The cancelation of the meeting leaves the pending probe against City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin up in the air, four months after the Ethics Board ratified the determination that she fired two city employees after they warned her she was violating the city’s government ethics ordinance by using city resources to host a prayer service.
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With 2 Vacant Seats, Ethics Board Cancels Meeting, Leaving Case Against Conyears-Ervin in Limbo Before Election
Mar 11, 2024 0 CommentsThe Solar Eclipse Is a Month Away, But the Time to Get Your Viewing Glasses — and Smartphone Filters — Is NOW
Mar 11, 2024 0 CommentsIf you've been sleeping on the North American total solar eclipse of 2024, it's time to start paying attention. The big event — on April 8 — is fast approaching and folks who haven't prepared could find themselves left out in the dark.
Reports: Bears Planning to Spend $2B on New Domed Stadium in Chicago
Mar 11, 2024 0 CommentsSeveral news organizations on Monday morning reported that the team has backed off possible plans to build a stadium in suburban Arlington Heights and will instead now provide private funding for a new publicly owned stadium in Chicago.
US Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder and Rape in Attack on 2 Recent U. of I. Graduates in Germany
Mar 11, 2024 0 CommentsAn American man was convicted of murder and other charges on Monday for brutally attacking two American women near Germany’s famed Neuschwanstein castle last summer and pushing them into a ravine, fatally injuring one of them. He was sentenced to life in prison.
1 Person Killed, 12 Wounded in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police
Mar 11, 2024 0 CommentsAccording to the Chicago Police Department, 13 people were shot in 13 separate incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
WTTW News Explains: Why Does Chicago Dye the River Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
Mar 11, 2024 0 CommentsThere’s no more iconic Chicago St. Patrick’s Day tradition than dyeing the Chicago River green.
‘Oppenheimer’ Crowned Best Picture at an Academy Awards Shadowed by War
Mar 10, 2024 0 CommentsAfter passing over arguably Hollywood’s foremost big-screen auteur for years, the Oscars made up for lost time by heaping seven awards on Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic, including best actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. and best director for Nolan.
2nd Case of Measles Confirmed in Pilsen Shelter, Chicago Health Officials Announce
Mar 10, 2024 0 CommentsA team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is on its way to Chicago to assist the Chicago Department of Public Health respond to the apparent measles outbreak, Chicago health officials said.
Week in Review: Lawmakers Approve Hybrid Elected School Board; Measles Reported at Migrant Shelter
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsState lawmakers overwhelmingly approve a hybrid elected school board for Chicago. More trouble at an embattled migrant shelter in Pilsen. And the race for Cook County state’s attorney heats up.
Illinois Man Accused of Firing Gun From Scaffolding During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Arrested
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsJohn Banuelos, 39, of Summit, Illinois, was captured on camera footage scaling the scaffolding that had been put up for the inaugural stage and waving the crowd toward him. He pulled what appeared to be a gun from his waistband and fired two shots into the air, prosecutors said.
Interim President Among 15 Chicagoans Nominated to Serve on Permanent CPD Oversight Board
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsMayor Brandon Johnson faces an April 7 deadline to pick seven members to serve on the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.
Sundays on State to Return This Summer; Loop Alliance Seeking Artists and Organizations for the Free Block Party
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsEveryone’s favorite downtown block party is back. Chicago Loop Alliance organizes Sundays on State with the goal of cultivating community and amplifying art and culture within the Loop.
Expect Delays: Next Phase of Kennedy Expressway Construction to Begin Monday — With Reversible Express Lanes Closing Until Fall
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsThe construction is part of the second phase of a three-year, $150 million project to rehab the I-90/I-94 Kennedy Expressway from the I-94 Edens Expressway junction to Ohio Street.
New James Bond Exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry Will Leave 007 Fans Shaken AND Stirred
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsTwo large galleries showcase tricked-out vehicles, artifacts and gadgets from 25 films in the series, along with movie clips that set the scene.
Illinois Underfunds Public Universities by $1.4B, State Commission Says
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsA state commission found that dedicating an added $100-135 million annually to public universities would allow Illinois to bridge the funding gap in 10-15 years.
Bill That Could Make TikTok Unavailable in the US Advances Quickly in the House
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsSome lawmakers and critics of TikTok have argued the Chinese government could force the company to share data on American users. TikTok says it has never done that and wouldn’t do so if asked. The U.S. government also hasn’t provided evidence of that happening.
Young Writers Showcase Skills at Rooted & Radical Poetry Festival
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsYoung Chicago Authors is encouraging Chicago’s youth to engage in storytelling to express themselves with poetry and performance.