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Chicago Teachers Union seeks to reduce property tax bill for West Loop headquarters
CHICAGO - The Chicago Teachers Union Foundation is seeking to significantly reduce the property tax bill for its West Loop headquarters, according to documents from the Cook County Assessor's Office obtained by FOX 32 Chicago. The Assessor recently reappraised the value of the CTU’s building, estimating its fair market value...
Chicago’s school board is changing. Here’s how it can be effective.
Chicago voters will — for the first time — elect school board members this Nov. 5. After decades of advocacy and several twists and turns, candidates have filed to run, even as open questions remain around ballot access, voter eligibility, and member compensation.Some claim this transition as a win for democracy, but neither appointed nor elected selection guarantees an effective board. Awareness of this election remains low, as does understanding of what a school board does. The board’s decisions, and ultimately, whether our public schools are effective and equitable, depends on their focus, behaviors, and work. It matters now more...
How 8 payers are solving their biggest workforce challenges
Payers are finding creative ways to keep employees engaged and develop the next generation of healthcare workers. The eight leaders featured in this article, part of an ongoing series, will speak at Becker's Fall Payer Issue Roundtable Nov. 4-6 at the Swissotel in Chicago. If you work at a health...
Chicago police warn businesses about robberies in these 3 neighborhoods
CHICAGO - Police released new video footage showing suspects involved in a string of robberies at businesses in Chicago’s Austin, North Lawndale and West Garfield Park neighborhoods. The robberies took place at the following times and locations:. 5200 block of West Chicago Avenue on June 27, 2024, at 5:17...
Thief steals mail from truck in front of postal worker in West Loop: officials
A suspect stole mail from a USPS truck in front of a postal worker in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood on Monday afternoon, officials said.The mail carrier, a 57-year-old woman, told ABC7 camera that a person jumped in to the back of her truck, grabbed paper mail and ran away.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchChicago police said happened on South Aberdeen and West Madison just before 3:30 p.m.She said the thief was not armed and didn't physically harm her. The suspect just grabbed the mail and fled, police said, eastbound on Madison Street.Police and a postal inspector were seen speaking with the mail carrier, who did not want to speak with ABC7 on-camera.U.S. Postal Inspection Service Spokesperson Spencer Block issued a statement, saying, "As there is an ongoing investigation into this matter, I cannot provide specifics at this time, other than to confirm a mail theft incident, not a robbery, took place in the vicinity of Madison and Aberdeen earlier today."The mail carrier believes the suspect might have been after paper checks.Area Three detectives are investigating.Authorities did not immediately provide further information.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
“You Got This!” at The Second City
It all started with college musical theater now, two Midwest comics are coming together for a show like no other. “You Got This” is a two-woman show complete with musical numbers, jokes and magic of delusional self-confidence. It’s an hour at The Second City jam packed with laughs and fun. Rebecca Jaffe and Hanna Magy join us with the details.
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago: Tuesdays On The Terrace
Free summer concerts are back at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, showcasing diverse genres and styles with unique Chicago roots. This year’s series includes everything from house to electro pop while maintaining a set of jazz performances. (312) 280-2660.
What to know about the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago: when, where, speakers, VP announcement
A month after the Republican National Convention brought a week of non-stop politics to Milwaukee, national attention is about to swivel 90 miles south — to the Democratic equivalent in Chicago. The city, less than two hours from Milwaukee, is gearing up to host the Democratic National Convention next month. Though the RNC...
Downers Grove church recovering after crash, fire and power outage: 'It's heartbreaking'
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, in west suburban Downers Grove, is cleaning up after a car crash, fire and major power outage Monday morning. Downers Grove fire officials said it happened at about 6:15 a.m.
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams fights through training camp’s early ups and downs
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has experienced some ups and downs during his first eight days of training camp. Despite his occasional struggles, the first pick of the 2024 draft from Southern California believes he’s making progress. “I think I’m on track...
Chicago police officer turns lifelong passion into Lake Michigan fishing charter
This week’s Made in Chicago highlights a Chicago-area business owner who went from protecting and serving to boating and fishing with his venture Thin Blue Line Fishing. For Ernesto Amparan, the passion for fishing started at an early age.
Bears great Steve McMichael gets his Hall of Fame moment as he battles ALS
CHICAGO (AP) — Steve McMichael always had that big and boisterous persona and a willingness to say whatever was on his mind, so it’s no stretch to think the Chicago Bears great’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech would have been one to remember. “He would cut a scorcher,” his wife Misty McMichael said. “He would have been amazing.” McMichael is in the advanced stages of ALS and won’t be able to make the trip from Homer Glen, Illinois, to Canton, Ohio, for his induction Saturday. He lost his ability to move and speak, though he will deliver a brief and heartfelt message he put together through an eye-gaze device: “Hello Chicago. Thank you, Chicago.” The 66-year-old McMichael is part of a seven-member class that includes former Bears Devin Hester and Julius Peppers.
Bears Sign Ex-Browns RB, Make Crafty Roster Move With Rookie
The Chicago Bears have added a new running back to the mix at training camp, using a crafty maneuver to clear room for him to join their 90-man roster. According to the NFL’s official transaction wire for July 28, the Bears signed former Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton to their roster on Sunday. They also received an international roster exemption from the league for rookie and Australian native Tory Taylor, meaning he does not count against their 90-man roster total.
Property Taxes Too High? Here’s How to Lower Your Bill
Over the last several decades, homeowners have gotten used to paying roughly the same property tax bill every year. An occasional increase wasn’t unheard of, but if your taxes did go up, it was usually pretty insignificant — around 0.5% to 1% on average. Imagine, then, the sheer...
2024 NFL Preseason TV Schedule
The Chicago Bears, one of the NFL’s oldest and proudest franchises, are clawing their way back to contention. The Bears took quarterback Caleb Williams (pictured above with head coach Matt Eberflus), the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner from USC, with the No. 1 overall selection at the NFL Draft. Eight picks later, they took Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze.
Jon Heyman shares latest White Sox rumblings, updates on trade market
In his interview on the Mully & Haugh Show on Monday morning, MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network shared the latest rumblings that he has heard surrounding the White Sox’s trade chips as the deadline looms Tuesday.
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