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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.
Charges filed after rental truck not returned
EAU CLAIRE — A Chicago man charged after he rented a truck and failed to return it missed his plea hearing Thursday. It has been rescheduled for Nov. 12. Antonio Malone, 49, is charged with theft of movable property valued between $10,000 and $100,000 and bail jumping in Eau Claire County, but that’s not his only legal challenge. According to the criminal complaint, Malone rented the box truck for one...
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...
Union member suing CTU for audit sees ‘red flags’ amid intimidation tactics
(The Center Square) – One of the plaintiffs suing the Chicago Teachers Union to open the books for how union dues are spent says after bringing a complaint forward, leaders humiliated and intimidated them. The Liberty Justice Center said CTU hasn’t met its obligation to publish an audit report for its members since it published an audit only covering the first half of 2019. “CTU members deserve to know where...
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.
Harry Potter Shop to open on Magnificent Mile in spring 2025
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Attention Potterheads! Hogwarts is coming to Chicago – kind of. A new Harry Potter retail store is opening on the Magnificent Mile next spring.It will be the second Harry Potter Shop in the U.S., after the first one opened in New York in 2021. The 12,000-square foot location at 676 N. Michigan Av. not only will sell Harry Potter merchandise, but also will feature unique experiences including photo opportunities, interactive displays, and film props. "Our ambition is to bring some Harry Potter magic to Chicago with our uniquely themed shopping experience and unmatched selection of products. I am delighted we have secured such a great property in a prime location and look forward to the opening next year," said Sarah Roots, executive vice president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Studio Tours and Retail, which owns the Harry Potter Shops.The first Harry Potter retail store opened at King's Cross Station in London in 2012. King's Cross was seen in every Harry Potter movie, as Hogwarts students boarded the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9 ¾, which is invisible to "muggles."Harry Potter Shops also are featured at five Universal Studios theme parks around the world.
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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