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North suburban restaurants offer kosher spin on Mexican cuisine
CHICAGO (CBS) -- When you want tacos, you have many choices in the Chicago area, but in the northern suburbs there are a couple restaurants where you might find some things missing from the menu. The owners of La Casa De Isaac & Moishe want it that way. "Normally, al pastor is made out with pork, but we don't use pork. We use beef," owner Isaac Nava said.You won't find pork on the menu, because Nava is Jewish. "My parents converted, and they raised 12 of us, and since then we just followed those principles," he said.The restaurant also is...
Megan Thee Stallion Will Bring Annual ‘Hottieween’ Party to Chicago
Megan Thee Stallion is upgrading her annual Hottieween celebration, and taking it to Chicago! On Tuesday, the musician announced that her yearly party will be held on Oct. 31 — and all of the ticket proceeds will support her charity.Yung Miami, GloRilla Set to Perform at 2024 BET Hip-Hop Music Awards “Hottieween is BIGGER than ever this year !!! CHICAGO HOTTIES we had so much fun together at Thee Hot Girl Summer Tour so I hadddd to come celebrate Hottieween with yall,” Megan wrote on X. “Trust me you don’t wanna miss this one See you soon.” All ticket sales...
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving legislative leader in US history
CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection begins Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in American history. The case against Madigan, who resigned in 2021, is one of Illinois’ largest corruption trials in years. The 83-year-old is charged in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme that included the state’s largest utility, ComEd. Federal prosecutors allege the Chicago Democrat used his power not only as speaker but in other roles, including as head of the state Democratic Party, to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power. A 23-count indictment against him includes racketeering conspiracy, wire fraud and attempted extortion charges. More than 1,000 people were mailed jury summonses. That number was narrowed to about 180 people who reported to federal court in Chicago on Tuesday to fill out questionnaires. Questioning by federal prosecutors and lawyers for Madigan, and his codefendant and longtime confidant Michael McClain, was set to begin Wednesday.
Tribune reporter Ray Long: Madigan trial will be one of the biggest we’ve seen in decades for alleged political corruption
Ray Long, the great investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about the upcoming corruption trial of former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan.
Judges aiming to keep seats in November include some with notable records
The 77 judges asking Cook County voters to keep them on the bench in November include some with unexplained tax debts, arrest histories, official censures, unflattering reversals by higher courts, and ties to indicted or convicted politicians. Those judges — alongside the many with cleaner reputations and records — all...
Palos Hills woman absolved of paying income taxes on $50K she didn't earn
The IRS has resolved a situation for an elderly Palos Hills woman who was being sent tax bills for $50,000 from a railroad pension she didn't earn.Olga Rusewicz was being accused of owing about $3,000 in back taxes for alleged income of about $48,000 over recent years in a railroad pension. But she never worked for the railroad, and never collected the money. She believes she was a victim of identity theft and a tax return scam in which someone filed for taxes in her name.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchRusewicz, who lives on social security,...
New ranking names best children's hospitals in Illinois, Midwest
An Illinois children's hospital has been named among the top-rated hospitals in the Midwest in a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago was named the No. 1 hospital for kids in Illinois in the newest ranking from the publication, but it also earned a high spot on the list of best children's hospitals in the Midwest.
Some evacuees end up in Chicago, some volunteers head to Florida ahead of Milton
CHICAGO (CBS) -- All eyes were in Florida Tuesday night, about 24 hours out from Hurricane Milton's anticipated landfall on the state's West Coast.Highways were packed as people tried to evacuate, gas stations were packed with some running out of gas, and all airports were shut down—sending people to Sarasota or Orlando to get out. This was all happening as people were still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene nearly two weeks ago.Some of the evacuees came to Chicago, landing at O'Hare International Airport Tuesday night. Stephanie Lovell was one such person."I'm hoping this storm is not as bad," Lovell said....
Thanksgiving Break Dates for Chicago Public Schools: 2024-2025 Schedule and Activities to Plan
Thanksgiving break is the perfect time for families to come together. Whether you’re planning a big family gathering or a quiet staycation, knowing the break dates can help you make the most of this festive season. Below are the Thanksgiving break dates for Chicago Public Schools for the 2024-2025...
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