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Heat is likely killing more people in the Midwest and Great Plains than what’s recorded. Here’s why
In the St. Louis region, heat has killed at least one person this year. In Omaha, Nebraska, a child died last month after being left in a hot car. Outside of Chicago, a person died in a hot prison in June. Heat is the deadliest climate-driven disaster in the U.S....
We Got A Special Preview Of The Obama Presidential Center And Its Mission Transform Chicago’s Black Workforce
ESSENCE was invited to a special preview of the Center in early August to learn more the design, scale and workforce impact of the campus leading up to its opening. After many years of planning and delays, the Presidential Obama Center is finally coming and it’s poised to change the city of Chicago forever.
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Near North Side migrants hospitalized with suspected food poisoning: Report
Chicago Fire officials said 12 people were taken from the migrant shelter in the 1300 block of North Elston for gastrointestinal issues, none are critically ill. Officials said they were taken to four different hospitals.
58th Rainbow PUSH Convention Focuses on Voting, Legacy and Education
The 58th Annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition International Convention began on a rainy Thursday (Aug. 15), kicking off a weeklong event that runs through Aug. 22. The convention coincides with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, as the city will be buzzing with activity. Hosted at Rainbow PUSH headquarters, the convention will feature a diverse agenda, with daily discussions and events to engage and inspire attendees.
Man stabbed, robbed during argument in the Loop
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was robbed and stabbed Thursday night in the Loop.The incident happened just after 9:30 p.m. in the 10-100 block of North Dearborn Street.Chicago police say a 46-year-old man got into an argument with a man and woman when she stabbed the 46-year-old in the back, causing him to drop his things. The other man scooped up those belongings, and both he and the woman ran away.The victim was taken by fire crews to Northwestern Hospital in fair condition.As of Friday, no one is in custody. Area 3 detectives were investigating.
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...
Portage Park Getting Upgraded Playground, Baseball Diamond, Tennis Courts And More
PORTAGE PARK — Neighbors will be able to enjoy a new-and-improved Portage Park next summer, with fresh baseball bleachers, tennis courts and pickleball courts, a renovated playground, a shade canopy for the dog park and a nature play space. The upgrades are part of several initiatives happening around the...
Son Ranto #1007: The Welp Card Race
The Cubs get swept in Cleveland on a Wednesday. Not the greatest game ever played. But hey, at least they’re spending money and going over the luxury tax for no reason!. For early and ad-free Son Ranto. Subscribe to our Patreon campaign. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Watch us record live on Facebook, YouTube, X, Twitch and the Son Ranto Show site.
Pritzker signs law aiming to help juveniles clear their criminal record
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker officially signed a bill into law on Friday that starts the expungement process immediately after a juvenile is released from detention. The Juvenile Court Act has been amended by a bill that mandates state courts to expunge the records of individuals charged as juveniles, two years after they […]
Today In Culture, Friday, August 16, 2024: Arami Closing | Welcome to Tribuneville | Reeling Sets Programs
Get Chicago & Midwest culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. Houston’s Rothko Chapel Shuttered Indefinitely After Hurricane Beryl. “The Rothko Chapel, a non-denominational sanctuary in Houston that features fourteen murals by renowned Abstract Expressionist painter Mark Rothko, sustained extensive damage in...
The Atomic Bitchwax Announce November Tour Dates
The moral of the story here is go see The Atomic Bitchwax. I don’t have demographic numbers on how many people in Pittsburgh or Denver or St. Paul read this site, and frankly, I don’t want them. Once you start looking at ratings, you’re playing for ratings, and I’m here for the music. So in that spirit, whether you’re in Chicago — hi, Slevin! — or Basel, Switzerland, when you get the chance to catch The Atomic Bitchwax, I urge you to do it. Whenever, wherever.
Pritzker signs ‘Landlords Retaliation Act’ to mixed reaction
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed off on legislation prohibiting landlords from retaliating against tenants who lodge code violation complaints against them. The Landlord Retaliation Act also bans landlords from terminating leases, increasing rent, decreasing services or threatening lawsuits in instances of such disputes, as well as bars them from refusing to renew a lease after a tenant comes forward with such a complaint or seeks assistance from an elected official related to one. ...
Protesters to converge on Chicago, aiming to make their mark — and stay safe
As many as tens of thousands of protesters are expected to converge in Chicago starting next week for the Democratic National Convention, the culmination of months of preparation geared toward two ends: making sure their message is heard and keeping protesters safe. “We’ve [been] protesting for a long time —...
What a visit to a ‘neighborhood joint’ reveals about the tastes and generosity of a slice of Chicago
WBEZ is talking to Chicagoans about their love for the city and its people as eyes turn to Chicago as the site of the Democratic National Convention. Ald. Nicholas Sposato, who represents the Far Northwest Side’s 38th Ward, met up with WBEZ’s Dan Mihalopoulos at Bob-O’s Hot Dogs, which serves up arguably the best Italian beef sandwiches in town at 8258 W. Irving Park Road. Sposato’s interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
Banks file lawsuit challenging Illinois credit card fee law
A coalition of banking groups on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Illinois law they say would create costly chaos in their industry and headaches for consumers. The law blocks banks and credit card companies from charging retailers a small fee on taxes and tips. Illinois earlier this year became the first state in the nation to enact such a law, prompting outrage and an ...
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