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Professor points to policy errors as Chicago braces for non-budgeted migrant surge
(The Center Square) – Chicago may have thousands of additional migrants arriving before the end of summer, but government officials have not budgeted for a major surge. At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promised that his state would continue busing migrants to sanctuary cities until the U.S. border is secure. Chicago Budget Director Annette Guzman told the City Council Committee on Immigrant and...
U.S. Under Secretary of Education visits Arrupe College
On a recent trip to Chicago for a conference on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), Under Secretary of Education, James Kvaal, visited Arrupe College to meet with students and administrators. Kvaal, who leads the Department of Education’s work on higher education, student financial aid, and career and adult education, is committed to building an inclusive higher education system that helps all students graduate and achieve a better life.
Chicago scientists discover new antibiotic that may defeat bacterial resistance
CHICAGO - Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a new antibiotic that may make it nearly impossible for bacteria to develop resistance, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against infectious diseases. This novel antibiotic attacks bacteria in two distinct ways, making it 100 million times more...
Chicago Fed Money Museum Debuts Exhibit on Black Baseball History
Baseball is often referred to as America’s pastime, but until recently, the accomplishments of many Black players were not formally recognized by Major League Baseball. That changed in May when statistics from Negro Leagues players were officially added to the MLB record books. In 2020, the United States Mint...
Rogers Park Welcomes Nayo African Cuisine as Athena Board Game Cafe Plans Resurgence
Exciting culinary and entertainment shifts continue in Rogers Park, as the neighborhood waves goodbye to Athena Board Game Cafe and welcomes the savory flavors of Nayo African Cuisine. Patricia Gonzalez's Athena, once a destination for board game enthusiasts, shuttered its doors at 1418 W. Howard St. last year. Reflecting on the move, Gonzalez expressed intentions to transplant the interactive cafe experience to a new home in Rogers Park, fortuitously at the historic site once housing Heartland Cafe. "We expect to offer the same products and services that our customers appreciated in the first location in a new, modern building," Gonzalez told the Chicago Sun-Times, charting a course for Athena's reemergence.
Five Things to Do: July 26-28
Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo and gardens with a wine glass in hand at the Summer Wine Fest. A garden party is never complete without wine, and this party features over 50 different wines from the best winemaking regions in the world. A bonus: The Lincoln Park Zoo has the only accredited hibiscus collection in the country, which typically bloom in late July. Perfect timing! July 26. lpzoo.org.
OP Trustees hire firm to create economic vitality plan
Oak Park is working to bolster its economy and ensure both short- and long-term vitality by hiring Camoin Associates, Inc. to create a comprehensive plan. It will take about seven months to create the plan, beginning in July 2024. The consultants plan to visit Oak Park at least three times in that period to conduct focus groups, a community open house and interviews, and to tour local sites.
Gun rights group: Chicago’s expanded lawsuit against Glock misguided
(The Center Square) – Chicago is expanding its lawsuit against gun manufacturer Glock, but a gun rights advocate says it’s misguided and likely unconstitutional. Last year, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a measure allowing lawsuits against the firearms industry for allegedly making the community less safe. The National Shooting Sports Foundation challenged the law. The state said no one has been harmed and the case should be dismissed. A ruling is pending on whether to enjoin the law or dismiss the case. ...
Boy, 15, charged with setting fire to recreation facility in Villa Park
VILLA PARK, Ill. — A 15-year-old boy has been charged after setting a fire at a recreation facility in Villa Park, according to the DuPage County state’s attorney. The teenager faces one count of Arson (Class 2 Felony), one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony), one count of Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property (Class 4 […]
South Side churches' reading camp for Black boys getting national attention
Two churches on the South Side are making Chicago proud.Salem and Progressive Baptist churches started a pilot program to help improve the reading skills of young Black boys. It's called Black Boy Literacy.The program was so successful last summer that the churches brought the reading camp back this year to prepare Black boys for the upcoming school year.What started as a pilot program-- has become a model for other Black churches across the country.The goal is to improve the literacy rates among young Black boys. It's a major investment that the churches say is paying off.Sounding out words, completing sentences...
Three Medical Students Named Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows
Three Feinberg medical students have been named 2024-2025 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows, as part of a program to support the design and implementation of innovative projects to address the health needs of underserved Chicago communities. Second-year medical student Brian Carter, JD, and fourth-year medical students Ateh Fonteh and Katie Owens...
A Humboldt Park Youth Shelter Is Coming To North Hotel Building
HUMBOLDT PARK — A community service provider got the OK from a key city board to open a short-term youth shelter inside a Humboldt Park apartment building despite some neighbor pushback. The city’s Zoning Board of Appeals granted three special-use applications Monday to La Casa Norte, a longtime service...
After Englewood Shootings, Fed-Up Activist Installs Cameras On Her Block While Waiting For City’s Help
ENGLEWOOD — South Side activist Tamar Manasseh added surveillance cameras to her Englewood block after someone fired shots there last month. Then on Monday, more gunfire erupted. Undeterred, Manasseh hopes the cameras — combined with speed bumps on the block if the city ever installs them — can ultimately...
Rangers' Jon Gray: Spins gem against White Sox
Gray (5-4) picked up the win Tuesday against the White Sox, allowing one run on four hits and no walks across 7.2 innings. He struck out five. Gray finished off Tuesday's start retiring 15 consecutive batters and despite pitching into the eighth had thrown 80 pitches before being pulled. The outing marked Gray's first time exceeding six innings pitched since May 15. While he hasn't been a great source of strikeouts, having 78 Ks in 94.0 innings, the veteran lefty has been a reliable option, owning a 3.73 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He's on track to close out a two-start week Sunday in Toronto.
Semi hauling 25,000 lbs of goods crashes on Eisenhower, causes major delays
CHICAGO — A rollover semi-truck crash on the Eisenhower Expressway at the Tri-State Tollway caused major delays Wednesday morning. The accident happened around 5 a.m. on the inbound Eisenhower at the Tri-State. All lanes of traffic we blocked for several hours and traffic was diverted on to the southbound Tri-State. The semi was reportedly carrying […]
Annual recycling audit focuses on cart compliance
Once a year, city staff inspects the contents of recycle carts to help households keep non-recyclable trash out of recycling bins. This year, the audit area included the Monday collection route, which primarily encompasses the Eighth and Ninth Wards and part of the Second Ward. “Cart tagging is a method...
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