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Hammond seeking proposals for Rimbach Square development
The city of Hammond is seeking a developer for its “Rimbach Square” project. The city and its redevelopment commission have issued a new request for proposals for the block bounded by Rimbach St., Sibley St., Hohman Ave. and Morton Ct. The city wants to see a multi-family residential...
New pickleball courts open in Schultz Park
LANSING, Ill. (July 15, 2024) – Lansing pickleball players now have a second venue to call home. On Monday the Lan-Oak Park District announced the opening of new pickleball courts at Schultz Park, located at Schultz Dr. and Ada St. Four pickleball courts replace the single tennis court that was positioned near the southwest corner of the park.
Thousands Set to Arrive This Week for Fastpitch Softball World Series
More than 150 softball teams from across the Midwest will arrive in northwest Indiana to compete in the National Softball Association (NSA) Even & Odd North World Series – NW Indiana. Games will be played throughout the region at fields in Crown Point, Dyer, Schererville and LaPorte from July 16-21.
State’s Attorney Glasgow Announces Jacob Bean Found Guilty of Two Counts of Aggravated Battery
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announces that Jacob Bean, 27, of Tinley Park, was found guilty yesterday of two counts of Aggravated Battery, (Class 3 felonies) following a two-day bench trial before Circuit Judge Carmen Goodman. Sentencing is scheduled for September 12, 2024. On May 29, 2022, Tinley...
Will County, IL – Route 113 Blocked by Downed Trees Tuesday Morning
Braidwood, IL – Severe storms on Monday night rendered Route 113 east of Braidwood nearly impassable due to numerous downed trees. The Braidwood Fire Department has urged residents to stay home while crews work to clear the debris. The storm, which brought wind gusts exceeding 80 mph and heavy...
Franciscan Health Wound Healing and Prevention Institutes in Dyer, Munster celebrate patient successes
Clinics conduct graduation ceremonies for patients ending treatment. Patients at the Franciscan Health Wound Healing and Prevention Institutes in Dyer and Munster now have a little something extra to look forward to at the end of their treatment. Patients completing their course of treatment receive a graduation-themed gift and leave...
Chaz Ebert's new book encourages conversations through political discourse
It's time to give a "FECK." That's the title of the new book that aims to help us "restore civility to political discourse." The author of that book Chaz Ebert, joined Good Day Chicago in studio on Tuesday to tell us more about it.
Courtesy Desk: Choosing a different profession
Paul Konrad asks the WGN Morning News team what alternate profession they would choose if they could go back and pursue a different career. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.
Major donors are giving more to Chicago’s non-white arts groups – but progress may be slipping
Major arts donors nearly doubled their funding to Chicago groups with diverse leaders and audiences over the past three years, but the authors of a new report worry that support is eroding. Historically, Chicago’s Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) arts organizations received significantly lower foundational support than majority...
Punk label Red Scare celebrates 20 years with Laura Jane Grace, Menzingers, Dead To Me & more on new comp
The great Chicago punk label Red Scare Industries is turning 20 this year and it’s celebrating with a 20th anniversary compilation featuring new music from bands throughout the label’s history, including some bands who reunited just to record a song for this comp. Titled Red Scare Industries: 20 Years of Dreaming and Scheming, it features music by The Menzingers, Laura Jane Grace and the Mississippi Medicals, Dead To Me, The Falcon, Cobra Skulls, The Holy Mess, Nothington, No Trigger, Sam Russo, Sludgeworth, The Brokedowns, The Bollweevils, Elway, The Lippies, and more. The description reads:
Small Cheval Abruptly Closes In Hyde Park For Renovations
HYDE PARK — The South Side’s only Small Cheval is temporarily closed for renovations. The restaurant, 1307 E. 53rd St., closed Friday, according to the company’s Instagram page. A sign in the window seen Monday indicates the restaurant is “temporarily closed for a refresh,” while Small Cheval’s website also lists the location as “temporarily closed.”
Former Dunlay’s Site In Lincoln Park Could Become Apartments
LINCOLN PARK — Developers plan to build a seven-story apartment building in Lincoln Park at the site of the former Dunlay’s on Clark, D.O.C. Wine Bar and Affordable Portables. Sixty-six apartments and retail would come to the building at 2600 N. Clark St. under a proposal from developer...
Severe weather in Chicago classifies as ‘derecho’ -- here’s what that means
CHICAGO – The severe weather that struck Chicago on Monday night classified as a “derecho.”. You might remember the Southern Great Lakes Derecho in May of 1998. Winds gusted up to 90 mph from Mid-Michigan to Metro Detroit, creating one of the worst windstorms to move through the region in recorded history.
CPD issues pickpocket alert for bars, restaurants, hotels in the Loop | VIDEO
A new warning was issued by Chicago Police regarding a series of pickpocket robberies in the Loop.There have been nearly two-dozen incidents since early June.The suspect walks into a crowded bar, restaurant, or hotel and takes credit cards or cash from purses and wallets.In most of the cases, the thief used the stolen debit or credit cards at a department store immediately afterward.In the past two months, there have been nearly two-dozen pickpocket robberies in the Downtown Chicago, CPD said.These were the incidents reported over the past two months:- 100 block of Michigan Ave on June 2 at 1 p.m.-...
Chicago homeless camp closes before Democratic convention
Chicago officials have shut down a homeless encampment ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The tents are gone from the site off the Dan Ryan Expressway south of Roosevelt Road. The people who lived there have been offered housing until August 31st in a former hotel on the Near North Side.
Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament 2024: The Championship
Welcome to the final round. A champion will be crowned Thursday, July 18th. Vote for who it should be below:. No purchase necessary. No prize provided. For entertainment purposes only. While we are very excited to announce the winner of the Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company...
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