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Police train extensively ahead of Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO (WBAY) - It’s just days before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Approximately 50,000 people are expected at the DNC, which starts Monday at the United Center in Chicago. The city’s Police Superintendent Larry Snelling says police officers have been through extensive training ahead of...
'Back to the Future' Musical Revs up Nostalgia at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre
The Cadillac Palace Theatre is currently the home of the time-hopping "Back to the Future" musical, which is delivering a nostalgia-fueled ride to theatergoers. The stage adaptation of the beloved 1985 film brings Marty McFly's inadvertent trip to 1955 to life as he scrambles to ensure his parents' fateful romance blossoms, safeguarding his own existence in the process.
17th Annual Firehouse Block Party For Peace
The Firehouse Community Arts Center has served as a safe haven for young people in the Chicago area for over a decade. And now they’re celebrating their hard work with the 17th annual Firehouse Block Party for Peace! And the proceeds will go toward programs that help interrupt violence in the Lawndale neighborhood. Pastor Phil and Tiwan Megee join us with more.
Global nonprofit steps in to run a migrant shelter in Chicago
A former Catholic school in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood is now open as a migrant shelter. But instead of being run by the city, as all others in the city are, this shelter is managed by a global nonprofit with experience helping refugees. The former St. Bartholomew school campus...
Artist Mauricio Ramirez transforms blank building walls into beautiful murals
CICERO, Ill. (WGN) — Mauricio Ramirez designs work on a scale few artists are capable of. His vision always includes an amazing mix of color and geometric shapes and in many cases community participation plays a key role in making neighborhoods all over the country more beautiful. Ramirez is...
Enclave Coworking hosting free coworking day in Skokie
Enclave Coworking has announced a free coworking day for locals at their Skokie location. The free day, which will be available at Enclave's 8004 Lincoln Ave location, will run from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 6 with a happy hour included in the day. Features at each...
Dark Matter is coming back for a second season on Apple TV Plus
The multiverse of Apple TV Plus’ Dark Matter is about to get bigger as the show heads into its second season. Apple announced on Friday that Dark Matter, Blake Crouch’s adaptation of his own 2016 novel about a physicist who gets sucked into multiple alternate realities, has been renewed for a new batch of episodes.
'Game changer': CPD debuts first new helicopter in 17 years just ahead of DNC
The City of Chicago unveiled its new top-of-the-line police helicopter in advance of the Democratic National Convention. The big reveal of the $11 million Bell 429 helicopter was in a Soldier Field parking lot.
Kenzie and Roman join Windy City Weekend to talk XL Film Festival, back-to-school shopping and more
This week on Windy City Weekend, couple and tv hosts Kenzie and Roman joined Val and Ryan for Host Chat!Ronald McDonald House Charities 5th Annual Softball GameThe Ronald McDonald House is hosting its 5th Annual Slow Pitch Charity Softball Game, and Kenzie and Roman will be hosting the event for the second year!The game will be at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg between the Elgin and Schaumburg police departments versus Bear Family Restaurants. All proceeds raised will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities. You can purchase tickets for this fun event for a good cause by visiting https://bearfamilyrestaurants.com/charitygame2024/.The Tate BrothersThe three...
Bodycam Footage Released in Case of Chicago Man's Fatal Injury After Police Chase on South Side
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) released bodycam footage Thursday, shedding light on a tragic encounter that ultimately led to the death of 22-year-old David Curry. The events unfolded on Chicago's South Side in June, sparking an ongoing investigation into police conduct. After Chicago police received a call about...
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...
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