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Chicago begins evicting entire migrant families from city shelters
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has begun the process of removing from city shelters dozens of migrant families, including those with children who attended Chicago Public Schools. Just days after the CPS school year ended, officials this week began the eviction process to continue to ease pressure on overstretched resources...
Chicago street festival guide: A full list of events for 2024
When: June 14-16 Where: Ashland Avenue from 47th Street to 45th Street. Who: Folklorico dancers, mariachi music, cumbia, and. Where: Lincoln Avenue between Irving Park Road and Berteau Avenue. Who: Armadillo's BBQ, Salt Creek BBQ, Chicago BBQ Company, and. . Taste of Randolph. When: June 14-16 Where: Randolph Street between...
Chicago migrant shelter opens amidst rising eviction problems
CHICAGO — City of Chicago and Cook County leaders took to the Northwest Side this evening to celebrate the opening of a new migrant shelter at Portage Park’s St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, which came as the process transitioning new arrivals out of shelters has reached even more difficult heights.
Illinois Treasurer celebrates $2 billion returned to citizens through I-CASH program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Treasurer's office has returned over $2 billion to people across the state since 2015. Michael Frerichs told reporters in Chicago Thursday that he will continue to fight to return unclaimed property and help people have more money in their pocket. Frerichs explained he...
What's closed on Juneteenth, from post offices, banks and more
Summer is packed with federal holidays, and another one will arrive on the calendar in the coming week as the United States observes Juneteenth. The holiday, set for June 19, will lead to closures of many facilities, while others will remain unaffected. Here is a breakdown of what to expect...
Bollards to be set up along Magnificent Mile to enhance safety for shoppers, businesses
The Magnificent Mile is taking steps to enhance safety and security for pedestrians along a key stretch of the busy shopping corridor on Michigan Avenue. The protective barriers will also protect against crash-and-grab burglaries.
Barriers will be built along Michigan Ave to protect stores, people
To reduce threats to stores and increase safety for people along North Michigan Avenue, barriers will be erected in the coming weeks. The barriers installed from Chicago Avenue to Ohio Street will include granite planter boxes.
Chicago hospital holding readiness drills ahead of Democratic National Convention
With the Democratic National Convention coming to the United Center in Chicago in August, one of the closest hospitals to the arena held an emergency drill Thursday to ensure its staff is prepared for a mass casualty incident. “When these things occur, I think it’s important to prepare for any...
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in and around Chicago in 2024
As June 19 approaches, celebrations and events are planned to commemorate Juneteenth, which recognizes the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Throughout the Chicago area, there will be no shortage of festivities.
Lawyer Handcuffed in Cook County Courtroom Sparks Inquiry, Judge's Conduct Questioned
Tensions in a Cook County courtroom escalated to an unusual level last month when attorney Brad Schneiderman was handcuffed to a chair following an order by Judge Kathy Flanagan to have him removed. As reported by the Chicago Tribune, the incident occurred on May 7 during a civil case hearing at the Daley Center, leading to an inquiry by the Judicial Inquiry Board after a referral from Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans.
Illinois License Plate Cameras Are Violating People's Constitutional Rights, Says New Suit
Can state police track drivers everywhere they go via hundreds of license plate cameras? A new lawsuit says that Illinois' widespread use of such cameras—called automatic license plate readers (ALPRs)—violates the Fourth Amendment's prohibition against unreasonable searches because it breaches citizens' reasonable expectations of privacy. The complaint—filed by...
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