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Black Faith Leaders to Corporations: Restore DEI or Lose Our Business
A coalition of Black faith leaders, led by Dr. Willie Wilson, is calling on corporations to restore DEI commitments or risk losing support from millions of Black churchgoers, who collectively drive $2 trillion in economic impact (Photo Credit: Tacuma Roeback). A coalition of national Black faith leaders has launched an...
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Chicago man arrested within an hour of robbing 65-year-old at gunpoint
CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been charged with robbing a 65-year-old man at gunpoint earlier this week in Chinatown, officials said. Willie Greenwood, 27, was arrested around 11:43 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of West 23rd Street, according to a statement from Chicago police. Officials said Greenwood was...
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MAP: Power outages in the Chicago area due to severe weather
CHICAGO - As strong winds and possible severe storms move through the Chicago area Friday and Saturday, residents may experience power outages. ComEd issued a statement Friday afternoon saying it was "closely monitoring the forecast" for severe weather and that crews are ready to respond to any reported outages. For...
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Tesla owners face challenges as anti Musk sentiment grows
The electric vehicle landscape in Chicago has transformed dramatically in recent months. Tesla owners who once proudly displayed their environmentally friendly purchases now find themselves scrambling to offload their vehicles, often at substantial financial losses, as backlash against CEO Elon Musk intensifies. Skylar Damiano, a Humboldt Park resident, exemplifies this...
CBS Chicago
Man shot while boarding CTA bus on South Side
Chicago police said a man was seriously injured in a shooting as he boarded a CTA bus in the city's Chatham neighborhood Thursday afternoon. Police said two men opened fire on a 20-year-old man as he boarded the bus in the 7900-block of South Drexel Avenue. The victim was struck in the back and taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition. No other injuries were reported. The two suspects ran from the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately clear, and police did not say whether the men had been involved in an altercation before the incident. No one is currently in custody, Chicago police said. An investigation into the shooting by Area Two detectives is ongoing.
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Chicago police officer's gun found unattended in courthouse bathroom, sparking investigation: officials
CHICAGO - A Chicago police officer's gun was found unattended in a courthouse bathroom Thursday morning, prompting an internal investigation, authorities said. Shortly after 10 a.m. Thursday, Cook County deputies received a report of a firearm found in a women’s bathroom on the sixth floor of the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building.
NBC Chicago
Severe thunderstorm watch issued as storms approach Chicago area
What started as a summer-like day Friday will end with potentially severe storms as a powerful system prepares to sweep across the region, but there's a narrow window of time you'll want to make sure you're prepared for. The fast-moving line of storms is set to make its way into...
CBS Chicago
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Stevenson Expressway near Damen Avenue
A crash involving a motorcycle shut down outbound lanes on the Stevenson Expressway early Friday morning. Just before 2 a.m., Illinois State Police said a motorcyclist stopped in the middle lane and exited the vehicle just south of Damen Avenue. ISP said a sedan then struck the motorcycle and driver. The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital and was pronounced dead. All lanes reopened just before 6 a.m. This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.