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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 —...
Pack Expo International 2024 to offer networking opportunities
Pack Expo International 2024 (Nov. 3-6, McCormick Place, Chicago) is gearing up to offer networking opportunities that promise to connect over 45,000 packaging and processing professionals. Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, this flagship event will host a variety of activities designed to foster connections and inspire innovation across the industry.
Man, 21, shot in Portage Park backyard
CHICAGO - A man was shot during an argument Thursday night in the Portage Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side. The 21-year-old was arguing with two people in a backyard around 9:30 p.m. when one of them pulled out a gun and started shooting at him in the 3500 block of North Cicero Avenue, police said.
As the DNC looms, how will Mayor Brandon Johnson sell Chicago — and himself?
When Mayor Brandon Johnson steps on stage next week to address the Democratic National Convention, he will have a national spotlight to tell the story of Chicago after a rocky year for his progressive agenda. Johnson is slated to speak Monday evening at the made-for-TV event and plans to underscore the host city’s successes and significance in the Democratic Party, per sources close to the ...
List of officers recommended for firing grows to 50 as process to discipline Chicago cops in the most serious cases remains frozen
The Chicago Police Department concluded nearly two years ago that one of its officers sexually assaulted a woman in the back seat of her car while she was intoxicated and unable to give consent. Although the criminal investigation was largely halted after the victim declined to press charges, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability’s investigation carried on, and earlier this year it ...
YouTube Gold: The Tragedy Of Ben Wilson
Like every part of life, basketball has too many tragedies. You don’t have to look far. Len Bias. Reggie Lewis. Hank Gathers. Zachary Winston. Maurice Stokes. Wilson was a star of stars in high school. He attended famed Simeon High in Chicago and was described by his coach as “Magic Johnson with a jump shot.”
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth to lead U.S. delegation to Paralympic Games
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth will lead the U.S. delegation at the 2024 Paralympic Games opening in Paris along with the newly revealed members tasked with representing America at the global event and closing ceremonies.
Swarms of Dragonflies Are on the Move Across Illinois, Part of a Great and Mysterious Migration
“It’s the most exciting time of the year if you love dragonflies.”. The author of “Chasing Dragonflies” and the blog “Tuesdays in the Tallgrass” is talking about the start of the annual southern migration of green darners (Anax junius), one of the largest and most common dragonfly species.
Cooler pattern taking shape later this weekend…
Friday’s highs will surge well into the 80s—will the warmest temperatures we see over the next seven days. Following Friday’s above normal warmth, a cooler pattern taking shape later this weekend, and continuing well into next week.
Gary / Chicago International Airport Hosts 2024 Gary Air Show – August 17th and 18th
Chicago’s 3rd Official Airport Once Again Hosts Annual Stunning Aviation Showcase of Regional, National and International Aviators and Aerial Aerobics. On Saturday August 17th and Sunday August 18th, the City of Gary, the Gary / Chicago International Airport (GCIA) and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) will once again host the dozens of aviators and aerial acts that will participate in the Gary Air Show weekend performing along the South Shore of Lake Michigan. The event will occur between 11 am and 2 pm each day, and feature notable performers staging at GCIA.
Healthcare waiver to expand Medicaid coverage gets federal approval
The Healthcare Transformation 1115 Demonstration waiver was federally approved July 2, allowing the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to expand Medicaid coverage. That additional coverage is expected to help address root causes of health disparities, according to an Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker press release. That includes housing and...
ILLINOIS NEWS BRIEF (08/15/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) A new state law will expand fentanyl education for grades 6-12 in Illinois schools beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year. It was last week that Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the non-partisan bill into law. The Illinois Department of Public Health says a lethal dose of fentanyl is smaller than a drop of water. Opioids containing fentanyl, along with several other drugs, are involved in 70% of most all fatal drug overdoses.
Angel Reese's Admission About Chennedy Carter After Sky's Blowout Loss To Mercury
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese showed clear signs of frustration after a blowout loss to the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA's return to the season. The Sky fell to the Mercury, 85-65, and Reese spoke on the loss after the game. While she spoke on the urgency of the team's improvement, ...
Denver Mayor Reports Record Reduction in Unsheltered Homelessness: City Outpaces Seattle, Chicago, D.C., and Atlanta in Mitigation Efforts
Mayor Mike Johnston has announced what's being celebrated as one of the most substantial drops in the number of unsheltered homeless individuals within a major U.S. city, as indicated by the results of the annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. In a significant move in the fight against homelessness, Denver has displayed an 83% reduction in unsheltered family homelessness and a 23% decrease in tent and vehicular homelessness. This improvement marks Denver's largest single-year decline in homelessness since the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI) began documenting specific data. According to the City and County of Denver, the total population of unsheltered homeless individuals has seen a reduction of 11%.
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