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As summer approaches, here's how public spaces can improve well-being
A new study from nonprofit Trust for Public Land found U.S. cities with well-cared for parks have more socially-connected residents. The Trust analyzed park systems in the 100 most populous cities in the United States, with Chicago ranking 10th in the nation. “If you are in a city that has...
Bronzeville neighborhood now home to pioneering power grid
ComEd and the U.S. Department of Energy have launched one of the nation’s first neighborhood-scale microgrids in the Bronzeville neighborhood. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said the idea was to give residents a reliable source of electricity.
Sueños Festival, peace march among Memorial Day weekend events to kick off summer
CHICAGO (CBS) -- With Memorial Day weekend underway, it's the unofficial start to summer across the Chicago area. In Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, hundreds gathered for a youth peace walk. In Grant Park, thousands gathered for the two-day Sueños Festival. And Saturday night was the first night of summer fireworks at Navy Pier. Festivals and fireworks are two things to bring people out and make the City of Chicago shine. But it all must be done safely, and that's why the city has a plan that keeps police out in full force. Colorful flags whipped in the winds as thousands made...
ShotSpotter supporters aim to keep technology in Chicago
(The Center Square) – Several Chicago aldermen are moving to keep gunshot-detection technology in place. Mayor Brandon Johnson canceled the city’s contract with ShotSpotter earlier this year, but then extended the deal through September. Alderman David Moore said the city council, not the mayor, should decide whether to keep the technology. “If we take away...
Late-day storms in Chicago for Memorial Day
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Memorial Day will be mostly pleasant until storms arrive late in the day. Highs will be in the 70s with mostly cloudy skies on Monday. Outdoor barbecue plans may need to be moved inside on Monday night, as scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds are moving into the Chicago area.According to the National Weather Service, strong winds are the biggest storm threat. There is no risk of tornados or hail with these storms. Tuesday brings another round of strong storms that will impact evening commuters. Cooler conditions arrive mid-week. After a calm Saturday, the rest of the long weekend has been a bit unsettled. The second day of the Sueños Music Festival in Grant Park was delayed for hours on Sunday due to severe weather, and that was not the only disappointment for festivalgoers, who ended up evacuating from the park before the night ended. Lightning was blamed for a fire at a middle school in Joliet. Lightning from storms Sunday afternoon damaged a building in Chicago's Tri-Taylor neighborhood. A tornado warning was issued for Lake and McHenry counties on Sunday evening, but there were no reports of significant damage.
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