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School Board Candidates Talk Diverse Learning, Quantum Careers At Southeast Side Forum
EAST SIDE — With a little more than a week until Election Day, Southeast Side residents met with candidates vying for their district’s seat on the elected school board to discuss students’ educational needs, ideas for shaping curricula and how to build a pipeline for careers in quantum computing.
CTA spends big despite looming fiscal cliff
(The Center Square) – A new report says that overspending, not underfunding, is to blame for the Chicago Transit Authority’s budget woes. CTA is facing a $577 million budget shortfall. Illinois Policy Institute policy researcher Ravi Bishra said CTA ridership is barely 60% of pre-COVID levels, and growth has been extremely slow. “They are not […]
Illinois Hidden Gem Among The World’s 50 Greatest Pizzerias
A new pizza report highlighted the best pizza joints in the World. At the top is Una Pizza Napoletana in New York, followed by Diego Vitagliano Pizzeria in Naples, Italy. Considering the sheer amount of pizza on the planet, it's a feat that one pizza place in Illinois made the list.
More Than 300 Apartments Planned For Former Mag Mile Office Building
DOWNTOWN — An old office building on the Magnificent Mile could be converted into apartments if the plan is approved by the city. Commonwealth Development Partners plans to renovate 500 N. Michigan Ave., a 24-story building, into 324 apartments, including 64 affordable units. The Chicago Plan Commission has already approved the project, which must pass through the city’s zoning committee and City Council before moving forward.
Burglars smash glass, rob Mexican restaurant in Wicker Park late Saturday night; CPD warns of string of burglaries
CHICAGO — Burglars smashed through glass and robbed a Mexican restaurant in Wicker Park late Saturday night. Chicago police say they’re looking for three suspects who broke into Taco and Burrito Express, located in the 1500 block of North Ashland Avenue, at about 11 p.m. The burglary was captured on video by the restaurant’s security […]
Outbound Kennedy Expy. exit ramp to Ohio will be closed this week, IDOT says
A downtown closure will likely cause some headaches this week for downtown commuters.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe outbound Kennedy Expressway exit ramp to Ohio Street will be closed this week, IDOT said.This comes as construction on I-90/94, and the closure will help keep workers safe.READ ALSO | Final DuSable Lake Shore Drive lane closures planned for resurfacing this weekIDOT suggested commuters detour by exiting at Augusta or by using one of the downtown exit ramps.CHICAGO TRAFFIC | See LIVE drive times
Jack White playing show at Reggies and Metro in Chicago
CHICAGO — Musician Jack White is playing two surprise shows in Chicago this week. The former guitarist and lead singer for the White Stripes will be performing with his band at Reggies Chicago, located at 2105 South State Street, on Monday and the Metro, located at 3730 North Clark Street, on Tuesday. Tickets go on […]
K9 'Fido' helps find missing boy with autism, Gary police say
A Gary K9 officer is being held a hero after helping locate a missing boy on Sunday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchJust after midnight, police received a call that a 12-year-old boy with autism left his home and was missing.K9 Officer Fido was called to the scene to help track and locate the boy.Shortly after, K9 Fido found the boy at Westside High School grounds.The boy was okay and was reunited with his family."Great job to the responding officers for beginning the search and requesting the use of the K9 to complete a track. Great Job By Officer A Malinoff and her K9 partner "Fido" in locating the missing juvenile so quickly," a spokesperson for Gary PD said on social media.
Chicago Film Festival closing night
CHICAGO — For the past couple of weeks, films from all over the world have been showing as part of the 60th annual Chicago International Film Festival. Sunday was closing night at the fest, and an Oscar-winning director with Chicago roots had his movie featured as the last film of this year’s festival. Robert Zemeckis […]
Illinois restaurant serving 'Whole Animal Experience' named most unusual in the entire state
Love Food has unveiled its latest ranking of the most unusual restaurant experiences across the United States, highlighting unique dining options in each state and Washington, D.C.
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