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Mayor Johnson inks $100 million increase for Favorite Healthcare Staffing
CHICAGO - Facing a nearly $1 billion budget deficit, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson side-stepped questions Thursday about a $100 million pay increase for Kansas-based company - Favorite Healthcare Staffing - which has staffed the city's migrant shelters. The change order and contract extension comes at a time when the city...
The Food Guy: New deli, bagel shop open in Evanston
With the Jewish High Holidays beginning next week, there is suddenly demand on the North Shore for trays of bagels, smoked fish and other deli staples. There is a lot of smoking, curing and baking these days in Evanston - not only at a new deli, inspired by the owners’ own childhood memories of growing up on the North Shore, but a new bagel shop as well, where the owner was inspired by a trip to Montreal.
Route 66 Museum in Illinois is a Top U.S. Attraction for Car Fans
Whether you call them vintage or classic, one museum in Illinois is known for having some of the best cars in the nation all at once. The most historic highway in America is Route 66. Millions of cars have driven on 2,448 miles of road between Los Angeles and Chicago. To see several cars that have driven on this famous highway, you can visit one of the best car attraction museums in Illinois, Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac, Illinois.
Truck takes down train crossing in La Grange, snags Metra trains
LA GRANGE, Ill. (CBS) -- A semi-trailer truck took down a train crossing signal near the La Grange Metra station Wednesday night, causing a major mess for commuters.All inbound and outbound BNSF Line trains were stopped for three hours after the crash, and extensive delays persisted.Northbound traffic on La Grange Road was also stopped as crews worked to get a crane to the scene to remove the signal from the tracks.Further information on the crash and how it happened was not immediately available.
Investigation underway after 2 injured in shooting in Grand Crossing
CHICAGO — An investigation is underway on Wednesday afternoon after two people were injured in a shooting on the city’s South Side. According to Chicago police, the shooting unfolded around 2 p.m. in the 7800 block of South Maryland Avenue in Grand Crossing. Police said one of the victims, a 26-year-old man, was standing on […]
Pritzker, pressed to comment, speaks on rift between CPS head, Brandon Johnson
Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke lightly on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s effort to oust Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez on Wednesday. Pritzker first tried to duck the question and said the standoff between Martinez and Johnson was a personnel matter.
Tracy is hoping for a forever home at PAWS Chicago
Meet Tracy ! She is a two-year old mixed breed dog who has the sad honor of having spent the longest time at PAWS Chicago’s Adoption Center , 570 days! She is the staff favorite and is known to be a very friendly dog, good with both pets and people. She loves any type of physical or mental enrichments, like Kongs or Shuffle Boards.
Fat Peach Bakery Replaces Bridgeport Bakery — And It’s A Big Hit With Neighbors
BRIDGEPORT — A new bakery has opened at the former site of Bridgeport Bakery, and it has already gained “a loyal following,” its owners said. Fat Peach Bakery, 2907 S. Archer Ave., opened Aug. 31. The shop specializes in croissants and other pastries, which have frequently sold out since it opened. Fat Peach Bakery is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or until sold out Friday-Sunday.
Christkindlmarket reveals 2024 mugs and merch collection | See photos
The Christkindlmarket announced its highly anticipated 2024 souvenir collection on Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBy popular demand, the iconic boot-shaped mug is making a comeback. The last time crowds were able to purchase the $9 mug was in 2019.Festival organizers also unveiled a nutcracker mug, which ties in with nutcracker-themed scavenger hunt at the Christkindlmarket Aurora.For the second year, a new beer stein design was unveiled. For $20, holiday lovers can purchase the stein filled with imported German beer.This year's glass ornament is shaped like a boot with hand-painted holiday characters. It costs $43.99 plus tax.The 2024 Christkindlemarket's gift boxes will be available online starting at $109. The box includes two boot mugs and some German treats.The items will be available at the Christkindlmarket Chicago and Christkindlmarket Aurora beginning November 22.READ ALSO | Christkindlmarket will not return to Wrigleyville this yearChristkindlmarket reveals 2024 mugs collection
Kirk Franklin’s Reunion Tour Lights Up Chicago with Gospel Legends
Kirk Franklin performs at The Reunion Tour at UIC’s Credit Union 1 Arena (Photo Credit: Instagram). The Credit Union 1 Arena at the University of Illinois at Chicago is the school’s home for basketball, but on Friday (Sept. 20th), the venue was transformed into a place of worship as gospel music lovers gathered to see Kirk Franklin’s Reunion tour.
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