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Urgent Warning: New Parking Ticket Scam Text Targets Chicago Residents (video)
Chicago residents are being warned about a new scam involving fake parking tickets sent via text message. The scam starts with a text claiming the recipient has an unpaid parking ticket. The message includes a link for payment, which, if clicked, leads to a request for personal and financial information.
Chicago police video shows tense standoff as man refuses to put down ‘fake a** gun’
CHICAGO — Video recorded by a Chicago police officer’s body camera shows tense moments as he confronts a man who refused to comply with orders to put down a handgun he was holding. At one point during the April 24 encounter, the man even slapped away one of the officer’s outstretched hands while the cop’s other hand was pointing a pistol at him.
Student Media Announces Alumni Takeover 2!!
Last year, we had so much fun! So we’re doing it again! October 13 through 19 is Saint Xavier’s Homecoming Week, and Student Media is inviting all of its alumni to Alumni Takeover 2. Alums can come back and broadcast their shows, write an article for The Xavierite, and catch up with old friends as we all come together and celebrate Student Media’s past, present, and future.
15 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Wicker Park Fest, Taste Of Lincoln Avenue And Bantu Fest
CHICAGO — Whether you’re looking to catch improv, jam out to local bands, try new foods or celebrate diverse cultures, there are festivals for all of that and more in the city this weekend. Wicker Park Fest, Chinatown Summer Fair, Bantu Fest and Summer Wine Fest all make...
40th Annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue
The 40th annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue is a four in one festival featuring wine and whiskey tastings, live music, a kid’s carnival and even a dog parade. Mike Miller, owner of Delilah’s Chicago joined us with all the details and a little preview. July 26th – 28th...
Chicago man to jet ski across Lake Michigan to support Get Behind the Vest initiative
Chicagoan Frank Giannelli will jet ski 100 miles across Lake Michigan Thursday morning in support of Get Behind the Vest, the effort to provide life-saving body armor to Chicago police officers.
Chicago Red Stars Medical Update on Defender, Sam Staab
The Chicago Red Stars provided the following medical update on defender, Sam Staab:. Sam Staab has suffered a torn Achilles tendon and will be placed on the National Women’s Soccer League season-ending injury list. “We are disheartened to learn the extent of Sam’s injury,” said Chicago Red Stars general...
Chicago Public Schools set to vote on $9.9B budget Thursday
CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools is set to approve its $9.9 billion budget on Thursday, but not without some pushback from the Chicago Teachers Union. The district’s $9.9 billion budget includes closing a nearly $500 million deficit. To balance the budget, CPS says it made cuts to central academic and operational departments and focused money on […]
Loretto’s blood drive spotlights African-American health
Austin’s Loretto Hospital is hosting its 4th annual Summer Screening Series, a free event that this year focuses on blood donations and kidney health checks. Officials said that this year, they are highlighting the importance of African-American blood donors to increase collections of Type O blood and to help fight sickle cell disease. The need for donations in this is urgent, they said, because one in three African-American blood donors is a match for patients with sickle cell disease. Statistics show that 51% of African Americans have Type O blood, in contrast with 45% of Caucasians.
8 years for breaking into Chicago police facility, threatening SWAT class with their own guns (He got shot, too)
CHICAGO — The man who broke into a Chicago police facility and proceeded to threaten a SWAT team training class with their own guns has been sentenced to eight years in prison. You may remember that Donald Patrick, 49, went to CPD’s Homan Square facility in September 2022 to...
A rise in domestic violence deaths spurs call for action for Karina’s Bill
(WIFR) - Lawmakers all over Illinois speak out against the rising number of domestic violence deaths, calling to pass a bill that would keep guns out of the hands of alleged abusers. In 2023, Karina Gonzalez and her daughter were shot and killed by her husband in their home, weeks...
Chicago Welcomes Sunny Weekend Before Storm Risks Rise Next Week
Chicagoans are looking ahead to a mixed bag of weather conditions, with the National Weather Service projecting a tranquil trio of days before the risk of storms increases early next week. According to the detailed weather forecast for Chicago, IL, the city will see sunny skies with highs around the mid-70s to low 80s starting today and into the weekend.
Mondelez International welcomes chief information and digital officer
CHICAGO — Mondelez International announced that Filippo Catalano will step into the role of chief information and digital officer. Catalano will join the organization later this year and accelerate the company’s global technology transformation, driving long-term growth. “We’re delighted to welcome Filippo to further advance our enterprise-wide technology...
Center For Better Aging Opens In Englewood With Wraparound Services For People 50 And Older
ENGLEWOOD — The South Side’s first geriatric-certified emergency room is now open in Englewood, providing neighbors 50 and older with a one-stop location to address their health care needs. Local leaders and community partners gathered Tuesday at St. Bernard Hospital to celebrate the grand opening of the Center...
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Today In Culture, Thursday, July 25, 2024: Neon Lights Under the El | Chin Up Chin Up Reunite for Wicker Park Fest | Donnelley Foundation Grants
Get Chicago & Midwest culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. Design Museum Sets Pretty Cool Brownie Artist Event. The Design Museum of Chicago announces “Chicago Brownie,” a collaboration with Pretty Cool Ice Cream celebrating the Chicago-invented dessert. Five artists have been commissioned to design custom packaging for the new Chicago Brownie pop, featuring new work by Bryana Bibbs, Ashley King, Kevin Budnik, Zach Bartz and Lonnie Edwards. “Pretty Cool and the DMoC teamed up to create an experience that will feel like an exhibition on ice cream packages. At the launch party, join us for a mural unveiling by Lonnie Edwards, meet the rest of the artists, and be the first to try out this new take on a historic classic.” More bites here.
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