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South Side alder vows to sue if ShotSpotter isn't reinstated: 'We're saying we need it
Mayor Brandon Johnson insists the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection program is not coming back to Chicago. A South Side alderman, though, said the ordinance he and his colleagues approved says otherwise — and he’s willing to go to court.
Illinois quick hits: First responders head to Milton aftermath; charter schools to close
First responders head to Milton aftermath Firefighters from Illinois are headed to Florida to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Sixty firefighters from Monroe and St. Clair counties, along with engines and gear, will be in the Tampa area for 15 days responding to local emergency calls. Three million people are without power after the storm came ashore Wednesday night. ...
Chicago’s ‘tap-activist’ transforms young lives through dance
Chicagoan tap dancer and choreographer Bril Barrett is known as a "tap-activist" who has impacted hundreds of young people from Chicago and has been awarded the 2024 National Heritage fellow from the National Endowment of the Arts.
A Thrilling Halloween-Themed Cabaret Show Just Opened In Chicago
A spooky yet sensual circus-style cabaret show has arrived in Chicago featuring an incredible cast of world-class acrobats. The experience combines supernatural stunts, bewitching burlesque, and decadent drinks for an evening of total Halloween immersion! Grab your tickets here to save your spot. The eerie experience will bring all of your sultry nightmares to life! Before the show begins, BITE! by AirOtic Soirée hosts a pre-show cocktail hour, filled with delicious drinks and mini immersive performances. As the lights dim and the extravaganza begins, you will be blown away by jaw-dropping acrobatics, hypnotic dancing, and more sultry stunts. You can now check out this supernatural soirée! Get tickets here.
60th Chicago International Film Festival announces films
JOHN DAVID WASHINGTON, from left, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Potts and Ray Fisher discuss a lofty legacy item in “The Piano Lesson.”. “The Piano Lesson” opens and “Here” closes 60th Edition of North America’s longest-running competitive Festival October 16 – 27. The Chicago International...
New "Dive" Restaurant Has Opened in Old Town
A few months ago, when Bevvy closed up in Old Town Scottsdale, a replacement restaurant was predetermined. Of course, this is because the space for Bevvy was operated by investment groups. These groups will pull the plug on a restaurant the moment it shows any sign of fatigue. There’s no time to revamp, tweak marketing, or see if a flailing restaurant can rebound. Instead, the space is gutted, changed, and a new restaurant is pushed out a few months later. That is exactly what has happened here. Time will tell just how long the all-new “dive-bar tavern” will last. It likely has an expiration date, but just how far off that date is will depend on how well the restaurant performs.
Warmer temperatures next two days before a real taste of Autumn chill settles in
Friday’s summer-like warmth may very well be the final 80-degree or warmer temperature until next Spring. Enjoy it while it lasts! FRIDAY’S PREDICTED HIGH IS 84°. The last time October 11 was this warm was the 84° in 1973 —51 years ago! (The record high for the date is 87 degrees set in 1928) How much […]
Chicago teen with autism reported missing, with family pleading for help
A Chicago teen with autism was reported missing from her home this week, leading to a frantic search for answers about her whereabouts. Micah Grady, 18, was last seen near Leamington Avenue and Washington Boulevard in the Austin neighborhood on Monday, according to Chicago police. According to Imarri Grady, Micah’s...
Union member suing CTU for audit sees ‘red flags’ amid intimidation tactics
(The Center Square) – One of the plaintiffs suing the Chicago Teachers Union to open the books for how union dues are spent says after bringing a complaint forward, leaders humiliated and intimidated them. The Liberty Justice Center said CTU hasn’t met its obligation to publish an audit report for its members since it published an audit only covering the first half of 2019. “CTU members deserve to know where...
Illinois Country Music Fest Announced Massive Lineup for 2025
One of the biggest country music festivals just announced their lineup and it's the biggest to date. The Windy City Smoke Oit will take place in Chicago from July 10 through the 13th and not hold back with some amazing artists coming to next year's festival. Windy City Smoke Out...
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