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Epizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak strikes deer in Chicagoland
CHICAGO - The Chicagoland area is seeing an outbreak of Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), a virus that most of the time kills deer and other hoofed animals. The outbreak is being fueled by ongoing drought conditions and warmer-than-usual temperatures, which have created the ideal environment for midges—the insects responsible for spreading the disease.
Chicago man charged with assaulting two officers during protests of Netanyahu address to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Illinois man was arrested Thursday on charges that he attacked two police officers during protests in Washington, D.C., against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress in July. Zachary Allen Kam, 24, of Chicago, was arrested in Illinois on assault charges and was expected to make his initial court appearance later Thursday. Kam is at least the third person charged with crimes related to a July 24 demonstration at Columbus Circle, in front of Washington’s Union Station. U.S. Park Police officers were arresting somebody who pulled down a flagpole in Columbus Circle when Kam approached one of the officers, pulled him down and dragged him several feet, leaving the officer with scrapes and bruises, according to a police affidavit.
Chicago Attorneys Hired at $595 an Hour for Harassment Investigation
INDIANAPOLIS — A seven-member committee investigating sexual harassment claims within local government voted Wednesday to hire the Chicago-based law firm Fisher Phillips to lead the investigation. The committee selected the firm for its experience handling workplace sexual harassment cases in private and public sectors. “I was looking at the ordinance we passed. We need a […]
Little Village Migrant Shelter Closing As City Sees Drop In New Arrivals
CHICAGO — The state is closing its Little Village shelter for migrants as the number of new arrivals to Chicago has fallen in recent months. There are 146 people at the Little Village Pulaski shelter, 2634 S. Pulaski Road, but they will be offered space and services at other shelters, according to an Illinois Department of Human Services news release Thursday. The state will also work with Chicago Public Schools to ensure the education of migrant children is not affected.
Chicago’s Vibrant Lowrider Culture On Display This Weekend At Slow & Low Festival
STREETERVILLE — Think of Navy Pier and thoughts inevitably turn to its towering Ferris wheel, beautiful lake views and, yes, abundance of tourists. But on Saturday, the iconic Chicago attraction will be home to a different kind of cultural experience when the Slow & Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival takes over Festival Hall at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
State Employment Job Fair on 10/11
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees (IAHSE) are sponsoring the State Employment Job Resource Fair on Friday, October 11 from 9 AM to 12 PM CT at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center.
National Weather Service makes big changes to cold weather alerts ahead of winter
The National Weather Service has made significant changes to its cold weather alert system, aiming to simplify watches and warnings and to prepare the public for dangerous conditions. According to a press release, the new changes went into effect on Oct. 1, and will impact those alerts as the country...
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving legislative leader in US history
ILLINOIS, USA — Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in American history. The case against Madigan, who resigned in 2021, is one of Illinois’ largest corruption trials in years. The 82-year-old is charged in a...
Pro-Palestinian protesters block entrances of Loop building during morning rush
About a dozen pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested after a demonstration outside a building in the Loop this morning. They blocked two entrances to the Barclays building on Lasalle and Adams for about two hours.
A lot more sunshine and spectacular weather ahead, then temps plummet…
It was a chilly start to the day Tuesday for areas away from Lake Michigan—temperatures dipped close to frost levels in some locations Area low temperature map and coolest area low temperatures Tuesday’s Almanac Temperatures warmed noticeably Tuesday afternoon under bright sunshine Highs, and how much warmer than Monday? Tracking the change in […]
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