Shuttle buses will depart from eight locations around Chicago to take fest-goers to SeatGeek Stadium in the near-southwest ‘burbs.
Day: July 12, 2024
Last-minute settlement in lawsuit against corrupt CPD Sgt. Ronald Watts could be a key test for 175 more
A lawsuit alleging misconduct by notorious ex-Chicago police sergeant Ronald Watts settled for an undisclosed amount on the eve of trial.
Gary man gets 12.5 years for two criminal cases, including killing police dog
A Gary man was sentenced Friday to 12.5 years total for two criminal cases, including killing a police dog.
Afternoon Briefing: Family car or cargo bike?
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes will be the 5th rookie pitcher to start an All-Star Game
Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes will start the All-Star Game for the National League on Tuesday night, becoming the fifth rookie pitcher given the honor.
Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark says safety was only concern in warning about canceled job fair
Wind Creek Chicago Southland officials called Mayor Christopher Clark Thursday, following up on texts the mayor sent just before midnight about the event’s anticipated size.
Geneva approves Southeast Master Plan TIF District
Despite pushback from some aldermen, Geneva City Council approved a new tax increment financing district for nearly 300 acres on the far southeast side of the city.
Here are some key takeaways from President Biden’s news conference, from questions about his candidacy to flubbed names
President Joe Biden faced a test Thursday that he had avoided so far this year — a solo news conference with questions from the White House press corps.
McCormick Place installing window film to reduce bird collisions
After nearly 1,000 birds crashed into the lakefront building last fall, activists are gaining momentum in their efforts to make Chicago safer for birds.
From the Farm: Readers help Dad with advice to ward against hungry deer
It’s a column topic I’ve addressed in the past. But an ever-increasing crowded and hungry deer population has the subject of how to detract deer from devouring gardens and yard landscapes propelled front and center for discussion for our summer 2024.