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Deputy mayor on safety talks quarterly update to plan, ShotSpotter replacement proposals
There's an event Tuesday about the People's Plan For Community Safety.Chicago Deputy Mayor Darien Gatewood joined ABC7 to talk about the event, which he said was a quarterly update on the plan launched last December.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchGatewood said it is the third quarterly meeting that is open to the public."We are really excited to get people updates on the work that has been happening," Gatewood said.Gatewood also spoke about the end of ShotSpotter and proposals for a replacement."The RFI is open now," Gatewood said. "We are going through that process. Again, it closes November 1. We will be able to review all of the proposals that have been submitted."Gatewood also spoke about the shooting death of Sierra Evans.READ ALSO | Alderman says ShotSpotter could have saved woman found shot to death in East Side alleyEvans was found dead hours after being shot in an East Side alley.Local activists say if ShotSpotter was still in place, authorities could have arrived sooner to save her life.
Man, 26, dies after being shot in Auburn Gresham neighborhood; police say witnesses uncooperative
CHICAGO — Witnesses were uncooperative, Chicago police say, after a 26-year-old man was shot in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the city’s Southwest Side and later died at a hospital Saturday night. According to police, the man was standing with others in an empty lot in the 7900 block of South Ashland Avenue at about […]
Officials, faith leaders gather in vigil for Chicago gun violence victims, demand change
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A faith-based coalition is now on a mission to address a citywide epidemic of violence through a new office of gun violence reduction.In what has become a tradition, those faith and community leaders were joined by those impacted by gun violence Sunday night, in a vigil seeking change.Juan Salgado, 17, was shot and killed after leaving soccer practice. Maurice Clay, just 18, was killed in a hail of bullets outside his school. Behind their faces and names—and those of many others whose pictures are displayed in a memorial in Lincoln Park—was a tragedy of a life taken...
Cooler conditions Monday night in Chicago with a pleasant week ahead
CHICAGO (CBS) — While lovely autumn weather continues this week in the Chicago area, we are tracking another powerful hurricane in the Gulf headed toward Florida.Lows will drop to the 40s on Monday night. Hurricane Milton reached category 5 intensity on Monday -- the third-fastest intensifying Atlantic storm on record, and likely to become the strongest Gulf of Mexico hurricane on record so late in the year. Hurricane and storm surge watches are in effect for the Florida Gulf Coast where storm surge may reach 8-12 feet and devastating winds will damage homes and knock out power. While Milton is expected to lose some intensity before making landfall, it will still be a powerful major hurricane.In the meantime, the Chicago area will enjoy cool, dry northwesterly breezes, which will lead to mild, sunny days and brisk, clear nights.A series of cold fronts this weekend are forecast to lead to mainly dry, breezy, and cool weather for the Chicago Marathon. Sunrise temperatures are currently forecast to sit at 51 degrees with gusty north-to-south winds.
Make those 26.2 miles a little more exciting
Carey Pinkowski, Race Director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, joins Lisa Dent to shine some light on the upcoming Chicago Marathon on October 13th. With over 50,000 runners participating and nearly as many spectators, it may be hard to keep track of your friend or family that may be in the race. Search for […]
What you should drink with your Chicago hot dog
I was recently driving past the old Vienna factory on Elston, where a $20 million Vienna Beef Plaza, with retail and recreation, is already taking shape.In fact, Binny's Beverage Depot is already open.This got me wondering about what drinks folks should pick up when they visit Vienna's store and eatery opening in the first half of 2025 with "elevated versions of Vienna classics."The suggestions: Social media pals inundated me with great hot dog pairing ideas including:A wine-like beer or sour ale. (Alison C.)California cab or white Rhone wine to stand up to the hot dog juices. (Ray H.)With a Chicago dog, riesling or champagne is always in good taste. (Phil V.)Sauvignon blanc with ice. (Jeff Z.)Sparkling sweet Moscato by Barefoot. (Alice S.)To offset the acidity of the toppings. Athletic Brewing's N/A lineup. (Micheline M.)A nice rosé. (Stacy B.)Chianti classico. (Rod R.)What's next: I'm going to invite Carrie, Justin and Moyo over to try all these suggestions, and we'd love to hear more from you.Maybe we'll do an Axios member's tasting event to crown the top three pairings.
Chicago-area residents reflect on Oct. 7 attack on Israel, one year later
Oct. 7, 2023: About 1,200 people were killed in an attack on Israel led by Hamas, with many more injured and over 250 people taken hostage by Hamas. One year later, around 100 hostages remain. “Carmi Got, taken on Oct. 7,” said Rabbi Michael Schwab.
The Record Track, A Community-Minded Music Shop, Opening Soon In South Chicago
SOUTH CHICAGO — A music shop and community center is preparing to open on 87th Street, and its owners are pitching the store to their South Side neighbors as an entry point into the world of music. The Record Track, 2804 E. 87th St., will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
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