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Vajra Will Finally Open Its Dining Room After a Year in Wicker Park
Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty. It’s been a year since scintillating South Asian restaurant Vajra moved from West Town into...
Chicago Bursting with Weekend Festivities, Street Closures and OEMC Safety Tips Amidst Neighborhood Fests
This weekend, Chicagoans have their pick of neighborhood fests, from the cultural showcases in Pilsen's Fiesta Del Sol to the culinary delights at the Taste of Chicago in Marquette Park. As the city buzzes with increased activity, the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is on its toes, reminding everyone to stay vigilant and safe amidst the fun, according to a recent release on their website.
Advocates for Bird-Friendly Design Fear Chicago Casino Could Cause Mass Casualties
Advocates for bird-friendly building construction in Chicago are cautiously optimistic new mitigations at McCormick Place Lakeside Center — including the installation of patterned window film — will prevent the sort of mass casualty event that happened last fall, with 1,000 birds killed in a single day after crashing into the convention center.
Up, up and away: Scientists release weather balloons to study Chicago skyline's climate impact
Argonne National Laboratory is partnering with the University of Illinois to use the weather balloons and on the ground researchers to study how Chicago’s skyline impacts climate.
Tickets selling out for Chappell Roan’s Lollapalooza aftershow at The Vic Theatre
Some tickets are still available to see “The Midwest Princess” at The Vic Theatre in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Although, seats are limited and selling fast. Get yours now on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Now pulling crowd sizes the likes of Governors Ball capacity, meteoric pop...
AWA To Host Label Release Liner Seminar In September
The AWA Label Release Liner Seminar 2024 will be held on September 8-9, just before the commencement of Labelexpo Americas 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. This seminar will be one of the three concurrent sessions through a collaboration between AWA, TLMI, and AIPIA. The AWA Label Release Liner Seminar will feature...
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.
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