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‘Champions’ Residing in One Hospital’s NICU Melt Hearts in Their Best Olympic Outfits
The residents of one Illinois hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit are completely melting after the newborns’ caregivers dressed them all up in preparation of this year’s Olympic games. Advocate Children’s Hospital, located in Oak Lawn, shared a series of photos on Facebook on Thursday, July 25, of...
Chicago expects 25,000 migrants during DNC. It has capacity for 15,000
CHICAGO (NewsNation) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson insists that the city was “born ready” to host major events like next month’s Democratic National Convention, but the arrival of upwards of 25,000 immigrants and asylum seekers from the U.S. southern border could push that readiness to its limits. As part of the final security preparations for the […]
Lurie Children's Hospital announces small staff reductions after budget review
CHICAGO - A small number of employees have been laid off from Lurie Children's Hospital following a comprehensive review of its budget. The hospital confirmed the layoffs Friday in a statement, shared in part below:. "…We are identifying and acting upon opportunities to increase operating efficiency and support our longer-term...
Chicago Maritime Museum showcases paintings by Black artist James Bolivar Needham
CHICAGO — Earlier this year, we told you about five unattributed paintings acquired by the Chicago Maritime Museum. The curator was almost certain the work belonged to 19th Century Black artist James Bolivar Needham. He was an artist with no formal training who settled Chicago and became part of a team that painted and decorated buildings […]
19-year-old critical after Humboldt Park shooting
CHICAGO — A 19-year-old man is critical in the hospital after being shot several times in the city’s Humboldt Park neighborhood Friday. According to the Chicago Police Department, the victim was walking on the sidewalk in the 500 block of North Sacramento Avenue around 4:30 p.m. when he was hit by gunfire in his face […]
CPD: 16-year-old girl missing from Avalon Park
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department has launched an investigation trying to find a 16-year-old girl who went missing from the city’s Avalon Park neighborhood earlier today. CPD said Ja’Niya Hollis was last seen in the area of East 79th Street and South Stony Island Avenue Friday. Police describe Hollis as being around 5-foot-5-inches tall, […]
Win a Channahon’s Three Rivers Festival Prize Pack
Channahon’s Three Rivers Festival is happening August 7th-11th at Central Park (Rt 6 & Bluff) in Channahon!!. Listen to Scott Slocum in the morning for your chance to win a free Prize Pack for Channahon’s awesome Festival!. Prize Pack includes – 2 Bar Tent Entries and $40 in...
River Forest business owner says neighbor harassed her for over a year
Some of the language used in this story may be difficult to hear.RIVER FOREST, Ill. (CBS) – A River Forest business owner said she's been taunted for more than a year by the owner of a neighboring shop.Glenda Harris, the business owner, said he's called her and her daughter a racial slur numerous times. An incident this week that was caught on camera led to the man being taken away in handcuffs.River Forest police charged Robert Palomo with a misdemeanor after, they said, he committed a crime caught on video.Different camera angles captured Palomo, the owner of Diamond in the...
‘I was crying all night’: Chicago jewelry booth owner loses over $300k worth of jewelry in smash & grab
CHICAGO – A jewelry booth owner lost some of her most valuable pieces Thursday night in a smash and grab crime. Maria Gil, owner of Jayeria Dos Perlas inside the Super Mall in West Elsdon, told WGN thieves shattered a display case at her jewelry booth Thursday night and stole some of her most valuable […]
Wrongly accused of Chicago murder, Rockford man teaches civics after 14 years in prison
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – A Rockford man who spent 14 years in prison for a Chicago murder he didn’t commit has been busy giving back to the community. Omar Muhammad, formerly Omar Saunders, was only 19 when he heard a prison door slam shut behind him. In 1988, he and three other teens—known collectively as […]
Garrett Crochet’s trade demands leave only one real suitor, per insider
Of all the pitchers available ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline, Garrett Crochet is probably the best. The fireball-throwing southpaw has been outright dominant for the Chicago White Sox, posting a 3.07 ERA and .970 WHIP through 111.1 innings and 21 starts. At 25, he still has a long runway ahead of him and multiple years of team control over his contract.
‘Flight of Butterflies’ lands in local natural areas
The Washington Park and South Shore natural areas have a little more sparkle this summer following the installation of two butterfly sculptures by local artists Kahari Blackburn and Candace Hunter. The sculptures were installed this past April as part of “Flight of the Butterflies,” a project of the Chicago Park...
WGN Radio competes in ‘WGN Summer Games’
In celebration of Paris 2024, WGN-TV’s WGN Morning News hosted a ‘WGN Summer Games’ at Bradley Place and invited WGN Radio to participate!. WGN Morning News shared video of the games which included a Relay Race, Breakdancing, Doughnut Pong, and Hobby Horse. Congratulations to Lou Manfredini, Jon...
Weekend in Chicago: Pierogi Fest, Wicker Park Fest and more
CHICAGO - If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Chicagoland area, there are several festivals underway. The wackiest festival in America returns to Whiting, Ind. for its 30th year. The event kicked off on Friday morning and will run through Sunday. Pierogi Fest started with...
Newcomers vie for starting center position at Bears training camp
CHICAGO (CBS) –The Chicago Bears put on the pads for the first time this training camp on Friday and the energy levels were up, especially considering it was also the first practice fully open to fans."We're all in pads, finally. The offensive and defensive line especially have been anticipating this moment," said backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. "It's still the start of camp, so I think guys are out there really competing. Everybody's body feels pretty good right now, and yeah, you kind of expect that, especially with a team that's looking to compete this year and make some things happen."...
Proposed NFL Trade Lands Bears ‘Menace’ Browns DT for Cheap
The Chicago Bears are optimistic that their young interior defensive linemen can take the next step for them during the 2024 season and boost their pass rush. Should the Bears reach the end of training camp and find they need another veteran in the room, though, a trade with the Cleveland Browns may suit their needs.
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