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Wisconsin delegate Alex Lasry talks 2024 DNC
We are three days out from the 2024 DNC and democratic delegates from across the country will gather in Chicago, including delegates from Wisconsin. Wisconsin delegate Alex Lasry joins FOX6 WakeUp with more details.
Community Fridge Debuts In Humboldt Park To Increase Access To Healthy Foods
HUMBOLDT PARK — Children and families at Humboldt Park’s Union League Boys & Girls Club now have access to fresh fruits and vegetables to enhance healthy eating habits and close the food desert gap. The club at 1214 N. Washtenaw Ave., which serves hundreds of low-income youth and...
Boy, 13, charged in armed robbery on Chicago's NW Side
CHICAGO - A 13-year-old boy was charged in connection with an armed robbery Thursday night in the Cragin neighborhood. The teen allegedly robbed a 25-year-old man at gunpoint around 11 p.m. in the 5200 block of West Fullerton Avenue, according to police. He was arrested minutes later in the Belmont...
UChicago students share “life-changing” experiences as Fulbright scholars
Editor’s note: This story is part of Dispatches from Abroad, a series highlighting UChicago community members who are researching, studying and working around the world. The Fulbright Program, described by the U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as “the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government,” seeks to encourage “mutual understanding between the United States and other countries.”
Businesses gearing up for DNC expect a revenue boost but say it won't be a huge moneymaker
Chicago businesses are gearing up for the Democratic National Convention that starts Monday and is expected to draw 50,000 visitors to the city. Southside Blooms will weave lilies, sunflowers, marigolds, peonies and other flowers into intricate floral arrangements for DNC-related events next week. Yum Dum’s food truck will serve hundreds of dumplings, “kimcheesy” rice balls and sriracha pecan fudge brownies to hungry journalists covering the four-day convention.
Hobbs to join female governors at DNC for conversation hosted by ‘Veep’ actress
(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will be joining the seven other women Democratic governors in Chicago next week at the Democratic National Convention. All eight women will be participating in a panel discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 21 that will be moderated by award-winning actress, producer and activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus. “Governor Hobbs is looking forward to joining a panel with the country’s eighth democratic female governors on Aug. 21,” Hobbs’ office told The Center Square. “She’s excited to discuss how they’re delivering for...
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Banks file lawsuit challenging Illinois credit card fee law
A coalition of banking groups on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Illinois law they say would create costly chaos in their industry and headaches for consumers. The law blocks banks and credit card companies from charging retailers a small fee on taxes and tips. Illinois earlier this year became the first state in the nation to enact such a law, prompting outrage and an ...
Denver Mayor Reports Record Reduction in Unsheltered Homelessness: City Outpaces Seattle, Chicago, D.C., and Atlanta in Mitigation Efforts
Mayor Mike Johnston has announced what's being celebrated as one of the most substantial drops in the number of unsheltered homeless individuals within a major U.S. city, as indicated by the results of the annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. In a significant move in the fight against homelessness, Denver has displayed an 83% reduction in unsheltered family homelessness and a 23% decrease in tent and vehicular homelessness. This improvement marks Denver's largest single-year decline in homelessness since the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI) began documenting specific data. According to the City and County of Denver, the total population of unsheltered homeless individuals has seen a reduction of 11%.
Chatham’s Closed KFC Will Reopen As Baba’s Restaurant This Month
CHATHAM — A Kentucky Fried Chicken that unexpectedly closed on the South Side will soon reopen as a fast food spot known for its cheesesteak sandwiches. The building at 8307 S. King Drive has been painted bright yellow in preparation for the grand opening of Baba’s Famous Steak & Lemonade.
Chicago Sky Announce Unexpected Injury Update On Chennedy Carter
Chicago Sky star Chennedy Carter has been ruled out of the team's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. The Sky reported Carter will miss the game just a few hours before tip-off, which is currently set at 8 p.m. ET. Chicago listed Carter's absence as a non-COVID illness. ...
Chicago gun violence stories: South Side community tries to heal — and forgive
CHICAGO - Gun violence remains a tragic reality in Chicago, but a local nonprofit is striving to help communities heal and persuade young men to put down their weapons before it's too late. In a FOX 32 Special Report, our chief photographer, Jeff Sutker, brings us the voices of those...
2 CPD officers, former Cook County assistant state's attorney charged in over $100K overtime scheme
Two Chicago police officers and a former Cook County assistant state's attorney are facing serious charges.They are accused of scheming to collect more than $100,000 in overtime benefits that state prosecutors say they should not have received.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice officers Jason Arroyo, 40, and Edis Skrgic, 35, both of Chicago, and former Assistant State's Attorney Ashley Moore, 46, of McCall, Idaho, were charged with two counts of theft of governmental property over $100,000 and two counts of official misconduct.Moore was also charged with an additional count of official misconduct and one count of...
“Until Scottie Pippen started playing well, they couldn't win” – When Charles Barkley dropped a reality check on Bulls success with Michael Jordan
Right before their Finals matchup in 1992, Charles Barkley pointed out how Michael Jordan started winning titles only after the arrival of Scottie Pippen
4 days after mugging 80-year-old woman, migrant burglarized an occupied home, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — Perhaps you read our story last week headlined “Migrant mugged 80-year-old Bridgeport woman, prosecutors say (and a judge released him the next day).” What we didn’t know was that the migrant in question had been arrested again just hours before we published the story—for allegedly burglarizing an occupied home.
Trio charged with chasing man onto Red Line tracks where he contacted the 3rd rail
CHICAGO — Three men have been charged with felony reckless conduct for allegedly chasing a man onto the Red Line tracks, where he came into contact with the third rail. The Chicago Police Department issued a short, routine statement about the incident shortly after it occurred around 3:30 a.m. on August 4:
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