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U.S. has had 261 mass shootings so far in 2024, 72 in June, data show
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A shooting that killed two women and critically injured three children Thursday morning in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood is one of at least 261 mass shootings across the country so far this year, and data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year. The shooting at a home in the 7100 block of South Woodlawn Avenue was one of at least 236 shootings across the country in just the last 72 hours, according to "The Gun Violence Archive," a data-collecting non-profit, which has also found that 4th of...
Illinois man says Des Moines trucking company let him go because of his dreadlocks
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Chicago man who worked at Des Moines' TMC Transportation has filed a civil rights complaint against the trucking company for wrongful termination and discrimination. Drew Harvey told Local 5 News on Thursday that he was let go by the company about two weeks ago...
Revival Food Hall vendors may stay after lease dispute
Hungry people downtown who love Revival Food Hall may be able to keep chowing down there after all. Revival Food Hall posted on Instagram this week that it would close at the end of the month after eight years of business as one of the city’s beloved indoor markets. “Since reopening after COVID, inviting people back downtown has been our mission. Our vision was that Revival would serve the ...
Mother of missing Chicago woman in Bahamas pleads for U.S. government's intervention in case
CHICAGO - The mother of the Chicago woman who disappeared in the Bahamas last month is asking for the U.S. government to step in. Taylor Casey, 41, has been missing in the Bahamas for nearly two weeks. Her mother, Collette Seymore, recently returned from the Bahamas and is calling on...
Ferraro-owned North Chicago Jelly Belly plant to close, affecting dozens of workers
Chicago-based candy company Ferrara has announced plans to close its North Chicago Jelly Belly plant, impacting 66 workers. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, operations will move from Belly’s Lake County facility around Oct. 11. Workers will have the opportunity to move to another of Ferrara’s five Chicagoland plants.
Happ slugs pair of 3-run homers as Cubs pound Phillies 10-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ hit three-run homers from both sides of the plate for a career-high six RBIs, and the struggling Chicago Cubs pounded the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 to avoid a three-game sweep on Thursday. The Cubs came into the season expecting to contend for the...
Report: Angel Reese working toward endorsement deal with Reese’s Pieces
CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese is seemingly on her way to a brand partnership with one of her favorite candies, according to a recent report. TMZ Sports is reporting Reese and candy company Hershey’s are in talks negotiating a sponsorship deal, specifically involving Reese’s Pieces. The foundation was laid a little under two […]
2 women in Chicago and Cleveland police officer are among those killed in July Fourth shootings
Two women in a home in Chicago, a police officer serving a warrant in Cleveland and an armed person making threats in Yellowstone National Park were among those killed in shootings on the Fourth of July, historically one of the nation’s deadliest days of the year. Violence and mass...
A Braves-Cubs trade for a Ronald Acuña Jr. replacement who just made history
The Atlanta Braves have tried to find an internal replacement for Ronald Acuña Jr. for quite some time. As the Braves come to terms with their NL Wild Card status, they ought to be seeking upgrades in the outfield and rotation. Atlanta's starting outfield of Adam Duvall, Michael Harris...
Reimagining Englewood: Healing the Past Through Art and Civic Engagement
A recent workshop through UnBlocked Englewood tasked participants with reimagining the neighborhood’s possibilities. The post Reimagining Englewood: Healing the Past Through Art and Civic Engagement appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Surgeons use robots to operate on pigs from 500 miles away
Surgeons recently performed a series of successful medical operations on pigs from 500 miles away using robotic-assisted surgery (RAS). The preclinical tests of the Sovato Platform were carried out by doctors in Lincoln, Nebraska, who operated on subjects in Chicago. Nephrectomy, hysterectomy, colectomy and cholecystectomy procedures were successfully completed using the new software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, which was paired with Virtual Incision’s MIRA Surgical System, billed by the company as the world’s first miniaturized RAS device.
Steven Kwan homers, officially takes over as majors' leading hitter as Cleveland Guardians roll over Chicago White Sox 8-4
CLEVELAND — All-Star Steven Kwan homered, went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and officially took over as the majors' leading hitter while sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Kwan connected for his eighth homer leading off the third inning...
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