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Opinion: The company you keep is latest controversy in 45th Ward
That’s how the topsy-turvy dynamics of the 45th Ward have been described by aldermen, committeemen and journalists in the past 25 years. It seems anything can blow up, at any time, into a “controversy.” Sometimes it’s an ex-alderman parking his boat on a city street, sometimes a politico using language out of “The Sopranos” when referring to women, and sometimes it’s the company you keep.
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Meet the unexpected team filling Chicago's mental health workforce shortage
When the pandemic hit, many artists were out of work. At the same time, behavioral health needs skyrocketed, with not enough professionals in the field to meet demand. In fact, according to the National Center for Health Workforce, the United States continues to experience a mental health crisis with increased levels of unmet behavioral health needs among people of all ages.
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Chicago man charged with retail theft
Kenneth L. Sanders, 21, of Chicago, was arrested on Oct. 22 and charged with retail theft at Verizon 159, 9264 W.159th St. Police said they were called by the business that a subject left the store without paying for merchandise. According to the police report, Sanders was located nearby at Jewel holding a white tablet. Police said a Verizon employee positively identified Sanders and the tablet, worth a reported $1,399, and police arrested him. He has a court date scheduled for Nov. 19 at the Bridgeview Courthouse.
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Inside Chicago’s Burgeoning Art Scene
For one week each September, Chicago’s art world turns up the volume. This year’s Chicago Exhibition Week, presented by Gertie, a Chicago cultural agency, ran from September 14 to 20 and filled the Windy City with a slew of buzzworthy openings, exhibition walkthroughs, talks, and performances. It spanned galleries and institutions from West Town to Pilsen to Hyde Park, with free museum admission for anyone who completed the week’s map.
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Frontier Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Diversion to Chicago O’Hare After Bathroom Tap Springs a Leak
A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Detroit made an emergency landing at Chicago O’Hare on Wednesday afternoon after the tap in the forward lavatory of the Airbus A321neo sprung a leak, spraying so much water that even the passenger cabin started to flood. Flight Details. Operator. Frontier Airlines.
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Willie Wilson Vows to Slash $1 Billion in Spending, Shutter Empty Chicago Schools
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson told a City Club crowd Tuesday that he would cut $1 billion in city costs, generate $500 million in new annual revenue, and close under-enrolled public schools if elected — pointing to a high school he says has just 30 students in a building meant for 1,000.
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The Parke Is Coming Soon!
Many young people in Chicago wish they had a space they can call their own. This problem was identified and is now being solved by Chicago community-based architect Taylor Staten. On Thursday, November 5th, Staten and her team held their first community meeting for the new teen lounge they are...
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Do you need an antibiotic? Doctor weighs in on when to seek out medication
If you're not feeling well but aren't sure if it's just a lingering cold or something that might require antibiotics, experts say there are some signs to watch for. With several respiratory infections circulating in the Chicago area, and health officials seeing a number of viruses in hospital rooms, doctors said knowing when an illness can be treated with antibiotics isn't always a straight forward answer.
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Chicago marks Veterans Day with ceremony at Soldier Field
CHICAGO — The city marked Veterans Day with its annual commemoration ceremony at Soldier Field. This ceremony is a chance to recognize the sacrifices made by those who served in the armed forces, but also to highlight the importance of supporting veterans long after they return home. The program included a wreath-laying ceremony, special recognition […]
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Heisman Happy Hour Heads to the Windy City
Oberlin, Ohio – The Heisman Club is headed to Chicago, Illinois, this Saturday, November 14, for a special gathering of alumni, parents, and future Obies. Set to take place at Seven Ten Social in Hyde Park, the Heisman Happy Hour will be hosted by former men's basketball player Randall Ollie '16 and sponsored by former men's basketball player Zach Smith '26 and his dad, James Smith P'26. Randall is a Chicago-based lawyer who earned a pair of All-NCAC Honorable Mentions and a spot on the All-NCAC Second Team. Zach is playing professional basketball overseas and earned All-NCAC Third Team honors his senior year and tied the program record twice for the most three-pointers in a single game his junior season.