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‘Don’t Answer Her’: Illinois Nail Salon Tech Allegedly Tells Woman She Doesn’t Serve Black People. White Customer Rushes to Worker’s Defense and Is Hit with a Brilliant Clap Back, Video Shows
A Black woman alleged in a video she posted to TikTok that she was denied service at a nail salon because of her race. TikTok […] ‘Don’t Answer Her’: Illinois Nail Salon Tech Allegedly Tells Woman She Doesn’t Serve Black People. White Customer Rushes to Worker’s Defense and Is Hit with a Brilliant Clap Back, Video Shows
Koehler-Chung battery recycling bill becomes Illinois law
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed a battery recycling law sponsored by State Rep. Sharon Chung of Bloomington and State Sen. Dave Koehler of Peoria. Under the law, battery sellers or distributors will have to develop a recycling stewardship program for small- to medium-sized batteries by 2026. Medium-sized batteries include those made for electric bikes and scooters.
Illinois quick hits: Campbell to retire; conflict of interest found in state agency
Campbell to retire An Illinois sheriff who hired the deputy charged in the death of Sonya Massey announced Friday that he will retire, five weeks after the 36-year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her home. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, who won the office in 2018, said politics stood in the way of his effectiveness as sheriff and suggested he and his family had received death threats. The 60-year-old Campbell said he would vacate his office no later than Aug. 31. ...
Arizona Pair Arrested in McHenry County with 120,000 Fentanyl Pills Disguised as Oxycodone
McHenry County Sheriff's Office has reported the arrest of two individuals from Tucson, Arizona, who were caught with a significant quantity of fentanyl pills. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Gloria Gastelum, 54, and German Vargas, 22, were apprehended yesterday near Marengo after being found in possession of 120,000 fentanyl pills falsely marked as oxycodone.
Lawsuit: Illinois ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ violates employers’ free speech rights
(The Center Square) – The Liberty Justice Center filed a First Amendment lawsuit to challenge a recently enacted Illinois law that would prohibit companies from holding mandatory meetings where “religious or political matters” are discussed. Liberty Justice Center Senior Counsel Jeffrey Schwab explained that political matters as defined in the law extends to discussions surrounding policy changes or regulations. "You can imagine a company wanting to talk about changes to...
Pritzker says legislation to increase estate tax threshold still alive
(The Center Square) – Although a bipartisan measure to raise the threshold on estate taxes stalled in the Illinois General Assembly, the legislation may not be dead yet. Current state law says that if an estate is under a $4 million threshold, there are no estate taxes to pay, a number that critics say is too low. If the number is higher, proponents of raising the threshold said some families have been forced to sell off some or all of the family farm just to...
JLC 2024-25 season offers adventurous musical mix
The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (JLC) at the College of Lake County loves to bring in performances from a wide range of genres, from Americana to world music. Everyone can find something they enjoy in the newly announced 2024-25 season. “The best way to describe the upcoming...
A day in the life of the Ainger family
HARVARD, Ill. — There are few things the Ainger family looks forward to more than their county fair. The nearly week-long event is an opportunity to showcase their animals and have fun with old friends. “The fair is the highlight of our summer,” Alan Ainger said. Alan and...
32nd annual Berwyn Route 66 Car Show to feature iconic Batmobile replica among 700 rides
700 cars are ready for the The Realty of Chicago Berwyn Rt. 66 Car Show.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe event makes its return on Saturday, August 24, and is anticipating 25,000 visitors.There will be local food vendors, live entertainment, and an array of small businesses eager to engage with attendees.A highlight of this year's event will be the addition of TV-famous cars from the Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum in Chicago. They have previously brought out the Batmobile and a Beatnik Bubbletop.The annual celebration not only honors the historic Route 66 but also recognizes and celebrates the vibrant car culture that thrives in Berwyn and the surrounding areas, providing a fun, free activity for families this summer."We're excited to bring together car enthusiasts, families, and local businesses for a day of festivities," said Berwyn Mayor Robert J. Lovero.The free event is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. spanning Old Route 66 from Oak Park Avenue to Ridgeland Avenue. The car show features a stunning display of hundreds of classic and modern cars.
Week in review: Your Sunday digest of the news
Newsletter images missing? Read this newsletter on the web instead. Good Sunday morning, Evanston. The Mixx Company Band performed at the Downtown Summer Sounds free outdoor concert Thursday evening at Fountain Square. Above, Robert Crown Program Coordinator Adam Eberhardt and daughter Londa dance the night away. (See more photos by Heidi Randhava.)
Chicago's Next restaurant tributes chef Charlie Trotter
Next restaurant in Fulton Market, dedicated to transporting diners to different eras, has featured takeovers like Paris: 1906 or a menu inspired by Julia Child.They've even done one-off "covers" like paying homage to California's French Laundry or recreating Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill. The intrigue: Chicagoans are well aware of Next's concepts, since it's been open for almost 15 years. But Next's next project is something close to home: The restaurant will pay homage to Chicago chef Charlie Trotter.Trotter, who trained Achatz, died in 2013. His restaurant had closed a year earlier.Bringing Trotter's back will give diners a taste and feel...
Review: CAROUSEL at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Classic, immortal lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The newest production at Music Theater Works at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is the second musical written by Rogers and Hammerstein. It is a short run. It closes on August 18. Carousel premiered on Broadway in 1945, 2 years after Oklahoma! premiered. When Carousel opened, there were 2 R & H musicals playing on Broadway. Carousel was one of the first musicals to contain a tragic plotline about an antihero. It does not have an overture. As the curtain rises, the Carousel Waltz is being played with the cast gathered at a carnival. No dialogue. Stage business and dancing. Some of the actors create a moving carousel designed by scenic designer Shane Cinal. It is remarkable and gets the applause it justly deserves. The story revolves around carnival barker Billy Bigelow (another fine performance from Conor Jordan), Julie Jordan (Maliha Sayed in her MTW debut), her friend Carrie Pipperidge (Ella Gatlin) and Mr. Snow, Carrie’s betrothed (Will Koski). The woman who runs the carnival, Mrs. Mullin (Erika Rose making her MTW debut) cares about Billy more than she is willing to admit. Billy and Julie meet at the carnival. They talk about what it would be like if they loved each other. In true R & H fashion, they fall in love very fast and marry. Julie’s friend Carrie is betrothed to Mr. Snow. Mr. Snow tells Carrie his thoughts about their life after marriage. Carrie is hovering between acceptance and unhappiness. Ultimately, they marry as well. Billy has lost his job at the carnival and Julie lost her job at the mill. Julie tells Carrie that Billy hit her and now she has found out she’s going to have a baby. Billy is elated but there is no money. He and Julie are living with her cousin, Nettie Fowler (Alicia Berneche’s MTW debut). Billy’s best friend, Jigger (Will Leonard) has come up with a plan to rob the mill owner, Mr. Bascombe (Cliff Gabor). He is Julie’s former employer. Billy does not want to do the robbery because there is a chance Mr. Bascombe may be killed. Mrs. Mullin tries to lure Billy back to the carousel but Billy would have to leave Julie and their baby. After he refuses Mrs. Mullin’s offer, he contemplates on being a father. When he realizes the baby could be a girl, he decides he needs to help Jigger with the robbery. Jigger tries to seduce Carrie. Mr. Snow sees it happening and breaks his engagement with Carrie. Julie is comforting Carrie but she also knows that Billy is carrying a knife. She tries to convince Billy not to do the robbery. He does not listen and goes with Jigger. Unbeknown to them, Mr. Bascombe has already deposited the money and the robbery fails. Bascombe pulls out his gun and points it at Billy but Billy stabs himself. Julie cradles him as he dies. Carrie and Mr. Snow are reunited by this tragedy. As Billy is waiting to enter Heaven, he is informed he can spend one day on Earth to do good for someone and that would get him into Heaven. He finds out that 15 years have actually gone by. His unhappy daughter Louise (Susannah Harvey’s bravura dancing) is 15 and about to graduate. Billy sees her with a carnival barker very much like himself (Alex Iacobucci’s flawless dancing). They dance the famous Ballet. Billy is able to help Louise to become happy. He also realizes how much Julie loved him despite how he treated her. Billy can now enter Heaven having helped the people he loved.
Two shot inside Englewood restaurant, Chicago police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two men are hurt after a shooting inside a restaurant in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood Saturday afternoon. According to the Chicago Police Department, a 34-year-old man was inside the restaurant, Shack Seafood and Steak, in the 7300 block of South Halsted Street around 4:30 p.m. when a 33-year-old man walked in and shot him in the face and arm. Then, a third man, 34, pulled out a gun and shot the first shooter in the thigh and the back. The first victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was initially reported in serious condition. The two suspected shooters were taken in for questioning. Two weapons were recovered after the incident, and police are investigating.
Cook County Assessor misclassifies hundreds of properties
Hundreds of properties throughout Cook County are being misclassified or undervalued, resulting in a significant loss in tax dollars. That's according to an investigation by the Illinois Answers Project and Chicago Tribune.Last year alone, the Cook County Assessor's Office missed new construction and major improvements to at least 620 properties. This resulted in at least $444 million in market value that is not being taxed this year in Cook County. These errors occurred despite documentation showing these properties have been renovated or developed. Now, some homeowners are paying the price for this oversight.The underassessments can hurt homeowners in at least two significant ways. Some people have to pay more than their fair share in property taxes when others pay less. And if the assessor's office does fix those mistakes, it can have drastic consequences for property tax bills: the assessor can charge up to three years in back taxes in one lump sum that can reach tens of thousands of dollars for a single homeowner.You can read more on the Illinois Answers Project's investigation here.
Teen shot blocks away from Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A teenager is recovering after a shooting just blocks away from the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago. Police say just after 1 p.m., a 16-year-old boy got into an argument with a man in the 4400 block of South King Drive when the man pulled out a gun and opened fire. A bullet grazed the teen's head. He was taken to The University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition. A person of interest is in custody, and two firearms were recovered from the scene, police say. Area One detectives are investigating.
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