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Chicago man embarks on 100-mile jet ski journey across Lake Michigan to support police officers
CHICAGO - A Chicago man is currently traveling nearly 100 miles across Lake Michigan on a jet ski. Frank Giannelli hit the waters Thursday morning to support the "Get Behind the Vest" campaign. This effort, organized by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, aims to provide life-saving body armor for Chicago police officers.
CPS Board Approves Balanced Budget, But Concerns Remain About Future of District Funding
Chicago Public Schools said it presented a balanced budget for the coming school year Thursday, despite the expiration of federal COVID-19 dollars, but significant funding issues may lay ahead if the district is unable to identify new financial streams. The seven-member Board of Education on Thursday unanimously approved the district’s...
Angel Reese Admits Chicago Sky Teammates 'Need Her' During WNBA Rookie Season
It didn't take Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese to become an integral part of her WNBA team's identity. Not only has Reese's elite rebounding and assertiveness in the paint transformed the Sky into a physical and dominant force, but her tenacity and grit has been adopted by her teammates as ...
Get smothered in love like ayam rendang when Kedai Tapao return to the next Monday Night Foodball
Two years is a long time to go without a karipap. Malaysian food is hard enough to come by in this town, let alone the flaky, laminated pastry-encased pillows of curried potato and carrot that I’m dreaming of. Curry puffs aren’t on the menus at the handful of Malaysian brick and mortars we have access to. If only there was a nimble pop-up that could reliably be counted upon to execute this deceptively modest snack.
Paul Aronhime Appointed Federal Sector SVP at Keeper Security
Paul Aronhime, an executive and strategist who specializes in growing organizations, was named senior vice president of federal sector at Keeper Security. In a LinkedIn post shared Wednesday, Aronhime announced his move to Keeper Security, a cybersecurity company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As SVP of Keeper Security’s federal sector, Aronhime...
Lake Michigan boaters were 'floating on a piece of board' after explosion, rescuer says
A quick-thinking boater has been credited with saving two men who were seriously injured in a boat explosion on Lake Michigan, and the boater told reporters that God was watching over her and her boat on Tuesday.
Chicago Welcomes Sunny Weekend Before Storm Risks Rise Next Week
Chicagoans are looking ahead to a mixed bag of weather conditions, with the National Weather Service projecting a tranquil trio of days before the risk of storms increases early next week. According to the detailed weather forecast for Chicago, IL, the city will see sunny skies with highs around the mid-70s to low 80s starting today and into the weekend.
Chicago’s expanded lawsuit against Glock misguided: Gun rights group
(The Center Square) – Chicago is expanding its lawsuit against gun manufacturer Glock, but a gun rights advocate says it’s misguided and likely unconstitutional. Last year, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a measure allowing lawsuits against the firearms industry for allegedly making the community less safe. The National Shooting Sports Foundation challenged the law. The […]
Chicago Sky Star Makes Painful Three-Word Admission About WNBA Break
The WNBA has reached its Olympic break. While some players have shared their excitement for vacation time, Chicago Sky star Chennedy Carter has made it clear that she can't wait to return to the hardwood. Carter went to social media to share her thoughts on the break, mentioning, "I miss ...
Chicago hit-and-run: Vehicle strikes 9-year-old girl, seriously injuring her
CHICAGO - Chicago police are searching for a vehicle that struck a 9-year-old girl and drove off on the city's South Side. The incident occurred on July 18, around 8:39 p.m. The child was walking in the street in the 9500 block of South Paxton Avenue when she was hit by an SUV.
Red Line robbery: Police seek 4 suspects who allegedly assaulted man, stole his items
CHICAGO - A search is underway for a group of suspects accused of beating up a man on a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train and stealing his property. The incident happened just after 11 p.m. July 13 at the Red Line Garfield stop, in the 200 block of W. Garfield.
Cubs selling at trade deadline could pay blockbuster dividends in offseason
No team in the National League has disappointed more than the Chicago Cubs. The expectation was, after re-signing Cody Bellinger while bringing in Shota Imanaga and Craig Counsell that a Cubs team that narrowly missed the postseason in 2023, to make the playoffs, but barring a miracle, that's not going to happen.
NBA Trades: Warriors throw caution to the wind in a risky proposed deal with Bulls
Thus far, the Golden State Warriors haven't made a major move to improve their roster after failing to make the playoffs last season. While they are reportedly trying to acquire a star, their pursuit appears to be on hold for the time being. However, if their primary trade target doesn't materialize, they could turn to the Chicago Bulls to make a late-summer deal.
Burglary crew is targeting restaurants on North, Northwest Sides
CHICAGO — For the second time this week, Chicago police are warning businesses about nighttime burglars who are prowling the city. The latest alert focuses on the North and Northwest Sides, where three men broke into four restaurants in under an hour on July 19. CPD said the burglars...
Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago
CHICAGO — Two new lawsuits allege decades of sexual abuse at a Chicago juvenile detention center. The complaints – one against Cook County and one against the state of Illinois – were filed Monday in state court on behalf of 193 men and women who were housed in the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago, formerly known as the Arthur J. Audy Home, between 1995 and 2022.
Property Tax Appeals Workshop for Norwood Park Township 8/14/24
Comr. Steele from the Cook County Board of Review will be co-sponsoring a Property Tax Appeals Workshop with Mayor Arlene Jezierny on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Ridgewood High School (Auditorium, Door #4) located at 7500 W. Montrose, Norridge. Doors will open at 6:00 and the event will begin at 6:30pm with a short presentation. Then staff and analysts will be available to assist attendees with creating online accounts and filing property tax appeals.
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