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School of the Art Institute of Chicago Receives Climate Grant from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
CHICAGO (August 27, 2024)—The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), a global leader in art and design education, has been awarded a $50,000 climate grant from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation. The School will use the funds to commission a study to evaluate the feasibility of implementing renewable clean heating and cooling technology in two historic campus buildings on Michigan Avenue. SAIC has long been committed to sustainability through a variety of efforts, including energy conservation and waste diversion. Improving the energy efficiency of campus buildings plays a critical part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
First day of school for CPS students: Mayor, CPS CEO greet students in person
From screaming kids reuniting with friends to nervous — but also relieved — parents telling their children to have fun and be safe, and educators welcoming their students with hugs, Monday featured the sights and sounds of the first day of school. Chicago Public Schools kicked off the...
EXCLUSIVE: Jewel-Osco Marks 125th Anniversary in Chicago
One-hundred and twenty-five years after its founding in Chicago, Jewel-Osco remains true to its heritage, often going the literal extra mile to make sure that customers get what they want and need. That commitment was on full display during the grocer’s recent celebration at a store in the West Loop neighborhood, where a horse-drawn carriage symbolizing the past was parked in front just steps from signage and other trucks bearing QR codes.
Information is Power: Updates From Industry Experts at CANA’s 106th Cremation Innovation Convention
Information is Power: Updates From Industry Experts at CANA’s 106th Cremation Innovation Convention. WHEELING, IL— Funeral service professionals are specialists at the “hurry up and wait” routine. Whether it’s memorial services, strategic planning, requesting death certificates, business compliance, or obituary details, ours is a profession that requires long-term preparation and immediate responsiveness—and the patience to wade through layers of bureaucracy to help those we serve. The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) delivers the tools you need to succeed with Information is Power: Updates from Industry Experts at the 106th Annual Cremation Innovation. Join us this September 11-13, 2024 in Chicago to get insights on statistics, complaints, and regulations that inform your effective business practices.
From Politics to Performance and Everything in Between, a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the DNC With WTTW News
WTTW News Director Jay Smith sat down with our political team to reflect on the Democratic National Convention for a behind-the-scenes look at what covering the convention was like, and to help provide insights into the stories that emerged from the week. The following transcript has been edited for length...
WSOC Hosts Marquette Challenge Cup
MU, UIC, Milwaukee and Minnesota participating in four-team event. The Marquette University women's soccer team (0-3-1, 0-0-0 BIG EAST) will host a pair of matches this week in the Marquette Challenge Cup, which enters its second year in 2024. The Golden Eagles welcome UIC on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7...
8 Complaints Filed Against Chicago Police During DNC, Oversight Agency Says
CHICAGO — Eight complaints were filed against Chicago police during the Democratic National Convention, a significant dip in complaints compared to previous mass demonstrations, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. The complaints were filed in relation to police interactions during the DNC, where protests took place every...
Burglars target Chicago businesses using chains to pull off doors
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Burglars are targeting Chicago businesses, and they have a different way of breaking in. Police say at least 20 times in the last month, a group of four to eight burglars has put a chain on the front door of businesses in the early morning hours. They connect those chains to stolen vehicles and then pull off the doors. The burglars stole cash, ATMs, and tobacco products. The incidents happened at the following times and locations, police said: 10600 Block of South Torrence Avenue on August 02, 2024 at 3:55 AM. 1900 Block of East 95th St on August 6, 2024 at 4:30...
Former CTA bus driver gets probation for shooting another car during road rage incident on Kennedy Expressway
CHICAGO — A former CTA bus driver who shot another driver’s car on the Kennedy Expressway has been sentenced to probation, according to court records. Brandi Jolivet, 44, faced two counts of attempted murder in the case, which stemmed from an incident in the outbound lanes in June 2022. But prosecutors dropped those charges in a deal, and Jolivet pleaded guilty to the remaining counts: aggravated discharge of a firearm toward an occupied vehicle and reckless discharge of a firearm.
Chicago police officer accused of beating another officer
CHICAGO (CBS) — In a disturbing claim coming out of Chicago's Seventh Police District, one officer is accused of beating another. Sources tell CBS News Chicago the two were involved in a romantic relationship. Sources say a Chicago police officer identified as Francisco Galvan, 30, waited in a parking lot right outside the seventh district for his girlfriend, who is also an officer and was on duty at the time. Then he attacked her, leading as many as seven officers to jump in and restrain the man. The incident happened late Thursday evening. According to a police report filed in the case, the...
Chicago Bears cut ties with former Illinois football defensive lineman
This weekend was a bit brutal for some NFL hopefuls who came out of the Illinois football program. Even though some of the Illini didn’t get picked in the 2024 NFL Draft, they still were able to sign on with NFL franchises in hopes of impressing the coaching staff.
$10,000 rewards offered in 2 Chicago murder cases
CHICAGO — Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering $10,000 rewards for information about two Chicago murder cases, one in Albany Park and the other in West Rogers Park. The Albany Park shooting occurred around 11:20 p.m. on May 24 in the 4700 block of North Troy. Police responded to calls of shots fired and found Jaime Serrano, 21, and Victor Rodriguez, 20, lying unresponsive in the east alley. Both died from gunshot wounds to their heads.
Illinois quick hits: Heat returns for first school day; school emergency awareness
Heat returns for first school day As the hottest temperatures of the year descend on Illinois, the largest school district in the state welcomes students back to class Monday. More than 300,000 students will head back to the classroom as the first day of Chicago Public Schools begins. The first day of the school year was moved to begin a week later than usual due to the Democratic National Convention. ...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
We've been seeing this sort of thing happen over the last several months. A business announces that there will be a certain number of closings to keep the company afloat, then a short while later makes the decision to close even more locations than they had originally said they would.
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