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One Midwest Town Makes America’s Richest Cities List, And It’s In Illinois
When you look at a list of the wealthiest cities in America and see only places from both coasts and nothing in the Midwest, you start to think. Like "Is the Midwest not on par with the rest of the country when it comes to money?" The Veranda study, a...
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot looks forward to supporting Kamala Harris' presidential run
CHICAGO (CBS) — Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot can be counted among those who have definitely made up their minds about the presidential race.Lightfoot said she is looking forward to supporting Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential run, and also said she is relieved to have the drama involving President Biden put to rest."I slept pretty well last night. This has been a very tough period of time for all of us. I said a prayer last night for President Biden and his family. I thanked him for putting the country and the party ahead of self," Lightfoot said. "There's a level of...
$500 Stimulus Program: Chicago’s Effort to Provide Financial Relief to Pandemic-Stricken Residents
Chicago’s $500 stimulus program funded by the Federal Rescue Plan aims to provide broad financial relief to residents facing economic hardships due to the pandemic. Chicago Launches $500 Stimulus Program to Support Pandemic-Stricken Residents Chicago is launching a $500 stimulus program to help residents struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising costs. This program […]
Chicago quietly drops hyped-up lawsuit against Glock firearms company
CHICAGO — When Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced in March that it was filing a “first-of-its-kind lawsuit” against firearm manufacturer Glock, the city drummed up publicity with a press release and widespread media coverage. There was no press release and no media coverage on Monday when the...
Raoul says Illinois gun ban should remain in place
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.”
Center for Better Aging opens Tuesday on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS)—A South Side organization dedicated to lifelong health care for people over 50 is opening a new space called the Center for Better Aging, which is also focused on saving lives. "We actually created this space with older adults in mind." A space dedicated to those 50 and older in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. It's the first geriatric-approved emergency room on the South Side. It's located inside the St. Bernard Ambulatory Care Center.The goal is to address healthcare disparities for older adults on Chicago's South Side. "We're bringing medical services to the southside in a way that's compassionate and specialized for...
State Funding for Chicago Public Schools: $1.1 Billion vs. $503 Million – Governor Pritzker Pushes Back Against Mayor Johnson’s Claim
Governor J.B. Pritzker rejects Mayor Brandon Johnson’s claim for $1.1 billion in state aid for Chicago Public Schools, arguing that the true cost to fully fund the district is lower and that it’s not the state’s job to cover local financial mistakes. Pritzker Disputes Chicago’s $1.1 Billion School Aid Claim, Citing Lower Funding Needs According […]
DuPage County Fair Returns This Thursday: A Tradition of Fun and Community
West Chicago, IL – The much-anticipated DuPage County Fair is set to return this Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois. This beloved annual event, now celebrating its 70th year at its permanent home, promises four days of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit.
Jennifer Hudson surprises fans at Common's concert for Millennium Park 20th anniversary celebration
Millennium Park is still being celebrated this weekend as the can't miss attraction in Chicago turned 20 years old this week.The city continued its four-day celebration on Saturday, with Chicago music artist Common performing a concert with the Grant Park Orchestra.Jennifer Hudson also made a surprise appearance, delighting fans in the packed crowd.The concert started at 7:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Most reserved spots appeared to be sold out ahead of the show.Lawn seating for the concert was free, and many fans had lined up to get into the venue well before the show got underway. The event...
The Best Free Museum Days in Chicago
In our hyperconnected world, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the museums that stand among us. They are quiet and stout amid what is fleeting and loud. But now, perhaps more than ever, it’s worth planning a visit. They contain our shared history, lessons from the past that can inform the future, not to mention works of remarkable and staggering beauty. Chicago happens to have some of the greatest museums in the country. What’s more, on certain days, they are absolutely free. Here are 11 you should mark on your calendars this season.
Popular Wrigley Field rooftops to be torn down for another soulless apartment complex
I am not even a Chicago Cubs fan, but this makes me sad. For a few years there, I was a Wrigleyville resident. I lived half a block south of Wrigley Field. While I felt like a complete outsider the entire time I lived in Chicago, I did grow to find comfort in the neighborhood I chose to live in. Then, COVID happened, and that was a sign to me from the universe that I needed to move back home to Atlanta.
52nd Annual Fiesta Del Sol Festival
Above view of the Fiesta Del Sol festival. Chicago always has something to offer for every season of the year. Every year there’s discussion among the inhabitants of the Windy City, as to which is the best season to experience Chicago. Summer is usually the top pick to really experience Chicago, the ability to walk around the city and really take in the environment of the surrounding neighborhoods. Summertime is the best – taking in the inviting aromas of backyard grills of the neighborhood and seeing what the people of the city are cooking up. There is an annual event in a neighborhood that’s located in the heart of Chicago, it really captures the summer spirit of Chicago and everyone under the sun is welcome.
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