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Chicago closes two migrant shelters as demand decreases
Chicago is moving along with its plan to close three migrant shelters by the end of the month, having already closed two. With the two closures, there are 15 migrant shelters still open in the city, with approximately 2,600 available beds. Chicago officials have cited President Joe Biden’s federal mandate to limit the number of […]
State of Illinois failed to accommodate employee during COVID pandemic, agency rules
A suburban man turned to CBS News Chicago for help during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with a David vs. Goliath battle.Phil Kenny appeared to have scored a partial victory, at least for now, in the saga CBS News Chicago first covered four years ago."There's a lot of bitterness on my part the way that that story ended," Kenny said.Back in 2021, COVID-19 was ravaging the nation, leading to mask mandates and social distancing. Kenny, a Marine veteran, was working for the Joliet office of the Illinois Department of Human Services.His doctor wrote a letter on his behalf, stating...
Shocking Foodie Rankings: Only Two Illinois Cities Make the List
It's a bit of a shocker from the culinary world, with only two Illinois cities making it to the list of best foodie cities in America. Posted by WalletHub, it appears that of the 28 different metrics they covered, including the accessibility and affordability of high-quality restaurants, food trucks, breweries, and pricing, to name a few.
Wayfair Outlet grand opening | New DuPage facility dog | Oktoberfest
Wayfair Outlet store in Naperville opening this week Wayfair Outlet is hosting its grand opening at 324 South Route 59, The post Wayfair Outlet grand opening | New DuPage facility dog | Oktoberfest appeared first on NCTV17.
Famous Illinois Airport Is Home To Over 1 Million Bees
You'll never what you'll see at an airport in Illinois but this has to be one of the most strangest things in the United States. I've been to airports including the major ones in Illinois, many times in my life. When I'm in Chicago at O'Hare International Airport, it's usually way too busy or I'm in a huge rush so I really don't have a lot of time or energy to mess around and sightsee.
Homeless camp to stay in Gompers Park until 2025
Alderperson Samantha Nugent of the 39th Ward joins host Lisa Dent to talk about the homeless encampment in Gompers Park until 2025. Ald. Nugent tells us some of the details about the camp, what neighbors think, and what the city will do.
"Pig vomit" smell from feed company angers Mt. Prospect residents
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. (CBS) -- A smelly mess has been brewing in one northwest suburb and residents have been complaining about what they called an awful smell circulating in their air and seeping into their homes.Neighbors in Mount Prospect said the smelly problem has been going on for years. Thursday was a good day because the winds weren't fierce, but on a windy day, they close their windows and their walks are cut short."Prestige smells like pig vomit," said Mark Johnson, a Mount Prospect resident.In neon green writing on signs, their message was clear: The neighborhood reeks."Very putrid, thick," Johnson...
Early voting in Chicago kicks off this week. Here's what you need to know
Voters in most of Illinois have begun casting their ballots for the 2024 general election, but those hoping to make their voices heard in Chicago will get their chance to do so soon. Early voting in Illinois gets underway 40 days before an election, meaning that most of the state...
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