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American Ventures Eyes Elgin for Mixed-Use Project
American Ventures is seeking a rezoning by the City of Elgin to allow it to build a mixed-use project that will include retail, restaurant and hospitality uses. The rezoning of a 60-acre tract along U.S. 290 is located adjacent to Ascension Seton Elgin Medical Center. Elgin, a growing town of approximately 12,000 residents, is 30 minutes east of Austin.
Tacos Y Tamales Fest returns to the streets of Pilsen this weekend
The annual Tacos Y Tamales Festival gates will open along the streets in Pilsen on Friday, July 19. The street fest closes the road along the 16th Street murals until Sunday, July 21.This year there will be tons of traditional Mexican food, music, and dancing. Enrique Calderon, a music headliner and Bernice Vargas Luna with El Hongo Magico joined ABC 7 Eyewitness to showcase and talk about all the food, fun, art and musical performances. To learn more about the festival, click here.Enrique Calderon performs ahead of this weekend's Tacos y Tamales festival.
Man killed in hit-and-run crash involving semi-truck in The Loop
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a semi-truck in The Loop Wednesday night. It happened just after 10 p.m. in the 10-100 block of East Lower Wacker Drive.Chicago police said the man was walking outside when he was struck by the semi-truck, which then fled the scene without stopping to render aid.The victim suffered trauma to the body and was taken to Northwestern Hospital, where he died. As of Thursday, no arrests have been made. Area 3 detectives were investigating.
Rain can’t stop the music and fun at Twiggs Park
A sudden downpour did not dampen the spirits of residents who turned out to see DJ Onwa rock the decks at the Starlight Concert at Twiggs Park on Tuesday evening. Following a 30-minute rain delay, audience members enjoyed an evening of fun, music and positive vibes. The weather was pleasant...
Housing panel recommends more funds for small business grant program
The city’s Housing and Community Development Committee unanimously recommended sending $75,000 of federal funds to the Small Business Recovery Program, which received greater demand than its original funding sources could support. The program, designed to support businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic, received 75 eligible applications between Feb. 14...
Alsip Restaurant offers 75% off meals, towing company volunteers trucks to help south suburbs after storms
Two days after severe storms and tornadoes ripped through Chicagoland leaving destruction in their wake, a suburban business owner is stepping up to the plate to help his local residents who were hit hardest during the storms. Early Walker, owner of W&W Towing in Blue Island and Jerk 48 in Alsip, put his W&W trucks […]
Arts Council to make spending decisions on special project grants and more
The Evanston Arts Council has a number of upcoming spending decisions to make, including the potential purchase of the popular bronze statue Explorer and the funding of several special project grants. With their current budget, they will be able to choose only some of these special project proposals. They would...
CPD lieutenant relieved of police powers after shocking confrontation caught on camera
CHICAGO - A Chicago police lieutenant has been relieved of his police powers after a shocking confrontation was caught on camera. FOX 32’s Tia Ewing talked with the man who recorded it. He doesn't want his name published out of fear of retaliation because this isn't the first time this officer has been accused of wrongdoing.
Tiffany Henyard gets silent treatment from trustees at Thornton Township meeting
THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. - A township board meeting ended in a stand-off in Chicago's south suburbs Tuesday night. The feud centers around controversial Thornton Township Supervisor and Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard. It was made clear that the trustees in Thornton Township have trust issues after they refused to second a...
Man found fatally shot on Albany Park sidewalk
CHICAGO — A man found unresponsive on a sidewalk in Albany Park early Tuesday was shot to death, officials say. Officers responding to calls of a person down found the 59-year-old Evanston man lying near a strip mall in the 3300 block of West Lawrence around 2:37 a.m. Chicago Fire Department personnel attempted to save the man, but he succumbed to his injuries at Swedish Hospital a short time later.
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Man Stabbed and Robbed on CTA Bus in West Garfield Park, Chicago, Police Seeking Suspect
Late last night, a CTA bus ride turned violent when a 27-year-old man was stabbed and robbed in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago. The victim argued with another passenger before 10:30 p.m. while on the bus in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue, as detailed by the Chicago Tribune.
Saturday, July 20 | “I Love The 90’s” Tour Plays RiverEdge In Aurora
Put away your Tamagotchis and your Palm Pilots, because it’s time to dance to the hits of the ‘90s. The “I Love The 90’s” Tour comes to RiverEdge Park in Aurora this Saturday at 8:00pm. The show will include a pre-show opener kicking off the...
Edison Park Apartment Complex Approved Despite Pushback From Neighbors
EDISON PARK — An 82-unit apartment development is coming to Edison Park despite some pushback from neighbors. The City Council on Wednesday approved a request to rezone the property at 6750 N. Northwest Highway, the former M.J. Suerth Funeral Home. The rezoning allows developer Valdir Barion to construct two, four-story buildings, each with 41 apartments, 41 parking spaces and a courtyard.
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