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Peaceapalooza, a new summer festival, provides fun, safe outlet for kids
CHICAGO (CBS) – While Chicago is known for its summer festivals, there's a new festival this year with a different purpose.Jessica Rose and her husband, Jonathan, brought their daughters to Oakwood Beach on Friday to attend the first-ever Peaceapalooza Music and Family Festival. The fest was designed to give youngsters something positive to do while on Chicago's lakefront."It allows them to come to the beach, listen to some music they like, eat some great food and just enjoy one another on a hot summer day," said Rose.Many residents have complained there are limited activities for teenagers during the summer. So...
Police Arrest Suburban Man for Fatally Shooting 3-Year-Old in Road Rage Case
Chicago, USA – Police in Chicago said that in September of 2022, a guy from the suburbs shot and killed a 3-year-old child after an altercation over road rage. The man is currently in prison. The arrest of Govanni Hernandez was revealed at a press conference on Thursday by...
Police Arrest Chicago Man for Alleged Theft Incident at Champaign Walgreens
The suspected theft at a Walgreens in Champaign’s Campustown led to the Tuesday arrest of a guy from Chicago. The 29-year-old Geovontae Galloway was taken into custody at 12:36 p.m. by officers from the University of Illinois Police who had responded to a report of stealing at the Walgreens on East Green Street.
Tourist’s Death in 100 mph Crash: Street Racers Receive Probation
CHICAGO — Two individuals have been ordered to serve probation for the death of a pedestrian near Midway Airport, which occurred when two Corvettes crashed during a 100 mph race. Judge Ursula Walowski heard the guilty pleas of Noe Garcia, 37, and Aaron Guerrero, 29. The prosecution stated that...
Paul Lisnek on calls for Biden to step down, the RNC, Trump’s VP pick, & more
CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week. This week’s topics include the recent calls for President Bien to step down from the presidential race, the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential pick, and more. Tune in on Sundays for WGN-TV Political Report with Paul Lisnek.
Chicago's Luxury Real Estate Market Buzzes as Ken Griffin Lists Gold Coast Penthouse for $11M and Colin Cowherd Buys in Park Tower
Amidst a flurry of transactions shaking up Chicago's high-end real estate scene, billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has entered the spotlight once more by listing his lavish Gold Coast penthouse for a cool $11 million. The top-floor condo, situated on the 38th floor of 9 W. Walton Street, hit the market with the exclusive tag of never having been lived in by Griffin himself. According to the Chicago Tribune, the billionaire had acquired the top four floors of the building back in 2017 but opted to reside in another unit nearby at the Waldorf Astoria instead.
Prom for senior (citizens) takes place on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — Their high school prom may have been decades ago, but for a moment in time, for some seniors in Roseland, Friday was prom day as some residents showed how they turned back the clock and danced the day away. Feeling good about how you look never gets old."The good part about it is that you're happy."Ninety-five-year-old 95-year Delorse Williams feels 16 all over again. She's reflecting on her high school prom experience…"I remember I got a good kiss, haha," said Williams.Because on Friday, she got to relive it. It's Senior Prom Day at Roseland Place, a senior living facility...
Former MLB star has choice words for umpire
Major League Baseball umpiring continues to be a source of frustration for MLB players and managers. It’s also a source of frustration for announcers and analysts. That was certainly the case on Friday. After the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-2 at Wrigley Field, former Cub Jon Lester expressed some frustration on Marquee Sports Read more... The post Jon Lester: ‘There’s no real repercussions for umpires’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Fans Think Chrissy Teigen Looks Like 'A Goddess' In A Strappy White Dress For Food Festival In Chicago
Chrissy Teigen is channeling European summer vibes in her latest dress, even while in Chicago. Over the weekend, she took to Instagram to share snaps of herself promoting her Cravings by Chrissy baking mixes. The cookbook author rocked a chic white s...
'It's a neighborhoody store': Local Mom-and-pop children's shoe shop marking 90 special years
Gotskind’s Shoes and Clothing opened in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side in 1934. It eventually moved to Oak Park and then opened in Oakbrook Terrace and downtown Naperville, the only store that remains.
Chicago Office Vacancy Still High, But Signs Point to Rebound
Chicago’s downtown office vacancy rate went up to 22% in the second quarter of 2024 from 21% in the first quarter, according to a recent report from Bradford Allen. In its “Q2/24 Office Market Report: Downtown Chicago” research, the gross asking rents were $42.81 per square foot, down slightly from $43.44 last quarter.
3 shot outside Lyon's Den Hookah Lounge over 1 year after bouncer's murder: Chicago police
Three men are recovering after being shot outside a Chicago hookah lounge early Friday morning, police said.Police said the shooting happened in the 2100-block of West Division Street just before 1:30 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe men, 23, 31 and 45 years old, were standing on the sidewalk near the Lyon's Den Hookah Lounge when a group in a black sedan drove by and opened fire, police said.All three victims were reported in good condition. No one is in custody.A man was shot and killed inside the Lyon's Den Hookah Lounge back in January 2023, prompting calls for it to be shut down.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
11th annual Chicago Food Truck Festival
WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen (in for Dave Plier) is joined by Alex Blackshire, Event Coordinator of the 11th annual Chicago Food Truck Festival. Listen to learn about the many vendors and food that you can experience Saturday July 20th and Sunday July 21st in the South Loop! Visit www.chgofoodtruckfest.com to learn more.
A judge adds 11 years to the sentence for a man in a Chicago bomb plot
CHICAGO (AP) — A man convicted of plotting to blow up a Chicago bar will have to spend another 11 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly resentenced Adel Daoud to 27 years in prison on Friday, the Chicago Tribune reported. U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman originally sentenced Daoud to 16 years in prison in 2019 but a federal appellate court threw that sentence out in 2020, saying the punishment wasn’t tough enough, and ordered him resentenced. Daoud, of suburban Hilldale, was arrested in an FBI sting in September 2012 after pushing a button on a remote he believed would set off a car bomb outside the Cactus Bar & Grill.
Brady Miller Signs with Chicago Dogs, Luke Thelen Drafted by Rockies: Western Michigan Standouts Go Pro
Former Western Michigan right-hander Brady Miller has signed a contract with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association, becoming the second Bronco to join the professional ranks this year. Miller, a native of Plainfield, Ill., had an impressive career at Western Michigan, excelling in the weekend rotation and earning All-MAC Second Team selections. He ranks second in innings pitched and fourth in strikeouts in Western Michigan's history, with notable performances in the MAC Tournament.
The Rundown: Global tech outage impacts Chicago
Hey there, happy Friday! I hope everyone has a great summer weekend, whether you’re going to Pitchfork, watching a “wonderfully mindless” movie about tornadoes or doing nothing at all. Here’s what you need to know today. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said the problem stemmed from a faulty...
Man critically injured after argument leads to shooting outside South Side Walmart
CHICAGO — A man was critically injured on Friday afternoon after a fight outside of a Walmart on the city’s South Side led to a shooting. According to Chicago police, the incident unfolded just after 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of a Walmart in the 10900 block of South Doty Avenue in Pullman. Officers […]
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