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10 years after the Chicago police shooting of Laquan McDonald, what has changed?
When Laquan McDonald was fatally shot by then-CPD officer Jason Van Dyke on Pulaski Road 10 years ago, it unleashed a reckoning about how Chicago police and communities interact.The legacy of McDonald's death upset the status quote in the city, and instigated some far-reaching changes.The video of McDonald's shooting was made public 13 months after the fact. It shows McDonald being shot 16 times by Van Dyke on October 20, 2014."That was definitely tugging on our heart strings to see that over and over again," said Rev. Marvin Hunter, McDonald's great uncle.Hunter still continues to speak for the family and...
Warm, breezy Sunday expected in Chicago forecast
Sunday will get off to a chilly start in the Chicago area, but temperatures are expected to warm significantly as the day moves along. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, mostly sunny conditions are expected throughout the day, with high temperatures in the upper-70s across the region. Some parts of the southern suburbs could even reach 80 degrees, far above the seasonal average in the low-60s.
Illinois’ most complained-about car insurance companies
When a driver crashed into Angela Crosby’s car, she assumed that insurance — either hers or the other driver’s — would pay for the $4,200 in damage to her car and cover the medical care for injuries that she and her passenger suffered. Crosby had a...
When is Thanksgiving 2024? It occurs on a later November date this year. Here's why
Thanksgiving, one of the major national holidays, is a time that involves a number of traditions: family gatherings, indulging in a large meal (usually turkey and sides; sometimes a DiGiorno Thanksgiving pizza), snagging Black Friday deals, or watching football and the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Every year, Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November, but this year the holiday occurs much later than in years past. Here's what to know about this year's Turkey...
‘Stay in that loneliness:’ In Bridgeport, monks study, work and pray seeking God
A siren screamed down 31st Street as six men faced one another in a dim church and began to chant. They chanted standing up. They chanted bent over. Above a thumping bass from a passing car, they prayed to the holy trinity through St. Benedict that travelers would arrive at their destinations and for seasonable weather. They prayed “for this city and all who live here and for every city and community.” When they had sung their last note, the monks walked two at a time back down the aisle of the church. At the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Bridgeport, life revolves around prayer, the pursuit of a deeper knowledge of God and self, and — despite their urban location — isolation as a means to those goals. The Benedictine monastery and its guest house are on the flight path to Midway International Airport, but the institution’s motto is “silence in the city.”
DMV ATMs arrive in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Customers have already seen automated kiosks at some fast-food restaurants. Soon, they’ll see new DMV ATMs at grocery stores throughout the state of Illinois. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said his goal is to eliminate the “time tax” of people having to wait in line at a DMV facility. He showed off the new DMV ATM at a Mariano’s grocery store in Chicago Thursday. “Today...
Afternoon Briefing: Where have White Sox players lived over the years?
Good afternoon, Chicago. With the Chicago White Sox’s record-worst season now in the rearview mirror, it’s likely that big changes are ahead for the team, including new players. That suggests that fans should see some new faces on the Sox in 2025. Some of this season’s players no doubt will leave the team and Chicago as a whole, and will need to find new places to live next year. Where have ...
What became of Chicago’s shuttered Meigs Field? The answers offer lessons for Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport
CHICAGO, Illinois – Out past Soldier Field, beyond the Field Museum and east of Shedd Aquarium, there’s a little used park that offers some terrific views of the city. If you didn’t know the property’s fascinating history, you might not guess what was on this land before it became a park.
Chicago turning to Green Alleys to reduce flooding from storms
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago has 1,900 miles of alleys, making it one of the top alley capitals in the world, but because many aren't connected to the sewer system, they're prone to flooding.The CBS News Chicago Climate Watch Team found a city project that's working to change that.They're called Green Alleys. While the brick surfaces look nice, the sustainability component is really about what's going on under the surface. "With climate change, and increasing frequency and intensity of storms, you want to have a solution for when these storm events happen to address the water; but also you want to...
Where Does Chicago Rank on 2024 Rudest Cities in America List?
CHICAGO - When you think of the rudest cities in America, some places might immediately spring to mind. According to a recent survey by Preply.com, a language learning platform, Miami, Florida, has claimed the top spot as the “rudest” city in the U.S. for 2024. This survey, which polled residents from 46 of the nation’s largest cities, reveals some surprising insights into public behavior across the country. Chicago Ranked 24th.
Chicago woman goes all in with elaborate ‘The Bear' Halloween display
A North Side family is paying homage to "The Bear" -- the FX hit show about an acclaimed chef who returns home to take over his family's restaurant -- with an impeccable Halloween display. The display sits outside the home of NBC Chicago Content Producer Rich Moy, though he gives...
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