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Block Club Chicago Finalist For 3 ONA Online Journalism Awards
CHICAGO — Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit, reader-funded newsroom focused on Chicago’s neighborhoods, is a finalist for three Online News Association Online Journalism Awards, which honor excellence in digital journalism around the world. Block Club Chicago is a finalist for The Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award...
14 years for the man who committed 7 armed robberies in 2 days in the Loop
CHICAGO — A man who went on a two-day crime spree in downtown Chicago last June, robbing and carjacking ten people before getting caught, has been given a 14-year prison sentence. Jorge Gonzalez, 24, moved to Chicago from Colombia just five months before he launched into his short-lived career...
Transit Briefs: BART, MBTA, Hill International/SCVTA, CTA, ACE
The first of three legacy Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) cars are delivered to the Western Railway Museum (WRM). Also, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) expands access to reduced fares for income-eligible riders; the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) selects Hill International to continue Project Management & Staff Support (PMSS) services for its ongoing capital program; the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Red Line Extension (RLE) Project moves closer to groundbreaking; and Levi’s® Stadium renews its partnership with the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) regional/commuter rail service.
DNC speaker schedule remains unknown, but some names are emerging
The DNC speaker schedule has not yet been released ahead of next week’s convention in Chicago, but some big names are already being linked to the proceedings in the Windy City. What’s known is that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will take the stage on Wednesday as part of his...
Riot Fest Announces New Chicago Schedule For Douglass Park
NORTH LAWNDALE — After announcing its return from suburban Bridgeview to Douglass Park Wednesday, Riot Fest dropped its official schedule Thursday morning. Riot Fest headliners this year include Fall Out Boy, Beck, Pavement and Slayer. In the updated schedule, the days of the performers were not expected to change,...
Aurora Shooting Leaves Man Paralyzed; Chicago Suspect Guilty, Faces Possible Life Sentence
St. Charles, IL – A Chicago man may spend the rest of his life in prison after a Kane County jury found him guilty of multiple felonies related to a 2022 shooting that left a man paralyzed. Byron Frazier, 35, was convicted of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, armed violence, and being an armed habitual criminal.
Looking For Free School Supplies? Here Are 30+ Back-To-School Events To Check Out
CHICAGO — Chicago Public School students head back to classes on Monday, Aug. 26, and several community organizations, churches, aldermen, neighbors and others are hosting events over the next month to prepare them. Block Club Chicago rounded up more than 30 parties, festivals, block parties and other events across...
Chicago students gain career insights through PepsiCo’s paid summer internship program
CHICAGO - Internships are a great way for students to get a glimpse of future career options. This summer, PepsiCo gave local youth an opportunity to learn about marketing, sales and social impact at one of the most well-known brands in the world. PepsiCo’s PREP program (Pathways to Readiness and...
Chicago Police Seek Public's Help to Locate Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision
Authorities are reaching out to the public in search of information regarding a serious hit-and-run incident that occurred in Chicago's 7th District last week. The crash resulted in a black Cadillac being struck by a truck, leading to a tragic internal decapitation of the victim. The collision took place at the intersection of 74th Street and Loomis Blvd., on Saturday, August 10 at approximately 6:38 p.m., as described by the Chicago Police Department.
A Showcase for Chicago Black Dance
Two years ago, the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project’s daylong showcase Reclamation drew 7,000 fans to Millennium Park, marking the end of its three-year pilot program and capping the city’s Year of Chicago Dance initiative. Now, on August 24, the project will see if lightning can strike twice as it sets off another joy bomb at Pritzker Pavilion with its latest showcase, Divination: The Dancing Souls of Black Folk.
Chicago man seriously injured in wave runner accident at the Lake of the Ozarks
One person is seriously injured after being in a watercraft accident on August 14. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported that a 2014 Yamaha Wave Runner was traveling down the main channel around 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Michael S. Cooper, 51, of Chicago, Illinois, was driving the vessel when...
Cracked On Milwaukee To Close This Month After 5 Years In Wicker Park
WICKER PARK — A Wicker Park brunch restaurant that’s served breakfast sandwiches, grilled cheeses and burritos for the past five years is closing, but it will still offer pick up and delivery from a satellite South Loop location. Cracked: The Egg Came First, also known as Cracked on...
No event is 100% secure: Ex-Chicago police superintendent on DNC | Morning in America
The Democratic National Convention is set to kick off Monday as protesters push to expand their routes. Former Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson expects clashes with police along the protest route. Johnson also discusses how officers are preparing for the potential threats.
Lake Effect Brewery’s Avondale Taproom Starts Construction After Successful Fundraiser
AVONDALE — Work is kicking off on a long-awaited Northwest Side taproom after a successful fundraising campaign. Lake Effect Brewing raised $115,000 in equity funds last month that will be used to build out its taproom and beer garden at 3076 N. Milwaukee Ave., a project in the works since 2022. Some money will also go towards operational items, such as hiring staff and buying equipment.
Charges filed after Gold Coast shooting
CHICAGO — Charges have been filed after a shooting that left a man injured in the Gold Coast this week. Keith Polk, 32, faces several felonies, including aggravated discharge of a firearm, but he is not explicitly accused of shooting the victim, according to court records. A Chicago police...
Today In Culture, Thursday, August 15, 2024: Riot Fest Returns to Douglass Park | Steppenwolf’s “Purpose” Broadway Bound | Jamey Lundblad Leaves DCASE
Get Chicago & Midwest culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. Permanent fencing has been added around Picasso’s sculpture in the Loop, seemingly putting an end to a long tradition of kids sliding down its base. “Looks like we got a gift with the DNC & Protesters coming to #Chicago,” tweets Chicago Critical Mass (with short video).
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