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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.
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 […]
Chicago’s Forestry Crews Will Work Through the Weekend to Continue Clearing Thousands of Storm-Damaged Trees
Five confirmed tornadoes struck Chicago over two days — July 14-15 — and the city’s trees bore the brunt of the damage caused by these back-to-back storms, packing winds that reached peak gusts of 95 miles per hour. The city’s 311 system logged nearly 5,795 tree emergency...
Chicago Youth Programs provides opportunities for generations of kids
CHICAGO (CBS) – A Chicago doctor is working with children affected by gun violence through a program that's already proven to be life-changing.Dr. Karen Sheehan has worked to address the direct and indirect impacts of gun violence on Chicago's youth for more than 30 years.For some, it's made all the difference.At Chicago Youth Programs, they live and breathe the words seen above their front door, "We grow opportunity," which has been happening for every kid that walks in.Stephany Price was one of those kids 28 years ago."As a child, I didn't understand that I was poor because everyone around me...
Small Cheval Opening In Lincoln Park
LINCOLN PARK — Small Cheval is opening a location in the heart of Lincoln Park. The casual burger chain, a spinoff of Au Cheval, is opening at 1959 N. Halsted St. next door to J9 Wine Bar, according to city records. A building permit posted in the window was...
Water Damage Restoration Chicago: Tips and Services for Effective Restoration
Water damage can be a devastating experience for any property owner. Whether it’s a burst pipe, a flooded basement, or a leaky roof, the aftermath of water damage can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are professional water damage restoration services available in Chicago to help mitigate the damage and restore your property to its pre-loss condition.
Angel Reese Breaks Silence On Jaylen Brown, Bronny James Incident
A few days ago, Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese made an appearance at the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. With her was Celtics star Jaylen Brown and her former Sky teammate Kysre Gondrezick. A big story to come out of the game was ...
“Move Me Soul” Celebrates 15 Years
One Chicago dance company is marking 15 years of introducing kids to the world of performance art. Move Me Soul offers an innovative platform for inner-city youth to train and evolve as the next generation of dancers, choreographers, and teachers. Now the dance company is showcasing it’s Youth Dance Ensemble to celebrate the major milestone.
Local dancer Payton Case appears in 'Descendants: The Rise of Red' on Disney+
Payton Case is a dancer from Central Illinois. He performs in the new film "Descendants: The Rise of Red" on Disney+. Craig and Vanessa from the Beyond the Mouse podcast chat with Case about how he made his way to the big screen, advice for the next generation of dancers and the "behind the scenes" of filming.
DNC will have heightened security after Trump shooting
(NewsNation) — Preparations for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) are well underway with opening day beginning in four weeks at the United Center. Chicago police were in Milwaukee for the entirety of the week observing protocols at the RNC in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Englewood Artist Tonika Johnson Raising $500,000 To Help More Black Families Fix Their Homes
ENGLEWOOD — South Side social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson is fundraising to boost her effort to fix family homes in Englewood and uplift the legacy of Black homeowners. Johnson is raising $500,000 for unBlocked Englewood, which she created last year. The arts-driven community initiative addresses decades of inequities...
Celebrating 75 Years, Chicago’s Wooten Choral Ensemble Has Come a Mighty Long Way
Confined for more than a year to a Chicago sanitarium, Robert Wooten rued his fate. The Morgan Park High School student had demonstrated an aptitude for music at a young age. He even formed a gospel group called the Morgan Park Crusaders. Life was definitely looking up for him. Then he contracted tuberculosis. Now his only connection with music was when choral groups performed for the patients. Some days he wondered if he’d make it out of the sanitarium alive.
Parents sue Lurie over cybersecurity attack, claim hospital failed to keep patients safe
Lurie Children’s Hospital failed to keep its patients safe after a recent cyberattack that shut down the medical center’s systems for months, parents allege in new federal lawsuits. At least two complaints seeking class-action status were recently filed with the U.S. District Court in Chicago. The lawsuits also...
Invictus Theatre launches its new home at Windy City Playhouse with a blockbuster season
In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with Invictus Theatre Company’s founding artistic director, Charlse Askenaizer, with a look at the mission and plays of this great theater company. This is a theater company committed to making a difference in our community. Just consider the current season...
Bronzeville Mariano's could be sold off in Kroger-Albertsons merger
Bronzeville’s Mariano’s could be sold off amid the pending $24.6 billion megamerger of Kroger, its parent company, with the grocery giant Albertsons. Located at 3857 S. King Dr., the Bronzeville grocer is one of eight Mariano’s and Jewel-Osco stores slated to be sold off to C&S Wholesale Grocers, according to a list released earlier this month. If the parent companies secure federal approval for the merger, C&S willpurchase 35 stores across the Greater Chicago Area for $2.9 billion.
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
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