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Free household hazardous waste collection on July 27
The City of Evanston has partnered with the Village of Skokie to offer a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event to residents from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Niles North High School North Parking Lot. This event is held in conjunction with SWANCC and SWALCO, two solid waste agencies in the area. Check out the image for a list of accepted and not accepted items. Sign up for an appointment time or register today.
Street, sidewalk closures for Chicago's 2024 Lollapalooza underway, with more to come
Major street closures for the 2024 Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago's Grant Park are underway, with more set to come in the coming weeks as the iconic summer event draws near. "We have worked with the City of Chicago to ensure we have a plan in place which maximizes convenience...
Wintrust Business Minute: P33 says Chicago startups have trouble pulling in local capital
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new report says there are significant challenges accessing capital in Chicago’s tech ecosystem. A local nonprofit, P33, says early-stage startups are having trouble pulling in local capital, even though Chicago has the third-largest gross domestic product in the country. The analysis says Chicago’s exporting too much of its venture capital to other places. Only about 15% of early-stage capital involving a Chicago investor was invested locally from 2014 to 2023. In contrast, about 44% was invested by San Francisco investors into their own region. The report recommends creation of funds focused on keeping capital in Chicago to support local innovation. P33 was established in 2019 to foster the tech ecosystem in Chicago. One of its cofounders is Penny Pritzker.
Coalition calls for halting NDLSD redesign project
A coalition of organizations issued a strong statement today opposing the current plans for rebuilding North DuSable Lake Shore Drive (NDLSD) as proposed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and its project team. The coalition — comprised of organizations dedicated to sustainable transportation, regional planning, and environmental justice —...
Goose Island Reveals 2024 Bourbon County Barrel-Aged Stout Lineup, Including 1st Proprietor’s Barleywine Ale
On Monday, the Chicago-based brewery Goose Island announced the 2024 lineup of its esteemed Goose Island Bourbon County barrel-aged stouts. The 2024 Goose Island Bourbon County lineup comprises five bottles:. 2024 Bourbon County Brand Original Stout. 2024 Bourbon County Brand Vanilla Rye Stout. 2024 Bourbon County Brand Macaroon Stout. 2024...
Supervisor’s attempt at third-party arbitration in discipline case stymied by Chicago Police Board
The Chicago Police Board, with its future still clouded, has drawn a line in the sand. While most police board proceedings involving rank-and-file officers are frozen, that is not the case for Chicago Police Department supervisors. In a unanimous vote last week, the board denied an effort by CPD Sgt. Timothy Conlan to transfer his pending disciplinary case away from the board’s purview and ...
Foxtrot is reopening stores, but not on Southport Avenue
City liquor license applications reveal that new ownership plans to reopen four Foxtrot locations in Chicago. These locations are at 1722 W. Division Street in Wicker Park, 1562 N. Wells Street in Old Town, 23 W. Maple Street in Gold Coast, and 171 N. Green Street in Fulton Market. Ownership has informed Eater that more details on the reopening schedule will be available later this week. Earlier this year, Mike LaVitola announced plans to open around 15 stores, primarily in Chicago, with some in Austin, Texas. The former Southport location we have been told is not reopening as the landlord “wants nothing to do with them”.
‘Blues Brothers Con’ this year will be dedicated to Judy Belushi Pisano, the late widow of John Belushi, organizers announce
JOLIET, Ill. — The Joliet Area Historical Museum (JAHM) announced Monday that it will dedicate this year’s “Blues Brothers Con” to the late Judy Belushi Pisano, who died earlier this month at age 73 after a long battle with cancer. Belushi Pisano was the widow of the late John Belushi, the Chicago native who achieved […]
Postal Workers Demand Protection After Far South Side Mail Carrier Shot And Killed On Her Route
WEST PULLMAN — Neighbors are shaken up and postal workers are pushing for more protections on the job after a longtime letter carrier was shot and killed on her route on the Far South Side Friday morning. The postal worker — whom authorities identified as 48-year-old Octavia Redmond —...
Latter release video for debut single, “Callous”
Chicago-based noise rock duo Latter, made up of Jon Alvarado of Beach Bunny and Meredith Haines of MAIR, have released a video for their debut single “Callous”. The video was produced by Drip Dome Productions and was filmed at Lodge.LA in Los Angeles. Latter will be playing at the Fallen Log in Chicago on July 31 with Doubt, Greet Worm, Rest Assured, and Sarin. Check out the video below.
Man drowns in Lake Michigan near Chicago beach
A man drowned in Lake Michigan near a park in Chicago over the weekend. WLS-TV in Chicago reported that 23-year-old was last seen in the water near Loyola Beach in Rogers Park on Sunday night. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Kenvue, Walgreens and MRF come together on sun safety initiative
Neutrogena, Walgreens and the Melanoma Research Foundation came together to provide information and resources, including free skin cancer screenings and education on effective products. Kenvue is advancing its commitment to educating adults and youth about the importance of practicing safe skin care and overall skin health. In coordination with Ultraviolet...
Families Look Back on Legacy, Tragedy of Port Chicago Military Disaster After Sailors Exonerated
CONCORD — One hour meant the difference between life and death for Morris Soublet Sr., a 22-year-old sailor assigned during World War II to load ammunition at Port Chicago, a remote naval base constructed between Martinez and Pittsburg in Contra Costa County. By returning to his Navy barracks earlier...
DSN announces 2024 Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty winners
DSN is proud to announce the full list of winners for the 6th annual Top Women in Health, Wellness and Beauty as well as the agenda for the awards ceremony that will convene in Chicago Nov. 19-20 at the Marriott Marquis. General registration opens Aug. 12 and attendees may find...
PAWS Chicago Beach Party: The Largest Dog-Friendly Event of the Year
This Thursday you can dance under the stars with your furry friend all for a good cause at the largest dog-friendly event of the year, the PAWS Chicago Beach Party. Director of events and community engagement, Carrie Cihasky and volunteer, Danielle Kroloff joined us to share more. Beach Party This...
Chicago Sky Unveiling New Practice Facility Plan Near Midway Airport
The Chicago Sky are set to reveal plans for a new practice facility near Midway International Airport, moving away from their suburban practice center, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. The potential facility at the Wintrust Sports Complex is valued at $38 million and opened in 2021, with details on whether it will be purchased or leased remaining unclear.
DePaul Women’s Tennis Claims ITA Academic Award for 17th-Consecutive Year
CHICAGO – The DePaul women's tennis team was recognized for its academic excellence on Monday afternoon as the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its academic awards for the 2023-24 season. The Blue Demons earned the team academic award for the 17th-straight season while all eight student-athletes earned ITA Scholar-Athlete distinction.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Bishop Ford Freeway in Chicago suburb
CHICAGO (CBS) — A fatal crash shut down southbound lanes on the Bishop Ford Freeway in suburban South Holland early Monday morning. According to Illinois State Police, a pedestrian was crossing 159th Street after a previous accident when they were hit and killed by a car around 2:30 a.m.The vehicle involved in the crash stayed on the scene. All southbound lanes reopened around 8 a.m.
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