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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.
Acero Charter Schools Network plans to close 7 schools next year
The Acero Charter School Network in Chicago has announced planned school closures for the 2025 school year.The schools are:-Casas Elementary School-Cisneros Elementary School-Fuentes Elementary School-Paz Elementary School-Santiago Elementary School-Tamayo Elementary School-Cruz K-12 SchoolThe affected schools are in the Avondale, Brighton Park, West Town, Little Village, Pilsen and West Ridge neighborhoods.Santiago Elementary parents and teachers are very upset this morning after learning the school may shut down next year.Some had not even heard the news Thursday morning. Parents described the school as a family that could be ripped apart."This is not a school," Reyna Rodriguez, president Santiago Parents Committee. "I don't...
Chicago Trades One Controversial Gun Surveillance Technology for Another
As Chicago’s ShotSpotter microphones shut down following years of controversy about the gunshot detection device, the Chicago Transit Authority is trying out a new tool designed to detect the presence of firearms — this time, through video surveillance. Through a $200,000 pilot, CTA is adding ZeroEyes, a software...
Illinois quick hits: First responders head to Milton aftermath; charter schools to close
First responders head to Milton aftermath Firefighters from Illinois are headed to Florida to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Sixty firefighters from Monroe and St. Clair counties, along with engines and gear, will be in the Tampa area for 15 days responding to local emergency calls. Three million people are without power after the storm came ashore Wednesday night. ...
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.
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...
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