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PAWS Chicago Beach Party: The Largest Dog-Friendly Event of the Year
This Thursday you can dance under the stars with your furry friend all for a good cause at the largest dog-friendly event of the year, the PAWS Chicago Beach Party. Director of events and community engagement, Carrie Cihasky and volunteer, Danielle Kroloff joined us to share more. Beach Party This...
Cubs Trade Deadline Strategy Reportedly Coming Clear
Despite only 3 1/2 games out of a Wild Card spot, the Chicago Cubs have five teams in front of them in that race. Chicago has a 48-53 record and an 8.4 percent chance of making the postseason. With the odds against the Cubs, sources familiar with the clubs plans “don’t foresee a scenario in which they become buyers at the July 30 Trade Deadline,” sources told The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon.
Chicago Sky Unveiling New Practice Facility Plan Near Midway Airport
The Chicago Sky are set to reveal plans for a new practice facility near Midway International Airport, moving away from their suburban practice center, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. The potential facility at the Wintrust Sports Complex is valued at $38 million and opened in 2021, with details on whether it will be purchased or leased remaining unclear.
‘Schools are spending like there’s no tomorrow and showing invisible results.’ – Paul Vallas on the Ray Stevens Show
Governor Pritzker has firmly declared that the State does not owe Chicago schools $1.1 billion. Join Paul Vallas on The Ray Stevens Show as he recaps the latest developments on this contentious issue.
ACAMS Chicago Chapter Highlights Human Trafficking and AI in AML Compliance
The ACAMS Chicago Chapter hosted an insightful and impactful event on April 17, 2024, at the esteemed Chicago-Kent College of Law. The event was structured into two sessions, each delving into crucial aspects of anti-money laundering (AML) practices and highlighting emerging trends in the financial industry that demand attention and adaptation.
Chicago Native Helps Prospective Students Discover St. Thomas
Word of mouth originally brought Glenview, Illinois, native Thomas O’Gara ’25 to Minnesota’s largest private university. O’Gara knew some people from the Chicago area who attended the University of St. Thomas, including a cousin, Jacqueline Jung. The draw of the university, as well as the city of St. Paul, made all the difference.
Man drowns in Lake Michigan near Loyola Beach: CPD
A man has died after being rescued from Lake Michigan on the Far North Side. Chicago Police said officers and Chicago Fire personnel were dispatched to the lake for a call of a person in distress near Loyola Beach in Rogers Park.
Vehicles in Oak Lawn, Alsip vandalized, police issue alert to residents | PHOTOS
South suburban police issued a warning for residents about a rash of car vandalism crimes.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOak Lawn Police said they are investing a series of incidents which took place during overnight hours mostly between Cicero Avenue and Laramie Avenue from 107th and 111th Streets.The suspect was caught on camera spray painting the cars.No injuries have been reported. Police asked residents with security cameras in the area to check their footage to see if any suspects appear on camera.Anyone with information can call police at call 708-907-4051 or text 708-613-8477.
Man, 18, shot and robbed in Hyde Park
CHICAGO - A man was shot and robbed by a group Sunday night in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The 18-year-old was walking around 9:15 p.m. in the 1400 block of East 57th Street when a white sedan pulled up and four males got out, according to police. The suspects stole...
Column: Caleb Williams has the Chicago Bears’ 3 star wide receivers, but throwing to running backs can lead to wins
On the first snap of 7-on-7 action Sunday morning, Caleb Williams dropped back, took a quick glance at his primary read and delivered the ball to running back D’Andre Swift, a check-down target, for a short and tidy gain. It’s not a play that would have induced large applause if the Chicago Bears had a public crowd at their second training camp practice at Halas Hall — this was a closed ...
REPENTANCE To Support ORBIT CULTURE In Detroit, Chicago
Chicago, Illinois-based metallers REPENTANCE will provide direct support for the Swedish metal act ORBIT CULTURE on August 19 at Majestic Theater in Detroit, Michigan and August 20 at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Illinois. REPENTANCE is promoting its sophomore album, "The Process Of Human Demise", which came out last September...
Man, 42, shot to death in Cottage Grove Heights
CHICAGO - A man was shot to death while sitting in a parked car Monday morning in Chicago's Cottage Grove Heights neighborhood. The 42-year-old was in a parked vehicle around 2 a.m. when he was shot once in the head by someone who fled the scene in the 9800 block of South Ellis Avenue, police said.
State ends scrutiny of Chicago Public Schools over long bus rides for students with disabilities
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news.Citing the district’s progress, Illinois state education officials are no longer formally monitoring Chicago Public Schools to ensure that students with disabilities don’t have overly long bus rides to school, Chalkbeat has learned.The state notified the district in April that it was ending a corrective action that required the district to “make every effort” to keep commute times for students with disabilities to less than an hour. The state imposed the monitoring in fall 2022, after district leaders acknowledged that roughly 3,000 students with disabilities...
Innovative Error Correction Framework Paves the Way for Scalable Quantum Computers
Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new quantum computer that utilizes “reconfigurable atoms.” These mobile qubits can efficiently communicate with multiple neighbors, enhancing error correction capabilities. A University of Chicago team has created a new quantum computing model that uses fewer qubits for...
1 fatally struck by car on South Side, Chicago police say
A person was struck and killed by a car on the South Side Monday morning, Chicago police said.A 22-year-old man was driving north in the 11500-block of Vincennes Avenue when police said he felt his vehicle hit something on the road.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe man got out of his car and found a male victim on the ground, police said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators said the victim may have been laying in the street before he was hit.No citations were issued and Area Two detectives are investigating.
Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 9:17 a.m., the Lombard Fire Department responded to a reported fire involving a detached garage on the 200 block of East Central Avenue. As the fire crews departed their respective stations, they observed a large column of heavy black smoke, indicating a significant...
After 3 are shot, city forces Lyon’s Den hookah lounge to close
CHICAGO — The city has forced a troubled hookah lounge to close after three people were shot outside the business on Friday. It was the second shooting at the venue, which lies on the border of West Town and Wicker Park, in 18 months. Sunday afternoon, plywood covered the...
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