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Major donors are giving more to Chicago’s non-white arts groups – but progress may be slipping
Major arts donors nearly doubled their funding to Chicago groups with diverse leaders and audiences over the past three years, but the authors of a new report worry that support is eroding. Historically, Chicago’s Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) arts organizations received significantly lower foundational support than majority...
Chicago Police Search for Suspects in Senior Citizen Robbery on CTA Orange Line
The Chicago Police Department is on the lookout for a group involved in a violent incident on the CTA Orange Line, where a senior citizen was robbed and assaulted. Last week, on July 8, an elderly passenger on the city's transit system faced a harrowing ordeal when multiple individuals engaged him and forcibly took his debit card.
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 16
• Nationally respected transit consultant Jarrett Walker weighs in on Chicagoland public transportation. • Group fighting to protest DNC gets closer to the action — but organizers say it’s not enough (Block Club) • Driver dead after semi-trailer rollover this morning on I-80 at Kedzie in Hazelcrest (Tribune)
Punk label Red Scare celebrates 20 years with Laura Jane Grace, Menzingers, Dead To Me & more on new comp
The great Chicago punk label Red Scare Industries is turning 20 this year and it’s celebrating with a 20th anniversary compilation featuring new music from bands throughout the label’s history, including some bands who reunited just to record a song for this comp. Titled Red Scare Industries: 20 Years of Dreaming and Scheming, it features music by The Menzingers, Laura Jane Grace and the Mississippi Medicals, Dead To Me, The Falcon, Cobra Skulls, The Holy Mess, Nothington, No Trigger, Sam Russo, Sludgeworth, The Brokedowns, The Bollweevils, Elway, The Lippies, and more. The description reads:
Common Comes Home To Mark Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary With Free Performance
CHICAGO — Common took to Chicago’s streets 20 years ago to find the core of the city’s soul. The rapper, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, rented a car and drove around Hyde Park to capture the heart of the South Side and translate it into lyrics. He traveled down 87th and Stony Island and DuSable Lake Shore Drive to hear the city’s thrum. He wrote “It’s Your World — Part 1 & 2” after a conversation with a sex worker in Bronzeville, he said.
City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University Announce a guaranteed Admissions Agreement
City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University announce they are entering into a guaranteed admissions agreement to support students transferring to the University to earn a four-year degree. A ceremonial. signing between the two institutions will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Harold Washington College on July 15,...
Small Cheval Abruptly Closes In Hyde Park For Renovations
HYDE PARK — The South Side’s only Small Cheval is temporarily closed for renovations. The restaurant, 1307 E. 53rd St., closed Friday, according to the company’s Instagram page. A sign in the window seen Monday indicates the restaurant is “temporarily closed for a refresh,” while Small Cheval’s website also lists the location as “temporarily closed.”
10 twisters / Ear here / ‘A lot of weird dots’
An early edition of Chicago Public Square today. Back to normal tomorrow. As ever, check the Square Facebook page for breaking news and perspective updates through the day. 10 twisters. At least that many tornadoes blitzed the Chicago region last night—at least one near each airport …. ■ …...
Severe weather in Chicago classifies as ‘derecho’ -- here’s what that means
CHICAGO – The severe weather that struck Chicago on Monday night classified as a “derecho.”. You might remember the Southern Great Lakes Derecho in May of 1998. Winds gusted up to 90 mph from Mid-Michigan to Metro Detroit, creating one of the worst windstorms to move through the region in recorded history.
CPD issues pickpocket alert for bars, restaurants, hotels in the Loop | VIDEO
A new warning was issued by Chicago Police regarding a series of pickpocket robberies in the Loop.There have been nearly two-dozen incidents since early June.The suspect walks into a crowded bar, restaurant, or hotel and takes credit cards or cash from purses and wallets.In most of the cases, the thief used the stolen debit or credit cards at a department store immediately afterward.In the past two months, there have been nearly two-dozen pickpocket robberies in the Downtown Chicago, CPD said.These were the incidents reported over the past two months:- 100 block of Michigan Ave on June 2 at 1 p.m.-...
Chicago homeless camp closes before Democratic convention
Chicago officials have shut down a homeless encampment ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The tents are gone from the site off the Dan Ryan Expressway south of Roosevelt Road. The people who lived there have been offered housing until August 31st in a former hotel on the Near North Side.
Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament 2024: The Championship
Welcome to the final round. A champion will be crowned Thursday, July 18th. Vote for who it should be below:. No purchase necessary. No prize provided. For entertainment purposes only. While we are very excited to announce the winner of the Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company...
Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees Selects Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., as Eighth University President
The Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees announced today that it has named Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., as the University’s eighth president, effective Aug. 1, 2024. A special meeting of the University’s Board of Trustees will be held to confirm her appointment. For the past year, Bell-Jordan has...
Missing man last seen leaving Northwest Side home
CHICAGO — Authorities are asking for help in the search for a Chicago man who officers say went missing after leaving his home on the Northwest Side last Monday. Chicago police say 27-year-old Jose Garcia Maestre was last seen leaving his Logan Square home, in the 3600 block of West Dickens Avenue, on Monday, July […]
Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott Resigns Amid Investigation, Mayor Prepares Town for Possible Release of Disturbing Video
The Village of Robbins is once again drawing attention as its acting police chief, Carl Scott, steps down amidst an unfolding investigation—this announcement coming just 15 months into Scott's tenure. As CBS News Chicago reports, the Mayor of Robbins, Darren Bryant, was prompted to dismiss the chief after viewing a video of an incident that has yet to be made public, though it was suggested that the footage is disturbing enough to lead to swift action.
Storm aftermath: I-55 remains closed due to downed power lines; Metra train delays
Editor's Note: ComEd will provide an update on power outages following the severe storm at 10 a.m. The update will play in the video above once it begins. Tuesday morning commuters may run into issues as downed trees and power lines from Monday's storm cause traffic impacts across the Chicago area, from Shorewood to Grant Park.
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
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