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Intense winds bring down tree on West Side
CHICAGO — A round of storms brought intense winds to parts of Chicagoland on Sunday, leaving behind some damage. In the city’s Austin neighborhood, strong winds brought down a large tree, which damaged several cars. Several residents in the area said they saw some lightning and heard a loud noise, only to find the tree […]
Megan Roach hired as mayor’s executive assistant
The Village of Forest Park has a new executive assistant for the mayor’s office. In March, Megan Roach filled a position that has been vacant since Rachell Entler was appointed village administrator in January. Roach is now assistant to Mayor Rory Hoskins and Entler. This role includes creating press...
Chicago's public pools will open for the season on Monday – with a major change
Chicagoans will be able to cool down from the 90-degree temperatures by visiting the city's public pools beginning on Monday, when they open for the season. The city's 77 outdoor and indoor pools will be open six days a week due to an increase in the number of lifeguards, park district officials said. Most city pools were open at least five days a week in 2023.
Spire hole fades into Chicago history
The official groundbreaking for the 400 N. Lake Shore skyscrapers took place Monday, but it's hardly the start of the project.The big picture: Construction crews have been underground for six months, filling the biggest man-made hole in Chicago history.Flashback: The Spire is one of the most famous Chicago buildings that never was. In 2007, construction started on architect Santiago Calatrava's 150-floor skyscraper. The plan called for a twisted, sleek modernist design.Yes, but: Funding dried up due to the 2008 recession and the building was scrapped, leaving behind a 76-foot hole just north of the Chicago River and just west of...
Juneteenth celebrations underway in Broadview
The Village of Broadview will be celebrating Juneteenth all weekend with their Festival of Freedom. This year the community focused on African Americans in the arts. The fourth annual Juneteenth celebration in Broadview is about fun, community and education.
Chicago issues formal apology to Black citizens, creates task force on reparations
Chicago has issued a formal apology to Black Chicagoans for the harm caused by slavery, Jim Crow laws, and present-day policies, and established a Reparations Task Force to study the legacy of inequity and make recommendations on remedies.
Norwood Park Historical Society Shares the History of Norwood Park and Chicago’s Oldest House
While Norwood Park is home to some amazing restaurants, stores, and more it is also home to the oldest house in Chicago. Judith McIntyre and Arthur Krumrey from the Norwood Park Historical Society sat down with us to discuss. 5624 N. Newark Ave. 773-631-4633.
Noise off! Understanding the village’s noise ordinances
Summer is here, and with the warmer temperatures and longer days of sunshine comes another side effect: noise. Beyond the much-heralded hum of the cicadas, summer in Oak Park and River Forest brings with it an increase in construction projects, landscape work and outdoor entertainment. These activities all bring more...
Week in Review: Harvey mayor criticized • Woman found with 61 pounds cocaine • Riot Fest leaves Douglass Park
CHICAGO - One suburban mayor was compared to Tiffany Henyard amid controversy; an Indiana woman was found with 61 pounds of cocaine at Midway Airport; and Riot Fest is rebranding and moving to the suburbs. These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review. ‘Worse than Tiffany Henyard’:...
Chicago cooling centers open amid extreme heat
CHICAGO - Cooling centers opened up over the weekend as Chicago prepares for a week-long heatwave. The Chicago area will see temperatures in the 90s for the remainder of the week with heat indices approaching 105 degrees Monday. The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) activated cooling centers at...
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