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Former Mayor Richard Daley expected to be in Chicago for DNC but keeping it ‘low key’
When Chicago last hosted the Democratic National Convention in 1996, then-Mayor Richard M. Daley was the king of the city as he welcomed delegates, gave speeches all around town and did all he could to show that Chicago was ready for prime time. “In this city of the century, one person has brought together visitors from across the nation and around the world. They have found not only a city ...
Illinois Senate bill would require gender neutral restrooms remove ‘offensive’ urinals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Senate has amended a gender-neutral restroom bill to require such bathrooms to remove urinals. Illinois has required all single-occupancy bathrooms, defined as a room that can be locked with only one sink, toilet stall, and urinal, in public buildings to be designated for all genders since 2020. House Bill 1286 follows […]
Kendrick Nunn host third annual “NunnBetter” basketball camp at Simeon Academy
In a historic return to his hometown of the city of Chicago, 4-time State Champion, recently crowned 2024 Euroleague Champion, NBA veteran and Simeon great Kendrick Nunn hosted his Third Annual “NunnBetter” Back To School Camp from Saturday, August 10 through Sunday, August 11, at Simeon Academy. In...
Pour One Out This Weekend For Chicago Blues Legend Buddy Guy. He's Retiring At Age 88
In the pantheon of blues legends, Buddy Guy stands as a towering figure whose influence on the genre is immeasurable. With his fiery guitar playing, raw vocals, and electrifying stage presence, he has captivated audiences for decades and inspired countless musicians to pick up the instrument. From his early days...
Multiple Charged in String of Evanston Shootings, Chicago Man Accused of Weapon Misuse
Evanston, Illinois, has seen a spate of gun-related incidents last week, leading to multiple arrests and charges. A Chicago man named Christopher Davis, 38 has been charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon after an incident on Aug. 5, where two men aged 41 and 50 were shot and taken to the hospital in stable condition, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Following the shooting, Davis was apprehended while driving a Volvo near the scene, with police spotting a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm handgun on the rear driver’s side floorboard.
Get a New Best Friend and Support Democracy: InDogCision 2024 Adoption Event this Sunday with The Daily Show, HeadCount, and PAWS Chicago at Gallagher Way
Exciting news! Comedy Central’s The Daily Show is teaming up with HeadCount and PAWS Chicago for InDogCision 2024: Rescuing Democracy at Gallagher Way in Chicago this Sunday, August 18th! Catch Susanna Wickham from PAWS Chicago as she joins the Ray Stevens Show to spill all the details.
Survey now available for input on Berens Park's Hub playground
Elmhurst Park District values your input as we upgrade Berens Park's Hub playground in 2025. During the summer of 2024, the Park District gathered public input at a Party in the Park regarding what amenities and features the community would like to see in the park. Based on the public’s...
A Local Nonprofit Holds a Navy Pier Festival to Help Spotlight Food Vendors
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. Good food is just part of what makes a restaurant successful, something many would-be chefs...
D91 celebrates new year with Back to School Picnic
Forest Park School District 91 welcomed families and the community at the annual Back to School Picnic Tuesday, an event designed to generate excitement about the first day of school. The picnic was held behind the Roos Recreation Center from 4 to 7 p.m. and about 800 people attended, officials...
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...
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