is an annual event in a neighborhood that’s located in the heart of Chicago, it really captures the summer spirit of Chicago and everyone under the sun is welcome.
Cam’ron Makes Interesting Pick For Which City Has The Best Lyricists
Cam’ron says Chicago and Louisiana have the best lyricists. Cam’ron says Chicago and Louisiana are the two best cities for lyricism when it comes to hip-hop. He shared his take during the latest episode of It Is What It Is with Mase. In doing so, he showed love to several artists including Lil Wayne, Eminem, and more.
Spark Glows for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Steve Stryker and Andréa Schwartz; Dina and Rick Lieber, and Laura Schwartz. Spark, the dazzlingly successful annual event recently raised more than $4.3 million for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, proving once again the incandescent power and hope of this great Chicago institution. Ranked Number One for 33 years in a row by the US News and World Report, it is the choice of patients from around the world for acute rehabilitation and its mission to treat the whole patient, both physically and mentally.
Danville native makes White Sox debut
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Chuckie Robinson III is back in the show and playing for his home state. Robinson was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte and promptly put in the lineup for the White Sox as they faced the Royals on the road. Chicago picked up his contract in December after becoming a free agent. Despite […]
Chemical release from Will County plant prompts large emergency response
The release of a volatile chemical led to a large emergency response on Saturday at a plant in unincorporated Will County, authorities said. At around 11:38 a.m., the Channahon Fire Protection District was called to INEOS Styrenics for a hazardous material incident, the fire district said in a news release. Fire crews arrived to facility employees attempting to cool a large container of approximately 5,000 gallons of styrene. Styrene is a liquid used to create polystyrene, a solid plastic.
Chicago police issue alert for armed robberies in 3 neighborhoods
CHICAGO - Chicago police have issued a community alert following a series of armed robberies in three city neighborhoods. In each incident, three offenders approached victims while brandishing handguns and demanded property. The offenders, who arrived in a stolen 2018 silver Hyundai Sonata, then fled the scene. During one of the robberies, a victim was pistol-whipped.
Jennifer Hudson surprises fans at Common's concert for Millennium Park 20th anniversary celebration
Millennium Park is still being celebrated this weekend as the can't miss attraction in Chicago turned 20 years old this week.The city continued its four-day celebration on Saturday, with Chicago music artist Common performing a concert with the Grant Park Orchestra.Jennifer Hudson also made a surprise appearance, delighting fans in the packed crowd.The concert started at 7:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Most reserved spots appeared to be sold out ahead of the show.Lawn seating for the concert was free, and many fans had lined up to get into the venue well before the show got underway. The event...
Will County, IL – Hazmat Incident: I-55 Open, Area Safe to Avoid
Channahon, IL – Channahon Fire Protection District is managing a hazardous materials incident at 25846 S Frontage Road in Channahon this Saturday afternoon. The situation is contained, and there are no threats to the community. Currently, there are no evacuation advisories, and I-55 remains open in both directions. Authorities advise avoiding the area until the incident is fully resolved.
Bears Things: Presence of Hard Knocks impossible to ignore as camp begins
Report day isn’t what it used to be. The days of Jay Cutler rolling into Bourbonnais in a customized conversion van and offensive linemen carrying giant TVs are long gone. Instead, we can only feel the vibes from a packed press conference room with a handful of players. Still,...
Jaylon Johnson tired of Bears' potential: 'It's about action'
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The last time the preseason hype was this strong, the Chicago Bears had just won the NFC North with the league's top-ranked defense in 2018. The following season, those expectations were met with disappointment when the Bears stumbled to a third-place finish in the division with an 8-8 record.
Caleb Williams' teammates are setting a standard he and the Bears rookies may not be able to live up to
There's one clear message coming out of Chicago Bears training camp, so far, and it's impossible to miss: This team wants to start fast in 2024."The urgency's [there], we have to get this thing going quickly," Bears tight end Cole Kmet told reporters on Friday. "There's not going to be time to ...
'It's a neighborhoody store': Local Mom-and-pop children's shoe shop marking 90 special years
Gotskind’s Shoes and Clothing opened in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side in 1934. It eventually moved to Oak Park and then opened in Oakbrook Terrace and downtown Naperville, the only store that remains.
Bulls Receive Yet Another Bad News From A Potential Zach LaVine Suitor
The Chicago Bulls have been desperately trying to find Zach LaVine a new home. The 29-year-old shooting guard no longer fits in the plans in Chicago but his contract structure and injury history have made it extremely challenging for the Bulls to trade him. Because of the fact that LaVine...
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