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Cicadas Week 2: What’s New? For Starters, Chicagoans Have FOMO
It’s been a week since the massive emergence of Brood XIII periodical cicadas began in earnest in northern Illinois. In these attention-deficit times, a week might as well be an eon. Have cicadas already worn out their welcome?. Some of the early “They’re here!” excitement has definitely given way...
University of Chicago Withholds Degrees of Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters Amid Disciplinary Investigation
The University of Chicago is in the spotlight as it moves to withhold degrees from four pro-Palestinian student protesters, including Youssef Hasweh, a political science major who recently completed his finals, with graduation on the horizon. Hasweh and his classmates, participants in the UChicago United for Palestine encampment, are entangled in a disciplinary process due to their protest against the Israel-Hamas war, an action that has led to the withholding of their degrees pending the outcome of the university's investigation, according to Chicago Sun-Times.
Police officer takes teens on a camping trip to give them a ‘safe place’ over Memorial Day weekend
CHICAGO (WBBM) - The prevalence of gun violence during the Memorial Day weekend in Chicago is a concern every year, but a police program is actively working to change that. City life is always busy and noisy. “Anywhere in the city, you always hear sirens,” Mikey Malarski said. That...
Chicago Braces for Unpredictable Weather, NWS Warns of Thunderstorms and Wind Risks
Chicagoans might want to keep an umbrella close by, as the city prepares for unpredictable weather starting this afternoon. There's a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm this Memorial Day, with a mostly cloudy sky and a high near 71 degrees. Additionally, the evening could see more showers and thunderstorms before clearing up a bit after 1 am, according to the National Weather Service.
Chicago’s Education Couture celebrates ‘Get Caught Reading Month’
To promote learning and literacy, executive director Querida Flores and founder/president Ruckiya Ross of Chicago’s Education Couture stopped by the WGN Weekend Morning News to share their love of reading.
Pritzker rebukes counties’ calls for secession: ‘We are one Illinois’
PONTOON BEACH, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he wanted “to remind everyone…that we are one Illinois” while celebrating the opening of a new government facility in a county that will ask voters this November if it should secede and form part of a new state. Madison County voters will be asked if […]
'Home Alone' house in Chicago suburbs hits the market
"Home Alone" fans, rejoice. The famed home in the Chicago suburbs where Kevin McCallister was once left behind from a family trip to Paris went on sale this week, according to a Zillow listing for 671 Lincoln Ave. in Winnetka. But willing buyers should be ready to fork over big...
Over 30 fall victim to shootings over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago
CHICAGO — It was another deadly holiday weekend in Chicago, with dozens shot across the city since Saturday. More than 30 have fallen victim to gun violence over the last few days, including a 5-year-old girl who was fatally shot on the Near West Side early Sunday morning. On Saturday, at least 11 people were shot across the city and the […]
Amare Wright: Chicago boy, 13, missing from Austin
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy. Amare Wright was last seen on May 25 in the 5400 block of W. Thomas Street, which is located in the Austin neighborhood. The teen was wearing a white t-shirt, gray shorts and no...
What retailers, restaurants and other businesses are open on Memorial Day?
With Memorial Day finally here, Americans from coast to coast are gearing up to celebrating the holiday with family and friends, or perhaps quietly solo. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or attending one, you may find yourself in need of a last-minute run to the grocery store before the grilling begins. Those without plans may want to partake in some casual shopping or lunch with friends at a fast-food restaurant. Luckily, many retailers and restaurants will be open on May 27.What is open and closed in Chicago on Memorial Day?What's open and what's closed in Dallas, Fort Worth on Memorial DayWhat...
Takeoff aborted after United Airlines flight reportedly catches fire at O’Hare
CHICAGO — Passengers on a United Airlines flight leaving O’Hare on Monday afternoon experienced some delays after the plane’s engine reportedly caught fire. United Airlines flight 2091 was set to leave Chicago for Seattle around 2 p.m. when the takeoff was aborted due to a reported engine fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Pedestrian killed in crash along I-57 in Chicago
CHICAGO — A portion of I-57 in Chicago was closed on Sunday afternoon after a deadly crash involving a pedestrian. According to Illinois State Police, the crash unfolded just after 2 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-57, near West 99th Street, near Washington Heights. Troopers say a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the area and was […]
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