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The cabaret has been at the heart of Chicago's nightclub scene for over a century. Come hear blues, jazz, American songbook, burlesque, French, pop, comedy and Broadway music from some of Chicago's top artists during the first-ever Chicago…

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 — The State of Illinois on Thursday finalized a deal to sell the James R. Thompson Center for $70 million and then buy back about a third of the building for more than double that amount.The sale to a company headed…

Illinois is one of the most notorious streaming scammers in the country, but it falls short of winning the title, being beaten by another Midwestern front: Ohio. A study of time2play found that Illinois ranks second in…

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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…

US intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin was misinformed by advisers about his military's poor performance in Ukraine, according to the White House. Advisors are afraid to tell him…

WEST CHICAGO, IL — A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison in connection with the 2020 stabbing death of Luis Lopez in West Chicago. Joel Munoz-Valdez, of the 700 block of S. Oak Street, West Chicago, pleaded guilty to…

GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers are working on a major event to be held at Lambeau Field this year.Following the disappointing news that Detroit will host the 2024 NFL Draft – Green Bay was one of three contenders – the Packers told the…

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…

The JA Inspire Virtual Program will be available on demand through June 2022. The JA Inspire Program will help students in the Chicagoland area explore career and educational opportunities and visit virtual booths of local employers through…

Springfield Democrats celebrate the approval of legislation that wipes out $4.1 billion in debt. In less than 24 hours last week, lawmakers and Gov. JB Pritzker agreed to a package that dramatically cuts the state's tab in…

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…

BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) — After a record-breaking spring break in Branson in 2021, city leaders hope to see the momentum continue this summer.So far, the spring break season in the tourist town has started well. City leaders say it will be…

Kadesha Thomas Entrepreneurship can solve some of the biggest social and economic challenges of our time, especially for black Americans. It's an uphill battle, but it comes with rewards…

Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia, who is running as Democratic Secretary of State for Illinois, changed her declarations of financial interests after questions raised by NBC 5. Valencia's husband, Reyahd Kazmi, is a…

SAN SIMEON, Calif. (AP) — California's famed Hearst Castle will reopen to the public in May after a two-year closure due to the pandemic and severe damage from torrential rains that prompted a $13.7 million renovation. dollars. 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…

BRUSSELS – US President Joe Biden and his Western allies on Thursday opened the first of three summits focused on increasing pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over his war in Ukraine while dealing with the economic and security…

Then there were 16 teams. After a dramatic and crushing weekend in the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament, the Sweet Sixteen is set. And among those teams vying for the national championship, there are three Big 12 teams and!-->…

A St. Joseph resident who has been to Kansas City may have noticed something familiar about the big city…

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…

Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez announced a three-day skilled trades career fair. Over three days, approximately 3,000 CPS students will have the opportunity to…

Mark Pasquesi, president of Chicago real estate brokerage Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, announced the opening of the company's new office at 5019 N. Clark Street in Chicago, Illinois. The office…

CHICAGO (SCS) -- The summer travel season is fast approaching and the Mayor of Chicago is urging businesses to start traveling and visiting the city of Chicago again. Mayor Lori Lightfoot was at O'Hare International with members of…

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…

"If you leave here, I want you to remember one thing: this meeting is about building bridges between communities." So said Leroy Duncan, an 'everyday activist' from Austin last weekend during a panel discussion held at the…

PITTSBURGH — Andre Curbelo is terrible. He's all show, no pro. The guy doesn't get out…

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The ABC7 I-Team spoke one-on-one with Lynn Osmond, who has been named the first female CEO of the City of Chicago Office of Tourism."I just learned to love this city and I'm so excited to market and sell it to the world,"…

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!-->…

Because Russia's war on Ukraine could not go unpunished, the use of painful and sweeping economic sanctions is clearly justified. In the future, however, these powerful new tools will need to be subject to…

While Chicago Cubs fans may have been hoping for a reunion with members of the 2016 World Series championship team, none appear to be in the cards as several key players on that team have found new homes. Third baseman…

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

County Cork Mayor Cllr Gillian Coughlan led a business and tourism delegation to the United States to promote County Cork as a tourist destination and place of business.Cllr Gillian Coughlan and a County Cork business delegation visited the…

As the economy transitioned from the global financial crisis, through the ensuing period of prolonged stagnation and high unemployment, to the suspension of economic activity in the COVID-19 crisis, and now into a period of dislocation…

It's been nearly three years since the last "normal" NCAA tournament was held in 2019, and a lot has changed in the sport of college basketball since then. After the…

Pooja Agnihotri, said, “Fighting change and clinging to the same old ways of doing things has never proven productive for anyone – you or your customers. »We all have known businesses that have failed. They had big dreams, big work ethic…

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…

It's still Sunday, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week we have a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300 get out of Chicago O’Hare the airport as he begins the long journey back to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines operates a fleet…

Illinois' new congressional map has the dubious distinction of being one of the most gerrymandered in the…

Dan Cook, Director of Marketing and Communications, Visit Annapolis & County of Anne Arundel After a national search, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Cook as Director…

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…

Motorists nationwide are paying the highest average gasoline prices ever.Friday, AAA reported that the…

PNC Bank, of which new Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board chair Dorothy Abreu…

This article comes from the editorial board of the Chicago Tribune, USA. OPINION: Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office has released details of Chicago's new branding campaign. Ready for the new slogan, the pithy phrase tasked with attracting new…

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

CHICAGO (March 10, 2022) – The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP (“RSM”) in partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce, rose to 125.1 in the first quarter of this year, from 130 in the quarter previous as…

MOLINE, Ill. Here are the Illinois Associated Press Class 1A-4A All-State men's basketball teams, as voted on by a statewide panel of sportswriters, broadcasters and website reporters. All members of the media covering high school…

Avelo Airlines continues to expand operations to Tweet-New Haven (HVN), Connecticut, announcing new nonstop flights to Chicago/Midway (MDW), Baltimore/Washington (BWA) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU). On February 11, Avelo Airlines commemorated…

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…

Across the country, including the Chicago area, gas prices are skyrocketing, and fast, but how high could they go? Regular gasoline prices topped $4 a gallon on Sunday for the first time in nearly 14 years and are now up…

PR NewswireCHICAGO, March 8, 2022CHICAGO, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmarks Illinois awarded $16,500 matching grant funds to four preservation projects across the state through its Preservation Heritage Fund and the Timuel D. Black…

House Celebrity Broadway Rock Bottom Hail Mary Pass: Pamela Anderson Joins Lame Musical 'Chicago' …

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,…

On a recent flight from Chicago to Los Angeles, I had the chance to test drive United's flagship Boeing 787-9. Although usually found on long-haul flights, this busy route between two major cities supports high-density aircraft on…

The NCAA Tournament is right around the corner and it looks like a year where the field is wide open.Last year's national runner-up Gonzaga is the current betting favorite to win the national championship at BetMGM with +375 odds. Beyond…

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.…

A global pandemic wreaked havoc on the international economy, but it couldn't curb the…

Illinois health officials reported 10,462 new cases of COVID-19 over the past week, along with 272 additional deaths and more than 87,000 new vaccine doses administered, marking a continued decline in cases and death. The…

TALKEETNA, Alaska (AP) Dallas Seavey is poised to become the greatest mushing champion of all time, but he's also confident enough to say win or lose, this year's race through Alaska will be his last - at least for a while. The…

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…

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Aaliyah Nye scored 17 points, Kendall Bostic notched his sixth double-double of the season and 14th-seeded Illinois ended an 11-game losing streak with a 75-66 win over Wisconsin , 11th seed, Wednesday in the first…

by: ILAN BEN ZION, Associated Press Job : March 2, 2022 / 8:32 a.m. CST / Update: March 2, 2022 / 8:37 a.m. CST JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S.!-->…

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…

Last fall, one of Kansas City's iconic companies sold for $30 billion after a brief bidding war. It was a local company with thousands of employees that was, in many ways, synonymous with the city, but with a footprint that stretched…

A new bill in Springfield would change how Illinois school districts solicit catering contracts, allowing officials to negotiate higher-quality products amid complaints that many schools offer unhealthy food. By state law,…

ILLINOIS — Whether you're enjoying the extra hour of sunshine before settling in for the evening or dreading the twice-a-year ritual, daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 13, almost everywhere in the United States. Residents of 48…

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…

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will both attend a rally on Sunday to voice support for Ukrainians amid an ongoing Russian invasion. The rally is taking place at Saints Volodymyr and Olha…

The arch over 26th Street lets anyone passing by know they are entering a largely Mexican enclave. But before it was renamed La Villita, it was a largely Czech neighborhood simply known as South Lawndale and this change in population 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…

The Biden administration on Friday sought to assure financial institutions and other businesses that U.S. sanctions against the Taliban are not intended to interfere with trade that could help lift Afghanistan out of an…

Illinois will end its requirement for face masks in schools on Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday after the Illinois Supreme Court rejected his appeal of a restraining order in a lawsuit challenging the mandate of the…

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…

The Dutch Caribbean island of St Maarten will move from pandemic to endemic status, easing COVID-19 entry requirements from March 1.Starting next month, all visitors who are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 within the…

Fellows will seize opportunities to advance workers' rights during a time of widespread job dissatisfaction and growing quitsWashington, DC, Feb. 24 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunity Program is proud…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Wednesday that an arbitrator has ruled in favor of the city's vaccination mandate for sworn members of the Chicago Police Department, saying she hopes the decision paves the way for…

PictureFace masks were distributed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in December.Credit...Karsten Moran for The New York TimesAs in-flight and airport mask mandates set to be lifted in the US next month, a flight attendant union is…

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…

Kenneth Miles, 34, from Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a six-time convicted felon with an ongoing drug case. His girlfriend's aunt Yolanda Talley49 years old, is the head of internal affairs of the Chicago Police Department. Around 2…

International tourists and business travelers began arriving in Australia with few restrictions on Monday, bringing families together in tearful reunions after separations of two or more years forced by some of the most…

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.…

Loyola Chicago Ramblers (20-5, 11-4 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (11-16, 4-11 MVC) Normal, Ill.; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Chicago visits the Illinois State Redbirds after Lucas Williamson scored 27 points in…

WHY IT RATES: During this fair, Minister Collado held meetings with various travel companies, including airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, travel agency associations and more. —Codie Liermann, Editor-in-ChiefOn February 17,…

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…

CHICAGO (WLS) — People attending the Chicago Auto Show on Friday got to sample great food at some of Chicago's black and brown-owned restaurants.Savor, McCormick Place's foodservice operator, is behind this tasting experience.CHICAGO AUTO…

(The Center Square) - Frequent travelers on Route 66 in Oklahoma will notice new signs. Updated historical…

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…

Large unions are also experimenting. This month, thousands of workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, will begin voting on whether or not to join the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union. The International Brotherhood…

For the second week in a row, Chicago Police Supt. David Brown held a press conference with suburban police chiefs to tout the success of a regional carjacking task force. Brown said carjackings are down 20% in the first two…

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…

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation's oldest historically black athletic conference, announces a multi-year corporate partnership agreement with The Coca-Cola Company. This agreement extends Coca-Cola's…

Today, the Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to vote on five nominations to the Federal Reserve Board. My IEC colleague Myron Ebell and I opposed the appointment of Sarah Bloom Raskin as Vice President for Oversight,…

CHICAGO — Art or vandalism? When it comes to graffiti, the law is clear about damaging property without consent, but that's a risk some writers choose to take. Some graffiti artists who spoke with WGN News recently have gone from…

MOSCOW — Some airlines canceled flights to Ukraine's capital and troops unloaded fresh shipments of NATO member weapons there on Sunday, as its president sought to build confidence in the face of US warnings of a possible invasion in a few…

CHANNAHON, IL – Route 6 was closed to I-55, with a heavy police presence at the nearby Thornton gas station, just after 10 a.m. Sunday as Channahon police investigated a domestic violence incident which ended with the arrest of a 28 year…

Northern Iowa Panthers (14-9, 10-3 MVC) vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers (18-5, 9-3 MVC) Chicago; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Iowa visits the Loyola Chicago Ramblers after AJ Green scored 24 points in Northern Iowa's…

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…

BEIJING (AP) — No one considers Beijing a winter sports capital. So why is the sprawling city - world famous for roast duck, maze-like "hutong" courtyard neighborhoods and its fight against air pollution - hosting the Winter…

Looking for a connection in Chicago to cheer on when the LA Rams and Cincinnati Bengals face off in Super Bowl LVI Sunday?Mike Thomas, former DuSable High School player is a backup wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. Two Rams players…

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…

After a brief burst of optimism last summer, Chicago hotels are once again going through tough times. The spread of vaccinations last year brought the city's infection rate down and tourists…

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Two teenagers, ages 15 and 16, have been arrested for allegedly shooting dead 15-year-old high school freshman Michael Brown in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.Police say the 16-year-old, who was wearing an electronic…

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a homicide investigation that resulted in the death of Amir Locke, who was shot and killed by a Minneapolis police officer last week in a 'no-hit' raid safe" before dawn. The!-->…

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…

(Pixabay) Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is in trouble. On Thursday, Meta stock fell 26%, wiping out $230 billion of the company's value. Since then, his stock has continued to decline and has now lost about a third of…

Tax watchdog Truth in Accounting has again given Chicago an "F" grade, thanks to high debt due to unsustainable retirement costs. Solving the problem will require amending the Illinois Constitution. Chicago earned a failing…

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…

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Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort President Louis Cella and veteran media professional and former Hot Springs resident Bill Ott will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame on Feb. 28.The induction will take place!--This>…

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…

Many days you may end up worrying about the kind of sarcastic remarks you might encounter in a hothead at the grocery store if you're wearing — or sometimes not wearing — a mask during the pandemic.We often find ourselves stuck in a…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) – A downstate judge has granted a temporary restraining order in favor of a group that sued to end COVID-19 mask mandates in public school districts in Illinois.Sangamon County Judge Raylene DeWitte Grischow's ruling…

Chicago's top doctor explains why some people get COVID-19 while others seem to avoid the virus. Meanwhile, spring and summer festivals are making a big comeback, many to "almost their pre-pandemic size and scope". Here's…

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…

IMF data shows that average food inflation around the world reached 6.85% on an annualized basis in December, the highest level since the start of their series in 2014. Between April 2020 and December 2021, the price soybeans soared 52%,…

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — A suburban Chicago man was convicted of the 2017 murder and dismemberment of his mother, whose partial remains were found in a Chicago lagoon.The video in the player above is from a previous report.A Cook County jury…

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…