[ad_1] JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – Two people were killed and more than a dozen were injured in a nighttime shooting at a Halloween party in suburban Chicago, authorities said on Sunday. A patrol sergeant heard about a dozen gunshots after 12:30 a.m. in Joliet, about 70 miles southwest of Chicago, according to the Will County […]
[ad_1] In the Midwest, the average cost of a gallon of gasoline is a little cheaper at $ 3.22 per gallon, but prices vary widely from state to state. Here in the Quad Cities, the price depends heavily on which side of the river you fill. On the Iowa side of the Quad-Cities, the price […]
[ad_1] Shaw & Sons Funeral Home Marian Margaret Dixon (née Mazur), 92, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021 in her nursing home in Yakima, Washington. Beloved daughter of her late parents Sophie Mazur (née Krowka) and Robert, she was born on May 12, 1929 in Chicago Hospital. She grew up with her sister, Lorraine, […]
[ad_1] A study of Chicago casinos carried out in the summer of 2019 highlighted the merits of a downtown location near hotels and other attractions, rather than in outlying neighborhoods that residents of the outside with de the money to spend might find it dangerous. But a previous lack of interest in operating a casino […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO (AP) – A lot can be hidden behind a wedding. For Brad and Cyndi Marler, it’s because they’re both gay. A few years after their marriage, they confided in their secret. Then, for over three decades, they didn’t tell anyone else about it. “We always said it was us against the world,†Brad […]
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[ad_1] Mili Fomicov, Lars Peter Hansen, Sir Ronald Cohen and Randy Kroszner discuss the contribution … [+] transparency could have for a cleaner economy in a forum on the future of capitalism sponsored by the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. Screenshot UChicago Booth School of Business Transparency alone can motivate companies […]
[ad_1] When Mather High School, Khan Ali, arrives at the 26th United Nations Climate Summit in Glasgow on Sunday, he will represent all of Chicago’s public school youth in the global conversation on climate change. “I feel excited and nervous. So much to do in such a short time, â€said Ali, 19, of West Ridge, […]
[ad_1] (stokpic / Pixabay) Three companies want to build a casino and a resort in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office said on Friday. Rush Street Gaming, run by Chicago billionaire and Rivers Casino Des Plaines operator Neil Bluhm, submitted two separate bids – one for a casino and resort in McCormick Place and the other […]
[ad_1] The association Black in green (BIG) will plant 36 trees this week along South St. Lawrence Avenue, the street that connects Emmett Till’s childhood home to the garden named after his mother, the Granny Till-Mobley Forgiveness Garden . BIG, who bought West Woodlawn’s house last year, turns it into a museum that tells the […]
[ad_1] PAT KINNEY CEDAR FALLS – Abby Sears is all about hope. This is clear from Sears’ position as president of House of Hope, an organization that helps women overcome homelessness and work toward self-sufficiency. She is part of the management team of Farmers State Bank, founded in Jesup, which has significantly expanded its presence […]
[ad_1] By Alexandra Valence QUITO (Reuters) – The government of Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on Thursday offered lawmakers a modified tax reform that would increase contributions from top-earning companies and raise $ 1.9 billion in its first two years, announced Thursday the Ministry of the Economy. Lawmakers have rejected an omnibus tax, investment and labor […]
[ad_1] PEORIA, Ill. –A federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Christopher Simmons, 40, of Chicago, Illinois, on October 26, 2021, on three counts of financial institution fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Simmons’ sentencing is scheduled for February 24, 2022 at the U.S. courthouse in Peoria, Illinois. During two days of testimony, the […]
[ad_1] through: ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press Posted: Oct 28, 2021 / 1:05 AM CDT / Update: Oct 28, 2021 / 1:05 AM CDT FILE – In this file photo from April 19, 2021, New Zealand passengers are greeted upon arrival at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia. Australia advised international travelers on Thursday, October 28, 2021 […]
[ad_1] Retired NFL player Brett Favre reimbursed $ 600,000 in state social money he accepted for speeches he did not appear in, but state attorney general could sue Favre if he does not pay the interest owed on the amount, the Mississippi auditor said Wednesday. Auditor Shad White said Favre paid the auditor’s office the […]
[ad_1] The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail group, expects higher holiday sales to shatter last year’s record season, even as a chain Growing global supply slows the flow of goods and drives up prices for a wide range of items. The trade group said on Wednesday that it expects sales for the period […]
[ad_1] Yesterday, the Wisconsin soccer program added the No. 93 offer to its class of 2022 by offering four-star linebacker Jimmy Rolder. Rolder is 247Sports’ # 330 player in the class of 2022, # 35 linebacker and # 7 rookie from his home state of Illinois. It holds notable offerings from programs such as Cincinnati, […]
[ad_1] Maria Ruiz served as a banquet waitress at Swissotel Chicago for almost 24 years, putting work ahead of family, sometimes sleeping in a hotel room for just a few hours between shifts when there wasn’t enough time to get home. “I was at the hotel for 36 straight hours,†Ruiz said Tuesday afternoon at […]
[ad_1] NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement released by the league that he planned to meet with Florida Panthers coach Joel Quenneville after the publication of the investigation into how the Blackhawks were Chicago dealt with the sexual assault allegations against an assistant coach in 2010. During the Blackhawks’ run for the Stanley […]
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[ad_1] United now makes 32 trips per day between the New York area and DC, a 78% increase and the most flights of any airline Posted: October 26, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. EDT|Update: 49 minutes ago NEW YORK, October 26, 2021 / PRNewswire / – United Airlines operates flights between New York City and Washington […]
[ad_1] OTTAWA, Illinois (CBS) – The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office announced Monday that the death of Illinois State University student Jelani Day was drowning. Day’s body was discovered in the Illinois River in September, more than a week after he went missing. READ MORE: Chicago Police Union President Urges Aldermen To Repeal Mayor’s Vaccination Mandate […]
[ad_1] Here’s what city owners, business owners and the average Chicago resident need to know about the 2022 budget: Will my residential property taxes increase? Yes, but only a little. The Chicago City Council finance committee has approved Lightfoot’s $ 1.71 billion property tax levy for 2022. For the owner of a home worth $ […]
[ad_1] NORTH PARK – Northeastern Illinois University is still looking for interested developers to bid on two university buildings, including those on a block that has been unoccupied for five years. The university purchased the 14 storefronts on Bryn Mawr Avenue between Kimball Avenue and Bernard Street in 2016 after a two-year battle. They were […]
[ad_1] ASHLAND, Va. (AP) – Glenn Youngkin wants voters in Virginia to hear an urgent message: Your children are in danger. In a speech last week in a suburb of Northern Virginia, the Republican gubernatorial candidate highlighted the murky case of a student who allegedly committed sex crimes at two area schools. He said the […]
[ad_1] The small community at the highest point of the Cumberland Plateau Memorial about 45 miles from Chattanooga and 90 miles from Nashville on I-24 has an intriguing history. Its citizens reside in the three counties of Middle Tennessee of Grundy, Marion and Franklin. The founder of the town was John Moffat who first arrived […]
[ad_1] Prince William says billionaires should focus on saving Earth instead of running in space. Prince William recently criticized the pursuit of space tourism by billionaires, saying they should invest more time and money to save Earth. Prince William recently criticized the pursuit of space tourism by billionaires, saying they should invest more time and […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO (WLS) – The Chicago Housing Authority and Operation Warm handed out more than 6,000 coats to people on Saturday just before the city turned to winter. “It helps the community so much,” said Angela Young, who received a coat on the drive. That’s the goal of Operation Warm, the nonprofit that has partnered […]
[ad_1] There are times in pop culture history that are so epically monumental that any mention of them is sure to spark stories about where you were when “it’s” happened. In the not-so-distant past that can be considered contemporary history (but with enough years to make the small details less clear), someone gave me a […]
[ad_1] By JOHN O’CONNOR The Associated Press MOUNT STERLING, Illinois (AP) – Dot Foods had a problem. In early 2020, COVID-19 put the brakes on six decades of almost constant hiring. When the pandemic abated and business picked up again last spring, the company found that potential employees, less willing to work, or at least […]
[ad_1] Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Friday announced legal action against a junkyard in Pilsen who allegedly violated air pollution codes. Sims Metal Management at 2500 S. Paulina St. is accused of failing an emissions capture test in May 2021, Raoul said in a statement. The report alleges that the chipper captured less than […]
[ad_1] by Todd Feurer, CBS Chicago Web Producer CHICAGO (CBS) – City council’s budget committee on Friday overwhelmingly backed Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s $ 16.7 billion spending plan for 2022, thanks in large part to $ 1.9 billion in federal aid that will help fund a variety of social service programs. READ MORE: Surveillance video shows […]
[ad_1] The booster injections received a big update Thursday from the Centers for Disease Control Prevention, but who will be eligible and when? Meanwhile, for those looking to get fully immunized before the holidays, deadlines are approaching, according to Chicago’s top doctor. Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic in Illinois today: […]
[ad_1] Residents and business owners in Dixmoor, a suburb about 18 miles south of Chicago, have been struggling with water pressure issues for several days now, leaving many dependent on water. bottled and forced to boil whatever little water they can get through their pipes. The community has been struggling with water pressure issues for […]
[ad_1] Everybody knows that Grace Kelly went from movie star to princess, but another Hollywood actor could have taken his royal place, if things had turned out slightly differently. Kelly and her husband Prince Rainier IIIS’s relationship didn’t start in the most organic way, and they didn’t just naturally cross paths. Instead, the connection was […]
[ad_1] JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – The United States is at a crossroads in its decision to handle the Myanmar crisis under military control, weighing new political and economic measures to pressure the government to change its behavior, a said a senior US official on Thursday. “The situation is worsening in Burma, both from a humanitarian […]
[ad_1] According to authorities, two Chicago police officers were shot dead in the Lyon suburbs after another officer’s gun accidentally discharged while trying to apprehend a suspect. According to the Chicago Police Superintendent. David Brown, a license plate reader on DuSable Lake Shore Drive raised an alert Wednesday evening. This reader has identified a vehicle […]
[ad_1] Skilled workers are in demand across the country, and Chicago-area businesses tell NBC 5 there are plenty of well-paying jobs in industries that aren’t going anywhere, heating and air conditioning specialists to truck drivers. “There are a lot of people between the ages of 35 and 55 who can very well be professional truck […]
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[ad_1] Despite holding all the power, lawmakers in Democratic states are being pushed to both sides of the aisle for the new Congress card that cuts the number of Republican House members from five to three. Democrats control the development of the new congressional map because they have a qualified majority in the State House, […]
[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA – As people across the country celebrate LGBTQ History Month in October, the stories of those who fought for LGBTQ + rights in Philadelphia strike an even more powerful chord. “I was impressed with the role Philadelphia played in the national LGBTQ rights movement,” said Bob Skiba, curator of collections at the John […]
[ad_1] Last August, six young people were selected under the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) Great Opportunities (GO) program, a program that aims to connect club members with college scholarships / academics, tours and career paths, to participate in a program with Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy to explore the tourism industry and the […]
[ad_1] A Chicago police officer was released from an area hospital after being shot in the face in a scuffle with a suspect outside a popular North Side shopping district, but residents of the region are increasingly fed up with the violence they endure in their community. The officer, who has not been identified, was […]
[ad_1] Two Chicago-area universities were ranked among the top 15 colleges in the United States, according to a recently released report. The 2022 list of the best colleges in America, of the Niche ranking and review site, ranked Northwestern University at No.14, with the University of Chicago following just behind at No.15. A third school […]
[ad_1] through: SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press Posted: October 18, 2021 / 4:13 AM CDT / Update: Oct 18, 2021 / 4:13 AM CDT CAIRO (AP) – The Egyptian government will soon require officials to have a vaccination certificate or to present a negative weekly COVID-19 test before entering their workplace. The government announced the new […]
[ad_1] The South Chicago community has literally helped make Chicago. For most of the 20th century, many of our city’s skyscrapers, highways, and bridges were constructed from the steel that factories in the neighborhood, the giant US Steel South Works, produced around the clock. 24 and freight, providing thousands of good paying jobs along the […]
[ad_1] Getty Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has yet to comment on the team’s purchase of Arlington Heights. The Chicago Bears were founded in 1920 and have never been a public team. Former owner and founder George “Papa Bear” Halas owned the team from 1921 until his death in 1983, and his daughter, Virginia […]
[ad_1] The Chicago Bear (3-2), led by the quarterback Justin Champs, facing Green Bay Packers (4-1), led by the quarterback Aaron Rodgers, in Week 6 of the NFL Regular Season on Sunday, October 17, 2021 (10/17/21) at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Local fans can watch the game for free via a trial fuboTV. Non-market […]
[ad_1] A Chicago community advocate remembers West Woodlawn as it was in the 1950s and 1960s – a vibrant and vibrant community. Siri Hibbler, CEO of the Garfield Park Chamber of Commerce, paints a similar picture of 1970s East Garfield Park. “We had bowling alleys, skating rinks,†she said. “Anything a kid wanted to do, […]
[ad_1] The second 4.5 magnitude earthquake in two days rocked the Spanish island of La Palma on Friday, officials said, as scientists described a gushing river of molten rock from an erupting volcano as “an actual lava tsunami “. The two earthquakes were the strongest to hit La Palma, part of the Canary Islands off […]
[ad_1] After a decade in which he led the organization’s movement towards reducing carbon emissions, New York Power Authority Chairman and CEO Gil Quiniones resigned to become CEO of Commonwealth Edison Company, the Chicago’s leading utility company. “After much thought, I decided that taking on this new challenge was the right decision for me and […]
[ad_1] HYDE PARK – When Al Brown contracted COVID-19 in 2020, he was taken to the University of Chicago hospital and needed supplemental oxygen to recover. Weeks later, he was back in hospital with a more serious diagnosis: heart failure caused by the coronavirus. For people like Brown, 31, it can normally take months to […]
[ad_1] AMMAN, Jordan (AP) – As a poorly paid public school teacher, Khaled Jaber always needed a little helping hand, working as a private tutor and using his car as a taxi to help pay the bills. For unforeseen needs, such as medical expenses, he had to borrow money from relatives. Somehow, the 44-year-old lost […]
[ad_1] through: Andrew Schroedter, Ben Bradley Posted: Oct 14, 2021 / 10:00 PM CDT / Update: Oct 14, 2021 / 10:01 PM CDT ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois – For decades, Arlington International Racecourse has been the crown jewel of auto racing in Illinois. But its owner Churchill Downs Inc. did not ask for future race dates […]
[ad_1] As published in the Chicago Daily News and the Chicago Sun-Times: Comedian Dick Gregory has never shied away from making a joke about racism. His genre of comedy in the 1960s was about making people laugh and (hopefully) squirming in their seats. When he wasn’t doing a bit, Gregory – born October 12, 1932 […]
[ad_1] This month your hometown features Barrington. Tune in on Thursday, October 21 to learn more about the places and people that make Barrington unique. Head about 40 miles northwest of Chicago to reach Barrington. Stretching into both Cook and Lake counties, Barrington encompasses an area of ​​approximately 90 square miles of six independent villages, […]
[ad_1] FILE – In this January 14, 2009 file photo, civil rights leader and political activist Timuel Black speaks in his Chicago apartment. Black, a retired City Colleges of Chicago professor of sociology and anthropology, a former Chicago public school history professor and pioneer of the independent black political movement that coined the phrase “plantation […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 06: Mitchell Trubisky # 10 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by Jahlani Tavai # 51 of the Detroit Lions during the second half at Soldier Field on December 06, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris / Getty Images) The Patriots signed a linebacker Jahlani Tavai to their […]
[ad_1] VAN HORN, Texas – Actor William Shatner scored his craziest role on Wednesday – piloting a rocket in space, courtesy of “Star Trek” fan Jeff Bezos. Best known for his role as Captain Kirk, Shatner, 90, joined three other passengers for the scheduled launch from West Texas. Bezos’ space travel company Blue Origin has […]
[ad_1] A community is shaken Tuesday after a student and a security guard were shot and wounded outside Wendell Phillips Academy in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, gunshots rang out as classes freed for the day. “I just heard like five shots, and I’m like ‘what’s going on? They shoot, they shoot,” says Diana Taylor, a student […]
[ad_1] Gov. JB Pritzker has hinted that Illinois could see indoor mask warrants lifted if coronavirus transmissions in the state continue to decline. He would not give a specific objective. Governor JB Pritzker said Illinois will have to show a constant decline in the state’s COVID-19 transmissions before considering lifting the statewide indoor mask mandate […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO – (BUSINESS WIRE) – October 12, 2021– Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Sara Helene Shanti has joined the firm’s corporate practice group and healthcare team as a partner in the Chicago office. Shanti is from Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. “Sara is the seventh lateral healthcare […]
[ad_1] Tourists pass through the village of Lake George on the 4th of July weekend. Warren County plans to hire a company to analyze competing tourism destinations in the Lake George area and what they have done to attract more visitors. Shawn LaChapelle, special for The Post-Star Warren County plans to hire a Chicago-based company […]
[ad_1] As a result of these conversations, over 300 UCicago students also participated in one of 14 service projects supporting nonprofit organizations in communities surrounding the university. The projects included landscaping, building picnic tables, painting, organizing educational materials, providing technological assistance to older people in the area, cleaning up the park and a variety of […]
[ad_1] The mynah bird whines from a new cage in the sunny living room of the French Ambassador to Abu Dhabi, far from his life as the pet of a young Afghan woman who has since taken refuge in France. The talkative, yellow-billed “Juji” had a brief social media appearance, his story of surviving amid […]
[ad_1] item CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 10: Liam Hendriks # 31 of the Chicago White Sox throws ninth in Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on October 10, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 12-6 Sunday […]
[ad_1] LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE, Canary Islands – Three weeks after its eruption devastated the lives of thousands, the volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma is still spewing endless streams of lava without any sign of ceasing. On Sunday, authorities monitored a new flow of molten rock that contributed to the destruction of […]
[ad_1] This June 17, 2020 file photo shows Philadelphia Police at Marconi Plaza, near the Columbus Statue in Philadelphia. (Alejandro A. Alvarez / The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File) Monday’s federal holiday dedicated to Christopher Columbus highlights the lingering rift between those who view the Explorer as a representative of Italian-American history and others horrified […]
[ad_1] Sun-Times reporter Mitch Dudek is right about seven always-on lights in the Church of the Holy Family, 1080 W. Roosevelt Road, but there is more to the story of Rev. Arnold Damen, SJ and of his wish following the great fire of 1871. Bro. Damen and Jesuit priests and brothers opened the doors of […]
[ad_1] Chez Mellusi ran for 145 yards and a touchdown and Wisconsin beat Illinois 24-0 on Saturday. Braelon Allen ran for 131 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries and John Chenal carried nine times for 38 yards and a touchdown for the Badgers. Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz had 10 of 19 passes for 100 […]
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – From Friday to Sunday, major sporting events are expected to dominate Las Vegas for another weekend, seeing thousands of fans flocking to the city still trying to recover from the devastating economic effects of the pandemic. The weekend started off with a disappointing end for the Las Vegas Aces, who […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO – Less than 3 miles from where former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama inaugurated their long-awaited Presidential Center in South Chicago last week, Tahiti Hamer stays awake at night thinking about the weather limited that she and her family have moved out of the neighborhood where she has lived her […]
[ad_1] September was not exactly the best hiring month many expected and hoped for. With the Delta variant still disrupting the economy and employers struggling to find enough workers, the gain for the month amounted to 194,000 jobs – not even half of what economists had forecast. In August, the economy added a modest 366,000 […]
[ad_1] 08.10.21 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced they will begin accepting nominations persons interested in serving as a judge of the Federal District Court in the Northern District of the Eastern Division of Illinois. Senators will be […]
[ad_1] Last month, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson stood on the steps of town hall, flanked by other town officials, to highlight the new census results. “You know, for decades we talked about [Duluth having] a stagnant population, and he felt that we are more dynamic and that we are growing, â€she said. “And it turns […]
[ad_1] Senior litigator Megan Thibert-Ind further enhances the firm’s cutting-edge integrated legal and advisory model, bringing significant experience to Midwest and National Healthcare and other clients Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary integrated professional services firm, today announced that healthcare and civil litigation partner Megan Thibert-Ind has joined Manatt in the firm’s Chicago office. […]
[ad_1] President Biden is expected to promote COVID-19 vaccine mandates for businesses during his rescheduled visit to Chicago on Thursday, where he is expected to meet with leaders from the private and public sectors, and will stress that these requirements will “accelerate” the end of the pandemic. coronavirus. The president is expected to meet with […]
[ad_1] US President Joe Biden will travel to Chicago on Thursday to meet there. United AirlinesAccording to the White House, CEOs and local Democratic leaders are promoting its decision to impose Covid-19 vaccine obligations on employees of large companies. Last month, Byden ordered all federal workers and contractors to be vaccinated, with a few exceptions, […]
[ad_1] Mexico took a major milestone in September when the airport at the country’s largest resort, Cancun, surpassed pre-pandemic passenger levels. The Airports of the Southeast group, which operates the terminal at the Caribbean coast resort, said on Wednesday it welcomed 1.66 million passengers to Cancun in September, 4.4% more than in the same month […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO (WLS) – Some Woodlawn residents have moved here with the intention of growing their families and enjoying the nearby parks and gardens, but they say it has been a struggle. “Everyone deserves to have peace where they live,†said EJ Hunter, 6300 6400 Ingleside Block Club. But their peace of mind has been […]
[ad_1] The gain would be an “economic game changer,” wrote economists Mark Zandi, Dante DeAntonio, Kwame Donaldson and Matt Colyar. “This is real money that could dramatically improve the long-term financial success of all Americans.” Get 4 weeks of Crain’s for $ 1 Racial integration is essential as the United States moves to become a […]
[ad_1] This week marks a pivotal moment in the pandemic for Illinois housing providers and their tenants: a nearly 18-month state ban on evictions has ended. The moratorium on evictions was officially lifted on October 4, a date some say would bring a flood of landlords and tenants to court. So far, there is no […]
[ad_1] The deal at over $ 300,000 per room is a relatively strong valuation data point for downtown hotel owners struggling with the pandemic’s harsh and lingering impact on businesses. It also represents what hospitality experts say is an impressive comeback for sellers amid the public health crisis, even though they took a significant financial […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO – (BUSINESS WIRE) – October 6, 2021– CIM Group and Golub & Company announced today that the Museum of Ice Cream (MOIC) has signed a long-term lease for a prominent 13,544 square foot location in The Shops at Tribune Tower in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago joins New York and Austin as the only US […]
[ad_1] Pound for pound, last week’s funniest headline, if not the month, came from the most unlikely source—Crain’s Business in Chicago. Not widely known for their knee pads. But in this case, they made me laugh out loud, when a few days ago they asked the following question in a clickbait post sent en masse […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago White Sox have a rare opportunity to capture the limelight and expand their fan base in a city where they are often overshadowed by their neighbors a few miles north. They are making the playoffs for the second year in a row, a first for the American League charter […]
[ad_1] The Cook County Council of Commissioners voted to postpone a resolution that would change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, the second time a vote on the issue has been delayed this year. The resolution was seen as a step towards reconciliation and healing for Native American communities, but it was rejected Tuesday by […]
[ad_1] (Jürgen Polle / Pixabay) This month, the University of Chicago welcomes its third “Urban octoberâ€To focus on the issue of improving urban life for the billions of people who live in cities around the world in the wake of a pandemic that has highlighted inequalities around the world and in Chicago. The goal is […]
[ad_1] At the beginning of In old Chicago, Darryl F. Zanack’s epic about the Great Chicago Fire disaster of 1938, this message appears on the screen. “We would like to thank the Chicago Historical Society for their support in preparing the historical background for this work. “ It was a nice cry to the local […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO, October 5, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Choose Chicago and World Business Chicago announced today Condé Nast Traveler recognized Chicago as No. 1 Best Large City in the United States for the fifth consecutive year in its results Readers’ Choice Award. Since 2017, Chicago ranked number one in this […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO, October 5, 2021 / PRNewswire / – People without stable housing often turn to hospital emergency departments when they feel they have nowhere to go for medical care. This is one of the reasons the Medical Home Network Accountable Care Organization (MHN ACO) is investing in a “Housing First†program to care for […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO – If you’re looking for a reason not to fear increased shootings in “safe” parts of the city, consider the state of our city from TJ Kory’s perspective. The 25-year-old data scientist grew up in Naperville. He went to college in Alabama and moved here for a good job of calculating financial data. […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO (CBS) – This week marks the 150th anniversary of the city’s iconic disaster. The Great Chicago Fire began on Sunday October 8, 1871 on what we would now call the city’s Near West Side. In two days, he jumped the South Arm of the Chicago River, destroyed downtown, and skipped the main Chicago […]
[ad_1] CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla .– Captain Kirk soars into space next week – boldly going where no other sci-fi actor has gone. Jeff Bezos’ space travel company Blue Origin announced Monday that “Star Trek” actor William Shatner will take off from West Texas on October 12. “Yes that’s right; I’m going to be a ‘rocket […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO – The City of Chicago’s Department of Assets, Information, and Services (AIS) today announced it is inviting businesses in the food and beverage, retail, arts and d ‘other companies with the qualifications and expertise to apply to operate a franchise on the Chicago Riverwalk Community Marketplace for the 2022 Season, beginning of May. […]
[ad_1] Global stocks fell as the Hong Kong benchmark fell more than 2% after shares in struggling real estate developer China Evergrande were suspended. Shares opened lower in Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo. US futures also fell. China Evergrande did not say why it suspended its shares, but a Chinese financial information service, Cailian, said another […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO (CBS) – Illinois’ moratorium on evictions officially ended on Sunday, after COVID-19 prevented tenants from being evicted for several months. As CBS 2’s Steven Graves reported, that means authorities can now carry out physical evictions. READ MORE: Woman died after SUV was hit by car from which someone was firing a gun in […]
[ad_1] Protest against Mexican consulate draws attention to potential social and environmental ills of southern Mexico tourism project by: Julian Resendiz Posted: Oct 3, 2021 / 1:46 PM CDT / Update: Oct 3, 2021 / 4:28 PM CDT EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Several El Paso activist organizations are concerned about what they say […]
[ad_1] Her husband was at the finish line, speechless. “I crossed the finish line and just waved two fingers at him,†D’Amato said. “I was two minutes from Olympic qualifying time. I didn’t think I would take a three hour break that day. The fact that I was two minutes away from this standard? That’s […]
[ad_1] WASHINGTON – While the concept of the debt ceiling may seem “in the weeds”, it actually poses a very real threat to millions of Americans in difficult economic times. If lawmakers on Capitol Hill remain stuck on raising the debt ceiling, the government could default – in essence, unable to pay the bills. This […]
[ad_1] Richard A. McCallister. Beloved husband of Trina, née Gordon; father of Mark (Sue) McCallister and Todd (Barbara) McCallister; grandfather of four children; beloved brother of the late Sally (late David) Edwards and of the late Ward (Bobbe) McCallister; beloved uncle of Jane (Joe) Banser; dear great-uncle of Brian (Bridget) Banser and Jack (Sarah) Banser; […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO (CBS) – At an event on Saturday, PAWS Chicago offered free rabies and distemper vaccines to hundreds of pets, while COVID-19 vaccines were available to people. Back of the Yards pet owners lined up for the free vaccination clinic in the parking lot of William H. Seward Communication Arts Academy Elementary School, 4600 […]
[ad_1] The mere mention of the phrase scares the heart of even the toughest Super Bowl host city. “No charge to the NFL. “ As momentum builds for Arlington Park to become the future home of the Bears, a multi-billion dollar domed stadium anchoring the site is the next logical thought. The goal would be […]
[ad_1] Appointments are now required at many Illinois Secretary of State facilities in the Chicago area for multiple transactions, including driver’s license and state ID card services. ‘Illinois. It’s part of the plan to tackle the “high volume of customers” at facilities due to the coronavirus pandemic, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said. “Appointments […]
[ad_1] If you want to fly in style without spending a fortune, watch out – there’s a new upper economy class in town. It is Japan Airlines, based in Tokyo, according to a research firm Skytrax, which on Tuesday published the latest results of its annual ranking of “Best Airlines in the World”. The Japanese […]
[ad_1] (CNN) – It was World Tourism Day on September 27 this week, but it’s safe to say that it has been another bad year for tourism around the world. If you’re wondering where and when it’s safe to go, and what to do to get there, CNN Travel has you covered with these weekly […]
[ad_1] The Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles kicks off its fall season of “Wednesdays @ One†events at 1 p.m. on October 6, when author William Pack presents a program based on his 2015 book, “The Essential Great Chicago Fire â€. All “Wednesdays @ One†programs are presented at the Baker Community Center, […]
[ad_1] Chicago (CBS) – The Musical Chair is the name of this week’s Bears quarterback against the Lions. Matt Nagy calls it Sunday’s game time determination. CBS2’s Matt Zahn where the team stands in the center. Read more: ‘It hurts to lose him’: mother of FAI soldier Gerald Mason opens up about his death Andy […]
[ad_1] We have heard a lot about how workers reassessed their relationship with work during the pandemic. Between labor shortages in all industries, a series of strikes and organizing campaigns and the shift to remote work, workers are demanding greater control over their position in the economy. And the public sentiment is with them. A […]
[ad_1] A US judge has reserved around 7,000 visas allowing people who won a lottery aimed at increasing the country’s diversity to try to travel to the United States after the government issued only a fraction of the visas allocated to it. ‘last year. U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta in Washington issued the order […]
[ad_1] Chicago public school enrollment is down for the 10th year in a row as the district grapples with the effects of the pandemic, and the new CEO to lead the system through the turmoil says he’s prepared for tough conversations about under-registered schools. Pedro Martinez, on his third day as principal of schools in […]
[ad_1] Personal spending growth in the United States rose 0.8% from the previous month, following a downward-revised 0.1% drop in July, Commerce Department figures showed on Friday. Spending in July was previously reported as a gain of 0.3%. Subscribe to Crain’s for $ 3.25 per week The increase in spending was driven by an increase […]
[ad_1] Illinois State Police increase patrols amid rising Chicago freeway shootings FOX 32’s Joanie Lum reports … CHICAGO – Illinois State Soldiers come from statewide to Chicago to be highly visible on area freeways to respond and prevent gunfire. The numbers are alarming: 52 highway shootings were reported in 2019, 128 in 2020 and 185 […]
[ad_1] After eight years of planning and billions of dollars in spending, the first-ever Middle East World Expo opened in Dubai on Friday, in hopes the months-long extravaganza will grab both visitors and attention. from all over the world on this desert that has become a dream landscape. Dubbed Expo 2020, the event was postponed […]
[ad_1] CHICAGO (CBS) – Strategies have been renewed in Chicago to revive restaurants and bring back pandemic-stricken businesses – but will it work? As CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reported, Uptown is the latest to join a list of 16 communities to roll out permanent alfresco dining and community living. As the sun set over Argyle […]