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The Chicago School’s Local Impact in Chicago
The Chicago School enrolls more than 6,000 students across the country and makes a major impact in each of its local communities: Washington, D.C.; Dallas; Chicago; and Southern California. In this article, President Michele Nealon, Psy.D., describes how The Chicago School is making a difference in its home city. The...
RNC speakers Tuesday: Chicago pastor Corey Brooks to give closing prayer in Milwaukee
A well-known Chicago pastor will have a high-profile role in Tuesday's Republican National Convention.Pastor Corey Brooks has been asked to give the closing prayer at the end of the program.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe sat down for a one-on-one interview with ABC7 Chicago to talk about race, politics and how he will pray for the nation Tuesday night.Brooks said he's been a long-time Republican, and he supports former President Donald Trump's policies and the party platform for 2024.On Tuesday, his pulpit will be the Fiserv Forum, and his congregation will be delegates on a mission.Brooks,...
Dr. Jim Adams on the impact of ‘vicarious trauma’
Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to explain what vicarious trauma is and how individuals can be impacted mentally by widespread violence. Dr. Adams also answers other health-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn...
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. announce fall symphony-backed shows
Grateful Dead’s Bobby Weir has announced a set of shows that will have him backed by symphonies from each city he plays in. Billed as Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack, the fall tour hits three cities, starting Nov. 13 in Cincinnati, backed by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. They’ll then play Chicago Nov. 17-18, with the Chicago Philharmonic, before wrapping the trek Nov. 22-23 in New Orleans, backed by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
Chicago cleans up after severe storms sweep through the city
CHICAGO (CBS) — Monday night's storm snapped a light pole and took down large branches in Grant Park, and plenty of other places all around town. Crews are surveying the damage and cleaning up right now across the city. For some residents, this is their second time getting hit by storms in two days. Uprooted trees and broken limbs litter streets and sidewalks, and some damage cars. There's so much to clean up that Ald. Felix Cardona (31st) said his Northwest Side ward received hundreds of reports of storm damage in their office and is now urging patience. "We have...
LG Group Spearheads $300 Million Residential Expansion in Chicago's Fulton Market with Two Tower Project
Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood is poised to further transform as developers lay plans for significant residential expansions. LG Group is pushing forward with its $300 million mixed-use project, slated for discussion at the Chicago Plan Commission this Thursday. This substantial development, as detailed by the Chicago Sun-Times, would bring two towers with more than 600 apartments and a grocery store—a much-needed amenity for the rapidly growing area.
Johnson plan to remove George Washington statue from outside his City Hall office now up in the air
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration had planned to remove the George Washington statue from outside the mayor’s office, his spokesman confirmed Tuesday while hinting at instead honoring a Black Chicagoan with a City Hall display. But late in the evening, a mayoral critic who chairs the City Council’s Cultural Affairs Committee told the Tribune that the administration is reversing course. ...
Camarillo, Aschenbeck selected by Athletics, Cubs to round out 2024 MLB Draft
Junior SS Ali Camarillo and senior LHP Evan Aschenbeck rounded out the 2024 MLB Draft for Texas A&M baseball on Monday as they were selected in the 12th round by the Oakland Athletics and in the 13th round by the Chicago Cubs. The selections give the Aggies seven draft picks...
Sisneros snagged by Cubs in 2024 MLB Draft
(WJHL) – ETSU first baseman Cam Sisneros is headed for the pros, after being selected No. 422 overall by the Chicago Cubs in the 14th Round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday. The Colorado native becomes the 55th MLB draft pick or signee in Buccaneer baseball history. The SoCon Player of the Year put […]
Chicago Man Charged with Felony Armed Robbery and Vehicle Hijacking
Chicago has witnessed yet another episode of gun violence manifesting in the form of armed robbery and vehicular hijacking. According to the Chicago Police Department, Davien Binion, 23, of the 200 block of N. Pine Ave., has been charged with a felony count each for armed robbery and aggravated vehicular hijacking involving a firearm. Binion was apprehended on July 15 and is now facing the legal consequences of his alleged actions.
Feds making a big bet on Illinois’ leadership in quantum computing
SPRINGFIELD – Someone joked it’s like, “I’ll make you an offer you can’t understand.”. The federal government and Illinois are working together on a quantum proving ground. “We are not committing any dollars today, but we know this is a huge challenge, and it’s going...
Simone Biles Sends Five-Word Parting Message To NFL Player Husband Before Olympics
Simone Biles and USA Gymnastics headed to Paris on Monday as they prepare for the 2024 Olympics. Before that, however, the legendary gymnast made sure to give her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, a sweet parting message. Biles and Owens will be away from each other, albeit ...
Lincoln Park’s Venerable Beaumont Heads Toward a New Direction After Four Decades
Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty. Last year, Beaumont Bar & Grill ended a 44-year run in Lincoln Park perhaps fortifying...
Chicago Cubs draft East Noble grad Brayden Risedorph
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – East Noble graduate and Indiana University pitcher Brayden Risedorph heard his name called in the 20th round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday, as the righty was selected with the 602nd overall pick by the Chicago Cubs. Risedorph just finished his sophomore season for the Hoosiers this past spring. He […]
CPD: Elderly man went missing after attending festival on North Side
CHICAGO — A search is underway for a man who officers say went missing after attending a festival on the city’s North Side over the weekend. Police say 71-year-old Julio Villasenor was last seen on Saturday, July 13, in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. According to officers, the missing man was last seen near the 4400 […]
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