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15/11/2023

Does the Chicago architecture boat tour run in the winter? what to know - You can catch spectacular views of Chicago’s skyline and the city’s wide variety of architecture by going for a drive, taking a stroll and even on a helicopter ride. But one of the most preferable ways to take in the sights — and get a history lesson too — may be by boat. Multiple architecture…

You can catch spectacular views of Chicago’s skyline and the city’s wide variety of architecture by going for a drive, taking a stroll and even on a helicopter ride.

15/11/2023

Feds loan Chicago $336 million to remove toxic lead lines - The Biden administration loaned Chicago $336 million this month to remove a fraction of the city’s 400,000 toxic lead service lines that connect homes to the water main. Why it matters: Health authorities warn that no level of lead exposure is safe, and an Axios analysis shows that more than 80% of Chicago homes tested from spring 2018 to 2022 had…

The Biden administration loaned Chicago $336 million this month to remove a fraction of the city’s 400,000 toxic lead service lines that connect homes to the water main.

04/11/2023

Chicago getting $338 million federal loan to replace 30,000 lead water pipes - CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago is getting a major funding boost from the federal government to help replace the city’s toxic lead water pipes. Chicago is getting a $336 million low-interest loan through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to replace up to 30,000 lead pipes. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth will join Mayor…

CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago is getting a major funding boost from the federal government to help replace the city’s toxic lead water pipes.

04/11/2023

Darien family’s 45-foot Colorado blue spruce to be Chicago’s official Christmas tree - CHICAGO (CBS) — The kickoff to Christmas is officially underway. The City of Chicago has chosen this year’s official Christmas tree to be displayed at Millennium Park. This year’s tree is a 45-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the De La Cruz family in southwest suburban Darien. The tree has been outside their home for 37…

CHICAGO (CBS) — The kickoff to Christmas is officially underway. The City of Chicago has chosen this year’s official Christmas tree to be displayed at Millennium Park.

02/11/2023

City of Chicago Launches Innovative Reentry Program: A New Era for Community Reentry, Housing, and Employment - For the first time this season, the Chicago area saw measurable snowfall in recent days, and some areas received nearly four inches of accumulation in a brief span. According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday’s snow marks just the third time since recordkeeping began in the 19th century that Chicago received measurable snow on Halloween. In…

For the first time this season, the Chicago area saw measurable snowfall in recent days, and some areas received nearly four inches of accumulation in a brief span.

02/11/2023

City of Chicago Launches Innovative Reentry Program: A New Era for Community Reentry, Housing, and EmploymentHere are snowfall accumulations from the Chicago area’s first wintry weather of the season - CHICAGO – Today, the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced an exciting reentry initiative designed to support the critical housing needs for individuals exiting incarceration. The SPRING Forward (Selected Pre-Release for Intensive Navigation support Going Forward) program aims at providing comprehensive support for individuals reentering society after periods of incarceration, including extensive housing and employment…

CHICAGO – Today, the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced an exciting reentry initiative designed to support the critical housing needs for individuals exiting incarceration. The SPRING Forward (Selected Pre-Release for Intensive Navigation support Going Forward) program aims...

26/10/2023

City of Chicago inks new $40M agreement with Favorite Healthcare Staffing to staff migrant shelters - Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration quietly signed a new $40 million agreement this week with Kansas-based Favorite Healthcare Staffing to continue to staff the city’s migrant shelters through October of next year. The Johnson administration has faced growing criticism over the increasing costs of caring for and sheltering migrants, 19,000 of whom have arrived in Chicago…

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration quietly signed a new $40 million agreement this week with Kansas-based Favorite Healthcare Staffing to continue to staff the city’s migrant shelters through October of next year.

26/10/2023

How a Chicago Police Officer Transformed His Backyard Into an Award-Winning Oasis - It’s never too late to start a hobby. In Garfield Park, Chicago police Officer Deronis Cooper uses his love of gardening as an outlet for his mental health. “Back then, I couldn’t even imagine this,” Cooper said. “None of this was here. … I started with four planters, and I was just trying to keep…

“Back then, I couldn’t even imagine this,” Cooper said. “None of this was here. … I started with four planters, and I was just trying to keep those alive, and upon keeping those alive, it just grew, and I would find more places to put plants.”

24/10/2023

When does the Chicago area usually see its first snowfall? Here’s a look - Winter is coming, Chicago, but when can you expect snow? According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, the answer could be sooner than you’d expect. The average first trace of snow, which is defined as less than a tenth of an inch, arrives Oct. 31. But the average first measurable snowfall, which is defined as…

The average first trace of snow, which is defined as less than a tenth of an inch, arrives Oct. 31. But the average first measurable snowfall, which is defined as a tenth of an inch or more, is Nov. 18.

24/10/2023

What is Chicago weather winter forecast for 2023? - CHICAGO (CBS) — What does winter weather look like for the Chicago area? The latest forecast from the Climate Prediction Center indicated a drier-than-average season, with a slightly better chance of warmer than typical temperatures. However, don’t pack up the snow shovels or ice skates. The prediction does not forecast snow totals, which can only be reliably…

The latest forecast from the Climate Prediction Center indicated a drier-than-average season, with a slightly better chance of warmer than typical temperatures.

20/10/2023

CDOT Seeks Public Input to Help Shape Future of Chicago’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) today announced the start of public outreach efforts to help shape the City of Chicago’s future investments in Electric Vehicles (EV) and charging infrastructure. To support the City of Chicago’s Climate Action Plan goals to reduce transportation carbon emissions and advance environmental justice, CDOT is developing a framework plan to equitably…

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) today announced the start of public outreach efforts to help shape the City of Chicago’s future investments in Electric Vehicles (EV) and charging infrastructure. To support the City of Chicago’s Climate Action Plan goals to reduce transportation c...

20/10/2023

As El Niño impacts world, here’s how it could impact winter for the Chicago area - For the first time in four years, forecasters with the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center say that El Niño will impact winter, but what will that mean for the Chicago area and winter weather? While an El Niño winter generally causes significant changes in the forecast for the Chicago area, forecasters caution that “no two El…

For the first time in four years, forecasters with the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center say that El Niño will impact winter, but what will that mean for the Chicago area and winter weather?

20/10/2023

Things to do around Chicago: The Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, Pretty Lights and a horror-athon - This weekend, State Street will be filled with the signature downtown Chicago Halloween event. Plus Humanities Day in Hyde Park, David Sedaris at the Auditorium and the annual freakout fest Music Box of Horrors. Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade The annual family-friendly event produced by LUMA8 draws thousands of spectators to State Street. Expect…

This weekend, State Street will be filled with the signature downtown Chicago Halloween event. Plus Humanities Day in Hyde Park, David Sedaris at the Auditorium and the annual freakout fest Music Box of Horrors.

20/10/2023

Taste of Chicago attendance sees drop in 2023 after shift due to NASCAR Street Race - Attendance at Chicago’s renowned Taste of Chicago festival was slightly down in 2023 after the event moved weekends due to the presence of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, city officials said. According to Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, approximately 120,000 people attended the 2023 Taste of Chicago event in Grant Park, down…

Attendance at Chicago’s renowned Taste of Chicago festival was slightly down in 2023 after the event moved weekends due to the presence of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, city officials said.

18/10/2023

A Chicago neighborhood has been named among the ‘coolest’ in the world - Do you live in Chicago? If so, you might just be living in one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Hyde Park, near the University of Chicago on the city’s south side, has been named to Time Out’s new list of “40 Coolest neighborhoods in the world” for 2023, editors said. The list, Time Out said,…

Hyde Park, near the University of Chicago on the city’s south side, has been named to Time Out’s new list of “40 Coolest neighborhoods in the world” for 2023, editors said.

18/10/2023

Chicago suburb hosting winter clothing drive for people in need - WHEATON, Ill. (CBS) — Before temperatures drop dramatically and it snows for the first time, Wheaton is collecting winter clothes to help those in need. You can drop off new or gently used coats, hats, scarves, and gloves at a number of locations. That includes several throughout downtown Wheaton, the Wheaton Community Center, and the Central…

WHEATON, Ill. (CBS) — Before temperatures drop dramatically and it snows for the first time, Wheaton is collecting winter clothes to help those in need.

14/10/2023

Contentious meeting over new migrant shelter held in city’s Smith Park neighborhood - Tempers flared during a community meeting regarding the opening of a new migrant shelter in Chicago’s Smith Park neighborhood. Residents debated over the proposed plan on Thursday evening as city officials aim to grapple with the migrant crisis. The city is hoping to house up to 200 single men at a private warehouse at 526…

Tempers flared during a community meeting regarding the opening of a new migrant shelter in Chicago’s Smith Park neighborhood. Residents debated over the proposed plan on Thursday evening as city officials aim to grapple with the migrant crisis.

14/10/2023

Things to do around Chicago: Phish, a street art tour and Open House Chicago - This weekend, concerts by Phish and the Legends of Hip Hop, Sandra Cisneros at the Humanities Festival and your annual chance to see inside some Chicago landmarks. Offbeat Street Art Tour This outdoor walking tour takes in Chicago’s street art scene, starting in Wicker Park near the Damen CTA station, heading to the 606 trail…

This weekend, concerts by Phish and the Legends of Hip Hop, Sandra Cisneros at the Humanities Festival and your annual chance to see inside some Chicago landmarks.

13/10/2023

Chicago family of 8 moves into new home after living in minivan - A family of eight, including six children, finally have a roof over their heads after living for months in their minivan in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. The family has been placed in a four-bedroom apartment in the North Lawndale neighborhood thanks to the support of many. But getting to that point wasn’t easy. “I’m actually happy we have…

A family of eight, including six children, finally have a roof over their heads after living for months in their minivan in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. The family has been placed in a four-bedroom apartment in the North Lawndale neighborhood thanks to the support of many.

13/10/2023

Live Radar: Track storms, ‘multiple rounds’ of heavy rain moving into Chicago area - Use the live interactive radar below to track what’s happening in your area. Our latest weather story can be found here. Heavy rain and the threat of severe weather looms in the forecast for the Chicago area Friday as another round of what the National Weather Service called “widespread, soaking rainfall” moves into Illinois. CHECK THE LATEST…

Use the live interactive radar below to track what’s happening in your area. Our latest weather story can be found here.

10/10/2023

Chicago Marathon street closures 2023: How to get around during the race - The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is here, bringing thousands of runners and significant street closures for one of the world’s biggest races of the year. The full list of Chicago Marathon street closures and parking restrictions includes more than 40 closures day-of. Check below for a map and full list of street closures for the…

The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is here, bringing thousands of runners and significant street closures for one of the world’s biggest races of the year.

10/10/2023

Chicago Marathon 2023: World record and four course records – what made the Chicago course so fast - A world record and four course records were set in Chicago on Sunday (8 October). Find out which marathoners took advantage of the fast course, and the extra motivation that helped them get there. Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum broke the men’s world marathon record at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday (8 October). He ran the course in 2:00:35, easily breaking Eliud Kipchoge’s mark…

Posted on October 10, 2023October 9, 2023 Chicago Marathon street closures 2023: How to get around during the race The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is here, bringing thousands of runners and significant street closures for

06/10/2023

Migrant families sell food from home countries in Chicago streets while awaiting work permits - A migrant family has started selling foods from their home country in the streets of downtown Chicago as a way to make money to be able to rent an apartment while they wait for work permits. Daniela, a migrant mother of two from Venezuela who did not wish to disclose her last name fearing repercussions,…

A migrant family has started selling foods from their home country in the streets of downtown Chicago as a way to make money to be able to rent an apartment while they wait for work permits.

06/10/2023

Try a Healthier Longanisa Recipe from Chicago’s A Taste of the Philippines - Jacqueline Chio-Lauri was living in a city in Norway when she noticed something perplexing: There were numerous Thai restaurants and no Filipino ones, even though the Filipino community there was larger than the Thai diaspora. Curious for explanations, she reached out to a Norwegian forum. One response stuck out to her: “Heart disease seemed to…

Jacqueline Chio-Lauri was living in a city in Norway when she noticed something perplexing: There were numerous Thai restaurants and no Filipino ones, even though the Filipino community there was larger than the Thai diaspora. Curious for explanations, she reached out to a Norwegian forum. One respo...

03/10/2023

Bally’s temporary casino celebrates formal ribbon cutting - CHICAGO (CBS) — Dealers at Bally’s temporary casino in Chicago have been taking bets and spinning the roulette wheel for nearly a month, but on Tuesday the casino celebrated its opening with a formal ribbon cutting. The temporary casino opened on Sept. 9 in the Medinah Temple in River North. Mayor Brandon Johnson and Ald. Walter Burnett…

CHICAGO (CBS) — Dealers at Bally’s temporary casino in Chicago have been taking bets and spinning the roulette wheel for nearly a month, but on Tuesday the casino celebrated its opening with a formal ribbon cutting.

03/10/2023

Mom of 9 sets to fulfill Chicago Marathon dream 14 years after promise to young son - Fourteen years ago, Nicole Bubolz was standing along the Chicago Marathon course with her 8-year-old son, having just started running after giving birth to nine children, including three sets of twins. She was cheering on a friend in the race and had brought her son to downtown Chicago with her. “I looked at Simon at…

Fourteen years ago, Nicole Bubolz was standing along the Chicago Marathon course with her 8-year-old son, having just started running after giving birth to nine children, including three sets of twins.

30/09/2023

Ralph’s Coffee Chicago x Doughnut Vault Collaboration - On Monday, October 2, the coffee shop from Ralph Lauren will offer a new Ralph’s Coffee Cake Doughnut, made in collaboration with Chicago doughnut shop, the Doughnut Vault. Exclusively sold at Ralph’s Coffee Chicago for $5, the Ralph’s Coffee Cake Doughnut is a classic cake doughnut, topped with coffee cake crumble, brown sugar glaze and a vanilla drizzle, that…

On Monday, October 2, the coffee shop from Ralph Lauren will offer a new Ralph’s Coffee Cake Doughnut, made in collaboration with Chicago doughnut shop, the Doughnut Vault.

28/09/2023

UM-Flint’s School of Nursing travels to Chicago for the national Magnet conference - The University of Michigan-Flint’s School of Nursing is preparing to attend the American Nurses Credentialing Center Pathway to Excellence/National Magnet Conference in Chicago. This event is the annual conference of the prestigious Magnet recognition program, a designation that signifies high-quality nursing practice and patient care based on evidence-based practice, leadership, empowerment and multidisciplinary teamwork. To…

The University of Michigan-Flint’s School of Nursing is preparing to attend the American Nurses Credentialing Center Pathway to Excellence/National Magnet Conference in Chicago.

28/09/2023

35 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: West Town Art Walk, Moon Festival, Beer In The Woods And More - CHICAGO — With October just around the corner, Chicagoans can celebrate all things autumnal at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple fest, revel in Asian tradition during Chinatown’s Moon Festival and embark on an Oktoberfest brewery crawl. There are also neighborhood art walks, a sundown-to-sunup Indian classical music concert, free horror film screenings, a Rogers Park…

CHICAGO — With October just around the corner, Chicagoans can celebrate all things autumnal at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple fest, revel in Asian tradition during Chinatown’s Moon Festival and embark on an Oktoberfest brewery crawl.

27/09/2023

Chicago students receive scooters thanks to area high schoolers - CHICAGO (CBS) — A scooter surprise had these kids jumping for joy in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood on Monday. Kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders at Barnard Elementary School all received brand-new scooters. The big surprise was revealed during a school presentation on kindness and giving. Click here to continue reading…

Posted on September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 ‘Little Amal’ brings her ‘Walk across America Tour’ to Chicago this week There’s nothing little about Little Amal, except her age: she’s a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, but she’s actually

26/09/2023

‘Little Amal’ brings her ‘Walk across America Tour’ to Chicago this week - There’s nothing little about Little Amal, except her age: she’s a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, but she’s actually a 12-foot tall puppet. She has become a symbol of human rights, and is currently traveling 6,000 miles across the United States. She will arrive in Chicago on Sept. 28 for a three-day visit, according to officials. Her first…

There’s nothing little about Little Amal, except her age: she’s a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, but she’s actually a 12-foot tall puppet.

24/09/2023

‘Chicagohenge’ has arrived. When, where to see Chicago’s bi-annual phenomenon - It’s “Chicagohenge” time again, which means your chance to capture the perfect sun-washed Chicago Instagram-TikTok moment is here. Twice a year, Chicago’s symmetrical street grid lines up with sunrises and sunsets, providing a popular moment to photograph and film a starburst of light between the city’s buildings. The name “Chicagohenge” is inspired by similar events…

It’s “Chicagohenge” time again, which means your chance to capture the perfect sun-washed Chicago Instagram-TikTok moment is here.

23/09/2023

Illinois Lottery player in Chicago wins $23.75 million Lotto jackpot in largest prize this year - An Illinois Lottery player woke up nearly $24 million richer after winning the second-largest Lotto jackpot in seven years, according to lottery officials. The winning ticket, worth $23.75 million, was sold at a BP gas station located at 400 East 95th Street in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood. For selling the winning ticket, the gas station will…

An Illinois Lottery player woke up nearly $24 million richer after winning the second-largest Lotto jackpot in seven years, according to lottery officials.

23/09/2023

Chicago First Alert Weather: Fall begins - CHICAGO (CBS) — Fall begins Saturday, but it certainly won’t feel like it. Temperatures will flirt with 80 degrees inland. A light flow off the lake will keep shoreline temperatures a few degrees cooler both Saturday and Sunday. Click here to continue reading..

Temperatures will flirt with 80 degrees inland. A light flow off the lake will keep shoreline temperatures a few degrees cooler both Saturday and Sunday.

23/09/2023

Chicago weather: A summer-like day is on tap for the first day of Fall - CHICAGO – There are still a few light rain showers over the western suburbs Friday evening, but showers will continue to diminish and then skies will become partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s. Saturday marks the beginning of Fall, and it should be a beautiful day with decreasing clouds and highs in the upper 70s…

CHICAGO – There are still a few light rain showers over the western suburbs Friday evening, but showers will continue to diminish and then skies will become partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s.

21/09/2023

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21/09/2023

Chicago mayor considers creating city-owned grocery store after Walmart, Whole Foods close stores in the city - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced last week that his administration is exploring a city-owned grocery store as a means of promoting “equitable” access to food, though the plan has drawn criticism from skeptics of a government owned and operated store. Chicago would become the first major U.S. city to implement a municipally owned grocery store to address food…

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced last week that his administration is exploring a city-owned grocery store as a means of promoting “equitable” access to food, though the plan has drawn criticism from skeptics of a government owned and operated store.

20/09/2023

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20/09/2023

Al’s Beef Collabs with Chicago Content Creator, Rod Thill - Al’s Beef has partnered with Rod Thill, the influencer behind TikTok and Instagram accounts and .Rod. Rod, who lives in Chicago and grew up on Al’s Beef, has created his own take on the Chicago classic. It’s called the “Hot Rod,” which is an Italian beef with provolone cheese and hot giardiniera accompanied by a serving of…

Al’s Beef has partnered with Rod Thill, the influencer behind TikTok and Instagram accounts and .Rod. Rod, who lives in Chicago and grew up on Al’s Beef, has created his own take on the Chicago classic. It’s called the “Hot Rod,” which is an Italian beef with provolone cheese a...