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Teen in critical condition after shooting outside Gately Park Stadium: police
CHICAGO - A shooting outside Gately Park Stadium has left a teen hospitalized and in critical condition, according to Chicago police. The incident happened at 4:15 p.m. Saturday in the 10200 block of S. Cottage Grove, on the city's South Side. A 15-year-old boy was in a parking lot when...
Country star Luke Bryan's tour truck gets stuck under downtown bridge ahead of Chicago show
CHICAGO - An equipment semi-truck from country star Luke Bryan's tour got stuck under a bridge in downtown Chicago ahead of his show at Wrigley Field this weekend. A bystander captured images of the stuck semi-truck Saturday morning under a bridge at Irving and DuSable Lake Shore Drive and shared them on Reddit.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Weekend warmup brings back 90-degree temps in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Monday and Tuesday have been declared First Weather Alert Days in the Chicago area due to the hottest air of the season arriving for the start of the new week. Cook County has been placed under an Excessive Heat Watch for Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. High temperatures for Monday and Tuesday will be in the middle to upper 90s, competing with record-high temperatures for both days, which currently stand at 97 degrees and were set back in 1973. Other heat alerts will likely be issued within the next day. Heat index values on Monday will range from 100...
4 of the Central Park 5 make an appearance at DNC. Learn more about the case
Thursday at the Democratic National Convention, Rev. Al Sharpton introduced the group known as the "Central Park 5." Invoking the convention refrain "We won't go back," Sharpton brought four of the five men on stage at the United Center in Chicago. ...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago has a longstanding tradition of protest — and college student YM Masood has been immersed in it in recent months, including at the Democratic National Convention. Masood was among thousands of protesters outside the DNC. Their main messages to the Democratic Party and their nominee, Kamala Harris, were clear: End the war in the Middle East. Stop sending aid to Israel. Though the cameras often focused on scraps with police and arrests, the overwhelming majority marched peacefully, with few issues. Masood, a 20-year-old political science major at the University of Illinois Chicago, was often among them — and served as a volunteer marshal for several March on DNC rallies and protests to help keep things orderly and minimize conflict.
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Chicago Loop tops U.S. downtowns in employment, residential growth
24-Aug-24 – The Chicago Loop has surpassed the downtowns of 53 other cities across the United States in a new report comparing metrics such as employment and residential growth. So much so, that the Chicago Loop Alliance says the study confirms that the Loop is “the most significant and...
Weekend Reads: The Offshore Wind Race Speeds Up; AI's Impact on Renewables
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:. East Coast battles West Coast for offshore floating wind title (CleanTechnica) At an estimated 2.8 terawatts, floating offshore wind has the potential to satisfy more than twice the current electricity demand of the U.S., putting fossil-powered generation to bed once and for all. On the West Coast, California has emerged as the leading hotspot for floating wind development, but they better keep moving, because the East Coast state of Maine is determined to come out ahead.
Behind the scenes with CBS Chicago at the DNC
Top row: Photographers Scott Wilson and Tim Viste, producer Dan Kraemer, stagehand Christopher Tarman, intern David Gold, maintenance technician Jose Maldonado, political analyst and former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Joe Donlon, Irika Sargent, political analyst and former Ald. Leslie Hairston, director Kathie Gruber, executive producer Rebecca McCann. Photographer Tim Viste, director Kathie Gruber, photographer Scott Wilson. Mayor Brandon Johnson, Joe Donlon Norah O'Donnell, Joe Donlon, Irika Sargent Director Michael Flanagan, photographers Alfredo Roman, Scott Wilson, and Tim Viste. Joe Donlon, Irika Sargent ...
Five Key Takeaways from Marquette Volleyball’s Exhibition Win Over Northwestern
Marquette volleyball commenced its 2024 season with a 3-0 exhibition victory over Northwestern, showcasing promising teamwork and a fresh roster mix. Head coach Ryan Theis highlighted the learning experience from the match as players adapted to game pressures, revealing both the challenges and growth potential of the team. Marquette finished...
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