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The chaos of the 1968 DNC: Retired CBS Chicago reporter John Drummond remembers
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Fifty-six years ago, the events of one week in August stained Chicago's image around the world—anti-Vietnam War protests, and the police response to them, during the Democratic National Convention.John "Bulldog" Drummond was there for it all. He is known to generations of Chicagoans as a television news legend at CBS Chicago, WBBM-TV, Channel 2—famously covering the organized crime beat and all sorts of other crooks and capers, hoodlums and heists, scalawags and seedy enterprises—and also filling in on the anchor desk or on sports. But the 1968 Democratic National Convention happened a year before Drummond started at...
Chicago firm plans to buy Lattitude Five25, demolish troubled Near East Side towers
The Latitude Five25 apartment towers are in contract to a company that plans to replace the troubled complex with affordable housing for families. Long known as Sawyer Towers, the Near East Side housing towers were evacuated over Christmas 2022 after being deemed uninhabitable. The property, owned by the New Jersey firm Paxe Latitude, was...
Bally's accepts $4.5B buyout from chairman's hedge fund, impact on Chicago casino unknown
Bally's has accepted a buyout offer from its largest shareholder for more than $4.5 billion.Standard General, a hedge fund led by Bally's Chairman Soo Kim, will buy the remaining shares of the company, which will keep it publicly traded.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe buyout was announced as Bally's works to build a new casino along the Chicago River. It is also currently operating a temporary casino at the Medinah Temple in River North.Two weeks ago, the company revealed new renderings of the planned casino after saying it secured funding for the complex. The site plan includes a 500-room, 34-story hotel tower at the former Tribune Publishing site, pending approval from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.READ MORE | Bally's lays out new plans for hotel on top of Chicago casinoThe Illinois Gaming Board said they are aware of the buyout and are reviewing it. There is no word on whether this will have any impact on the permanent Chicago casino.
Residents on Chicago's Near West Side, South Loop prepare for DNC closures
On Thursday, state and local officials and the Secret Service announced closures and security zones for the Democratic National Convention. Residents read a comprehensive list of affected areas here, but for businesses and residents in the security perimeter, their daily routines are going to be upended for the massive event.
The San Francisco 49ers Will Trade Trent Williams to the Chicago Bears
In more drama coming from the San Francisco 49ers, offensive lineman Trent Williams is holding out of training camp alongside Brandon Aiyuk. Unlike Aiyuk, Williams isn’t seeking an extension to his current contract but is looking for guaranteed money. At this point in his career, Williams knows any given snap could be his last, yet he remains arguably the best tackle in the league. Williams, who just turned 36 years old, has three seasons left on his contract, but none of it is guaranteed. He is scheduled to make solid money over the next three years, with base salaries of $20.05 million, $22.5 million, and $32.21 million, respectively, putting him near the top of the market. However, he wants reassurance. If the 49ers cannot make that happen, the Chicago Bears should consider a deal to bring Williams in to protect Caleb Williams‘ blindside.
Advocates, Business Leaders Say Collaboration is Key in Reducing Gun Violence in Chicago: ‘We Can’t Talk at People, We Have to Listen’
Often siloed, community advocates, business leaders and policymakers need to collaborate to end gun violence in Chicago. That’s according to local leaders from those respective fields, who spoke at an event Thursday night in Homan Square called Reducing Gun Violence: The Ecosystem of Public Safety. The event kicks off...
Caleb Williams' Insane Patrick Mahomes-esque Pass Breaks The Internet
Last week, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears kicked off their 2024 NFL training camp for the upcoming season. Williams is already making highlight plays, and his most recent one may be his best as it looked very similar to a tough throw Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick ...
TRIDENT agents arrest Cicero man on alleged delivery of over 100 bags of purported narcotic mixture
Members of the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (TRIDENT) arrested a Cicero man Thursday after an investigation where he allegedly delivered a mixture of fentanyl and heroin to Trident agents on multiple occasions. 29-year-old Alexander E. Bryant is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. According...
String of robberies on West Side: Chicago police seek up to seven suspects
WEST SIDE - Chicago police are warning West Side residents of a recent string of related robberies at commercial businesses. Shared below are the dates and locations of the reported robberies:. 5200 block of West Chicago Ave on June 27, 2024 at 5:17 a.m. 3900 block of West Monroe between...
Firefighters’ New Best Friend: Knox HomeBox™ Revolutionizing Emergency Entry
Fire Marshal of Lombard, Illinois, Perry Johnson joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss the Knox HomeBox™ program, which offers a secure way for firefighters to access keys and enter homes during emergencies. He’ll explain the benefits of owning a Knox Box and how its exterior placement doesn’t compromise safety. For more information: https://www.knoxbox.com/Products/Residential-KnoxBoxes.
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