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Researcher: Storm looms over Chicago restaurants because of increased wages
(The Center Square) – An employment research think tank predicts that a storm is looming over Chicago that will decimate the city’s restaurant industry. On July 1, the wage for tipped workers in Chicago increased from $9.48 per hour to just over $11, the first of several planned raises. Each year, the city's tipped minimum wage will grow by 8% until it matches the regular minimum wage in five years.
Mosack out to finish what he started last year in Chicago
Connor Mosack makes his first NASCAR Xfinity Series start of the year this weekend, and it couldn’t come at a more fitting place than Chicago. “Despite the outcome, I thought the Chicago Street Race was an awesome event,” Mosack said. “I’m definitely excited to get back and finish what I started there. The track was a lot of fun to drive, with a lot of high-risk, high-reward corners. I think it’ll be just as big, if not bigger, of an event than last year.”
Chicago Red Stars and Houston Dash face off in decisive NWSL clash
The Chicago Red Stars' (6-7-2) 3-0 win over the San Diego Wave in the last round may have been just the fuel they needed to reignite their season. Playing away from home, the Red Stars not only broke a five-game winless streak, but also showed that they still have a lot to offer in the NWSL. Now, they return to Toyota Park in Bridgeview, with the mission of keeping the momentum going against the Houston Dash (3-7-5).
United We Stand: Fourth of July in Highland Park two years later
It doesn’t get more meaningful than Fourth of July in Highland Park. This year, the City hosted the first parade since the shooting in 2022. Guests also attended a solemn Remembrance Ceremony in the morning and a spirited FourthFest in the afternoon.
Chicago mayor plans to address violence with more spending, guaranteed income
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to address public safety issues by investing in people. Speaking at a public forum in the Little Village neighborhood, the mayor blamed Chicago’s violence on disinvestment by previous administrations. “My vision for safety in Chicago is that every single neighborhood has safe spaces, and that we are fully funding our public accommodations: education, transportation, healthcare, jobs,” Johnson explained. ...
Fireworks likely started fires that destroyed 2 Lake County homes: officials
LAKE COUNTY, IIll. - Two homes in Lake County were destroyed in fires on the Fourth of July, likely due to nearby fireworks, officials said Friday. Around 12:50 a.m., a fire broke out at a home in the 37700 block of Charlotte Drive in Wadsworth. Three residents of the home and their pets were able to exit the home before flames engulfed the entire structure.
Chicago man killed in fireworks accident on Northwest Side, fire officials say
Illegal fireworks left one man dead Thursday night on Chicago’s Northwest Side and caused more than a dozen fires, the fire department said. The man suffered a head injury after he went to check on a firework that initially failed to launch.
As Chinatown’s Ping Tom Park Turns 25, Neighbors Worry Massive Development Could Change Its Identity
CHINATOWN — Longtime Chinatown advocate Grace Chan McKibben occasionally spends part of her lunch break strolling through Ping Tom Memorial Park, which straddles 18th Street and is known for its pagoda-style pavilion, annual dragon-boat race and impressive views of the Chicago River and skyline. Until recently, the biggest concern...
5 years of violence prevention and recovery efforts
When Dr. Oyinkansola Okubanjo thinks back on her childhood growing up on the South Side of Chicago, she remembers all the free programs run by community organizations that helped shape her as a teen. “Community organizations saved us all,” says Dr. Okubanjo, an emergency medicine physician at Advocate Health Care...
Democratic Chicago alderman proposes crackdown on masked criminals
CHICAGO (TND) — Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez, D-Ward 15, has introduced an ordinance penalizing criminals who use masks to conceal their identity. The May ordinance, which also applies to hoods, would slap violators with 10 days in jail, a $5,000 fine and 120 hours of community service. I know...
Suspect in custody after SWAT response in Lincoln Park: Chicago police
A suspect is in custody after a SWAT situation on the North Side early Friday, Chicago police said.Police said officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the Lincoln Park neighborhood's 2100-block of North Sheffield Avenue at about 3 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA female victim told officers that a male offender was inside a home, possibly with a gun, police said. Authorities did not immediately provide information about their ages.Officers placed the offender in custody at 6:35 a.m. without incident, police said. SWAT has cleared the scene.Police did not immediately provide further information.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Pedestrian killed in I-80 crash near Shorewood; westbound lanes blocked: Illinois State Police
A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Interstate 80 in the south suburbs on Friday morning, Illinois State Police said.ISP said the multi-vehicle crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-80 west of Interstate 55 near Shorewood just after 7 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA semi hit a car, which had already crashed in a lane, ISP said. The wreckage also appeared to involve multiple boats that were being towed.A pedestrian was fatally hit while standing outside of her vehicle.All westbound lanes of I-80 are closed, and traffic is being diverted onto I-55 northbound. Police said there is not estimate as to when lanes will reopen.Police did not immediately provide further information about the crash.SEE ALSO | Driver killed in Bishop Ford Freeway crash on South Side; all southbound lanes closed: ISP
Chicago Businesses Hit by Overnight Burglary Spree in Multiple Districts
In a series of overnight burglaries, several businesses across the 009th, 016th, and 025th Districts have been left shattered and financially bruised. According to the Chicago Police Department, the burglaries occurred during the early hours of July 4, with thieves targeting cash, safes, and electronics after breaking in. Incidents were...
After crash prompts closure, Edgewater's Alexander's Diner turns to community for help
Alexander’s Diner, a restaurant in Chicago’s North Side Edgewater neighborhood, is trying to recover after a car crashed through the building in June. According to a recently created GoFundMe, the family is hoping to raise $20,000.
Armed robber used Divvy bike as getaway vehicle, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — A man who recently completed parole for a robbery case is back in jail, accused of robbing two more people on the Northwest Side. Prosecutors said Genaro Loza, 51, “availed himself to Chicago’s Divvy bicycle amenity” to assist with his getaways. Loza rode up...
Mail, packages reported stolen from postal vehicles in Portage-Jefferson Park area
Mail and packages were reported stolen Monday, July 1, from U.S. Postal Service vehicles, including incidents in the Portage-Jefferson Park area on the Northwest Side, according to Chicago police. “In the following incidents two (male) subjects park in the vicinity of an unoccupied USPS vehicle. Both subjects exit their vehicle...
TV Cameras Caught Poor Kid Getting Smacked In The Junk By His Sister During “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” At Cubs-Phillies Game
One young Chicago Cubs fan felt the pain during this historic day. On the Fourth of July, many Major League Baseball teams were in action, trying to deliver a win to their home fans before they set out to barbeque. The Chicago Cubs were one of them who welcomed the...
Former High-Ranking Member of the Gangster Disciples, Harold ‘Noonie G’ Ward Says the Streets Support WNBA All-Star Player Angel Reese | National News
CHICAGO, Ill., Jul 05, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Harold Ward aka “Noonie G,” is an urban legend on the streets of Chicago. As a former high-ranking member of the Gangster Disciples, a Chicago area gang once reported to be one of the largest criminal organizations in the United States, Noonie G is highly respected as a reformed and seasoned OG. Once considered a prominent force of terror across the country, Ward has not only changed his life, but he also continues to positively impact society as an author, political figure, businessman, gang mediator and role model.
Bicyclist shot on Near North Side overnight
CHICAGO — A bicyclist suffered a graze wound to his head after a gunman opened fire on the Near North Side overnight, police said. The victim, 32, was riding in the 500 block of West Oak when someone fired shots from a white SUV around 2:12 a.m., according to a CPD statement. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition.
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