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Beetlejuice 2 Set To Haunt Joliet: Excitement Builds In Illinois
Are you ready for a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice bar? It's coming to Joliet, Illinois this October. It seems like every year we say, 'Hollywood is out of ideas,' as they bring out sequel after sequel and remake after remake, but I'm pretty darn sure 2024 takes the cake when it comes to this idea.
Local clergy members strengthen call for Chicago gun violence reduction office
CHICAGO (CBS) -- At the federal and Illinois state levels, there are full-time jobs and departments dedicated to addressing and reducing gun violence—but there are no such things at the Chicago city level. But a group of faith leaders has been working to change that, and gathered with that mission in mind at a meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Wednesday night. The faith leaders said when Mayor Brandon Johnson was a candidate, he promised to establish and fund an office to address gun violence. But that...
Ex-attorney sentenced for role in Washington Federal Bank collapse
CHICAGO - A former attorney was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Tuesday for his involvement in an embezzlement scheme that led to the collapse of Washington Federal Bank for Savings. Robert Kowalski, 62, was convicted last year on charges of embezzlement, bankruptcy fraud, and tax fraud. In...
Chicago firefighters union billboards aim to draw attention to contract fight ahead of DNC
New billboards from the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 can be seen just down the street from the United Center ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The union president said they're trying to get their message across to Chicagoans and new visitors in town for the DNC next week. "It...
Aldermen react to reports of Chicago mayor pushing CPS CEO out: 'Not a good idea'
CHICAGO - Reports that Mayor Brandon Johnson is quietly interviewing candidates to replace Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have sparked strong reactions from city officials. Sources confirm that Johnson has been conferring with members of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) about a possible replacement for Martinez, who has reportedly...
12,000 volunteers aged 16 to 100 will help with Democratic National Convention
More than 12,000 volunteers will gather at Wrigley Field on Thursday for a big kick-off rally ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention, where they'll be busy greeting delegates, shuttling attendees around the city and generally be at the ready to ensure a smooth event.
K9 therapy dogs delight crowds at suburban mall event
CHICAGO - K9 therapy dogs took over a suburban mall Wednesday afternoon, leaving attendees reeling. Leo, a 3-year-old American Labrador, is the Orland Park Police Department's K9 therapy dog. The department has had Leo for about three years, and he has been bringing smiles to faces ever since. At Wednesday...
Musician hopes busy summer sparks long career
Not many guitarists can say they played their first show with Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters. Eighteen-year-old Lauren Hunter of Hinsdale can. "That day completely changed my life," said Hunter, who started playing guitar in 2020, just a year before her parents surprised her with tickets to see her favorite band. Having seen videos of Grohl inviting fans on stage to play with the band, Hunter carried a sign asking for the honor.
Hinsdale well-represented at Olympics
Isabella Walls-Rodriguez returned home from the Paris Olympics with lifelong memories, a renewed enthusiasm for soccer and a voice hoarse from cheering. Walls-Rodriguez and her family spend time with relatives in France every summer, so taking the train to Paris from their home near Bordeaux was an obvious choice for the family of sports fans. After taking in a quarterfinals soccer match near Bordeaux, Walls-Rodriguez and her family traveled to Paris in time to see France defeat Spain in the soccer final. That, Walls-Rodriguez said, is likely where she lost her voice.
Teachers Union Demands Probe of Predatory Big Banks Loans That Made Chicago Schools 'Broke on Purpose'
The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday demanded a state investigation into a series of loan deals made with "predatory" Wall Street banks under ex-Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner that left the city's school system "broke on purpose." "For years, banks scammed [Chicago Public Schools] with predatory financial deals, taking money out of our classrooms and shortchanging our students," CTU detailed in an online contract update. "For years, CPS and many other Illinois school districts have been systematically underfunded, burdened by bad bank deals, and forced to do more with less. We will need leadership from every...
Chicago's Brown Sugar Bakery rolls out special cake for Kamala Harris
Chicago’s Brown Sugar Bakery is getting into the spirit ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC). Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by the South Side bakery a quick bite back in 2021.
Central Park Bar Hosts Dog Happy Hour to Benefit One Tail at a Time
As a lead up to National Dog Day on August 26th, Central Park Bar in Avondale (2924 N Central Park Ave) will host a Puppy Pawty Happy Hour to benefit Chicago’s One Tail at a Time animal rescue on Tuesday, August 20. The event will be held on Central Park Bar’s patio and feature a dog photo booth, $1 Puppaccinos and a $13 Pooch Punch with La Postolle Chilean Blanco Pisco, Bayab African Palm Gin, Gabriel Boudier Crème de Peche, Combier Liqueur d’Abricot, lemon and lime juice. $1 from every house cocktail sold during happy hour will be donated to One Tail at a Time.
Proposed Bulls Trade Would Land 4-Player Haul for Zach LaVine
The Chicago Bulls cannot fully embark on their youth movement with some of their higher-priced veterans still on the roster. Chief among that group is two-time former All-Star Zach LaVine, whose injury history and hefty contract have all proven detrimental along with questions about his ability to contribute to winning basketball at a high level. The Bulls have been unable to find a taker for LaVine.
Danny Parkins signs off 670 The Score show
Danny Parkins brought his family along Wednesday as he bid farewell to his radio family at Chicago’s 670 The Score. The co-host of the popular Parkins & Spiegel Show announced Tuesday that he was leaving the station. That news came following weeks of rumors linking him to a role at FS1. According to a Chicago Sun-Times Read more... The post Danny Parkins makes final ‘Parkins & Spiegel Show’ appearance appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Valor Games Midwest honors veterans with 12th year of Paralympic sport competitions
This week, the 12th annual Valor Games is being held in Chicago.The games provide Paralympic sport competitions for those who served the country.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Valor Games Midwest is a three-day Paralympic sport competition for veterans and service members with physical, visual, and invisible disabilities."Due to the Valor Games, and the other sports class and golden age games, it kept me on the straight and narrow," Navy veteran Don Jackson said.Jackson said life wasn't easy after serving in the Navy. He developed an addiction to alcohol, but said a bow and arrow has...
Hundreds of black-crowned night herons nesting right about Lincoln Park Zoo
CHICAGO — Of all the animals at Lincoln Park Zoo, it’s the ‘uninvited’ ones that are creating a lot of buzz. Not only a buzz, but a high pierced shriek that comes from the tree tops as soon as you enter the gates of the zoo. And visitors can’t take their eyes off the creatures nesting above.
Tel Aviv’s ‘Hostage Square’ is coming to Chicago for the DNC — whether or not a pro-Israel march gets a permit
Pro-Israel activists will mount a “Hostage Square” during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week, in a bid to spotlight the plight of Israeli captives at a time when the city is preparing for large pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The public art installation, organized by the Israeli American Council,...
Brittney Griner's True Feelings On Facing Chicago Sky Rookie In WNBA Return
Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury will travel to Chicago to face off against the Sky on Thursday. Before the Mercury hit the floor, Griner and Diana Taurasi were interviewed, sharing some insight on their return to the WNBA. Griner was taking part in the Paris Olympics, representing the ...
WNBA Fans In Disbelief Over 2K’s Angel Reese Reveal
On Wednesday, August 14, NBA2K provided fans their first look at Chicago Sky rookie sensation Angel Reese as she is set to make her video game debut, which will be released on September 6, 2024. It has been nearly a month since WNBA fans have gotten to see Reese take the floor for her Chicago ...
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