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Women's program aims to combat violence in Chicago
Inside a community center in one of most Chicago's violent neighborhoods, there's a surprising sense of calm and an unexpected promise of peace. A new program, called She Ro, invites women at high risk from gun violence to come to the center four days a week for a year to learn ways to cope with trauma, anger and grief. Program developer Christa Hamilton said She Ro aims to "show (women) an exit," and provides coaching in the life skills that can put them on a different path. Many of the women participating have lost a loved one to gun violence, which 21-year-old...
Local author talks new memoir ‘Solace’
A local best-selling author of the “Way I Feel” series has come out with a new memoir. “Solace” reveals her stories of compassion and deeper connections as a daughter, a mother and grandmother. Cornelia Spellman joined WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about it. For more information, go to: corneliaspelman.com
Southeast Side residents call on officials to slow down massive quantum campus project
Residents and groups near a proposed quantum computer campus at the former U.S. Steel South Works site on Chicago’s Southeast Side are urging city and state officials to slow down the development process and first secure an agreement on community benefits. At a press conference organized Friday by the...
Amid reports Reinsdof considering sale of White Sox, mayor hopes they find way to keep team in Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson is choosing his words carefully in reacting to reports that Jerry Reinsdorf is considering selling the Chicago White Sox, but he clearly wants the team to stay in the city.
Nation's longest-running pinball show draws thousands to Chicago suburb
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, the largest and longest-running pinball event has returned to the Chicago area. Thousands of pinball lovers from around the world have arrived for the 40th annual Pinball Expo at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. “I love coming to this...
Hawthorn adds 14 new stores as mall undergoes ‘comprehensive redevelopment'
Chicago's suburban mall scene continues to grow as Hawthorn in Vernon Hills announced more than a dozen new stores and restaurants are set to open up at the popular north suburban shopping center. The new additions come as CAVA, a popular and fast-growing Mediterranean chain, opened its second-Chicago area location...
Former student protections chief Camie Pratt abused her position, according to OIG report criticizing CPS’ handling of Lincoln Park scandal
Camie Pratt was hired by Chicago Public Schools in early 2019 to lead a new office charged with investigating discrimination complaints. But within her first year, the Title IX chief began abusing her position, according to a CPS Office of Inspector General’s investigative report, obtained by the Tribune through a public records request. The CPS watchdog’s report casts new light on Pratt’s ...
Republican Cook County Clerk candidate talks efficiency, voter integrity, change
(The Center Square) – Democrat Monica Gordon, Republican Michelle Pennington and Libertarian Christopher Laurent are on the ballot for Cook County Clerk, after the death of Clerk Karen Yarbrough earlier this year. Gordon is a Cook County commissioner. The south suburban Democrat spoke at a recent news conference about the importance of getting flu and COVID-19 vaccines. “Unfortunately, we have people out there that say, ‘Oh no, the shot causes...
Michelin Stars In Illinois: Unveiling The Finest Restaurants In The State
There's no debating we've got some of the best eateries in the world right in our backyard, and now there's another restaurant in Illinois that has received the biggest award in the world. What is the Michelin Star Award for Restaurants?. Since the early 1900's the Michelin Guide has been...
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