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Vivent Health/TPAN to Offer HIV Services at New Chicago Health Center
Vivent Health, an HIV care provider, and Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) announced a collaboration with Chicago’s Northwestern Medicine to bring HIV care and other medical services to Chicagoans via a new health center opening in the fall, reports Vivent Health. The center will be located in the Edgewater...
16-year-old girl shot, critically injured in North Lawndale: Chicago police
A 16-year-old girl was shot and critically injured on Chicago's West Side early Friday morning, Chicago police said.CPD responded to a residential complex in the 1200-block of South Central Park Avenue in the city's North Lawndale neighborhood about 1:40 a.m., and found the girl had been shot in the head, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchShe was taken to Mt. Sinai hospital, where she is listed in critical condition, police said.There is no one in custody, and Area Four detectives are investigating.It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting.Just five minutes after the girl was shot, six people were shot in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood, including a 15-year-old boy.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER | Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
After crash prompts closure, Edgewater's Alexander's Diner turns to community for help
Alexander’s Diner, a restaurant in Chicago’s North Side Edgewater neighborhood, is trying to recover after a car crashed through the building in June. According to a recently created GoFundMe, the family is hoping to raise $20,000.
Breezy and less humid with scattered showers by afternoon
CHICAGO (CBS) — Another mostly quiet day with low chances for showers and storms.Widely scattered storms develop by the afternoon. Most areas will stay dry, with highs in the 80s. Dry and less humid for the weekend. The next chance for rain arrives late Sunday into Monday. Temperatures remain seasonal in the 80s next week. What to expect on FridayNot as warm or breezy. Scattered pm showers with a high of 81.Mild for tonightPartly cloudy and a mild low of 64.Warm temps for SaturdayPartly cloudy and warm. High of 80.
Armed robber used Divvy bike as getaway vehicle, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — A man who recently completed parole for a robbery case is back in jail, accused of robbing two more people on the Northwest Side. Prosecutors said Genaro Loza, 51, “availed himself to Chicago’s Divvy bicycle amenity” to assist with his getaways. Loza rode up...
‘Sorry! No Internet’: Many city sites go offline after cable accident
A contractor inadvertently severed fiber optic data lines at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Leon Place early Monday, taking a wide range of city sites offline for several days. All city fiber optic lines had been repaired as of about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, City Manager Luke Stowe reported. The...
Chicago weather: Mild today with spotty showers
CHICAGO - A small cluster of thundershowers is strafing the Cheddar Curtain as of this writing. The rest of the day will be partly sunny and mild with highs in the low 80s and a small chance of shower or storm. It will be rather breezy. Tonight looks quiet with...
Former High-Ranking Member of the Gangster Disciples, Harold ‘Noonie G’ Ward Says the Streets Support WNBA All-Star Player Angel Reese
Noonie G is highly respected as a reformed and seasoned OG. CHICAGO, Ill., July 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Harold Ward aka “Noonie G,” is an urban legend on the streets of Chicago. As a former high-ranking member of the Gangster Disciples, a Chicago area gang once reported to be one of the largest criminal organizations in the United States, Noonie G is highly respected as a reformed and seasoned OG. Once considered a prominent force of terror across the country, Ward has not only changed his life, but he also continues to positively impact society as an author, political figure, businessman, gang mediator and role model.
The Loop 110 Predictions: Insights into Stats, Track and Best Contenders
The Loop 110 Predictions: As the NASCAR Xfinity Series prepares for its next thrilling chapter, all eyes turn to the inaugural The Loop 110 race at the Chicago Street Course. Set against the backdrop of downtown Chicago’s iconic skyline, this urban circuit promises to challenge drivers and captivate fans with its blend of speed, strategy, and cityscape. With contenders like Cole Custer, Chandler Smith, Sam Mayer, Shane Van Gisbergen, and Austin Hill ready to compete for victory, anticipation runs high for an electrifying show of motorsports skills on the streets where tradition meets innovation.
Chicago's Aho captures Hairpin 5K
A field of over 1200 people found themselves all chasing one man in Thursday's Hairpin 5K Run in Fish Creek. Chicago's Jack Aho won the race with a time of 14:30, more than 90 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Jack Fitzpatrick of Barrington, Ill. The top five finishers all broke 17 minutes, and the top 10 broke 18 minutes for the 3.1 mile race.
Slightly cooler Friday with a chance of showers
Friday will be party cloudy and slightly cooler than Thursday, with highs in the lower 80s. Spotty showers are possible this afternoon. Friday night will be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid-60s. Full forecast details at the WGN Weather Center. Saturday will bring decreasing clouds with a high near...
Chicago police discipline again on hold as public arbitration hearings near
For the second time this year, the majority of serious Chicago police misconduct cases are on hold as attorneys for the rank-and-file CPD officers’ union prepare to submit a challenge to a Cook County judge’s order that mandated those hearings be publicly accessible. There are 19 pending cases currently before the Chicago Police Board, the body that’s meted out discipline in the most serious ...
Employers challenged to understand, address stigma faced by formerly incarcerated job-seekers
A room full of corporate employees and leaders were told to put themselves in the shoes of a formerly incarcerated job-seeker: Imagine being a 29-year-old Chicagoland resident who has served seven years in prison for possession of stolen property and accessory to theft. You have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. You are reliant on ...
Ringling alum hosts Chicago talk show featuring musicians, soul food
Chicago YouTube talk show SoulKaraoke had its origins as a Black History Month celebration at Ringling College of Art and Design, starting in 2021. Back then, host Calvin Callins Jr. ’23, Film, was a sophomore who just wanted to give his fellow students a chance to celebrate Black music and try soul food.
Bicyclist shot on Near North Side overnight
CHICAGO — A bicyclist suffered a graze wound to his head after a gunman opened fire on the Near North Side overnight, police said. The victim, 32, was riding in the 500 block of West Oak when someone fired shots from a white SUV around 2:12 a.m., according to a CPD statement. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition.
Chicago alderman pushes harsher penalties for crimes committed wearing facemasks
(The Center Square) – With violent crime like robberies sharply on the rise over the past year, a Chicago city council member is sponsoring an ordinance that would mean enhanced penalties for individuals convicted of crimes while wearing masks. Just four years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic, masks were required by local officials. Illinois’ indoor […]
Participants champion Fourth of July parade’s ‘Seeds of Change’ theme
With the Evanston Fourth of July centennial celebration now in the rearview mirror, participants and residents ushered in a new era of festivities on Thursday while keeping with this year’s “Seeds of Change” theme. The Evanston Fourth of July Association named Reparations Committee Chair and former Fifth...
Ferraro-owned North Chicago Jelly Belly plant to close, affecting dozens of workers
Chicago-based candy company Ferrara has announced plans to close its North Chicago Jelly Belly plant, impacting 66 workers. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, operations will move from Belly’s Lake County facility around Oct. 11. Workers will have the opportunity to move to another of Ferrara’s five Chicagoland plants.
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