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CG Life Focuses on Continued Growth with Appointment of Industry Veteran Jay Carter as Executive Vice President, Business Development
CHICAGO & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- CG Life, a leading integrated agency that blends strategy, creative, marketing, digital, and communications with science, has welcomed industry veteran Jay Carter as the agency’s Executive Vice President, Business Development. Emerging out of retirement to join the CG Life team, Carter’s focus will be on the continued growth of CG Life across all facets of the agency, including the advancement of its legacy life science business and its strategic expansion as agency-of-record among biopharma companies. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723046945/en/ Jay Carter, Executive Vice President, Business Development, CG Life (Photo: Business Wire)
Armed robbers are targeting victims outside this Avondale bank
CHICAGO — For the second time in less than a week, armed robbers targeted a victim outside an Avondale bank on Monday afternoon. The police have not announced any arrests in connection with the crimes. Both robberies occurred outside Bank of America, 3260 West Belmont, just off the Kennedy...
Graduate Students for Academic Freedom v. Graduate Students United at UChicago
A few years ago, the graduate students at the University of Chicago, where I teach, formed a legally recognized labor union. Last year, that union expanded to include the law school, at least to the extent that law students engage in paid work such as providing research assistance. Law students who want to work as research assistants must either join the union and pay dues, or else pay agency fees to the union even if they do not join. Either way, giving money to the union is a legally required condition of working as a research assistant.
New parks to pay tribute to Naperville’s rich horseback riding history
Two parks that will honor Naperville’s traditions of horseback riding and polo are coming to the city next year. Fairlane Farms Park and Polo Club Park will be part of the new Naperville Polo Club subdivision off 119th Street. The origin of the park’s names can be traced back 150 years in the city’s history.
Village of Montgomery receives Gold Level Water Ambassador recognition from ISAWWA
The Village of Montgomery was awarded the Gold Level Water Ambassador Award in a ceremony held during the village board meeting Monday night. Members of the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) presented the award to Village President Matt Brolley and Water Superintendent Jeremy Moss. ISAWWA Engagement Specialist Shaunna...
2 arrested after trying to break into rail car in Brighton Park
CHICAGO - Two people were arrested after trying to break into a rail car Monday night in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood. A theft in progress was reported to police around 8 p.m. at a rail yard in the 3400 block of West 35th Street where five to six males were trying to break into a rail car, according to CPD.
Feinberg Ranks Among Top Medical Schools in the Nation
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has again been recognized among the best medical schools in the nation, ranking in tier one of research-oriented institutions, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, released today. The rankings feature a new methodology, with medical schools being placed into one of four tiers.
Chicago weather: Watch for showers and storms later today
CHICAGO - Chicago will be warm today with scattered showers and a few storms likely by late afternoon. Highs will reach the mid 80s. Showers and storms are likely this evening, then will likely return tomorrow. Severe storms are not expected. Highs tomorrow will be a few degrees cooler. Thursday...
Burglary crew is targeting businesses in Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square
CHICAGO — Police are looking for a group of burglars who broke into three businesses this month in Bucktown, Wicker Park, and Logan Square. Video from Blazed Baker, 2415 North Milwaukee, shows the crew entering through the broken front door around 4:42 a.m. on July 10. Two thieves rip out the cash register, look for other valuables, and then return to their waiting car.
Summer Suburban Water Polo Championships wrap up the season at Naperville North
“It’s just like the big end of season thing. It’s something that we train the kids for all season. It’s something for them to look forward to. And it’s just the final place for them to show off what we’ve been working on and how hard they’ve worked the entire season,” said Cress Creek Naperville Summer Suburban Water Polo League coach Kayley Queen.
Tucker Wetmore Prepares To Embark On First Headlining Tour.
Tucker Wetmore will stop at 16 clubs and theaters on the “Waves on a Sunset Tour 2024” this fall. Wetmore’s first headlining run begins in Statesboro, GA, on Oct. 4 and concludes at Joe’s Bar on Weed St. in Chicago on Nov. 16. Hannah McFarland, Eli Winders and Ashland Craft will support select dates.
Tuesday: Humid with possible afternoon storms
LANSING, Ill. (July 22, 2024) – Tuesday in Lansing is forecast to be humid again, with periods of clouds and sun, plus a possible thunderstorm in the afternoon. High temp: 85 degrees. Current conditions, the four-hour forecast, and the five-day forecast are presented below. (On mobile, only three hours...
Chicago Yarn Crawl stopping at Evanston Stitchworks
One of the hobbies that surged in popularity during the pandemic is knitting. Amalia Malos, owner of Evanston Stitchworks, 906 Sherman St., confirms Evanston has a lot of knitters and crocheters. “Evanston is a great place for fiber,” Malos said. 2024 Chicago Yarn Crawl. The 16th annual Chicago Yarn...
West Town affordable housing development receives partial funding approval
An affordable housing development at 1237 N. California Ave. in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood has secured partial funding approval, marking a significant step forward for this impactful project. Spearheaded by the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation and designed by DesignBridge, the development is set to replace a vacant lot with much-needed housing for working families and seniors.
Advanced Heart Group Chooses NextGen Healthcare to Enhance Patient Experience and Streamline Operations
– Advanced Heart Group (AHG), a leading cardiology practice serving Chicago’s southern suburbs for over 23 years, has selected NextGen Healthcare as its new technology partner. – The strategic partnership signifies NextGen’s dedication to supporting cardiology practices nationwide. It comes at a critical time, as heart disease continues to...
Center for Better Aging opens Tuesday on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS)—A South Side organization dedicated to lifelong health care for people over 50 is opening a new space called the Center for Better Aging, which is also focused on saving lives. "We actually created this space with older adults in mind." A space dedicated to those 50 and older in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. It's the first geriatric-approved emergency room on the South Side. It's located inside the St. Bernard Ambulatory Care Center.The goal is to address healthcare disparities for older adults on Chicago's South Side. "We're bringing medical services to the southside in a way that's compassionate and specialized for...
Jason House and team announce candidacy for Dolton Village Board with ‘Clean House 25’ campaign
DOLTON, Ill. (July 22, 2014) — Senior Trustee Jason House officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of the embattled Village of Dolton. A news release emailed to The Lansing Journal said an announcement event is scheduled for Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at the Free-N-Deed Food Pantry located at 14200 MLK Drive in Dolton.
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