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Asking for a raise is hard, experts say; these simple tips make it a bit easier
Everyone wants to make more money at work, but hiring experts say the conversation around a raise can be the most difficult one an employee will have with their boss. A recent guest on the WBBM Noon Business Hour shared their tips to make it easier.
Iconic Italian Village restaurant marking 97 years
Walk up the stairs of The Village off Monroe, you can feel its history. Its sign has become synonymous with old Italy and the Capitanini family. Alfredo Capitanini opened Italian Village back in 1927 as an homage to his hometown of Lucca, Tuscany.
$11.5M settlement for wrongful 1991 murder conviction to go before city council
Chicago alderpersons have recommended a more than $11 million settlement for a man who spent two decades in jail after he was wrongly convicted of a 1991 murder. Anthony Jakes was 15 years old when he was arrested for murder.
CPD officer discharges weapon on South Side while pursuing suspect
Officers were responding to reports of a person with a gun near 71st and Jeffrey when, police said, a man pointed a gun at them and ran away. Chicago police said an officer fired at the man, but he was not hit.
Pair of girls charged with making online threats aimed at SW suburban schools
Joliet Police have charged a girl, a student from Joliet West High School, with disorderly conduct following online threats. A girl, 12, was also charged after an additional social media threat involving Dirksen Junior High in Joliet.
Teen girl among 4 shot while inside South Side dance studio , police say
Gunfire erupted outside of a dance studio in Back of the Yards Monday night, injuring four people. Chicago Police were called to the Body Factory Nutrition. According to police, two groups started shooting at each other near 51st and Laflin.
Dixmoor hopes to leave water woes behind with new, $3M water main system
Dixmoor residents may be able to rest a little easier now, thanks to an infrastructure project that officials say will put an end to the village’s frequent water issues. The Dixmoor Watermain Infrastructure Improvement Project began in 2023.
Immersive experience in Chicago encourages women to embrace female rage
Women will gather in Logan Square this weekend for an immersive experience designed to let them express their anger. “RAGEher is a movement embodiment experience for women to express anger and be in their bodies,” said Kristina McMenamin.
After apparent Trump assassination attempt, Chicago-area Republicans speak up
Chicago-area Republicans spoke out Monday about the second apparent attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life in this campaign. Illinois Republican Chair Kathy Salvi said state Republicans stand united with former Trump and his family.
Feud between Dolton mayor, trustees continues with controversial hiring
A new feud is brewing in south suburban Dolton, where embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard has named a new village attorney. Trustees, however, say the appointment isn’t legitimate because they didn’t approve it.
Threats prompt several suburban schools to hold classes online
Schools in Joliet and Plainfield have been holding classes online on Monday, after threats were made online against several public schools. The threat reportedly stated: “All schools in Joliet will have two students with a weapon inside each school.”
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