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Northwest Side Alderwoman Calls For Hearing On Metra Construction Delays
OLD IRVING PARK — A Northwest Side alderwoman wants a public hearing for Metra officials to explain repeated and ongoing construction delays to rebuild an aging station in Old Irving Park. Ald. Ruth Cruz (31st) introduced the resolution for the hearing at Wednesday’s City Council meeting. The project...
Angel Reese Takes Notable Hit in Rookie of the Year Battle Against Caitlin Clark
Heading into Tuesday night's game against the reigning-champion Las Vegas Aces, Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese led the entire WNBA in rebounds per game. But by the time the final whistle blew on the Sky's 93-85 victory over the Aces, Reese no longer held that title. Despite recording yet another ...
Navy exonerates Black sailors unjustly punished in WWII Port Chicago explosion
The Port Chicago 50, a group of Black sailors charged and convicted in the largest U.S. Navy mutiny in history, were exonerated by the U.S. Navy on Wednesday, which called the case "fundamentally unfair."The decision culminates a mission for Carol Cherry of Sycamore, Ill., who fought to have her father, Cyril Sheppard, and his fellow sailors cleared.The Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, said the sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair." "Yet, for 80 years, the unjust decisions endured. Now, I am righting a tremendous wrong that has haunted so many for so...
Bears President Kevin Warren meets with Illinois governor to discuss stadium plan
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made clear that he does not think building a stadium for the Bears is a good use of taxpayers’ money, but yesterday he agreed to listen to what Bears President Kevin Warren had to say about it. However, after the meeting, Pritzker’s spokesman told...
This CTA Train Station Is Now Hosting Local DJs During The Weekdays
Did you ever think you would call the CTA one of Chicago’s hottest music venues? Despite the disappointment of the canceled rave event on the CTA last month, there’s still a chance to experience live DJ sets during your commute into the city. The CTA has just announced the return of AESOP for another season, promising to bring captivating live DJ sets to the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station. This year’s programming schedule will feature three days of real-time performances by various talented local disc jockey (DJ) artists, running through November 1st. A post shared by Chicago Transit Authority (@chicagocta) The CTA’s public art collection has grown substantially over the last decade, with the number of permanent works of art nearly doubling to approximately 90. In addition to the permanent installations, the CTA also hosts numerous temporary art installations across its eight rail lines and multiple bus facilities.
Bulls Summer League Diary Part III: Karnisovas & Eversley speak, Matas Buzelis shines
The Summer League Diary continues with the highlights from Sunday. It’s the Pecking Order. 9:55 AM - Freshly showered and caffeinated, I head down to the sportsbook to finish prepping for today's show. Joey and Kalle are already down in our booths, getting the studios set up. Again, our ALLCITY production crew are rock stars who work harder than anyone!
Two Women Injured in Unintended Shooting on Chicago's South Side, Suspects at Large
Two women were injured in a shooting incident that took place early Wednesday on Chicago’s South Side. The gunfire erupted in the vicinity of the 2900 block of South Dearborn Street, within the Dearborn Homes neighborhood, and resulted in two victims, a 24-year-old and a 28-year-old, catching bullets not intended for them. The Chicago Tribune reports that the shooting occurred shortly after 12:30 a.m., whereby the women found themselves amid an exchange of gunfire between individuals who thereafter fled the scene on foot.
Northeastern Illinois University to host the 10th El Gran Festival Colombiano/The Great Colombian Festival Chicago, July 19-21
Northeastern Illinois University’s Main Campus will be the site of the 2024 El Gran Festival Colombiano/The Great Colombian Festival, July 19-21. Tickets are required and are on sale now. Admission is $10-$45 for single day tickets; $30-$62 for three-day passes in advance. The main entrance will be located at 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago.
Women’s Soccer Announces 2024 Signing Class
CHICAGO – DePaul women's soccer head coach Michele O'Brien officially announced the 2024 recruiting class on Wednesday afternoon. Ten freshmen will join the team later this month ahead of their first game in August. "I am really excited to introduce this group of newcomers," said head coach O'Brien. "They...
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.
Chicago Man Charged With Carjacking and Kidnapping in Federal Court, Faces Life Sentence
Source: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, District of Illinois. Chicago has seen its share of crime, but the brazen character of two recent carjackings has brought them into the federal spotlight. According to an indictment returned in U.S. District Court in Chicago, 22-year-old Virgil Gibson is facing serious charges for allegedly committing a pair of carjackings. The grand jury has charged Gibson with two counts of carjacking and multiple firearm related charges for incidents that occurred on April 7 and April 8 of this year.
A'ja Wilson's Huge Block on Angel Reese Draws Viral Reaction
A'ja Wilson was up for the challenge against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Tuesday, giving the star rookie a "welcome to the WNBA" moment. After helping lead a big second-half rally to erase a double-digit deficit, Wilson had a viral moment when she delivered a monster block on Reese's attempt ...
IDPH reports Illinois’ first human case of West Nile in 2024
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois’ first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2024 has been announced by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The West Nile virus is passed on through the bite of a typical mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. Symptoms usually don’t show in people, but can include […]
Illinois Lottery celebrating 50th anniversary with Mag Mile disco party
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary Thursday with a disco party on the Mag Mile!The event will feature a live DJ, interactive photo booth, and the illinois lottery draw ball machine giving participants a chance to draw a number and win cash prizes of $500, $150 or $50 as well as instant tickets and other fun prizes. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs.The party will also have a giant 35-foot disco ball.The Illinois Lottery event is at Pioneer Court starting at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Charges filed against Illinois deputy in death of Sonya Massey
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old woman who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler, officials said Wednesday. Sonya Massey was killed inside her home after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call at around 12:50 a.m....
Safety on the water key to recreational fun
The freedom, exhilaration and sheer joy of summertime water sports is an unparalleled experience. However, the excitement of jet skiing, boating, fishing or even kayaking throughout the state can quickly become an emergency, if proper safety measures aren’t followed. “We’re out on area rivers in the county to educate...
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
Latest news from Evanston: Your Thursday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Thursday morning, Evanston. Above, Abdoulaye Conde holds his painting of the Arrington Lagoon, which won Wednesday’s “paint out” contest in Evanston’s Plein Air Festival. “I love this so much,” he said of the competition. “I love being in nature and meeting friends I can talk to.” Conde won the prestigious $125,000 first place award at the ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan last year. (Photo by Lisa Degliantoni.)
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