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From hand-woven Californian baskets to decadent Turkish towels, co-owners Nicole Petsos and Vivian Afrik want to tell you how and where each handcrafted piece they sell was created. It's the company…

A new University of Chicago fund designed to support and scale up community and academic violence reduction efforts is now accepting applications through September 1, 2022. In a message to the University community on July 28,…

Two Chicago public school teachers face fire for encouraging high school students to…

On Tuesday, nine high school and college students aged 14 to 18 gathered on the West Side at Collins Academy High School in Douglass Park to prepare for the next seven weeks.It was a training day for teenagers who are part of My Block, My…

CHICAGO, July 21 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarity Clinic is proud to sponsor the 40e Northalsted Market Days®, a weekend-long live music street festival celebrating the community in Chicago's iconic Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood.…

The Gary Community Partnership (GCP) will host its second annual Back2Health 3K Run, Jog, Walk and Back-to-School Health Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 30 at the ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen, 411 E. Fifth Ave ., Gary. The all-ages event…

A new book capturing what it was like growing up in Bronzeville in the 1950s and 1960s is the latest installment from our Black Voices Book Club. "When Blackness was Golden!" : Observation from the front line” is a memoir by Pemon Rami.…

The South Shore Cultural Center has been an invaluable community and cultural asset…

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yP1tcy9a10 BEARRRSSSS Chicago Bears 2022 Player Preview: Jaylon Johnson - CHGO - Jaylon Johnson is looking to take his game to new heights in Year 3. Here's the Chicago Bears…

As doctors urge the public to return to masking guidelines with the rapid spread of BA.4 and BA.5, a new super-contagious COVID variant is also causing concern. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic…

Those who lost their lives were executed in front of their relatives.Some of the injured…

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmCNf7P7YTA BEARRRSSSS CHGO Bears Podcast: Chicago Bears Schedule Preview: Week 11 - Atlanta Falcons - CHGO - In this episode, the guys take a look at the Chicago Bears' Week 11…

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9KZ3jgbbmI BEARRRSSSS With training camp coming up, where do the Bears land in the NFL power rankings? - Chicago Sun-Times - Plus, a look at the Bills, Rams, NFC North and the…

Chicago Fire (4-8-5, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (3-7-6, 14th in the Western Conference) San Jose, California; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Jose +111, Chicago +216, Draw +268;…

In 2016, Monty Cole made his directorial debut in Chicago with Eugene O'Neill The hairy monkey at Oracle Productions, now defunct, and what a start it was. His staging of the story of Yank, a swaggering stoker on a steamboat who is…

CHICAGO (WLS) — In the race for Illinois' 7th congressional district, longtime incumbent Danny Davis has been endorsed by President Joe Biden in what could be a tough race, especially from Kina Collins, who is one of two Democratic…

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wkCsnFRuwg BEARRRSSSS Wide Receivers to Watch in the 2023 NFL Draft In 2022, there was a fair amount of depth in the NFL Draft with no real bona fide No. 1 wide receiver…

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced an update on the Lakeview-Lincoln Park, St. Mary of the Woods/Queen of All Saints Basilica, Downtown (Chicago), West Burlington and Vernon-Liberty Renew My Church clusters, which include 16 parishes, 10…

Class of 2022 graduates: 448 Time, date and location of the graduation ceremony: Wednesday, May 18, Northern Illinois University Convocation Center Graduates with highest distinction: Paloma Aguado, Jaden…

DEWEY LAKE - The small free library and historic sign on Dewey Lake are more than just landmarks that intersect the past, present and future of the Dowagiac region. They are also part of the figurative spine that…

The wealth gap between black and white Chicagoans is widening, and "big programs" are…

GLADSTONE PARK – A popular fried chicken and barbecue sauce company is giving away sliders to celebrate its second anniversary. North Branch Fried Chicken, which opened its Gladstone Park restaurant in June 2020 at 5481 N. Northwest…

After dozens of neo-Nazis were arrested with riot gear near an Idaho Pride event this…

CHICAGO (SCS) -- A peace movement through Chicago on Saturday included a run against gun violence that took place in part of Grant Park. And it is no coincidence that the race was there. Not only is it a central location, but it's…

From art fairs and music festivals to races and sporting events, Chicagoans will have no shortage of things to do this weekend across the city. Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications warned people…

The Austin Community ASPIRE initiative will kick off this year with the launch of the Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation project. Here is some background information on how this important effort began: ● 2018○ The Austin…

As COVID cases continue to rise in Illinois, what do you need to know if you test positive or have been exposed to someone who has? The spike in cases comes at the start of summer vacation, with Chicago's recently updated…

The past few weeks have been difficult for the food community in Phoenix, as three beloved vendors were involved in serious car accidents that caused damage to all or part of their businesses and serious injuries to two of them.Husband and…

The former Kraft Foods executive will lead the world's largest Catholic diaconate. Norman's appointment takes effect July 1.Chicago – (June 2, 2022) – The Archdiocese of Chicago today announced the appointment of Deacon James Norman as…

The University of Chicago community and its graduating students will celebrate convocation beginning June 3, with three days of on-campus events honoring the Class of 2022. The University-wide ceremony will begin at 9:15 a.m.…

Pollution from diesel trucks will kill more than 400 people statewide and sicken thousands of residents next year, making it crucial that Governor JB Pritzker…

The stricter weekend curfew for minors imposed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot became official on Wednesday, as the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance reducing the curfew from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. -end.…

NOTE: Watch the live update at 11:00 a.m. in the player above. With Chicago expected to reach a "high" alert level by the end of the week, the city's top health officials are expected to hold a COVID-19 update on Thursday…

NORTHALSTED — Members of the LGBTQ community can represent their identities — bears, otters, puppies and more — with a new clothing line launched in partnership by two LGBTQ-owned businesses.The IYKYK Icon collection, made in partnership…

A good Samaritan is speaking out after potentially saving the life of a woman who was being held captive in an abandoned house in far south Chicago over the weekend. Chicago police say the 36-year-old woman was found…

A rare northern Michigan tornado tore through a small community on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring more than 40 others as it flipped vehicles, tore roofs off buildings and downed trees and power lines. The…

Chicago police officer remembered for his dedication to the city of 24and as the city continues to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 24and The Chicago District Police Station unveiled a new…

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GozdIQx1Wow Note from Ken: LeAnn Rimes was 13 when she recorded this song. BEARRRSSSS Wood: Does Justin Fields rookie fumbling herald fumbling? The data says it's unlikely…

A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot Saturday night in Millennium Park and two men were later injured in a separate attack after hundreds of people flooded the Loop, prompting Chicago police to close streets and make mass…

A Chicago-area suburb has reached a “high” community risk level for COVID, according to guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At the same time, two additional counties have joined almost all of…

Mandala South Asian Performing Arts, which connects audiences and students to the vibrancy, flavors and colors of South Asian performing arts traditions, presents its fourth annual Mandala Makers Festival from June 16-26, returning to…

Some Chicago City Council members had the opportunity to ask about plans for the city's first casino on Monday, with some expressing concerns about the casino's temporary location in River North. The city announced last…

Over a 48-hour period last weekend, three shootings erupted within a mile of each other in downtown Chicago, killing two. During the same period, some 17 other people were shot in the city, most in neighborhoods where a higher level of…

With almost every county in the Chicago area having reached the "average community level" for COVID-19, according to guidelines set by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, what does this mean for…

Eva Tumanova dances as the Queen of Hearts in a previous performance in Salt Creek Ballet's production, "Alice in Wonderland." (Scott Lewis)A production the whole community can get excited about and follow down the rabbit hole will be…

The 2022 cohort of the Chicago Urban League's nextONE program capped off their nine-month experiment with a final pitch contest and graduation celebration on Saturday, April 9. The cohort, which included 11 entrepreneurs representing 10…

Elijah Hicks was drafted in the seventh round by the Chicago Bears on Saturday. …

Chicago Public Schools and Lurie Children's Hospital Expand Partnership to Support Youth Mental Health (Chicago, IL) – Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Center for Childhood Resilience (CCR) at Ann & Robert H. Lurie…

Gabriel's Light Hosts 'Hoops of Hope' Fundraiser to Prevent Youth Suicides Carol Deely, co-founder of Gabriel's Light, talks about her Hoops for Hope fundraiser and the importance of preventing youth suicide by any means necessary.…

Chicago's casino proposals, already reprimanded by close neighbors of the three…

George Floyd Square is a place of healing, reflection and remembrance."The murder of George Floyd changed our world, changed our country, changed our city," said Alexander Kado, Project Manager for the City of Minneapolis.Last…

CHICAGO — Dining in the streets returns Friday to Rogers Park on Glenwood Avenue.Southbound traffic on Glenwood Avenue between Lunt and Morse Avenues will be closed to drivers for the outdoor dining program, according to an Ald email…

A community on Chicago's Near West Side is rallying around a 42-year-old man who suffered severe head trauma when he was hit by a car over the weekend. Chicago police say the crash happened around 10 p.m. Saturday in the…

First Presbyterian Church of Chicago pastor David Black and Logan Center Digital Storytelling…

The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a COVID public health warning on Thursday, saying "case rates are slowly increasing in many parts of the state." and that members of the public should pay close attention to…

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received $22 million from the federal government to better understand the "long COVID-19" phenomenon, and patient recruitment for the study has begun. Area…

CHICAGO (WLS) – Two years ago, the Chicago Community Trust and United Way of Metro Chicago launched the Chicago Community Covid-19 Response Fund.The goal is to raise funds for non-profit organizations providing emergency services to those…

Farmers market season has officially arrived. Although Chicagoans have only felt glimpses of spring, markets have already started hitting the streets in some neighborhoods, with more expected to open in the coming months.…

Madison Kemker and Annika Nielsen-Kim, both third-year law students, received Thomas L. Shaffer Public Benefit Fellowships. The scholarship, named for former dean and professor Thomas L. Shaffer and funded by donor…

Two weeks after Illinois' COVID-19 numbers began trending in the wrong direction, the…

CHICAGO — At least six people were shot, including one fatally, during weekend violence in Chicago.A 26-year-old woman was shot while driving early Saturday morning. She was heading north in the 900 block of South Austin when a person in a…

CHICAGO, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Medicine of Chicago is pleased to launch a virtual series of four sessions starting on April 12022 titled “The Intersection of Education and Community Engagement” with Rosalind…

Actor Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock after he slapped the comedian during a nationally televised altercation at Sunday night's Oscars. Smith, who won Best Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams in the movie…

Afghan Taliban leaders have refused to allow dozens of women to board several flights, including some overseas, because they were traveling without male guardians, two Afghan airline officials said on Saturday. The…

COVID vaccines for children under 5 have taken a big step forward as many parents eagerly await approval for the one age group that is not yet eligible for vaccination. And the numbers are starting to show small signs of…

After about 40 cases of COVID-19 were detected at an elementary school in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood, officials brought back a mask requirement for students and staff. “We had about 40 cases in the month and we…

CHICAGO — For Marcus Medsker, the pace of life in Quincy, Illinois, is slow. And he likes it that way. Medsker, senior director of customer sales at Echo Global Logistics, lived in a two-bedroom condo in Chicago's River North neighborhood…

The Bears didn't quite make the headlines for the wide receiver on Thursday than the Raiders, Rams or Packers did, but they did manage to bring in two pass catchers to help quarterback Justin Fields. On the same day the Packers traded!-->…

Michelle Rashad grew up in Englewood - but it wasn't a place she wanted to stay. When…

Chicago's Northalsted neighborhood, commonly referred to as Boystown, is iconic for its wealth of talented drag queens who crowd onto illuminated stages and strut their stuff in front of loving crowds. The night begins with the queens…

CHICAGO — After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the city of Chicago is once again welcoming crowds to watch its famous St. Patrick's Day river dye.Last year, Chicago dyed the river green again — but the city did it by surprise so as not to draw…

After more than 100 days of camping in the cold, Pastor Corey Brooks and Project HOOD…

As Americans experience unprecedented pain at the pump, residents are looking for ways to find the cheapest gas prices possible. In the state of Illinois, the average price of a gallon of gas is $4.43, up 14.5% in the past…

Farm to Fork, a public leadership program working to bring more sustainable food systems to the greater Chicago area.HEAL Food Alliance's School of Public Leadership (SoPL) helps warehouse workers and urban farmers create inclusive,…

By Nicole AlcindorCP Reporter | Saturday 05 March 2022Reuters/Shannon StapletonA Chicago pastor from a long line of clergy was killed along with his pastor husband in a hit-and-run accident on the city's Far South Side last Monday.…

The demolished building in Chicago was the site of a meth lab and gambling den We learn more about the Chicago building raided by federal agents and Chicago police last month. CHICAGO - We learn more about the Chicago building raided…

Eslela Parra sits behind her sewing machine, her heart heavy, just thinking about the Ukrainian people. "It's very sad because it's hard to see how everything is going," Parra said. "But for me, it's something I can do for…

BRONZEVILLE — Insight Hospital and Medical Center, formerly known as Mercy Hospital, resumed receiving ambulances to its emergency department this month after a year-long hiatus.The hospital at 2525 S. Michigan Ave. in Bronzeville was…

2022-02-26 After adding more than 561,000 new cases over the past week, the United States now has more than 77.9 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 930,000 COVID-19 related deaths – the highest death toll of any…

Residents of Ukrainian village rally against Russian invasion of their homeland Residents of Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood condemn Russia's invasion of their homeland and demand an end to it immediately. CHICAGO - Residents…

CHICAGO (CBS) - Michael Brown, 15, was walking home from school in Bronzeville on Tuesday, February 8, only to be shot and killed before he even got home.Fear for their own safety is a constant for the children in this neighborhood. But…

CHICAGO (WLS) — When the Save-A-lot neighborhood temporarily closed due to a rat infestation earlier this month, it hit close to home for West Garfield Park's Deshawn Nelson."Born and raised," said Nelson, owner of a local moving company.…

Current and former elected officials, business leaders, civic leaders andChicago clergy gather and bid farewell to“Mr. Chicago”–Mr. Bill Williams Saturday February 19and2022 @ 10:00 (Visit) Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1259 O. 111E…

On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, Governor Pritzker announced to the media that he plans to lift the statewide indoor mask mandate for locations other than schools, hospitals, and public transit on February 28. due to declining statewide…

A Chicago man admitted in federal court on Tuesday to using his Facebook account to spark riots and looting in the city in August 2020. James Massey, 23, pleaded guilty to inciting, participating in and leading a riot. A…

I couldn't believe my ears. Harrison got vaxxed! I'm going back with my dear friend, Harrison Holiday. We are not related by blood, but he calls me "because". He joins my family for birthdays, dinners, Thanksgiving and Christmas. That…

CHICAGO (WLS) — There has been an increase in the number of Black-owned businesses that have opened and thrived during the pandemic, both in Chicago and across the country.A bright spot on a stretch of 16th Street in North Lawndale is Boyce…

Latin music stars like J Balvin and Ozuna will take center stage on Memorial Day weekend at Chicago's new Sueños Festival, which is believed to be the biggest Latin Reggaeton event to hit the city. At Grant Park, Sueños is…

After three months of living in her new home in Chicago, Safia struggles to figure out how to navigate the US immigration system. Safia, 30, fled her native Afghanistan in August after the Taliban seized political power. She thought…

In July 2021, President Joe Biden recalled his ancestors' journey to this country as he welcomed new citizens to the White House. In his speech, President Biden ticked off some of the ways he plans to change immigration policy, including…

Two flagship North Lawndale institutions welcome the newly appointed leadership. In the fall, UCAN announced that Christa Hamilton would be the first woman and first black person to lead the organization. More recently, Lifetime Resident…

CHICAGO (WLS) – A winter storm is expected to complicate travel on Wednesday morning, as parts of the Chicago area had already received several inches of snow early in the morning.A winter storm warning prompted Governor JB Pritzker to…

Backed by $61 million from foundations and individuals, the Chicago Sun-Times on Monday became part of the parent company of public radio station WBEZ in a venture aimed at bolstering local journalism despite steep revenue stream losses.…

Activists united on Saturday as they issued a call to action on the problem of gun violence in Chicago, particularly incidents involving women and children. Leaders from several community groups gathered at New Beginnings…

CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools are gearing up for another local school board election season.Local school boards, also known as LSCs, are the governing bodies of public schools. The 2022 elections will take place on April 20 for…

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of enforcement actions on Wednesday to address air pollution, unsafe drinking water and other issues affecting minority communities in three states in the Gulf Coast,…

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday announced a statewide initiative to provide paid administrative leave to school employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. In a press release, Pritzker explained that he…

By Peter Nickeas and Priya Krishnakumar, CNN Carjackings have increased dramatically over the past two years in some of America's largest cities. Just outside Chicago, a state senator's car and other valuables were taken at…

Andrea Kersten, acting chief of Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability, appears on "Chicago Tonight" via Zoom, July 21, 2021. (WTTW News) Mayor Lori Lightfoot's choice to lead the agency to investigate the misconduct of…

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Police-community relations, funding, transparency, accountability, reform, the racial makeup of the police force and an increase in crime were among the common topics community members asked for on Wednesday January 19 to…

ENGLEWOOD — A South Side group is using a grant from an international corporation to guide young Black and Latino Chicagoans into high-quality career paths.Teamwork Englewood—a nonprofit organization that strives to improve the quality of…

Crime Trends in the United States: 2010 - 2020 Here is a breakdown of crimes per 100,000 population in the United States, provided by the FBI: WARWICK, RI - Four officers opened fire on a man accused of using a knife to stab one of…

Norman Bailey's family and friends say he lived his life to the fullest, serving God and trying to make his community a better place. "He was fighting for good things, positive things," said his sister, Debra Tolbert.…

View over the city to the Highlands. Image courtesy of JLL Capital Markets A joint venture comprising Marquette Cos. sold City View at the Highlands, a 403-unit value-added asset in Lombard, Illinois. The buyer was Torchlight investors.…

PILSEN - The Harold Washington Library now houses a collection of 88 photos of Pilsen in the early 1990s, captured by Japanese photographer Akito Tsuda. These photos have been hailed by the community of Pilsen as an important reminder of…

The Apostolic Church of God has been in Woodlawn for almost 70 years. Now he is looking to use part of his property to create a center of black life, culture and entertainment for the community. Developed by the Network of Woodlawn and…

Family and friends gathered on Friday to remember murdered anti-violence activist LaNiyah Murphy and demand that more be done to locate her killer. “She has dedicated her life and time to not being afraid to tell…

By JOHN MARSHALL This college basketball season looks like an extension of the previous one, with the coronavirus leaving in its wake breaks, cancellations and postponements. A basketball beacon has risen from its ashes:…

As the city of Chicago and most suburbs in Cook County implement a requirement that customers of specific indoor facilities provide proof of vaccination, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has welcomed the measures, but has…

Puerto Rico's health ministry administered Covid-19 molecular and antigenic driving tests in Loiza, Puerto Rico on Friday.Credit...Gabriella N. Baez for The New York TimesThe United States is in the midst of a peak in cases with an average…

CHICAGO (CBS) - Business owners on the north side of town are calling for action from the police since violent robberies have invaded their neighborhoods.As reported by CBS 2's Jermont Terry, the Police Superintendent. David Brown spoke…

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k7m5yVTGsc BARRRSSSS Bears 1st-and-10: Early termination period not a factor for the franchise - Chicago Sun-Times - Even though the Bears struggled to find the right coach…

A vacant lot near an affordable apartment complex in Pullman will soon house a new hydroponic farm. Plans for the 63,000 square foot vertical greenhouse were announced on Monday. Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives and Mercy Housing to…

CHICAGO (WLS) - On a typical Christmas, St. Sabina's Church in Auburn Gresham hosted Chicago homeless buses for a hot meal and gifts. This year, due to the pandemic, they had to make some adjustments."We must always serve. We must always…

On the day that Cook County health officials announced new requirements for customers to show proof of vaccination in various indoor locations, leaders in several suburban communities opposed the warrants. The new mandate…

The city's health department will work with a team of researchers from the University of Illinois to monitor COVID-19 in wastewater as part of a $ 2 million program over the next two years . The aim of the project is to collect…

The city of Chicago is spending more money to settle a lawsuit related to police misconduct. City council voted unanimously on Wednesday to pay $ 2.9 million to resolve a lawsuit brought by Anjanette Young. Officers left Young handcuffed…

LOGAN SQUARE - Remembering 26-year-old Suraj Mahadeva, many friends and family said the same thing: they wouldn't be who they are without him.Whether dancing, making jokes, or showing off and listening, Mahadeva had a knack for uplifting…

It looks like we are nearing the end of a months-long situation stemming from alleged incidents in 2010 that will become perhaps the darkest periods in Chicago Blackhawks history. According to many media reports, the team reached a…

NORWOOD PARK - A controversial youth group with links to extremists tried to start a chapter at Taft High School - and although it was rejected by the principal, some students continue to push to organize.Last week, a group of local…