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Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson Unveil HIRE360 Center to Boost Workforce Diversity in Chicago Trades
HIRE360, joined by Governor JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, and other local leaders, today launched its groundbreaking Training and Business Development Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to reshape workforce diversity in Chicago’s construction and trades industries. The center offers unparalleled access to hands-on training, union apprenticeships,...
Parents Alarmed by Dumpsters Filled With Discarded Books Found Outside Chicago High School
CHICAGO — Carl Schurz High School on the Northwest Side is facing criticism after dumpsters filled with discarded books were discovered outside the campus. The books, ranging from Shakespeare to science textbooks, were spotted on Friday, echoing similar incidents across Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in recent years.
Vote: What's the most annoying intersection in Chicago?
Chicago has no shortage of traffic jams, but we all know some intersections are worse than others. State of play: For this month's Axios Chicago tournament, the worst of the worst will duke it out to be crowned the most annoying intersection in Chicago. Methodology: As with every tournament, this...
Turn-in event at St. Sabina Church offers gift cards for unwanted weapons
CHICAGO — If you are looking for extra cash, you may want to look at unwanted weapons in your home. Chicago police will give out gift cards for each unwanted gun turned over to the department as part of a turn-in event Saturday at St. Sabina Church on the city’s South Side. The event will be […]
Randolph Street Market Festival continues Sunday in West Loop
CHICAGO — Sunday marks the second and final day of this weekend’s Randolph Street Market Festival in West Loop. The festival, located at 1341 West Randolph Street, began Saturday and runs Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The European-style flea market festival, states its website, features art, antiques, vintage decor, vintage and indie designer […]
For Chicago homeowners and buyers, Fed’s big rate cut has them ready to lock in lower mortgage rate
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates this month for the first time in more than four years — a move that will help lower borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. And while any cost-savings could take several months and even years to fully kick in, some Chicagoans are already feeling relieved and looking to refinance or purchase a home.
Weekend Break: Oktoberfest Chicago at St. Alphonsus returns for 22nd year
CHICAGO — It is time to pull out the lederhosen as Oktoberfest Chicago at St. Alphonsus has returned for its 22nd year. The annual event takes place inside and outside of the church, in the 1400 block of West Wellington Avenue in Lakeview, and features an array of traditional German food, drinks and entertainment. The […]
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Sept. 28
On Monday, ShotSpotter, the city’s controversial gunshot detection system, was officially taken offline. As the City Council weighs a lawsuit against Mayor Brandon Johnson if he doesn’t come up with an effective replacement, Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is facing calls to resign from the city’s teacher’s union and the mayor himself. For Chicago sports enthusiasts, it was another ...
Black Future Newsstand Brings New Imaginings To Chicago
Black Future Newsstand, the media exhibit that features works focused on a better world for Black people, has hit Chicago’s art scene. The exhibit will display at the Black-owned Gallery Guichard. It will include the newsstand’s signature collection of diverse content where racial justice has occurred. For the installation’s creators, bringing the art piece to life in Chi-town is as historic as the works themselves. “With regard to Chicago in particular, it’s really important for us to have the newsstand happen in Chicago,” explained Tia OSO, senior director of Media 2070 project, to The Triibe. “Chicago is a great example...
DePaul’s Controversial Athletic Facility Plan Gets Ald. Timmy Knudsen’s Support
LINCOLN PARK — Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) supports DePaul University’s plan to build a new basketball facility on its Lincoln Park campus, he announced Friday. DePaul’s plan calls for a $60 million athletic center on Sheffield Avenue that would include an athlete recovery lounge, meeting rooms and volleyball courts. It would require the teardown of four century-old homes in the 2300 block of North Sheffield Avenue, a part of the project that many neighbors pushed back against.
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