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North suburban Chicago residents protest fence in front of beach
WILMETTE, Ill. (CBS) -- Neighbors in Wilmette on Monday protested against a slatted-wood fence that they say is an eyesore blocking beach access, and want gone.The group rallied Monday evening outside a Wilmette Park District Board meeting to protest the fence at South Beach at Gillson Park, which went up last month.The protesters argued that the fence restricts access to a "historically open and inclusive public space," and diminishes the beauty of the park.In addition, as quoted in a news release, local activist Lee Goodman wrote, "Wilmette's decision to fence off the beach mirrors a troubling legacy of exclusion that...
Rain does not stop crowds at Puerto Rican People's Day Parade in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Light rain did not keep festival-goers away from the Puerto Rican Fest in Humboldt Park on Saturday. Organizers said 2,000 people pre-registered to attend the event on Thursday, the opening day, and they expected the numbers to grow through the weekend. Saturday's parade, the 46th Annual Puerto Rican People's Day Parade on Division Street, drew a large crowd. The event focused on showing Puerto Rican arts, culture, and music. Organizers say they keep the focus on community over commercialization. Mayor Brandon Johnson stopped by the event. Organizers planned the parade to roll right into the festival for people to continue their day out. They said they were keeping on top of security with fencing around the park and bag checks at the entrance. The festival runs until 10 p.m. Saturday and will run for its final day Sunday from noon until 10 p.m.
2 Chicago bars named among ‘Best Bars in America' for 2024 by Esquire Magazine
Two of the "Best Bars in America" are in Chicago, a new list from Esquire Magazine said. The article, published by the magazine last month, says "its not just about the drinks," but the "complete package." "Bars have always been that third place, the spot where you hang outside work...
North suburban school board votes to close district’s only fully bilingual school
EVANSTON, Ill. — A decision to close a school in the northern suburbs has left many families wondering what do to next. Board members from the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 voted Monday night to close the beloved Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies in Skokie, the only fully bilingual school in the district. Parents […]
Renderings revealed for proposed mixed-use development at Golf Mill Mall
Additional stores, restaurants, luxury apartments and a new water mill would be constructed at Golf Mill Mall in north suburban Niles under a proposed redevelopment project, according to the village's website. Renderings unveiled by the village, the mall's part owner - the Sterling Organization and OKW Architects, show the planned...
Fiesta Back of the Yards
Celebrate the rich traditions of Mexican culture in the heart of the Southwest side of Chicago at the annual Fiesta Back of the Yards on June 14-16 2024. Roam down 47th and Ashland to experience the excitement of live Latin music, dance and art at the vibrant Fiesta Back of the Yards event. Folklorico dancers, cumbia, Norteno and mariachi musicians will perform on two stages throughout the three-day fest.
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