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NASCAR, Chicago agree to bring street race back to Grant Park in 2025
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is set to return in 2025 for its third year. After two heavily limited races due to rain, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race is back on the calendar. The 2025 race will take place July 5 – 6.
Chicago faces $982M deficit in 2025 budget forecast: 'Significant challenge for our City'
Chicago's 2025 Budget Forecast reveals a projected fiscal year budget gap of $982.4 million, following a $222.9 million deficit for 2024. The forecast anticipates a $16.1 million rise in contractual service expenses from 2024 due to inflation and IT upgrades, alongside ongoing pressure from reduced personal property replacement taxes and the expiration of one-time funding sources.
Are Tribune’s calls to move Greyhound terminal due to the paper’s ties to the current station owner, who would profit from selling the land?
On Tuesday more than 100 transit people participated in an online discussion of efforts to prevent the Chicago Greyhound Terminal from closing next month before another intercity bus station can replace it. One of the panelists, DePaul Chaddick Institute Director Joe Schwieterman discussed the institute's new report that if this happened, Chicago would be the largest northern hemisphere city with no intercity bus terminal.
Legionnaires' disease bacteria found in drinking water at EPA's Chicago Loop offices
CHICAGO - Bacteria that can cause legionnaires' disease was detected in the drinking water at the EPA's Chicago Loop offices. High levels of lead and copper were also found in a pair of water sources at the offices. The Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building on Jackson Houses around 900 EPA...
Woman fatally shot while driving away from armed males in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago police say
A woman was shot and killed inside a car Thursday morning on the city's South Side.The shooting happened during what police described as a desperate attempt by two women trying to escape gunfire, before one of them was shot in the head.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTwo women were sitting in a vehicle around 11:11 a.m. in the 7000 block of South Vernon Avenue in Greater Grand Crossing, less than a half-mile away from a police station. They were approached by two unknown male offenders with guns, Chicago police said.A 27-year-old woman who was driving the...
Chicago Sky Coach Updates Chennedy Carter's Availability Against Caitlin Clark, Fever
The Chicago Sky are set to host the Indiana Fever on Aug. 30 for a primetime matchup between WNBA rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Another star in the mix for the Sky is talented guard Chennedy Carter that's led them throughout the year. While Carter and Reese have had phenomenal ...
Caitlin Clark Fans Share Heated Response To ESPN's WNBA Rookie Rankings
ESPN recently posted its WNBA rookie rankings. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese have been battling for the No. 1 spot all season, with the race going back and forth between the two. In the updated rankings, ESPN listed Reese as the No. 1 active and ...
CTA begins using gun detection system powered by AI
The CTA has begun testing technology that uses artificial intelligence to identify guns in its “L” stations. The technology, from company ZeroEyes, automatically detects guns that have been brandished. Images are sent to a ZeroEyes operations center where they are reviewed by staffers who determine what the object is, then alert relevant authorities like police, CTA officials and Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications.
Photos: First Look At 7 MINUTES TO LIVE At Chicago Dramatists
Unexpected Theatre Company, will present the World Premiere of 7 Minutes to Live, written by Richard Lyons Conlon and directed by Andrea J. Dymond, August 29 - September 22, at Chicago Dramatists, 798 North Aberdeen. See photos from the production. Co-produced by Chicago Dramatists and Prop THTR, previews are Tuesday,...
Peak Properties Awarded Management of 121-Unit The Ludlow in Chicago
CHICAGO — Peak Properties has been awarded management of The Ludlow, a 131-unit property located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Located at 2032 N Clybourn, the community is the adaptive reuse of the former Ludlow Typograph Company Building, which was originally built in 1913 and became defunct in 1974, according to the City of Chicago.
Desperate Vikings Sign Failed Bears Quarterback Immediately After Release
There was obviously no doubt this offseason who the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback would be for 2024, but there was an interesting battle going on behind Caleb Williams. Tyson Bagent and Brett Rypien competed through training camp and the preseason for the QB2 role. Bagent ultimately won the job, and...
Chicago’s Untold Story: Communities Rising Against Violence Stereotypes (video)
Chicago is often portrayed as a city plagued by violence, with one of the highest rates of gun deaths among major U.S. cities. This reputation has been amplified by national media and political figures, particularly those on the conservative side, who cite Chicago as an example of the failure of Democratic leadership in urban areas. However, beneath the surface, there are community efforts and a complex historical context that challenge this narrative. These efforts focus on addressing the root causes of violence and inequality, rooted in a history of racism and segregation that dates back generations.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 29
• Sun-Times editorial: "CTA shined bright during the DNC, so why not every day?" • CTA "Leverages extensive security camera network to pilot gun detection technology" – the ZeroEyes AI system. • Driver Jacqueline Bridges, 77, died after trying to turn left and colliding with another driver Tuesday around...
Last piping plover chick returns, yet again, to Montrose Beach
Yet again, the last surviving piping plover chick has returned to Montrose Beach after a few trips this month that had bird watchers bidding farewell. Nagamo, the only piping plover chick that survived from a full clutch of eggs hatched in June, was spotted at the beach Wednesday, according to Chicago Piping Plovers, a volunteer group dedicated to protecting the endangered birds.
Perspective: Ending poverty is the smart thing to do
On August 19th, I traveled to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago – not to participate, but to protest. I chose to walk with a small group called the Poor People’s Army. They are correct: neither major party ever seems to address the deprivations and despair of being poor.
ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO Set Limited Run For Next Month
Toughest Man Productions and producers Lecy Goranson and Beth Kligerman have announced the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago. Tickets for the limited run, September 5-29, 2024, are on sale at www.royko.brownpapertickets.com/. The press opening is Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:30pm.
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