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Chicago faith leaders urge action on gun violence after 100 shot over July 4th weekend
Chicago experienced a violent Fourth of July weekend this year, with more than 100 shooting victims reported. Now, faith leaders are urging elected officials to stop talking about the violence and start investing in solutions.
Pierogi Fest Returns July 26th-28th
A simple idea for a local festival to celebrate ethnic roots has become a globally known phenomenon with hundreds of thousands of attendees. Pierogi Fest is a festival with strong community spirit, a little bit of luck, some wackiness.. And of course.. Lots of pierogi! The big fest has been around for more than a century and now, it’s returning to whiting. Matt and Carolyn join us with more.
Chicago's Rising Star: Kara Jackson at Pitchfork
“It’s hard to have patience when you’re waiting on luck/ Like a postal truck/ To bring you a love as tough as elephant tusk.” So begins Kara Jackson’s sprawling folk song overture, “no fun/party” from her debut album, Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?
Drawing Attention to Chicago’s South Asian Queer History
Q&A with South Asia Institute curator Ankit Khadgi on the importance of knowing your history and his new exhibition, People Who Came Before Us. The post Drawing Attention to Chicago’s South Asian Queer History appeared first on South Side Weekly.
East Noble grad Risedorph embracing opportunity with Cubs
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – East Noble graduate Brayden Risedorph will likely begin his professional baseball career, as the 6-foot-3 righty is planning on signing with the Chicago Cubs organization after being picked in the 20th round of the 2024 MLB Draft earlier this week. Risedorph, who just finished his sophomore season at Indiana University, could […]
Northeastern to host 51st Chuck Kane Scholarship Golf Outing
The Northeastern Illinois University Foundation will host the 51st Chuck Kane Scholarship Golf Outing on Monday, July 29, at Bryn Mawr Country Club, 6600 N. Crawford Ave. in Lincolnwood, Illinois. An all-inclusive package of golf, lunch, cocktails and dinner is available for $250 per person. A golf and lunch package...
Millennium Park celebrates its 20th birthday this weekend
The celebration kicks off tonight with a concert highlighting Latino culture. Friday night the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will perform the music from Star Wars and more. Saturday Chicago native and rapper Common will perform with the Grant Park orchestra followed by fireworks. on Sunday there are lots of family friendly activities along with an evening concert. All events are free. Millennium Park opened on July 16, 2004. It was built on top of parking garages and commuter rail lines and it’s considered the world’s largest rooftop garden.
Why some people are seeing a decrease in their loan’s interest rates
Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about new tenant protection laws from the FHFA and explains what credit card write-offs are. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.
Cubs announce reconfigured field for Northwestern game at Wrigley to avoid last year's strange design
The Northwestern Wildcats will return to Wrigley Field this fall for two games at the Friendly Confines, but things will look a little different. The Cubs announced on Wednesday that they’ve reconfigured the field so that each team will have a sideline of its own. Last year, the team’s...
Great Moments of 2023-24 - Women's Golf Wins the Butler Fall Invitational
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Onward with our look at great moments of the 2023-24 seasons, women's golf is the highlight today. The Eagles won the Butler Fall Invitational in October. For the Eagles, one small stroke made the day as they edged Illinois-Chicago by that mere stroke to win the tournament.
Courtesy Desk: Paul interviews a new, potential cleaning team
You know Paul Konrad, always looking to improve the Ol Number 9. Today that included interviewing a potential new cleaning team. Something tells us, they’ll fit right in. 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.
Hyde Park Union Church Named A Chicago Landmark
HYDE PARK — A Hyde Park church which city officials called a monument to “architectural splendor and historical significance” has been named a Chicago landmark. City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to landmark Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn Ave. The landmark designation includes the original 1906 church building and the education wing added in 1926.
Man robbed, injured while riding CTA bus in Austin, Chicago police say
A man was victim to a robbery while riding a CTA bus in Austin, Chicago police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe incident happened in the 300-block of Cicero Avenue on Wednesday around 10:23 p.m.A 27-year-old man was arguing with a man while riding a CTA bus.During the argument, the man pulled out a sharp object, cut the 27-year-old and ran away with his stuff.The victim was cut in the shoulder and was taken to the hospital. Chicago police said he was expected to be okay.There is no one in custody. CPD Area Four detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Man killed in hit-and-run crash involving semi-truck in The Loop
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a semi-truck in The Loop Wednesday night. It happened just after 10 p.m. in the 10-100 block of East Lower Wacker Drive.Chicago police said the man was walking outside when he was struck by the semi-truck, which then fled the scene without stopping to render aid.The victim suffered trauma to the body and was taken to Northwestern Hospital, where he died. As of Thursday, no arrests have been made. Area 3 detectives were investigating.
Edison Park Apartment Complex Approved Despite Pushback From Neighbors
EDISON PARK — An 82-unit apartment development is coming to Edison Park despite some pushback from neighbors. The City Council on Wednesday approved a request to rezone the property at 6750 N. Northwest Highway, the former M.J. Suerth Funeral Home. The rezoning allows developer Valdir Barion to construct two, four-story buildings, each with 41 apartments, 41 parking spaces and a courtyard.
Workers demolish major homeless encampment by Dan Ryan Expressway ahead of DNC
City workers demolished a major homeless encampment by the Dan Ryan Expressway early Wednesday as the city prepares for next month’s Democratic National Convention. Residents of the tent city, which was on a grassy patch of land between the expressway and the 1100 block of Desplaines Street, said that officials had stopped by multiple times to warn them of the upcoming clearing of the site. ...
DiJonai Carrington's Heartbreaking Reaction to Blockbuster WNBA Trade Goes Viral
The Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun agreed to terms on a blockbuster trade on Wednesday. The deal saw Sky guard Marina Mabrey land in Connecticut in exchange for Sun guards Rachel Banham and Moriah Jefferson — as well as right to swap first-round picks in 2026. The Sun also ...
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