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DNC organizers say convention will be the ‘most sustainable’ in history
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Sign up for WBEZ newsletters to get local news you can trust. Organizers of the Democratic National Convention are working on a...
Man, 30, shot and killed while getting into his car on South Side: CPD
CHICAGO — A 30-year-old man was shot and killed while getting into his vehicle Friday morning on the city’s South Side. The shooting happened around 6:40 a.m. in the 7900 block of South Wabash Avenue after unknown armed offenders approached the man and fired shots. The man was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital, […]
Consumers took ‘summer vacation’ from discretionary spending in July
Chicago – Total U.S. retail sales across the combined view of discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG) continued on the path toward a state of equilibrium in July according to consumer behavior and trend tracker Circana. “This month’s sales results demonstrate just how adept consumers have gotten...
On The Cusp Of Chicago’s Strategic Plan Release, Charter Schools Demand More Details
CHICAGO — Charter school officials and families rallied Wednesday to press the Chicago Board of Education for more clarity on their campuses’ prospects as the district is poised to shift away from school choice with the upcoming release of a new strategic plan. About two dozen parents and...
Renowned Space Scientist Named ECE Department Chair
Armour College of Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology has hired renowned British space scientist and semiconductor engineer Anna Barnett to be its new Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering chair, professor of electrical and computer engineering, and the endowed Motorola Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. “Professor Barnett is...
Latest news from Evanston: Your Friday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Friday morning, Evanston. Above, Elana Ernstoff keeps an eye on her daughter Nessa, soon to turn 2, atop a climbing rock at Eggleston Park on Thursday. (At This Time photo by Richard Cahan.) At a Wednesday public safety forum, Evanston...
Englewood Agro-Eco District Will Boost Neighborhood Near Future Trail: ‘We Deserve Beautiful Spaces’
ENGLEWOOD — A nearly 20-year plan to create more housing, fresh food production, commercial businesses and improved public parks near a nature trail in the heart of Englewood is moving forward after resounding approval from a city board. The city’s Plan Commission voted unanimously Thursday to adopt the Englewood...
This Week In Photos: City Prepares For DNC, Street Fests Grossly Underestimate Crowds And More
CHICAGO — It’s Democratic National Convention-mania in Chicago as the city gears up for the massive political event. See what Block Club reporters captured while covering the city’s neighborhoods this week. Support Local News!. Subscribe to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. Every dime we...
Wisconsin delegate Alex Lasry talks 2024 DNC
We are three days out from the 2024 DNC and democratic delegates from across the country will gather in Chicago, including delegates from Wisconsin. Wisconsin delegate Alex Lasry joins FOX6 WakeUp with more details.
13-Year-Old Charged With Armed Robbery in Chicago, Set for Juvenile Detention Hearing
A 13-year-old male juvenile is facing serious charges after being implicated in an armed robbery in Chicago. The incident, promptly addressed by the Chicago Police Department, resulted in the young individual's arrest on the evening of August 15. According to details released by the Chicago Police Department's official website, the juvenile was allegedly armed with a firearm when he forcibly took property from a 25-year-old man on the 5200 block of W. Fullerton Ave.
Community Fridge Debuts In Humboldt Park To Increase Access To Healthy Foods
HUMBOLDT PARK — Children and families at Humboldt Park’s Union League Boys & Girls Club now have access to fresh fruits and vegetables to enhance healthy eating habits and close the food desert gap. The club at 1214 N. Washtenaw Ave., which serves hundreds of low-income youth and...
Student loan debt is front of mind for one Chicago attorney: ‘If you forgive $40,000 or $50,000, for a middle-class family, that’s life changing’
For University of Illinois Chicago visiting senior research specialist T. Chedgzsey Smith-McKeever, creating a path to higher education became a road to debt. Her San Diego beginnings led to stints at the University of California at Irvine and the University of Southern California, and ended with a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. But Smith-McKeever, who had been diagnosed with ...
Hobbs to join female governors at DNC for conversation hosted by ‘Veep’ actress
(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will be joining the seven other women Democratic governors in Chicago next week at the Democratic National Convention. All eight women will be participating in a panel discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 21 that will be moderated by award-winning actress, producer and activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus. “Governor Hobbs is looking forward to joining a panel with the country’s eighth democratic female governors on Aug. 21,” Hobbs’ office told The Center Square. “She’s excited to discuss how they’re delivering for...
Video Reveals How Simone Biles' Husband Talks About Her to His NFL Teammates
Behind all-time great Olympian Simone Biles is a proud husband: Jonathan Owens. Owens, an NFL defensive back, received special permission from the Chicago Bears to leave training camp and watch Biles compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. There, he witnessed Biles further her legacy as the greatest ...
Former Chicago Cubs trade target placed on waivers, proving a disaster was avoided
In news that would have had more interest to the Chicago Cubs during the first half of the season instead of where they are now, barely clinging onto being part of the conversation in the National League Wild Card race, the Colorado Rockies have placed former All-Star catcher Elias Díaz on outright waivers.
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