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Global Tech Outage Causes Airport Mayhem; 119 Flights Canceled At O’Hare, Midway
CHICAGO — An international tech outage caused issues for airlines, banks and other industries early Friday. The tech issue was caused by a problem with Microsoft and cybersecurity company Crowdstrike, but a fix was released about 7 a.m. The problem grounded and canceled some flights around the United States,...
Fulton Market Transit-Oriented Development Would Bring 1,000 New Apartments, Retail
FULTON MARKET — A pair of developers want to bring two apartment buildings that would bring more than 1,000 new units to Fulton Market. JDL Development and Fulton Street Companies presented plans for the 1200 W. Fulton St. project at an online meeting Wednesday night organized by the West Central Association. It is one of several development proposals for the area, which for decades was off-limits for residential use.
This Week In Photos: Tornadoes Pummel City, Common’s Homecoming And More
CHICAGO — It was a stormy start to the week in Chicago, with downed trees smashing cars and blocking streets. Block Club also published an investigation on long-vacant apartments at the Lathrop Homes complex. See what reporters captured while covering the city’s neighborhoods this week. Support Local News!
CPD: 3-year-old boy abducted by mother on South Side
CHICAGO — A 3-year-old boy is still missing after being abducted last week by his biological mother, according to police. Malakhi Watkins was last seen in the area of the 5100 block of South Martin Luther King Drive on Saturday. CPD believes Malakhi was abducted by his mother Ariel...
Is Winnetka in Oberweis’ expansion plans? A sign on Lincoln Avenue says yes, but officials are tight lipped
Got milk? Better question: Will Winnetka soon? While a new Oberweis sign has appeared in the window of a storefront in downtown Winnetka, Oberweis has yet to confirm a new location. The sign reads “Oberweis Dairy coming soon” at the storefront at 544 Lincoln Ave., which is part of a building owned by Hoffmann Commercial […] The post Is Winnetka in Oberweis’ expansion plans? A sign on Lincoln Avenue says yes, but officials are tight lipped appeared first on The Record.
40-plus local vendors take things outside in Winnetka-Northfield sidewalk sale this weekend
Another weekend of sales is here with Winnetka and Northfield’s sidewalk sale, which will run Friday and Saturday, July 19-20. The sales will take place in the two major shopping districts in Winnetka and one in Northfield. Visitors will find vendors in Hubbard Woods and East and West Elm Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both […] The post 40-plus local vendors take things outside in Winnetka-Northfield sidewalk sale this weekend appeared first on The Record.
Laurie Metcalf, back in Chicago, talks about what she misses from Steppenwolf - and being an ‘inveterate creature of the stage’
CHICAGO - Laurie Metcalf, an early ensemble member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and, at age 69, among the most famous and beloved of American stage actresses, is currently starring in Samuel L. Hunter's play "Little Bear Ridge Road" at the theater through Aug. 4. We recently spoke at Steppenwolf...
College-bound students get back-to-campus essentials thanks to scholarship program
CHICAGO (CBS) -- More than 100 college-bound students on the city's South Side had their trunks filled Thursday with all the back-to-school essentials.They were given a free laptop, backpack, and other essentials like bedding and a shower caddy at an event at the South Shore Cultural Center.The Trunk Scholarship Program is now in its 16th year. It is organized by Ada S. McKinley Community Services, and named after former Chicago Bear Revie Sorey.CBS News Chicago spoke to one senior who is headed to Howard University."It feels amazing, actually, to not have to worry about things that I need for my dorm," said Lailani Allison. "I'm excited about meeting new people, but also making more connections and just exploring the world."Scholarship winners answered the question, "Why obtaining a post-secondary education is important to me." The winning essays have been published.In addition to supplies, the top winners also received a cash award in the form of a gift card for fees and incidentals. The program has given out more than $20 million in college scholarships.
Picture-perfect weekend; high pressure in place
This coming weekend to be the first completely RAIN-FREE since May 18-19, 9 weeks ago—AND NO severe weather! Each of the past 8 weekends has featured measurable rain on one or both weekend days. Lighter winds Friday to make for much more ideal boating/swimming conditions on Lake Michigan. Nearly ¾ of the day’s possible sunshine Thursday—Friday […]
Inside the stacked B2B schedule taking place at Arc Music Festival in Chicago
Pawsa b2b Dennis Cruz, Hot Since 82 B2B Chris Stussy, and Chase West b2b Beltran are among the many b2b performances at ARC Music Festival 2024. ARC Music Festival, Chicago’s premier house and techno event, has announced its lineup for its 2024 edition. The festival is set to take place from August 30th to September 1st at Union Park during Labor Day Weekend. This fourth edition will feature top house and techno artists in the city where house music was born.
New 16th District Commander Robert Vanna meets District Advisory Committee
Robert Vanna, a 30-plus year police veteran, has been named commander of the 16th (Jefferson Park) District. “We’re all in it together,” Vanna said at the July 18 meeting of the 16th District Advisory Committee. Vanna said that his career, which includes being a detective, a watch operations...
Missing 7-year-old boy found safe in Aurora, police say
A young boy who is deaf and has been diagnosed with autism was found safe after going missing Thursday night in the west suburbs, the Aurora Police Department said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchNo further information was available.
Democratic Party of Evanston hosts training on voter outreach
On Wednesday evening at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center at 1655 Foster St., roughly 75 “inhibited activists” – a mostly older crowd (gray hairs were more the rule than the exception) – filed in, filling the folding chairs that were arranged classroom style. They were there for...
Alert! More Than 5 Armed Robberies in Austin Neighborhood Prompt Police Warning About Dating App Suspect
A suspect linked to a string of armed robberies alleged to have occurred in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago is said to have used a popular dating app, prompting the police to issue a warning to the locals. Concerned and prompted by an increase in community alertness, during the past month more than five incidents have been reported.
Chicago Mayor Scraps Washington Statute Removal Plans Following Conservative Pressure
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has reversed a decision to remove a George Washington statute from the City Hall after his decision sparked national outcry. The statute of America’s first president was erected in 1984. Mayor Johnson had claimed his decision to remove the statute was apolitical. Johnson’s communications director...
Lake Michigan sailors describe dramatic man overboard rescue during storm
LAKE MICHIGAN - There’s being in the right place at the right time - and then there’s clearly being prepared for the unexpected. A man overboard incident during last weekend’s Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac sailboat competition led to a dramatic 20-minute rescue amid a storm that lashed Lake Michigan with some big waves and 46 mph winds.
7 Arrested in ‘Large-Scale’ Drug Trafficking Bust
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Seven people have been arrested in what Brown County authorities call the dismantling of a “large-scale drug trafficking organization.”. Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain said the Brown County Drug Task Force along with several police agencies across Northeast Wisconsin including the FBI and DEA, spent six months on the investigation.
Chicago Mourns Passing of Pioneering Police Officer Malcolm Woo at 79
The Chicago community is mourning the loss of one of its trailblazing law enforcement officers, Malcolm Woo, who passed away on July 8 due to heart complications at the age of 79. As one of the first Chinese Americans to don the Chicago police uniform in 1969, Woo's career spanned nearly three decades and set a precedent for diversity within the force. According to a report by the Chicago Sun-Times, Woo began his service as a beat cop in predominantly Black neighborhoods and later took up undercover assignments, utilizing his unique appearance that transcended ethnic identification.
15-year-old boy arrested in Tinley Park after allegedly shooting man in Chicago
CHICAGO - A 15-year-old boy is accused of firing shots at a vehicle in Brighton Park earlier this year, leaving one man wounded. The juvenile faces two felony counts of attempted first degree murder and one felony count of aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm. On April 19, the teen allegedly...
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