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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...
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...
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.
Fiesta Back of the Yards being held at new location
CHICAGO - The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council will host the 34th annual Fiesta Back of the Yards this weekend at a new location for safety reasons. The festival will be relocated between 45th and 47th Streets on Ashland Avenue to ensure people can safely attend the festival, according to organizers.
New legislation in effect July 1st includes driver’s licenses for noncitizens, Chicago minimum wage hike
Several new laws taking effect Monday, July 1 include enhanced benefits for some workers in Chicago, protections for children of social media influencers, additional protections for independent contractors, changes to school assessment tests and the ability for undocumented immigrants to obtain an Illinois driver's license.
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.
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...
Tempers flare in Harvey, Illinois as business owners complain of unfair fines
HARVEY, Ill. (CBS) -- South suburban Dolton has made headlines lately for chaotic confrontations at its village hall—as ongoing investigations of overspending often cause blow-ups between Mayor Tiffany Henyard and residents.On Thursday, tensions similarly boiled over in south suburban Harvey. Business owners there say they are being slapped with unnecessary fees—but city leaders said they need the money.Benecia Gonzalez is among the business owners complaining."To us, it might be a small shop, but for us, it's where everything started," she said.Gonzalez has not been able to open her auto repair business, the Harvey Auto Center, since May."From one day to...
‘This is my new residence’: South Side alderman vows to sleep in tent outside in effort to end open-air drug market
CHICAGO — In an effort to bring peace and safety to his ward, a South Side alderman is sleeping in an abandoned lot near a vacant house that he said is used for drug deals. On Saturday Ald. David Moore (17th Ward) will spend his second night sleeping in a tent instead of his bed. […]
Chicago's "To Walk in My Shoes" offers help and support for those in drug addiction crisis
CHICAGO (CBS) — The organization To Walk in My Shoes started six years ago, and its name comes from the story of Marnell Brown and his journey of recovery from heroin addiction, who's been clean for more than 20 years. Now, Brown and members of his organization are devoting their time to stopping overdose deaths on Chicago's West Side. Driving through the streets of West Garfield Park, they listen to scanners for ambulance calls. "The scanner runs 24 hours a day. Somebody is always on that scanner."They're looking for people in pictures taken by members of the organization. Each person in these photos...
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.
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.
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