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Owner of That Jerk Spot & CEO of Rise Above The Ordinary sharing her success with the community
Catering and food truck entrepreneur Lakisha Hunter transitioned from gang life on the streets of Chicago to culinary success, now giving back to at-risk youth in her community.
How you can limit your exposure to PFAs: UI Extension
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Forever chemicals, which are commonly found in household items, pose a threat to polluting soil, lakes, rivers and streams across the country — as well as human health. Illinois Extension is sharing tips on how you can reduce your exposure to PFAs and protect yourself. PFAs — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, […]
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
“How I’m Feeling Now” about Clark Street: Riding on Chicago’s new all-green protected “brat lane”
Those aren't just hits featuring British dance music singer-songwriter Charli XCX. They were also my reactions to Chicago's nearly completed Clark Street protected bike lane during my first pedal on it yesterday. I'll explain why in a bit. I've previously written at length about the upcoming Clark PBL, located on...
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
Angel Reese Pleads With Singer To Attend Chicago Sky Game
Chicago Sky rookie sent a message to the singer "SZA," pleading with the artist to come to a WNBA game and watch her play. The singer reposted an edit made by the WNBA on Instagram following Reese's 12th straight double-double, which she recorded in an 88-84 victory over the Seattle Storm on ...
Jonathan Owens Reveals Sweet Nickname for Simone Biles
Before Simone Biles travels to Paris to compete in her third Olympics, she's spending quality time with her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens. Biles, who crushed the competition as the all-around champion at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Minneapolis, and Owens, who cheered the ...
Proposed public funding for Chicago elections could give small-donor campaigns big boost, BGA finds
A recent proposal from City Council ethics chair Ald. Matt Martin could give small-donor campaigns a big boost, by adding a public funding option to Chicago's campaign finance landscape.In its current version, the public financing option would be for aldermanic campaigns only, not the citywide offices of Mayor, Treasurer, and City Clerk. Participating campaigns could be eligible for up to $200,000 in public funding. The dollar matching program would be among the strongest of major cities, with a 12:1 match for every dollar up to an individual contributor's first $25, and a further 9:1 match for dollars $26-150.Supporters see this as an incentive for campaigns to reach a wider range of their electorate. But some argue that the subsidies are a waste of taxpayer dollars and potentially a form of compelled speech.You can read the full breakdown from the Better Government Association here.
An unthinkable Cardinals-Cubs blockbuster to get St. Louis to contender status
There is no way it happens, but what if it did? The Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals do not like each other. In fact, they kind of hate each other, which is great, because who doesn't love passion? Better yet, who doesn't love a blockbuster trade proposal? This one I cooked up between the Cubbies and Redbirds. By no means is it going to happen, but it could help both teams out a ton.
The data inside Illinois’ pretrial release program
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It’s been about 10 months since cash bail was eliminated in Illinois. Now, the office overseeing the entire system and transition has released a treasure trove of data about how the cases have been going since. “I think the big picture story that this data tells is that, despite all the concerns […]
CPD: 16-year-old beaten, hit by car in Norwood Park
CHICAGO — A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after being attacked by a group of males and hit by a car, according to the Chicago Police Department. CPD said the 16-year-old boy was standing in the street in the 7300 block of West Gregory Street around 11:45 p.m. Friday when a group of unknown […]
Fireworks Fatal Incident, July 4th Death
Such incidents involving fireworks are quite common in Illinois. In the previous year, as per the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office, there were 108 injuries due to fireworks mishaps. The victims included a suburban man almost dying because he looked into an inactive firework tube and another man in his early thirties who died near Rockford while igniting fireworks. A young suburban man lost an eye and sustained severe facial injuries due to firework accidents. Also, in 2017, a man from Chicago died while putting together a July Fourth children’s firework show.
A Yankees-White Sox trade to give New York their long-term answer at first base
Anthony Rizzo's extended injury absence is one of many issues plaguing the New York Yankees at the moment. It may be one of GM Brian Cashman's easiest pathways toward immediately improving his major league roster. Swinging a deal with the White Sox to bring Andrew Vaughn to the Bronx could give Aaron Boone's lineup an immediate jolt.
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