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Chicago Police Tied To Hate Groups Proud Boys And Oath Keepers Won’t Face Discipline, Officials Say
The investigation is the third such investigation to conclude with no discipline for the officers investigated. The Chicago Police Department’s probe into officers who have documented ties to far-right groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, who have been tied to the Jan. 6 insurrection, has concluded with no disciplinary action taken. The investigation is the third such investigation to conclude with no discipline for the officers investigated.
Andrew McCarthy speaks about addiction at Haymarket Center gala
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Haymarket Center is celebrating 47 years of community service with a special guest. Actor, director, and travel writer Andrew McCarthy sat down with CBS 2's Erika Sargent for a no-holds-barred discussion about his life and addiction at the organization's annual gala. McCarthy spoke about his own journey, revealing he started drinking as a teen and in his early 20s as his fame skyrocketed back when he was a member of the so-called Brat Pack and starred in a series of movies in the 80s. By the time he was 29, McCarthy says he realized he needed help. "There was...
Why we're seeing pink maple helicopters and samaras in Chicago
Monica's been seeing pink samaras all over Lakeview and Lincoln Park. Photo: Monica Eng/AxiosThis spring I've been delighted to see so many maple trees dropping lovely pink samaras (aka maple tree helicopters) instead of the usual green ones.Why it matters: Facebook friends are reporting the same mysterious change across the city and suburbs, but no one really knows why.Context: Experts note that some trees — especially red maples — produce pink samaras, but they're not quite sure why so many maples would switch from green to pink this year.The theory: When I reached out to The Morton Arboretum, Openlands and Chicago Botanic Garden, the best guess came from Openlands senior forestry program manager Tom Ebeling.He conjectures the pink ones could be coming from a silver and red maple hybrid called a Freeman that can produce both green and pink helicopters.And maybe, after this warm dryish winter and spring, "something in the climate is encouraging them to show their pink cards this year."The request: If you're a tree specialist with further insight, please write to chicago@axios.com and help us out.
When are cicadas coming to Chicago?
When periodical cicadas appear in Illinois this month, they will mostly be from one of two groups in a rare dual emergence — an event unseen since 1803. The southern half of Illinois will see the appearance of Brood XIX, also known as the Great Southern Brood, which emerges every 13 years. (In addition, some early arrivals from the Mississippi Valley Brood may emerge.) The upper half of the state — including Chicago and Peoria — will see Brood XIII, the Northern Illinois Brood, on a 17-year cycle.
Busted with 44 pounds of cocaine at Midway Airport, men are sentenced to 12 years each
CHICAGO — Two men who were allegedly caught carrying 44 pounds of cocaine in their luggage at Midway Airport have each been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Neither man has any criminal background, according to Cook County prosecutors. Robert Lewis, 25, and Jamire Hollingshed, 27, each pleaded guilty...
Armed robbers swarm Bucktown again. Logan Square, West Town also hit.
CHICAGO — Bucktown came in the crosshairs of an armed robbery crew again Saturday morning, the second day this week that the neighborhood has been targeted by holdup crews. The robberies appear to have connections to a group that stole cars from an auto repair shop in North Center on Friday morning.
Saturday Forecast: Isolated showers, cooler temperatures
Full Saturday forecast: Saturday Forecast: Isolated showers & possible strong to severe thunderstorms. WNW 5-10 mph. Low: 52 Sunday: A few lingering showers then clearing. NNE 5-10 mph. High 67 Extended outlook calls for a mix of clouds and sun on Monday and slight chance for some late-day showers with a high of 72. Tuesday […]
Will cicadas hurt my garden? They won't eat your plants, but could cause some damage
While the cicada "boom" hasn't occurred just yet, you might be seeing some here and there. The noisy insects have begun appearing as part of the 17-year emergence, though they've yet to start coming out of the ground en masse. Cicadas typically emerge as the ground begins to warm in the spring and early summer, which is usually mid-to-late May and into June.
Dozens arrested after pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally at Art Institute of Chicago
CHICAGO — Dozens were arrested after a large group of demonstrators gathered outside the Art Institute of Chicago on Saturday afternoon, calling for an end to the war between Israel and Hamas. The group, which appeared to be in the hundreds, gathered near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and East Monroe Street, some even began setting up an encampment […]
Former security guard Gregory Livingston found guilty of murdering man at Kroger gas station over loud music
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Former security guard Gregory Livingston, 57, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of a Chicago man at a Kroger gas station. Prosecutors say Livingston was employed by third-party security company Allied Universal when he shot and killed 48-year-old Alvin Motley...
Names added to police memorial
Two more names were added to the police memorial wall outside of the Illinois State Capitol building last Thursday. At the annual service – end of watch was honored for two Chicago Police officers Andres Vasquez Lasso and Makayla Preston who were killed in 2023. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza,...
Chicago Man Charged with Murder and Armed Robbery in Fatal December Incident
In a significant development within the city's justice system, Kameron Freeman, a 29-year-old man from the 1500 block of N. Kildare Ave. in Chicago has been charged with a heinous crime. The charges, as reported by the Chicago Police Department, include one felony count of murder in connection with another forcible felony and one felony count of armed robbery with a firearm. Freeman is scheduled to appear for a detention hearing at the 2600 S. California court today.
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