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Chicago Public Schools teachers, students prepare for start of new school year on Monday
With school starting on Monday for Chicago Public Schools students, some teachers are doing their back-to-school shopping Saturday. “Two of my friends, we come every year and it’s great because you can truly get everything you need and kind of everything that you run out of toward the end of the year,” teacher Ken Lowndes said.
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
Some businesses say they lost out as Chicagoans seemed to stay home during DNC
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Democratic National Convention brought thousands of delegates, volunteers, politicians, and delegates to Chicago—but some say Chicagoans themselves stayed home.So what effect did the DNC have on the busy business areas that are removed from the United Center and McCormick Place? The owners and staffers of some of those businesses said they were somewhat disappointed in how it all worked out. It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area—to avoid convention crowds and traffic. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign."Really slow," said food...
Considering a personal loan? Make sure to shop around first
Here's a quick money managing tip.With higher costs and persistent inflation, you might be considering a personal loan to keep up with expenses.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBut according to financial experts at LendingTree, consumers could save an average of about $1,700 by shopping around for a personal loan.A recent study showed more than an 8% difference in APRs.So before taking that loan, make sure to shop around on different websites to see if you can do anything to lower your loan rate to save over time.
Over 25 Breweries Featured at Morton Arboretum’s Cider and Ale Festival in October
Lisle, IL – The Morton Arboretum will bring together craft beer and cider lovers on October 5 for its annual Cider and Ale Festival. This event will run from noon to 4 p.m. and features seasonal beverages from over two dozen breweries. Attendees will have the chance to sample offerings from popular names like Black Horizon Brewing Company, The Cider Farm, and Right Bee Cider.
Michael Jordan’s Teammate Agrees With Isiah Thomas’ Claim That Chicago Bulls Wouldn’t Have Won Championships Without Jerry Krause
The Chicago Bulls are known for having one of the NBA’s greatest dynasties with NBA legend Michael Jordan. With Jordan’s supremacy, the team won six NBA titles between 1991 and 1998 with two three-peats. However, former NBA star Isaiah Thomas argues that the Bulls’ success wasn’t mainly for...
Haake: Democrats are reclaiming freedom and the flag
The uplifting pageantry of the Democratic National Convention is over, leaving a national hangover of goodwill. Judging from mainstream media headlines, a national sense of relief is spreading, the page is turning, and not just for Democrats. Ever since a certain indulged heir rode down his golden escalator, the nation was in a funk. Encouraged to hate our neighbors, a good chunk of the ...
Roti declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Roti, the Mediterranean fast-casual chain, on Friday said it had declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining a parade of summertime restaurant chain restructurings. The Chicago-based chain said it plans to use the Chapter 11 process to find new investors or a buyer as it reorganizes its finances. The company says that...
Carol Stream Fall Festival Car Show Set for September 21
Carol Stream, IL – Car enthusiasts will gather at the Carol Stream Town Center on Saturday, September 21, for the annual Fall Fest Car Show. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a highlight of the village’s Fall Festival. The car show will feature a...
5 people hospitalized after stolen car crashes into Far Northwest Side building
Five people are injured, one of them critically, after a reportedly stolen vehicle crashed on the city’s Far Northwest Side last night. A police helicopter was following the stolen vehicle. It had been spotted or flagged at the street level.
Visualizing football through the numbers: The storylines to know entering 2024
Note: To optimally view the visualizations used below, access this article on a computer. For the sixth straight season, the ‘Cats will have a different opening day starter under center when they begin their 2024 campaign against Miami of Ohio. However, even in today’s transfer portal era, Northwestern’s lack of consistency at the quarterback position from season to season is unusual by Big Ten standards.
2024 Northwestern football position previews: Special teams
With a week before Northwestern’s first game against Miami (OH), we continue our football position previews. This week, we’ll look at NU’s special teams room returning most of its talent. Projected 2024 Special Teams Depth Chart. Kickers: Jack Olsen, Jacob Tabibian, Henry Helms. Punters: Hunter Renner, Luke...
Women’s Soccer Travels to Indiana for First Road Match of the Season
CHICAGO (Aug. 24, 2024) – The UIC women's soccer team is preparing for its first road trip of the regular season, heading to West Lafayette, Indiana, to take on Purdue. The Flames kick off against the Boilermakers on Sunday at noon. The contest will be streamed on the Big Ten Network, along with live stats.
Vacant house collapses, surrounding residents displaced after Grand Crossing fire: CFD
Chicago Fire Department crews battled a fire on the city's South Side early Saturday morning.Officials said the fire started in a vacant house at East 66th Street and South Michigan Avenue in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. It then spread to two adjoining houses.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchCrews have extinguished the fire.ABC7 is told some residents in the adjoining houses have been displaced.OEMC Critical Alert: Update: 2-11 Fire at 6658 S Michigan Ave all companies working no injuries . pic.twitter.com/Xt2xcOGGxS— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) August 24, 2024 No one was hurt, but CFD said the vacant house has collapsed.Further information was not immediately available.
Ramaswamy and Jones clash at DNC over ‘demagogue’ remark
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy finally had a chance to confront CNN analyst Van Jones for calling him a “demagogue” during a segment on the network last year. The feud between Ramaswamy and Jones took a more heated turn in December, when the Trump surrogate posted a video clip on X responding to Jones’s […]
Man charged with burglarizing prosecutor’s offices at 26th and California
CHICAGO — A man recently charged with trying to sexually assault a convenience store worker in Logan Square on August 13 is now charged with burglarizing a Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in July. Jordan Ocampo, 44, is charged with theft and burglary in connection with the...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
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