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Dogs Rescued From Hurricane Helene And Brought To Chicago Need Foster Homes
CHICAGO — The Anti-Cruelty Society has stepped up to save 25 dogs displaced by Hurricane Helene. Now, the shelter needs Chicagoans to help foster them. The dogs arrived Wednesday morning in Chicago from shelters in Pasco County, Florida, an evacuated area where homes flooded from the hurricane. Helene, one...
Chicago-area public high schools are among best in America, new ranking says
A new ranking of the top public high schools in America had plenty of praise for Chicago Public Schools, with one ranking in the top-10 and two others close behind. The ranking, published by education-information website Niche, ranked the top public high schools in the United States, and several Chicago-area institutions made the cut.
Lynn’s Chicago Pizza opens in West Woodlawn
A couple’s new pizza place is now open in West Woodlawn more than a year after a date night sent them on a deep dish dive. Co-owners Brandon Bruner Sr., a career chef, and Lynn Humphreys, an administrator for City Colleges of Chicago, opened the restaurant at 501 E. 61st St. in mid-September.
Chicago’s Gun Violence Has Gotten Deadlier. Here’s What That Means for Residents.
Tavares Harrington carries the memory of his 7-year-old niece Heaven Sutton on his sleeve. Her name, tattooed in cursive, sits in front of a dove on his left forearm. On June 27, 2012, as Heaven was playing outside while her mother sold candy and snow cones in front of their home in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a 33-year-old man fired at least 10 shots. He struck a 19-year-old in the ankle. Heaven ran, but a stray bullet struck her back and killed her. Eight years later, the shooter was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
2 left in critical condition following separate shootings on Southwest and Far South Sides
Two victims are in critical condition after being shot overnight in separate shootings on the Southwest and Far South Sides, Chicago police said. The latest shooting happened about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 5800 block of South Kedzie Avenue in the Gage Park neighborhood. Police said a 24-year-old man was in a vehicle when he was shot multiple times to the left side of his body. He was taken in ...
Dockworkers strike on East and Gulf coasts are expected to impact Chicago area's freight hubs
Dockworkers at 36 ports along the East and Gulf coasts went on strike Tuesday for the first time since 1977. And while Midwest ports are not affected, Chicago and the region will feel the impact. Workers began walking picket lines in a strike over wages and the ports’ use of...
Top recent Chicago closures: Catch 35, The Fifty/50, Aldi
It was a busy end to the summer for restaurant closures, including some neighborhood and downtown favorites. Here's a list of some of the notable closures in August and September. No more wings and nachos: Wicker Park sports bar The Fifty/50 shuttered its doors last month. The restaurant was a...
Highs in the upper 60s on Tuesday in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — A cold front moves into the Chicago area on Tuesday. Highs will be in the upper 60s with skies clearing and wind builds. Gusty winds of 20 to 25 mph are expected through the middle of the day. Winds relax by Tuesday night as temperatures crash.Lows drop to the 40s by Wednesday morning. Some areas may dip down into the 30s.A quick warmup arrives Thursday with highs near 80 degrees. A few showers are possible late Thursday night into Friday morning.
FEMA offering help to Chicago area residents following severe storms this summer
If your home was damaged during severe weather in July, the federal government might be able to help. Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding slammed portions of Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago in July.
CBS News Chicago teaming up with Chicago Day of the Girl this Oct. 11
Girls Like Me Project, Inc. is excited to celebrate their 13th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl on October 11th from 10 AM until 2 PM at the historic South Shore Cultural Center. The "My Voice. My Future" themed event will bring together over 250 girls to celebrate sisterhood on the International Day of the Girl. The organization's flagship event is dedicated to affirming the incredible strength and potential of Black girls. The free event is designed to honor and uplift young changemakers. Programming is carefully curated to align with National Health Education Standards, as well as Illinois State Standards...
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.
Bonboiak Chocolatier Closing After 8 Months In Six Corners
PORTAGE PARK — Bonboiak Chocolatier is closing after just eight months in Six Corners. Veronica Sanabria opened the artisanal chocolate shop at 4032 N. Milwaukee Ave. in February. She said rising material costs and a lack of foot traffic forced her to close; however, she will continue to sell chocolates online.
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