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NPR wants to know: What do you wish people knew about living with a disability?
July is Disability Pride Month, an event celebrating the diversity and contributions people with disabilities have made. NPR wants readers to share what they wish other people knew about disabilities.
‘We’re going to be turning O Block into Opportunity Block.’ – Pastor Corey Brooks on the Ray Stevens Show
Pastor Corey Brooks from Project H.O.O.D. joins The Ray Stevens Show to reflect on delivering the benediction during the RNC yesterday. He also shares how assisting illegal migrants affects community resources and provides an update on the new community center in Woodlawn.
“The place went up for grabs” - When Isiah Thomas arrived at Schlitz Malt Liquor Summer League on MJ’s request to teach a lesson
In the 1985 Schlitz Malt Liquor Summer League, Isiah Thomas, at Michael Jordan's request, showcased the gap between NBA and college talent.
Duplo USA Finishing Roadshow to Visit Dallas and Chicago Areas
Duplo USA Corporation, the leading provider of innovating print finishing solutions, is excited to announce their upcoming Finishing Roadshow in Lewisville, Texas and Des Plaines, Illinois. The events will feature live equipment demonstrations, a free lunch n’ learn session with a presentation on Fiery Impose, and valuable networking opportunities for print service providers.
2 women wounded in Near South Side shootout, police say
Chicago Police said two women are doing ok after they were shot near a Chicago Housing Authority development in Bronzeville, at 29th and Dearborn. Police said the women were standing outside when two suspects exchanged gunfire.
Cook County homeowners can make partial payments toward tax bill
Homeowners in Cook County were hit with record property tax hikes. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joined Good Day Chicago to explain how property owners can make partial payments toward their upcoming bills.
Urgent Search for Missing Elderly Man, William Kemp, in Chicago
The Chicago community is thrown into concern as the police department has issued a report on the disappearance of an 81-year-old African-American male, William Kemp, who was last seen on July 15th in the vicinity of 106th and Drew, his last known contact before seemingly vanishing without a trace. The Chicago Police Department, urgently seeking any leads that could help in locating Kemp, urged anyone with information to come forward.
Two from UIC Baseball Selected in 2024 MLB Draft
CHICAGO (July 17, 2024) – The 2024 MLB Draft concluded on Tuesday afternoon, as two UIC baseball players and one 2024 signee heard their names called to play professional baseball. Ryan Smith (West Chester, Ill./Nazareth Academy) was selected in the ninth round by the Houston Astros and Zane Zielinski (Chicago, Ill./Northeast CC) was also chosen in the ninth round by the San Francisco Giants. 2024 signing class member Ethan Dorchies (Cary, Ill.) was selected in the 10th round by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Police Alert: Spike in Street Robberies by Armed Suspects in Blue KIA Across Wentworth and Grand Crossing Districts
Residents and visitors in Chicago's 2nd and 3rd Districts are on alert as the Chicago Police Department reports a series of street robberies during the month of July. According to the community alert issued, victims were approached by two or three males, estimated to be between 17 to 23 years old, who emerged from a blue KIA Soul, brandished a firearm, and forcibly seized property before fleeing.
Chicagoland-based sports photographer reeling after having $22,000 in camera equipment stolen while covering COPA America
CHICAGO — A sports photographer based out of the Chicago area is searching for answers after having thousands of dollars-worth of camera equipment stolen while covering the COPA America in California. Mohammed Alam, a Carol Stream-based photographer with 20 years of experience shooting professional sporting events, said he was tasked with covering Argentina, Brazil and […]
Severe Storms and Heatwaves: Millions at Risk Across the Northeast (Video)
A massive tornado was recorded in Oswego, a suburb of Chicago. This severe weather event resulted in significant damage, including downed trees and power outages affecting nearly 400,000 customers in Northern Illinois. Pounding rain and strong winds created hazardous driving conditions. Impact on O’Hare Airport. Chicago’s O’Hare Airport experienced...
5 juveniles charged in violent robbery on CTA train
Chicago police arrested five juveniles between the ages of 11 and 15 in connection to a violent beating and robbery on the CTA in early June. Police said a 63-year-old man was attacked by a group of kids on a CTA Orange Line train.
Prof. Andrew Cleland receives Vannevar Bush Fellowship for innovative quantum computing research
UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Prof. Andrew Cleland has been named a 2024 Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellow, the U.S. Department of Defense’s flagship single-investigator award for basic research. Each of the 11 tenured faculty members named as fellows will receive $3 million over five years to pursue ambitious,...
1 wounded in Dan Ryan Expressway shooting, Illinois State Police say
One person was shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway Tuesday night, Illinois State Police said.The shooting took place in the northbound lanes near Canal Street at about 8:45 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said one person was transported to a hospital with injuries from a gunshot.Northbound lanes were shut down at about 10:40 p.m. as police investigated the shooting.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024Further details were not immediately available.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Red Scare Industries Celebrate 20th Anniversary with a Compilation Album Ft. Laura Jane Grace, Dead To Me, The Menzingers, and More
Chicago punk label, Red Scare Industries, has put together a special compilation of songs to celebrate their 20th anniversary; 20 Years Of Dreaming And Scheming. Due out Friday, September 06th, it features new tracks from The Menzingers, Laura Jane Grace, 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. Find more details below.
Panel okays restaurant for Irving Woods, 82 units for Edison Park but delays 6 Corners plan again
The City Council Zoning Committee at its July 16 meeting approved a proposed restaurant at 8235-37 W. Irving Park Road and an 82-unit development at 6750-60 N. Northwest Hwy. but delayed for the sixth time a hearing on the redevelopment of the former Peoples Gas site at 3955 N. Kilpatrick Ave.
Lincoln Park’s Venerable Beaumont Heads Toward a New Direction After Four Decades
Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty. Last year, Beaumont Bar & Grill ended a 44-year run in Lincoln Park perhaps fortifying...
Caleb Williams hosts Caleb Cares Foundation event before rookie Bears season
Chicago Bears NFL rookie quarterback Caleb Williams introduced his Caleb Cares Foundation to Chicago. Caleb hosted nearly 700 youths from 12 Chicago-area schools at the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center at Gately Park on the city’s South Side. Williams spoke to the students about anti-bullying, mental health...
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