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See You Next Tuesday Added To Pig Destroyer And The Red Chord’s October Shows
See You Next Tuesday have been added to Pig Destroyer and The Red Chord’s October U.S. shows. Here’s the dates:. 10/17 Chicago, IL – Reggies (feat. Mellow Harsher) 10/18 Detroit, MI – Crofoot (feat. Premonitions Of War, Snafu, Noisem, and Boreworm)
Additional Dwelling Unit Ordinance Predominantly Benefits the North Side, Data Shows
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “Housing Issue 2024”. Additional Dwelling Unit Ordinance Predominantly Benefits the North Side, Data Shows. In December 2020, Chicago lifted its historic ban on accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. Commonly known as “granny flats” or “coach houses,” applications for permits to build ADUs became available across five city areas through an accompanying pilot program, which took effect in May 2021. Housing advocates have championed ADUs for years as a means to increase population density, create an additional income stream for the property owner, and increase affordable housing. When the ordinance was approved in 2020, the Lightfoot administration promised that the program would “support our most vulnerable residents and our business community.”
Chicago is a protest town
As the city prepares to host next week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC)—which social justice organizers have long been preparing actions around—art organizations are doing their part to contemplate the intersection of politics and protest. Gertie, a local cultural convener, will host Next Stop: Chicago, a public art series that aims to highlight infrastructure inequity along the Green Line. “It’s about activating around the time when there are going to be a lot of eyes on the city,” Gertie founder Abby Pucker explains. For the project, Gertie provided grants to long-standing cultural institutions on the south and west sides to realize or help support placemaking projects. “People have a very specific narrative of Chicago—especially media and media from outside of Chicago—that they want to talk about, and that doesn’t always align with the story that exists here and that people want to be telling here.” Here are our recommendations for protest-related art offerings that provide a more holistic view of our city, timed to an event that “the whole world is watching.”
Chicago police officers, former ASA charged in alleged overtime scheme that bilked city out of more than $100,000
Two Chicago police officers and a former Cook County assistant state’s attorney participated for more than two years in a scheme to rack up more than $100,000 in fraudulent overtime pay for the officers, special prosecutors alleged Thursday. Ashley Moore, 46, a former Cook County prosecutor, Edis Skrgic, 35, and Jason Arroyo, 40, both Chicago police officers, are facing felony charges of theft ...
‘You’ll die’: Cook County Jail cracks down on drug-soaked papers, but new substances enhance risk
COOK COUNTY, Ill. — With recently introduced measures cracking down on drug-soaked papers at the Cook County Jail leading to a decline in overdose deaths, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said law enforcement’s success in weeding out the contraband has emboldened smugglers to “up the lethality” of what they’re trying to get inside the jail. […]
Free rides for Chicago-area students on first day of school — what to know
CHICAGO - Elementary and high school students in the Chicago area can ride for free on Metra, Pace, and the CTA on Monday, August 26, the first day of classes. All students from kindergarten through 12th grade, whether attending private or public schools, are eligible for the free rides between 5:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Adults accompanying students will also ride for free.
Illinois Republicans use state fair rally to respond to Democrats
(The Center Square) – Politics continued taking over the Illinois State Fair Thursday with Republican Day. In Springfield at the fairgrounds Wednesday, Democrats during Governor's Day said their piece on why they need more power. Thursday, Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi said Democrats bring taxpayers “one big hurt.” “All the mistakes in Springfield are being saddled on our poor small businesses and residents of this state and that has got...
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
Illinois quick hits: NFL star offers to help jailed woman; weather disrupts state fair
NFL star offers to help jailed woman An NFL star is offering to help an Illinois woman who is serving a prison sentence after pleading guilty to stealing $1.5 million in food, mainly chicken wings. Vera Liddell, who was the food service director for the Harvey School District, is serving nine years in prison. Kansas...
New Leaf Illinois’ Mission to Expunge Cannabis Records, Helping Thousands
Active in community events like the Bud Billiken Parade, New Leaf Illinois aims to provide a fresh start for those affected by past convictions (Photo Credit: Ethan Davis). On July 10, during National Hemp Month, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office announced that the Illinois cannabis industry had achieved $1 billion in retail sales.
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Hershey Sweet Adventure Is Coming To Illinois This Fall
Candy lovers are super excited about this special tasty exhibit coming to Illinois this fall. I'm a big fan of these temporary exhibits that come through in Illinois. A couple of years ago, I went to one for the television show, "The Office." It was a stand-alone event. I brought my family and we had a great time.
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