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Isak Hansen Independent Hardware, Home Center, and Custom Builders in Lutsen to expand home appliance purchase and repair needs of Cook County
All photos from Boreal Community Media. The recent closure announcement from Almost Home Appliance has many Cook County community members wondering what other options are available for purchasing and repairing home appliances locally. Some may not be aware that Isak Hansen Independent Hardware, Home Center, and Custom Builders in Lutsen, MN, sells and services appliances. For over 90 years, Isak Hansens has been here to support the needs of Cook County residents. Boreal Community Media reached out to Tom Dwyer, owner of Isak Hansen, to learn more.
Former 45th Ward Superintendent Charles Sikanich to Stand Trial on Weapons Charge in Cook County
A Cook County judge has denied a motion to dismiss weapons and official misconduct charges against Charles Sikanich, the former 45th Ward superintendent, setting the path for what may shape up a trial. As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, Sikanich stands accused of attempting to offload a World War II-era machine gun to an undercover federal agent.
Nearly $3M earmarked for 53 Chicago-area groups to boost art, culture, conservation
A Chicago-based organization has announced major grants to promote art, cultural awareness and land conservation. The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation focuses its charitable work in the Chicago area
'Gen Z feels the Kamalove': Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
CHICAGO (AP) — “ Brats for Harris.” “ We need a Kamalanomenon. ” “ Gen Z feels the Kamalove.” In the days since President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Gen Z voters jumped to social media to share coconut tree and “brat summer” memes — reflecting a stark shift in tone for a generation that’s voiced feeling left behind by the Democratic Party. Youth-led progressive organizations have warned for months that Biden had a problem with young voters, pleading with the president to work more closely with them to refocus on the issues most important to younger generations or risk losing their votes. With Biden out of the race, many of these young leaders are now hoping Harris can overcome his faltering support among Gen Z and harness a new explosion of energy among young voters. Since last Sunday, statements have poured out from youth-led organizations across the country, including in Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, California, Minnesota, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, as leaders thanked Biden for stepping aside and celebrated the opportunity to organize around a new candidate. On Friday, a coalition of 17 youth-led groups endorsed Harris.
Chicago shootings: At least 7 shot, 2 fatally, in weekend gun violence across city, police say
At least seven people shot have been shot, two fatally, in shootings across Chicago so far this weekend, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 14 year-old boy was critically wounded in a shooting Friday night in the city's Woodlawn neighborhood on the South Side, Chicago police said.Investigators said the shooting happened Friday night around 10:45 p.m. near 65th Street and Cottage Grove.The teen was walking through an alley when someone in a black Jeep fired shots, police said. The boy was hit in the abdomen and transported to Comers Children's Hospital in critical condition.No one...
Athletes compete at Girls Flag Football Jamboree ahead of 1st IHSA-sanctioned season for sport
Pure athleticism was on full display Saturday at Morgan Park High School.The excitement was palpable, not just for the fourth-annual Girls Flag Football Jamboree, but there was also a lot of anticipation for a big change this year for the sport.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThis fall will be the first state-sanctioned high school girls flag football season in Illinois."The biggest difference is you can't tackle, but it's still just as physical as football," Whitney Young High School coach Valerie Spann said. "You still have to run your routes. You have to play aggressive defense. This...
Tip Off to the Rip Off: How to avoid online shopping scams
As summer online shopping heats up, don’t get burned by falling for the hottest local scam. Sizzling midsummer prices and timely deadlines can easily lead shoppers to leap before they look as online sales remain the No. 1 scam for our region.
New RTA Report recommends income-based fare programs
This month, the Regional Transit Authority released a new report entitled "Building a More Equitable Fare Structure." The title sums up what the report is about in a nutshell: How the pandemic exposed a major flaw in the Chicago transit system – that it relies too much on fare revenue to recoup operating costs – and what to do about it in light of the looming $730 Million Chicagoland transit fiscal cliff. The study recommends more funding for free and reduced fare transit programs to make transit more affordable and accessible for lower-income residents, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Explosion, fire leaves construction worker critically injured in Ravenswood, Chicago police say
A construction worker was critically injured after a fire and small explosion broke out in the basement of a home in Ravenswood on Saturday.The explosion happened at around 11:30 a.m. as work was being done to install a new floor in the basement of a home in the 1600 block of West Winona Street, Chicago police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe worker was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was last listed in critical condition. Other workers were on the scene but no one else was injured, police said."They were putting in a new floor...
Marty Packs Up, Moves South, Takes Martinis
In exciting news, the Clark/Winnemac nightlife corridor is getting even stronger with news that longtime Andersonville fixture Marty's Martini Bar is headed south to 1477 West Winnemac. 2Bears Tavern Group, the group behind Sofo Tap, 2Bears and other successful Uptown bars, is the new owner. The future Marty's space is...
NBA Rumors: Lakers shopping big name, Brandon Ingram update, Bulls resignation
With several potential contributors still available in NBA Free Agency, we have not heard the last of this offseason. Focus will momentarily shift toward the Paris Olympics for many fans, but front offices remain hard at work fleshing out rosters and seeking advantages over the competition. Here are the latest...
PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week: Meet Hawthorne
CHICAGO — This Saturday’s PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week is a friendly feline named Hawthorne! If you’re interested in becoming the landing spot for Hawthorne’s furrever home, in-person adoption appointments can be made with PAWS Chicago’s Lincoln Park adoption center.
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what might the Pittsburgh Penguins be thinking about doing with their leftover salary cap space? Meanwhile, how aggressive with the Chicago Blackhawks be when it comes to adding players or clearing space to go after big names in the 2025 offseason? Finally, what kind of trade are the Columbus Blue Jackets looking to make if they move Patrik Laine?
Chicago native Corey Hendrix dishes on 'The Bear' season 3, hometown eats
The Emmys are just under two months away and "The Bear" is already making a lot of noise.The comedy series just broke the record for the most nominations in a single year with 23.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFans are loving not only the characters and the storyline but the love for Chicago and its food scene.A familiar face was in the ABC7 Chicago studios Saturday morning.Corey Hendrix plays Gary "Sweeps" Woods on the show.Hendrix didn't have to do a lot of research on the city because he was born and raised on the West Side."To be a Chicagoan, the show having so much success, it's a blessing," said Hendrix. "They do a good job making Chicago a third character."Hendrix said he's not much of an Italian beef guy but he's been having plenty lately because of The Bear.When it comes to pizza, Hendrix said he turn to Home Run Inn or Beggars. And he said he likes to give love to his local neighborhood restaurants."I live in North Lawndale so the Soul Food Lounge and Soulé in my neighborhood right now, they're doing really well," said Hendrix.
City Club of Chicago: Reducing Gun Violence – The Ecosystem of Public Safety
July 25, 2024 Moderated by WTTW’s Chicago Tonight Host, Brandis Friedman – Panelists: Pamela Montgomery-Bosley (Purpose Over Pain of St. Sabina), Tim Daly (The Joyce Foundation), Dr. Rebecca Neusteter (UChicago Health Lab), Lorne Runnels (BlackRoots Alliance) and Eric Smith (BMO Bank / Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago) City Club event description: The […]
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