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Ruby Street bridge in Joliet to close for several days for construction
JOLIET, Ill — Construction will begin this week on a bridge along Illinois Route 53 in Joliet, and it could cause some disruptions for drivers. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), a full closure will begin on the Ruby Street Bridge (Illinois 53), over the Des Plaines River, as crews continue their ongoing […]
Firefighters battle blaze at Joliet townhouse
CHICAGO - A fire broke out at a townhouse in Joliet early Monday morning. The Joliet Fire Department received a call about a structure fire at 920 Bluebell Circle at approximately 12:16 a.m. and arrived on the scene within three minutes. Firefighters encountered heavy flames coming from the front of...
CPD search for armed robbers who targeted 2 stores in 20 minutes on Northwest Side
CHICAGO — Chicago police are searching for at least two armed robbers who targeted two different stores in a span of 20-minutes on the city’s Northwest Side. The first incident happened around 8:35 p.m. Sunday in the 3400 block of West Addison Street. Police said two men, one armed with a handgun, entered a retail […]
Pickleball Clubhouse Coming To Irving Park Early Next Year
IRVING PARK — Construction is underway on a Pickleball Clubhouse slated to open this winter in Irving Park. Chris Sears, founder and CEO of Pickleball Clubhouse, plans to open the indoor playing facility at 4242 N. Elston Ave., a warehouse that was formerly home to Thillens, an armored car service provider.
CSX Unveils Heritage Locomotive Honoring Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
CSX has unveiled its 17th heritage locomotive, paying tribute to the historic Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad (C&EI). This locomotive is part of CSX’s ongoing series celebrating the rich legacy of America’s railroads. The C&EI was established in 1877, initially serving as a regional line connecting Chicago with...
Property Taxes Too High? Here’s How to Lower Your Bill
Over the last several decades, homeowners have gotten used to paying roughly the same property tax bill every year. An occasional increase wasn’t unheard of, but if your taxes did go up, it was usually pretty insignificant — around 0.5% to 1% on average. Imagine, then, the sheer...
Chicago cooling centers open this week to provide heat relief
CHICAGO - Cooling centers opened across Chicago on Monday as the city braces for a week-long heatwave. Over 250 cooling locations will be open through Friday. Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s throughout the week with heat indices expected to reach over 100 degrees. The following centers will...
US Awards $500,000 to Boost Chicago Quantum Tech Hub
The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub, a coalition of Fortune 500 companies, startups, universities, and government agencies, has been awarded $500,000 by the US Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to accelerate the adoption of quantum technologies. The hub, led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, aims to combat financial fraud, secure the energy grid, and develop life-saving drugs. Recent partnerships include collaborations with the FBI Chicago, IonQ, and MxD to advance quantum innovation.
Nostalgia Stories: Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir
Antenna TV is sad to hear of the passing of Abdul “Duke” Fakir, a founding member of the Motown group the Four Tops. He was 88. Duke was the chief of the band, touring and performing his entire time with the Four Tops. Antenna TV got the chance to chat with him after he performed at the historic Chicago Theater in downtown Chicago. RIP Duke.
6 years for shoplifter who stabbed Target security guard in the Loop
CHICAGO — The man who stabbed a Target security guard while on probation for beating an EMT into unconsciousness last year has been given a six-year prison sentence. Roman Butler, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in exchange for the sentence from Judge Charles Burns.
FCC 2 extinguishes Chicago Fire FC II 5-0
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KENTUCKY – FC Cincinnati 2 (12-5-2) routed Chicago Fire FC II (8-5-6) by a final score of 5-0 on a wet and rainy day at Scudamore Stadium through five different goal scorers. It was quite the performance and response from the Orange and Blue. FIRST HALF. The...
I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City – here’s what people in Detroit and the more than 167 other cities and towns using this technology should know
Our research found that while ShotSpotter may have benefits for improved detection and response, it offers little benefit for enforcement and clearance and did not reduce gunshot victimization.
13 years for man who robbed several banks while on probation for bank robberies
CHICAGO — A career bank robber has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for robbing three banks in downtown Chicago after escaping from a halfway house. Federal prosecutors said Kenneth Anderson actually robbed at least nine banks, about one per week, between the time he left the halfway house and his latest arrest. They charged him with five of those holdups, and Anderson, 57, pleaded guilty to three.
Slideshow: Red Carpet Portraits at Sundance X Chicago Weekend
CHICAGO – Last month was historic as two titans of film and filmmaking – Chicago and the Sundance Institute of Park City, Utah – launched a collaborative weekend that signaled a cooperation that has expansion plans. Filmmakers, actors, the Chicago Mayor and Sundance officials were on the Red Carpet.
Today In Culture, Monday, July 29, 2024: Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture At Navy Pier | Taste Of Chicago Lineup | Broadway In Chicago Free Summer Concert
Get Chicago & Midwest culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. St. Louis Art Museum Names Jorge Rivas Deputy Director And Chief Curator. “Jorge Rivas will oversee the museum’s curatorial, collection and exhibition departments,” newsletters ARTnews. “He comes to SLAM from the Denver...
1 injured in Bishop Ford Expy. shooting near Rosemoor, Illinois State Police say
A person was shot on Monday on the Bishop Ford expressway on the city's South Side, according to Illinois State Police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened around 5:14 a.m. on I-94 at Michigan Avenue near Chicago's Rosemoor neighborhood, police said.The person who was shot was driving on the northbound lanes of I-94 when shots were fired.The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Details surrounding the shooting have not been released by state police.It is unknown if anyone is in custody.NB Bishop Ford was shutdown around 7:30 a.m. at the Dan Ryan. Traffic was being diverted onto SB I-57.All lanes were later reopened.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Glory falls short in home finale
A memorable inaugural campaign for the Green Bay Glory ended with two straight losses over the weekend, including a 4-2 defeat to table-leading AFC Roscoe on Sunday. The Glory found themselves down 3-0 at halftime before finding some life early in the second half with two goals in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Ozzie and Junior Ramirez tallied their goals within three minutes of each other, but an own goal ruined the Glory's chances of overtaking their Chicago rivals.
With storms and heat forecast for Lollapalooza, festivals mull how to adapt to climate change
Lollapalooza festivalgoers will likely be drenched and sweaty again this year. Thunderstorms are in the forecast, and the temperature is expected to reach the high 80s Thursday. The outlook could change ahead of Chicago’s signature four-day music festival, but “hope is not a plan,” said Kevin Kloesel, a meteorologist with the nonprofit Event Safety Alliance. Sueños Music Festival was rattled ...
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