State 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.
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Week in Review: Lawmakers Approve Hybrid Elected School Board; Measles Reported at Migrant Shelter
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsIllinois 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.
Feds Recover $1.4M Allegedly Tied to Cryptocurrency Fraud Scam
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsThe U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago announced it seized approximately $1.4 million of cryptocurrency, which will be now returned to people who lost their money through an alleged fraud scheme.
Police Union President Backs O’Neill Burke for Cook County State’s Attorney in Democratic Primary
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsEileen O’Neill Burke rejected the endorsement of the city’s largest police union in a statement to WTTW News. “We still want our members to vote for her,” Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said.
It’s Time to Spring Forward, and Schedule a Nap for Sunday
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsDaylight saving time officially arrives at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Remember Chicago’s Native and Pollinator Garden Registry? It’s Finally Getting off the Ground
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsMore than two years after Chicago's City Council passed an ordinance creating a Native and Pollinator Garden Registry, an advisory board has finally been appointed to oversee the operation.
Case of Measles Confirmed in Pilsen Shelter; City Health Officials Ask Residents to Shelter in Place
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsThe child diagnosed with measles “has recovered and is no longer infectious,” according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Little Village, Humboldt Park Among 10 State-Designated Cultural Districts Eligible for $3M in Funding
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsThe program was launched in 2023 with an aim to uplift and preserve cultural communities throughout Illinois. The districts are eligible to apply for some of the $3 million in available funding to help stimulate economic development in those areas.
Here Are the Top 10 Consumer Complaints in Illinois For 2023
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsFor a third year in a row, complaints regarding home repair and remodeling top the list of written consumer complaints filed to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
Biden Uses Feisty State of the Union to Contrast With Trump, Sell Voters on a Second Term
Mar 8, 2024 0 CommentsPresident Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution" and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.