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Library launches online community calendar
The Forest Park Public Library is publishing a calendar for the community to list special events going on around town. . Although the library has had a calendar just for its events, the community calendar will feature happenings around the whole village, all in the same place. . Library officials said they...
Orland Park, IL – Annual Veterans Golf Classic on August 27
Orland Park, IL – The Village of Orland Park is set to honor veterans with the annual Orland Park Veterans Golf Classic on August 27, 2024. The event will take place at Silver Lake Country Club, welcoming 144 golfers for a day of golf and camaraderie, all in support of local veterans.
'A symptom of a larger sickness': Navigating mental health care on Chicago's South and West Sides
Chicagoans know what sort of mental health services they want to see in their communities. But they don’t expect to see those services coming to their South and West Side neighborhoods any time soon. City Bureau Civic Reporting Fellows visited the neighborhoods of Austin and Chatham to connect with...
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...
Aldermen call for cyberstalking resolution from Chicago council
CHICAGO — A group of Chicago aldermen are asking for answers from police when it comes to cyberstalking. It all centers on an investigation conducted by the Chicago Tribune. That report delved in to one specific case about a woman named Dominque Ward. She told her story to the paper, and relayed it again in part to council Wednesday morning.
ON PAR: Caroline Owens and Notre Dame
Hinsdale Central star continues her career at Notre Dame. A family vacation in the mid-2010s helped change the athletic career of Hinsdale Central’s Caroline Owens. She and her older siblings, Grace and Jake, were heavily involved in swimming and figured their careers would be in the water. But a...
Grid operator PJM to start talks on regional transmission
PJM Interconnection, which provides transmission from Chicago to New Jersey, said it will launch a stakeholder engagement process in August to “help inform inputs” into scenario analyses for long-term regional transmission planning. PJM and other transmission providers are required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC’s) Order No....
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.
VIDEO: Social Media Had All Sorts Of Things To Say After Floyd Mayweather Bought Extra Courtside Seats To Aces-Sky WNBA Game For The Most Unusual Reason
The Las Vegas Aces lost to the Chicago Sky 93-85 at Michelob Ultra Arena despite making a solid comeback from being down by as many as 21 points to tie the game. This loss marks the Aces’ fourth consecutive defeat. However, an unexpected sight at the game caught the attention of WNBA fans.
CPD supervisor stripped after tavern altercation goes viral
CHICAGO — A veteran Chicago police supervisor has been relieved of his police powers while officials investigate allegations of off-duty misconduct. The move comes after Instagram videos posted Sunday showed men engaged in an altercation at a downtown venue over the weekend. In one clip, a man looks down...
Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern Memorial Hospital tie for top hospital in Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two of Chicago's major academic hospitals tied for first place as the best hospital in Illinois, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center tied for the top spot.The list ranks hospitals based on several specialties. Northwestern Memorial Hospital was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery and 8th for diabetes and endocrinology – and rated high-performing in 21 adult procedures and conditions. Rush University Medical Center was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for neurology and neurosurgery, 10th for geriatrics, and 10th for orthopedics – and rated high-performing in 18 adult procedures and conditions.University of Chicago Medical Center came in third. Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn was ranked as the fourth best, followed by Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals in Evanston, and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
'Thursday' app supports Chicago singles with dating
Ashley Coates with the app "Thursday" Chicago stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about the dating app. She's the Chicago host for events. It's a dating app for those that are tired of dating apps." The events are hosted every Thursday, click here to learn more about the meetups, click here.
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.
Interra Realty Brokers $8.175M Sale of The Synagogue Apartment Building in Chicago’s Uptown Neighborhood
Interra Realty, a Chicago-based commercial real estate investment services firm, announced it brokered the sale of The Synagogue, a 40-unit multifamily property at 5029 N. Kenmore Avenue in the city’s Uptown neighborhood for $8.175 million, or $204,375 per unit. Constructed in 1922, the building is an adaptive reuse of a former temple that was reopened as rental apartments in 2019.
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 […]
Dispensary opens in South Loop
As a businessman, Fred Spencer has had his eye on the cannabis industry for a while. “I always saw the industry from afar, and I tried to get involved,” said the Chicago finance professional and entrepreneur. “I started talking with a few friends in the industry and we put a team together.”
Number of confirmed tornadoes from Monday's storms continue to grow: NWS
The National Weather Service says it has confirmed tornadoes touched down in Channahon, Yorkville, the Near West Side, Chicago Lawn, Cedar Lake in Indiana, Justice, Crest Hill, Southern Winnebago County, Byron, Davis Junction and Sugar Grove.
South suburban residents picking up the pieces after destructive storms
WILL COUNTY, Ill. — Cleanups are underway in Chicago’s south suburbs, which were among the hardest hit during a round of destructive storms on Monday night. Residents across parts of Will County were still without power on Tuesday afternoon, including in Joliet, where the damage was extensive. “Lights flickered, house shook. It was literally a […]
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