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Historic Tiffany window returns to Chicago’s Second Presbyterian Church
CHICAGO - Parishioners at Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago will be met with a stunning surprise when they attend services this week. After being gone for more than a year, a Tiffany stained-glass window is back at the church. The window was designed by the great Louis Comfort Tiffany in...
Virtual physical therapy being offered by Northwestern Medicine
Matthew Hatzl, Lead Physical Therapist with Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to explain how virtual physical therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. You can find more information by reaching out to Northwestern Medicine online or by calling 630-933-1500. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family....
Virtual roll call could determine Democratic presidential nominee prior to DNC in Chicago
Some of the biggest names in the political world will gather in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this August, but it still appears that arguably the most important responsibility typically fulfilled during those meetings will already be taken care of. According to a draft memo obtained this week by...
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Produces 3rd Annual Scholarship Showcase
After launching the organization's first Emerging Artist Showcase in 2022, the Showcase returns this year with the 3rd Scholarship Showcase to be held on August 29 at 7:30pm at Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago. This concert features five members of Chicago Cabaret Professionals who are finalists in the...
Englewood floral shop tasked with creating 3 arrangements for upcoming DNC
A floral shop in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood will be in the spotlight next month, as they've been tasked with creating three arrangements for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Southside Blooms, located near the intersection of South Morgan Street and West 62nd Street, is a nonprofit floral shop that works to...
Who will Kamala Harris choose as her VP running mate?
The political future of Gov. J.B. Pritzker may still be evolving. With Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer selected as Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign chair, Harris' pick for vice president is still up in the air.
Jefferson Park Police District Gets New Commander
JEFFERSON PARK — The Far Northwest Side has a new police commander. Robert Vanna has been appointed to take over as commander of the Jefferson Park (16th) District, which covers Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Dunning, Norwood Park, Edison Park, Gladstone Park and parts of Belmont Cragin and Sauganash. Vanna...
Chicago Cubs make handful of roster moves ahead of series opener vs Milwaukee Brewers
The Chicago Cubs made a handful of roster moves ahead of their series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, including activating right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather from the 60-day injured list. To make room on the 40-man roster, they transferred left-handed pitcher Luke Little to the 60-day injured list. Merryweather, who has...
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Local filmmakers bring Central Illinois to movie screens
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Central Illinois is working towards its Hollywood moment. One Danville filmmaker is ready to share his movie that features local actors and locations. He said they created this film independently and the mission was to keep it within the community. Chris Hightower is the co-producer and lead actor of the movie […]
Ivy Tech Graduate James Alger named recipient of nationwide Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship
Big things are in store for 2024 Ivy Tech Community College Graduate James Alger, who was recently announced as a recipient of the nationwide Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship Program. As a recipient, Alger will have the next two years of his education paid for by the DoD as he attends Purdue University Northwest (PNW) in Hammond for his bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity followed by two years of working for Naval Surface Warfare Center (Crane Division) in Crane, Indiana, allowing him to further explore his passion for the field like never before.
Argonne National Lab, U of I launch weather balloons to study skyscraper impact on climate
Research is underway to determine how Chicago skyscrapers affect the city's climate.Tuesday evening, researchers from Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Illinois launched weather balloons from the Gary Comer Youth Center on the South Side.They're hoping to answer several key questions on how the city's famous skyline impacts our climate.The Chicago neighborhoods of Humboldt Park, Chatham, and Woodlawn are focus areas for this research.
Few showers possible Wednesday ahead of extended dry spell
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Stateline saw another day of seasonable temperatures Tuesday, but also another day to feature rainfall. For the tenth time in July’s first 23 days, measurable rain was recorded at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport, bringing our monthly total up to a healthy 7.29″. If we didn’t see a single raindrop for the rest of the month, this July would come in as the 14th wettest dating back to 1905.
Smash-and-grab burglars target Gold Coast Market on Near North Side for 2nd time in 2 weeks
Smash-and-grab burglars have targeted a Near North Side corner store and deli for the second time in two weeks."What is the city doing? We can't afford to keep accumulating these losses and we pay all this money on taxes and nothing is being done," said frustrated Hani Falisine-Hurah, owner of Gold Coast Market.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFalisine-Hurah has reached his breaking point after Gold Coast Market was targeted by thieves who tried unsuccessfully to break into the popular neighborhood staple again early Tuesday morning.Security video from around 3:30 a.m. shows a group of thieves hitting...
SPECTRA: Books & Beats. August 3
Saturday, August 3, 6 p.m. Co-hosted by the Midwest Writing Center and taking place at Rock Island venue Rozz-Tox on August 3, a popular literary event returns with a musical theme in the SPECTRA Reading Series' Books & Beats edition, a celebration of Chicago house music as well as the release of Chicago House Music: Culture & Community (forthcoming from Belt Publishing on August 13) by award-winning writer Marguerite L. Harrold.
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