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Chicago police oversight body hears traffic stop concerns and ideas for reform
At a special hearing held by Chicago’s Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Tuesday evening, dozens of Chicagoans and a panel of experts gathered to provide input on what meaningful traffic stop reform could look like in Chicago. Commission president Anthony Driver Jr. said the purpose of the...
Cook County judge who implemented controversial courthouse ban over cellphone ordered to undergo training
A Cook County judge who controversially banned a law clerk from the county’s main courthouse for using a cellphone in her courtroom will undergo training and mentoring, officials said. The order comes after an executive committee convened by Chief Judge Tim Evans investigated the nine-month courthouse ban implemented by Judge Peggy Chiampas for Robert Almodóvar, an exoneree who was issued a ...
Chicago Sky surprise 2 young girls running lemonade stand with tickets to Friday’s game against Indiana Fever
On Tuesday, WGN News told you about two young Chicago girls running a lemonade stand in the city's Roseland neighborhood, hoping to raise enough money to go to the Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game Friday night.
Safety repairs to be done at Avenue Parking Garage
Oak Park’s village board has approved spending up to $665,000 to complete time-sensitive safety repairs to the structure of The Avenue Parking Garage. The approval came at the board’s meeting Tuesday, where experts emphasized that the structure remains safe to use for now but unexpected additional repairs are needed.
Chicago man charged with bank robbery and attempted robbery in back-to-back incidents
CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been charged with robbing a bank in Evanston and trying to rob another bank in Chicago on back-to-back days earlier this month, according to an indictment filed Tuesday in federal court. Jeffrey Sulaski, 64, allegedly robbed an Associated Bank in Evanston on August 3,...
Afternoon Briefing: Why sweaty corn is making it even more humid in the Midwest
Good afternoon, Chicago. Lawyers for four ex-ComEd executives and lobbyists convicted in a scheme to bribe then-House Speaker Michael Madigan argue in a new court filing that the entire prosecution was built on a “rotten foundation” and the charges should be dismissed in light of a key Supreme Court ruling in June. The motion filed late Tuesday lays out in the starkest detail yet how defense ...
Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre targeting reopen date after possible asbestos issue
The box office remains closed at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, while the management awaits test results about potential asbestos contamination during an ongoing cleanup project.
While burglaries are down across Chicago, neighborhoods like Uptown and Lakeview aren’t so lucky
CHICAGO —If you look at the Chicago Police Department’s latest statistics report, you’ll see that burglaries are down 5% this year. That’s good. But your mileage may vary. And one neighborhood where your mileage will especially vary is Uptown, where burglaries are up 24% this year.
During a heat wave, 'stay indoors' can bring hazards, too
With Chicago and much of the Midwest facing what may be the hottest days of the summer this week, many are cranking up the air conditioning and heeding the advice of officials to stay inside. But cool indoor air is a luxury out of reach for many, including those who...
Hannah Anderson signs a three-year extension with the Chicago Red Stars
Hannah Anderson is ready to make a difference. The third round pick in the Chicago Red Stars draft signed a three year contract extension on Wednesday, Aug 28. “I was really excited. Obviously, I’m a rookie this year, so just to be able to continue playing here and knowing that I feel valuable and like trusted as a player, I feel really good and really excited to continue to work with this club and be able to contribute in any way that I can and learn from the girls and the coaching staff and, you know, just have them as teammates and as friends too.
HEIDENHAIN at IMTS 2024: Innovations for Digital Manufacturing Start Here
HEIDENHAIN is set to showcase its latest innovations in digital manufacturing at theInternational Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024, from September 9-14 in Chicago, IL. Attendees are invited to explore HEIDENHAIN’s cutting-edge solutions at booth #339440 in the South Building, Level 3, and at the Student Summit booth #121000. Innovation...
Claimants seek $58 million, allege ISP negligence around Highland Park shooter
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers could be on the hook for monetary awards to claimants suing Illinois State Police for alleged negligence in the run up to the 2022 Highland Park mass shooting. Seven people died and dozens were injured in the shooting that took place on Independence Day, 2022. “The parade started out like any other - a familiar scene across America on the Fourth of July -...
What are realistic expectations for field hockey in 2024?
School is still a few weeks out, but Northwestern field hockey starts its season this Friday when it hosts Maine in Evanston. When that game kicks off, the team officially begins its quest for a national title after falling 2-1 to UNC in last year’s championship game, a contest that ended in a heartbreaking penalty shootout for the ‘Cats.
Clean up underway after storms hit the northern suburbs
Clean up underway across the northern suburbs after storms tore trees apart and knocked out power. Crews spent much of the morning in Evanston cleaning up debris and downed trees. In Deerfield, crews worked late into the night to clear debris and downed trees. No injuries reported. As of noon over 13 thousand Com Ed customers were without power.
Brookfield Zoo to Host Urgent Blood Drive Amid National Shortage
The Brookfield Zoo will host a critical blood drive tomorrow, Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., as the American Red Cross grapples with an emergency blood shortage. The event will be held at the zoo’s Discovery Center, located at 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL. The...
Fenwick football all-in on the 2024 season
With strong senior leadership, an effort to build a buy-in culture and talent on both ends of the field, the Fenwick Friars are hungry for the start of the 2024 football season. Last Friday night, there was a buzz in the air as the players and staff were getting ready...
Agency finds joy in serving others
Jacquelyn Jenke was wrestling with the question posed during a leadership meeting at her realty company. “We were all talking about our big whys: Why we’re in real estate, why we try to do what we’re doing, why we want to be the best in the business,” Jenke said. “I had kind of made it known that I was struggling with my big why.”
Why Chicago Democrats Are Turning a Blind Eye to Rising Crime Rates?
Ted Dabrowski, President of Wirepoints.org, joins The Ray Stevens Show to discuss why Chicago Democrats are turning a blind eye to rising crime rates. He breaks down the factors that have made Chicago a murder capital and commends the police for enduring abuse from protesters during the DNC.
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