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Microsoft outage causes chaos for many Chicago companies
CHICAGO (CBS) – Much of the world woke up Friday to news of the major software issue that sidelines flights, disrupted healthcare systems and delayed banking.The outage was linked to a cybersecurity firm called Crowdstrike that services Microsoft. While much of the problem seemed to be resolved by the late afternoon, several Chicago companies experienced a lot of grief because of the outages.Those problems included flight cancellations and delays at both major Chicago airports as well as processing permits in places like Naperville. It also led to a very early morning wake-up and a long day for information technology experts...
Education Couture uses music to make reading fun
CHICAGO — When she was a little girl, Ruckiya Ross would read the dictionary for fun. She and her brother would even compete with each other to learn new words. So it’s not surprising to see Ross leading a presentation on phonemic awareness to pre-K children at Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory.
Inclusive Innovation Funding Supports New Programming for Community Entrepreneurs
The Inclusive Innovation Fund has awarded the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $50,000 to launch a new program supporting technology commercialization in the community. A cross-institutional priority coordinated by the University of Chicago’s Office of Civic Engagement and the Office of Science, Innovation,...
Blackhawks Daily: ESPN Again Shows its Contempt for Hockey
The NHL has nationally been on ESPN for a few years now alongside TNT. It is a different feel than it was when NBC had exclusive national rights in the US because ESPN and TNT have very different styles. ESPN has been accused by many hardcore hockey fans to “disrespect” hockey for a long time now. It may be fair at times and other times it’s not. They didn’t help their case over the last week with a recent feature they put out.
Serial bank robber spent money at taverns to ‘escape his loneliness,’ defense lawyer sys
CHICAGO — A man who prosecutors said has a “long history of theft and fraud related criminal activity” has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for robbing three banks on the North Side. But his defense attorney said he’s simply a lonely man who used the money to build friendships at taverns.
Traffic Stop Near Elburn Leads To Massive Fentanyl Arrest
A Chicago man is in custody after allegedly being found with 100 grams of Fentanyl in his vehicle. That amount of Fentanyl could produce approximately 50,000 fatal doses. On Tuesday afternoon at around 2:25 p.m., the Kane County Special Investigation Unit (SIU) spotted a silver Nissan SUV on I-88 near Dauberman Road in Elburn, exhibiting several lane violations.
CPD: 3-year-old boy abducted by mother on South Side
CHICAGO — A 3-year-old boy is still missing after being abducted last week by his biological mother, according to police. Malakhi Watkins was last seen in the area of the 5100 block of South Martin Luther King Drive on Saturday. CPD believes Malakhi was abducted by his mother Ariel...
GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Activists who marched outside the Republican National Convention are trumpeting their efforts, despite crowd estimates falling short. Milwaukee police are praising their cooperation with other agencies in convention security, even as Ohio officers face scrutiny for shooting and killing a man while in the city.
Chicago Mayor Scraps Washington Statute Removal Plans Following Conservative Pressure
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has reversed a decision to remove a George Washington statute from the City Hall after his decision sparked national outcry. The statute of America’s first president was erected in 1984. Mayor Johnson had claimed his decision to remove the statute was apolitical. Johnson’s communications director...
Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter gets fired by Cubs
Ippei Mizuhara isn’t the only interpreter getting shown the door this season. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported Thursday that the Chicago Cubs have dismissed Toy Matsushita, who had served as the interpreter for outfielder Seiya Suzuki over the last two-and-a-half seasons. While no specific reason was given for the firing, Mooney says that it... The post Seiya Suzuki’s interpreter gets fired by Cubs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
National League Contender Lands White Sox Superstar Luis Robert Jr. In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Make Them Overwhelming World Series Favorites
All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is a strong candidate to be moved by the last place leading up to the July 30 MLB trade deadline. The 26-year-old Luis Robert Jr. has been one of the few productive players on a White Sox team that holds the worst record in baseball (27-71) coming out of the All-Star Break. The good news is that GM Chris Getz has several quality trade chips that can net a strong return and bolster this team’s farm system.
Illinois Governor Helps Pace Celebrate Agency’s Latest Investment In South Chicago Suburbs
Pace Suburban Bus recently welcomed Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Representative William Q. Davis, Illinois State Representative Robert Rita, Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin, Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Ozman, and Markham, IL, Mayor Roger Agpawa, along with other state and community leaders, to celebrate the completion of Pace’s new facility in Markham.
Lake Forest Basketball Car Wash Fundraiser
We were joined in the studio by the Lake Forest basketball team to share about their Car Wash Fundraiser taking place tomorrow (Saturday, July 20,. We were joined in the studio by the Lake Forest basketball team to share about their Car Wash Fundraiser taking place tomorrow (Saturday, July 20, 2024) at Advanced Auto Parts on Keith Street. For more details visit their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LakeForestMiddleSchool.
Stadium, golf course, thoroughfare threaten Chicago's mature trees, group says
(The Center Square) – An environmentalist and Chicago professor says asthma cases and respiratory disease cases are on the rise, possibly due to the Chicago Park district cutting down mature trees. Environmentalist groups are calling for a Chicago Lakefront National park designation amidst the park district's plans to cut...
Journeyman Scorer Floated as Potential ‘Steal’ for Bulls in Free Agency
The Chicago Bulls traded DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings on July 8 after his venture into free agency. They still have several veterans who clash with their youth movement. However, they have been unable to find a trade partner to take Zach LaVine or Nikola Vucevic off their hands. Both have multiple years left on their high-value contracts.
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