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Chicago Grapples With Surge in July 4th Weekend Gun Violence: 13 Dead, 61 Injured Amid Citywide Shootings
Chicago witnessed an alarmingly violent Fourth of July weekend, with at least 13 fatalities and 61 injuries reported as a result of shootings across the city. The surge in gun violence marked a grim increase from the previous year's toll of 11 deaths and 62 injuries for the entire holiday period. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, these incidents included three mass shootings, one of which tragically claimed the lives of two women and an 8-year-old boy in Greater Grand Crossing.
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 […]
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.
A green flag for clean power: NASCAR unveils its first electric racecar
CHICAGO (AP) — Part of the experience of a NASCAR race is hearing the engine roar, the rumble of each car’s approach and the zip when it whizzes past at more than 150 mph. NASCAR unveiled its first electric racecar Saturday in downtown Chicago, but it doesn’t thunder when the grand marshal says “drivers, start your engines.”
Beautiful Music NOW - Lunga Eric Hallam
Throughout July, we're highlighting some rising young stars of classical music. Today it's tenor Lunga Eric Hallam, an ensemble member of the Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago. The South African singer received his diploma and postgraduate degrees in music from The University of Cape Town College of Music. He also founded a nonprofit organization called Phenomenal Opera Voices in his hometown of Khayelitsha.
PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week: Meet Buffy
CHICAGO — This weekend, we have an in-person visitor for the PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week! Meet Buffy, a 6-month-old puppy chalk full of lovable energy who can be found at PAWS Chicago’s Lincoln Park adoption center. For more information, if you happen to be interested in adopting this little bundle of joy:
Joe Wronka shares Mercy Home’s incredible history and how they are ‘on track’ for future success!
COO for Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Joe Wronka joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Joe shares the amazing work and impact of Mercy Home in Chicago for over 100 years. Listen as Joe gives an overview of the at risk and underserved students, challenging backgrounds and the programs and structure in place for positive outcomes for family, future, school and careers. Joe also fills us in on the exciting upcoming collaboration with Urban Youth Racing School and the opportunity to bring the programs of this renowned group partnered with Chevrolet and NASCAR and founded in Philadelphia to the youth of Chicago during the next school year. For more information on all things Mercy Home go to www.mercyhome.org.
Ryan Blaney’s Pit Crew Faces Big Shift Before Chicago NASCAR Race
Ryan Blaney’s Pit Crew Faces Big Shift: As Ryan Blaney‘s pit crew undergoes a significant personnel shift just before the Chicago Street Course, the dynamics of his team face a critical test. With the absence of Tim Fedewa and the introduction of a substitute spotter, the team must navigate through the challenges of rapid adaptation and maintain peak performance. This change highlights the indispensable role of the pit crew in a driver’s success and sets the stage for a race where seamless coordination could make all the difference. What remains to be seen is how these adjustments will impact Blaney’s performance on the street course.
Illinois’ high tuition costs adding to its growing outmigration
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ in-state average tuition over the last 15 years has jumped by 49%, leaving the state with the third-highest costs in the country and many students are either leaving home to seek further education or taking on more debt to make it happen in the Land of Lincoln. A new Illinois […]
Sunglass Hut robber got away with merchandise worth $13,750: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A nine-time convicted felon, on parole for robbing an AT&T store, is accused of taking merchandise worth more than $13,000 during the robbery of a Sunglass Hut in the Loop. Brian Willis, 35, is also accused of stealing nearly $2,000 worth of liquor from a Walgreens in Streeterville.
On This Day in 2015: The Grateful Dead’s Four Surviving Members Played Their Last Concert Together
Nine years ago today (July 5, 2015), The Grateful Dead’s four main surviving members played their last-ever concert together. The occasion was the third and final date of the Fare Thee Well series of shows celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary at Soldier Field in Chicago. The concerts took...
Edgebrook businesses among those reported burglarized on July 4
Several businesses, including two in Edgebrook and another in Gladstone Park, were reported burglarized during the early morning Thursday, July 4, in the 16th (Jefferson Park) District, according to Chicago police. The burglarized businesses included the Chocolate Shoppe, 5337 W. Devon Ave., City’s Edge, 5310 W. Devon Ave., Elly’s...
Josh Bilicki car not permitted to qualify for Chicago Street Race, crew member ejected by NASCAR
Josh Bilicki is pulling double duty this weekend, racing in both the Xfinity Series and Cup Series as NASCAR takes its show to the streets of Chicago. He’s one of nine drivers attempting to race in both events — Joey Logano, Kyle Larson, AJ Allmendinger, Ty Gibbs, John Hunter Nemechek, Daniel Suarez, Shane van Gisbergen […] The post Josh Bilicki car not permitted to qualify for Chicago Street Race, crew member ejected by NASCAR appeared first on On3.
Man fired shots at 2 off-duty cops while on pretrial release for 2 gun cases: prosecutors
CHICAGO — Prosecutors have charged a man with shooting at a car occupied by two off-duty Chicago police officers on the Near West Side last month. Derrien Johnson, 18, was on pretrial release for two felony gun cases in juvenile court at the time of the incident on June 3, officials said.
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