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Central IL county, city services report system issues amidst network outage
A worldwide outage of the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike struck Microsoft devices throughout Central Illinois, disrupting state, county and municipal systems. The City of Champaign and its library were just two of the organizations that dealt with the headaches caused by the outage.
New Data Shows 87,000 Illinois Residents Flee the State
New data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that in 2022 alone, more than 87,000 Illinoisans – faced with some of the highest taxes in the nation – relocated to other states. This exodus saw nearly $10 billion in income leaving Illinois, significantly impacting the state’s economic landscape....
3 injured in Bronzeville shooting
CHICAGO — A shooting on the city’s South Side on Saturday morning left three men hospitalized. According to Chicago police, the gunfire erupted in the 4000 block of South Prarie Avenue in Bronzeville at around 10:15 a.m. Officers say the three victims, two 34-year-old men and a 44-year-old man, were standing outside in the area […]
At least 7 armed robberies reported on South, West Sides within one hour: Chicago police warn
CHICAGO - Chicago police issued a warning to South and West Side residents Saturday after a recent string of armed robberies in the area. According to a community alert issued by police, two male offenders between the ages of 18 and 30 years old have been approaching people on the street, armed with handguns, and demanding their belongings.
Chicago weather: Mostly cloudy with mild temperatures and occasional sunshine
CHICAGO - Mostly cloudy skies are expected Saturday with highs in the low 80s. The rest of the weekend and early next week will remain cloudy with temperatures in the 80s. There's a low chance of isolated showers and storms coming up this week. The best chance for stormy weather...
CPD seek group who targeted 3 West Side businesses in ATM burglaries
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are looking for a group of thieves who broke into three West Side businesses and stole ATMs.The burglaries happened in the Austin and West Garfield Park neighborhoods during the evening and early morning hours, with the latest happening on Wednesday. Police released surveillance footage of two young men saying as many as five people were involved in the thefts, with two acting as lookouts.The thieves would pry open business locks or break windows before taking money from the cash register. They would also steal the ATMs or pry them open and take the money while...
Gotham FC vs. Chicago Red Stars preview: Summer Cup opener in the Windy City
After the international break which followed a 2-1 victory over Angel City FC, NJ/ NY Gotham FC, as well as the rest of NWSL and six of the best teams from Liga MX Femenil, will transition to the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. The Summer Cup is meant to be a way for NWSL to continue playing games and remain in the public consciousness while its teams' Olympic players are away. It is also a way to avoid impacting the regular season standings. This strengthens the league's ties with Liga MX Femenil as this will be the first time the two leagues will participate in an official competition together.
Chicago’s Noble Schools CEO Constance Jones stepping down after six years
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news.The head of Chicago’s largest high school charter network is stepping down after six years on the job.Noble Schools CEO Constance Jones announced in an email to staff and families that she will “pass the torch to a new leader” and work with the network’s board and an outside consultant to find a new CEO.In a statement, Jones said she is focused on the start of the school year and plans on staying and overlapping with the new CEO “for several months to support a...
Chicago's Luxury Real Estate Market Buzzes as Ken Griffin Lists Gold Coast Penthouse for $11M and Colin Cowherd Buys in Park Tower
Amidst a flurry of transactions shaking up Chicago's high-end real estate scene, billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has entered the spotlight once more by listing his lavish Gold Coast penthouse for a cool $11 million. The top-floor condo, situated on the 38th floor of 9 W. Walton Street, hit the market with the exclusive tag of never having been lived in by Griffin himself. According to the Chicago Tribune, the billionaire had acquired the top four floors of the building back in 2017 but opted to reside in another unit nearby at the Waldorf Astoria instead.
Longtime Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, mother of Chicago mayor's top advisor, dies at 74
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a three-decade member of Congress, has died, the 74-year-old's family said on Friday."Today, with incredible grief of our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announced the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas," Jackson Lee's family wrote. "A fierce champion of the people, she was affectionately and simply known as 'Congresswoman' by her constituents in recognition of her near-ubiquitous presence and service to their daily lives for more than 30 years."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchJackson Lee...
The Butterfly House, by Navy Pier, provides beauty, education
CHICAGO (CBS) – They're beautiful and intriguing, but perhaps many don't know a lot about butterflies.CBS News Chicago's Mugo Odigwe spent some time at The Butterfly House at Navy Pier to get an up close and personal look at some winged wonders."Butterflies have always been a symbol of serenity and grace," said Joe Rudy, expert and owner of The Butterfly House. "Because of the process they go through going from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, they represent change and metamorphosis to people."And visitors can be part of it all at The Butterfly House, just west of Navy Pier. Rudy loves...
Police Arrest Chicago Man for Alleged Theft Incident at Champaign Walgreens
The suspected theft at a Walgreens in Champaign’s Campustown led to the Tuesday arrest of a guy from Chicago. The 29-year-old Geovontae Galloway was taken into custody at 12:36 p.m. by officers from the University of Illinois Police who had responded to a report of stealing at the Walgreens on East Green Street.
Tourist’s Death in 100 mph Crash: Street Racers Receive Probation
CHICAGO — Two individuals have been ordered to serve probation for the death of a pedestrian near Midway Airport, which occurred when two Corvettes crashed during a 100 mph race. Judge Ursula Walowski heard the guilty pleas of Noe Garcia, 37, and Aaron Guerrero, 29. The prosecution stated that...
Caleb Williams LLC Got Absolutely Screwed By The NFL By Forcing The Bears To Give Him A W-2 Like The Rest Of Us
For example, multiple sources tell PFT that there was an attempt to get Williams paid as an LLC. The Collective Bargaining Agreement doesn’t seem on the surface to foreclose that approach. However, the league decided that it does. The Bears were told by the NFL that the player’s money can’t go to a business entity other than the player.
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