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Chicago DNC 2024 security measures announced by Secret Service, CPD
CHICAGO - Top Chicago and federal law enforcement officials laid out safety plans Thursday for the Democratic National Convention taking place next month. The Secret Service, alongside CPD Supt. Larry Snelling, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, held a news conference to release the comprehensive safety maps and other security measures for the convention, which is being held at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Chicago Board of Education votes to approve CPS budget; CTU holds rally against it
The Chicago Board of Education voted to approve the 2025 fiscal-year budget Thursday. The Chicago Teachers Union held a rally against it.The approved proposal by Chicago Public Schools plans to close a $505-million budget gap with central office cuts, restructuring debt and eliminating 300 Chicago Teachers Union positions.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTo save the CTU jobs and pay for a new teachers' contract, which includes raises, Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a long term high interest loan, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC7."As someone who relies on Chicago Public Schools and the first...
Chicago police release pictures of car that critically injured 9-year-old girl in hit-and-run
Chicago police have released a picture of the vehicle they say critically injured a 9-year-old girl in a hit-and-run crash in the city's Jeffery Manor neighborhood last week.Police said the girl was crossing the street with two others when the driver of a silver SUV failed to stop at a red light and hit her just before 8:40 p.m. in the 9500-block of South Paxton Avenue in the city's Jeffery Manor neighborhood, CPD said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchChicago fire crews took the girl to Comer Children's Hospital in critical condition.No one else was injured in the incident. Police said the silver SUV sustained front-end damage and damage to the driver's side view mirror. It was last seen driving north on Jeffery Avenue under the viaduct.SEE ALSO: 2 sentenced to probation in 2022 Clearing street racing crash that killed pedestrianNo one is in custody. The Major Accidents unit is investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER | Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Student leadership at Heritage, more STEM at Nathan Hale, and other District 171 news
LANSING, Ill. (July 24, 2024) – Sunnybrook School District 171 held its July board meeting on Monday, July 15. A few district administrators made announcements and updated the board on recent developments. The board also approved several recommended motions. District 171 business. The evening began with the board approving...
Fully Promoted of St. Charles Celebrates Expansion with New Building and Growing Team
Fully Promoted of St. Charles, IL, is proud to announce its move to a significantly larger location at 3714 Illinois Ave. This exciting development marks a pivotal moment in the business’s growth, reflecting its commitment to providing superior customized branding solutions to local businesses, teams, and not-for-profit organizations. Under...
Chicago man charged with first-degree murder following deadly NW Side stabbing
CHICAGO - A 31-year-old Chicago man is behind bars in connection with a recent deadly stabbing on the city's Northwest Side. Cleophes Polk was arrested Tuesday and is charged with the following:. One felony count of first-degree murder. One felony count of murder - other forcible felony. One felony count...
Burglary crew is targeting restaurants on North, Northwest Sides
CHICAGO — For the second time this week, Chicago police are warning businesses about nighttime burglars who are prowling the city. The latest alert focuses on the North and Northwest Sides, where three men broke into four restaurants in under an hour on July 19. CPD said the burglars...
One year after lawsuit, teachers hope for new D209 leadership
A little over a year after filing a lawsuit against District 209’s Proviso Township High Schools and its former superintendent, three of the four teachers involved say they are still dealing with the emotional and professional damage left behind. “We are teachers,” said Jenny LaBash, English teacher at Proviso...
3 children hospitalized after fire in South Side Chicago Housing Authority building
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Three children were rushed to the hospital Wednesday from the scene of a fire in a Chicago Housing Authority building in Bronzeville.The fire broke out a little before 1 p.m. in a unit on the fourth floor of the six-story building at 2964 S. State St. in the Dearborn Homes public housing development—one of two remaining developments in the State Street Corridor that once also included the Robert Taylor Homes and Stateway Gardens developments.A source said three children—ages 11, 9, and 6—were hurt in the fire. The children were playing with a firecracker in a bed, and it caught fire, the Chicago Fire Department said.The three children were taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital, where they were all reported in good condition, the Chicago Fire Department said. One of the children had a minor burn, and the other two suffered smoke inhalation.The Fire Department called a still-and-box alarm for extra firefighting equipment and manpower, and an EMS Plan 1, which automatically sends five ambulances.story apt building
Chicago Sky Star Makes Painful Three-Word Admission About WNBA Break
The WNBA has reached its Olympic break. While some players have shared their excitement for vacation time, Chicago Sky star Chennedy Carter has made it clear that she can't wait to return to the hardwood. Carter went to social media to share her thoughts on the break, mentioning, "I miss ...
NBA Trades: Warriors throw caution to the wind in a risky proposed deal with Bulls
Thus far, the Golden State Warriors haven't made a major move to improve their roster after failing to make the playoffs last season. While they are reportedly trying to acquire a star, their pursuit appears to be on hold for the time being. However, if their primary trade target doesn't materialize, they could turn to the Chicago Bulls to make a late-summer deal.
Big Lots closing up to 40 stores across the US—including these 3 Illinois locations
We now know which locations Big Lots will be closing across Illinois. Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail discount chain announced on July 10 the company’s plans to close up to 40 locations across the country this year, due to financial challenges the brand is facing in a post-Covid market. More: 'Supporting the community...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker cites ‘private conversations’ in declining to discuss VP possibility
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday continued to sidestep questions about whether he’s under consideration as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, again saying he would not discuss “private conversations.” The comments were Pritzker’s first to local media since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid over the weekend, and came a day after ...
Naperville Crime Stoppers Offers Cash Reward for Information on Commissioners Park Battery and Theft Case
Naperville Crime Stoppers is reaching out to the community, promising a cash reward for information that helps to bring in the individual or individuals involved in a recent battery and theft incident. The incident, which took place on July 6 at Commissioners Park, saw a person attacked with water bead/gel ball blasters and their electric Colorway E-Bicycle stolen. Crime Stoppers is urging anyone with details to step forward, ensuring anonymity and the possibility of financial reward for information leading to an arrest.
Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???
You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do... According to an article from the Illinois State Journal-Register (they are a FANTASTIC...
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