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South Chicago church honors fallen soldiers amid push to refurbish Vietnam War mural
About 200 people gathered in the basement of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in the South Chicago neighborhood Sunday to pay tribute to 12 members of the community lost in the Vietnam War. “On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember and give thanks to those who have given their lives in the service of our country,” the Rev. Steve Niskanen said, opening the program with a prayer. “When the ...
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Two waves of thunderstorms to move through Chicago Sunday
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two waves of thunderstorms are expected to move through the Chicago area Sunday. The first wave arrives in the 7 a.m. hour along Interstate 39 and drives eastward to the city by 11 a.m. and then to Northwest Indiana. Tracking the stormROUND 1: 7 A.M. TO 1 P.M. How the atmosphere recovers from the morning activity will determine the strength of the second round. ROUND 2: 4 P.M. TO 10 P.M. The Storm Prediction Center has Chicago at a Level 2 out of 5 for severe storms. Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible with any storms that strengthen to severe levels. ForecastSUNDAY: Gusty thunderstorms, some severe. HIGH: 74SUNDAY NIGHT: Evening storms. Leftover showers. LOW: 58MEMORIAL DAY: Shower chance. HIGH: 73
IL City Bans Booze Sales After Midnight, Could Others Follow?
A city in Illinois is starting to feel a lot like the movie, "Footloose," by banning any liquor sales after midnight. Cicero Bans Any Kind Of Liquor Sales After Midnight. It seems weird in this day and age to have any sort of ban on liquor sales. In some places like a casino, you can purchase booze 24 hours a day and seven days a week. You can even purchase drinks in bars in to-go cups to take with you.
Fallen service members honored at annual Memorial Day Parade downtown
CHICAGO — Thousands lined State Street on Saturday to see Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade, an annual event that dates back to World War II. The people of Chicago and visitors from across the country gathered to honor the memory of those who have laid down their lives to protect others. “It is gorgeous. Sunny, beautiful. […]
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