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Outset Music Venue Opens In Bucktown After Extended Delay
BUCKTOWN — A new music venue in Bucktown held its first show on Friday after its opening was delayed by almost two months. Outset, 1675 N. Elston Ave., was scheduled to host its inaugural concerts June 1-2 with Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton. But due to power connection issues...
Latest news from Evanston: Your Monday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Monday morning, Evanston. “I looked for something colorful, a little hippie-ish,” said Jay Woldenberg, pictured above wearing a fringed tie-die T-shirt and matching hat at Disco in the Park Friday night at the James Park soccer field. “It seemed appropriate.” (Watch Richard Cahan’s video of the party.)
Pickleball Clubhouse Coming To Irving Park Early Next Year
IRVING PARK — Construction is underway on a Pickleball Clubhouse slated to open this winter in Irving Park. Chris Sears, founder and CEO of Pickleball Clubhouse, plans to open the indoor playing facility at 4242 N. Elston Ave., a warehouse that was formerly home to Thillens, an armored car service provider.
DNC In Chicago: United Center Neighbors Brace For Restricted Access, Traffic, Police — And Confusion
NEAR WEST SIDE — With the Democratic National Convention less than a month away, United Center neighbors are bracing for what the massive event will bring to the neighborhood: street closures, heavy traffic, more law enforcement and restricted access to their blocks. Yet, confusion remains about how neighbors will...
Lollapalooza street closures begin in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO - Drivers, prepare for street closures as Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park this weekend. A majority of the street closures will start Monday at 8 p.m., and wrap up by mid-August. Here is a full list of the closures from the festival's organizers. Street closures. Balbo from Columbus to...
30bbl ferm, 3bbl single wall brite, 150gal open top dimple tank
150 gallon dimple jacketed open top 316SS tank – was originally manufactured for a local peanut processing facility working on a patent, patent fell through and they liquidated so we bought this to use for experimental open-top fermentation. Tank has never been used. Has welded angle iron near the bottom to hold a false bottom if one was made. Upgraded to 10bbl system and no longer plan to use.
US Awards $500,000 to Boost Chicago Quantum Tech Hub
The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub, a coalition of Fortune 500 companies, startups, universities, and government agencies, has been awarded $500,000 by the US Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to accelerate the adoption of quantum technologies. The hub, led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, aims to combat financial fraud, secure the energy grid, and develop life-saving drugs. Recent partnerships include collaborations with the FBI Chicago, IonQ, and MxD to advance quantum innovation.
CSX Unveils Heritage Locomotive Honoring Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
CSX has unveiled its 17th heritage locomotive, paying tribute to the historic Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad (C&EI). This locomotive is part of CSX’s ongoing series celebrating the rich legacy of America’s railroads. The C&EI was established in 1877, initially serving as a regional line connecting Chicago with...
Nostalgia Stories: Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir
Antenna TV is sad to hear of the passing of Abdul “Duke” Fakir, a founding member of the Motown group the Four Tops. He was 88. Duke was the chief of the band, touring and performing his entire time with the Four Tops. Antenna TV got the chance to chat with him after he performed at the historic Chicago Theater in downtown Chicago. RIP Duke.
Chicago cooling centers open this week to provide heat relief
CHICAGO - Cooling centers opened across Chicago on Monday as the city braces for a week-long heatwave. Over 250 cooling locations will be open through Friday. Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s throughout the week with heat indices expected to reach over 100 degrees. The following centers will...
Monroe Capital raises $562m in latest CLO
Chicago-based Monroe Capital held the final close for its fourth CLO since 2022, raising $561.8 million for a portfolio of middle-market senior secured loans. Monroe Capital MML CLO XVI is a term debt securitization and Monroe sold securities rated from AAA through BB-. Meanwhile, Monroe Capital and its affiliates retained a majority of the subordinated […]
Roseland Portrait Project paints new image of Far South Side
CHICAGO - Can art be used to change a neighborhood’s reputation for violence and poverty? John Bakker certainly thinks so. He’s the Chicago artist behind the Roseland Portrait Project. With each stroke of his brush, he’s painting a different image of what it means to be in the Far South Side neighborhood.
Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 29
• It's official: The South Red Line Extension reportedly first promised in 1973, has been awarded a $1.973 billion federal grant (Crain's) • Damen Green Line stop will opens Aug. 5, in time for Democratic National Convention (Block Club) • Driver fatally struck male pedestrian who reportedly "ran into traffic"...
Chicago Police Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Man, Charles Maynard, Near Union Station
Authorities are seeking the public's help to locate Charles Maynard, a 28-year-old man reported missing since July 24th. Maynard was last seen in the 2800 block of S. Normal Ave., Chicago, and it's believed he could be around Amtrak’s Union Station, in Chicago’s 1st District. According to the...
Gator Watch In Lincoln Park? No, It’s A Turtle On A Log, City Says
LINCOLN PARK — “Gator Watch 2024” has been called off before it could begin. Two fishers said they believe they saw an alligator in Lincoln Park’s North Pond, but city officials are saying the sighting is highly improbable. Tom Hildum and wife Sheba Heard, recreational anglers...
Track & Field Center In Pullman Helped 2 Chicagoans On Path To Paris Olympics
PULLMAN — When Craig Collins was growing up in South Shore, his running teams would practice in school hallways. Outdoor tracks got ripped to shreds by football practice. Sand pits turned into puddles. Coaches also had math tests to grade. Collins still excelled in his sport, making it to...
‘Lord Of The Rings’ Cast Discusses The Challenges Of Bringing The Trilogy To The Stage — As A Musical
NAVY PIER — “The Fellowship of the Ring,” the first volume of J.R.R. Tolkien‘s seminal “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, was published July 29, 1954. Fast forward 70 years: In a fateful anniversary celebration, Chicago Shakespeare Theater has just premiered its run of an inventive stage adaptation.
At Least 3 Killed, 3-Month-Old Injured in Shootings Across Chicago Over Weekend: Police
Three people were killed and a 3-month-old boy was critically wounded in separate shootings over the weekend across Chicago, according to the Chicago Police Department. According to the Chicago Police Department, 21 people were shot in 19 separate incidents between Friday and Sunday evenings. The 3-month old and a 21-year-old...
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