An increase of nearly 11.3 percent in expenses in the Norridge village budget this year will be offset by $2 million in grants and unspent funds from last year, Village Administrator Joanna Skupien said. “We’re happy with it,” Skupien said of the budget. “It’s good when you are able to budget from year to year. It shows you have increased revenue flow. It allows you to provide much-needed improvements and services to residents.” The 2024-25 budget, which funds expenses from May 1 to April 30 of next year, totals $37,586,248, up from $33,811,787 in the previous fiscal year. The Village […]
Day: July 22, 2024
Why Delta is still canceling flights as other airlines return to normal
Three days after a computer update problem caused more than 5,000 flight cancellations around the world, things are pretty much back to normal — except at Delta Air Lines.
‘Titanique the Musical’ parody show is headed to Chicago
With the song stylings of Céline Dion, this is an off-Broadway musical that sends up the 1997 movie “Titanic.”
Gov. Pritzker backs Kamala Harris for president
You can stop wondering if Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker would see President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign as an opportunity to launch his own bid for the Oval Office — he’s heartily endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Dr. Steven Kaufman, CEO of Zeus Companies Reveals What’s Driving The Healthcare Real Estate Boom on Fox’s Morning Mix Show
In a recent appearance on the Fox Network’s Morning Mix show, Dr. Steven Kaufman, founder of Zeus Companies, shed light on the burgeoning opportunities in healthcare real estate. As a prominent investment firm with over a billion dollars in assets, Zeus Companies, and its healthcare arm, Zeus Healthcare, are at the forefront of this emerging market. A Booming MarketDuring his interview, Dr. Kaufman emphasized the critical demographic shifts driving the demand for healthcare facilities. “By 2030, all baby boomers will be over 65, leading to a significant influx of new…
The Grand Forum: A Houston Landmark Transformation By Zeus Healthcare Nomiminated for 2024 REDnews Commercial Real Estate Award
In a remarkable nod to innovation in healthcare real estate, Zeus Healthcare’s Grand Forum has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious 2024 REDnews Commercial Real Estate Award in the Medical Property category. The finalists were announced on July 17th, with the award ceremony slated for August 15th. The Grand Forum stands out as a shining example of adaptive reuse and innovative design. Originally a 1960s tilt-wall warehouse, the structure has been meticulously transformed into a state-of-the-art medical plaza, addressing both functional and aesthetic challenges. Its prime location in…
Man, 23, drowns in Lake Michigan off of Leone Beach
A 23-year-old man drowned in Lake Michigan off of Leone Beach last night, according to Chicago police. Police and fire personnel responded to the scene at approximately midnight on Sunday. A witness claimed to have last seen the victim in the water, police said. After the responders recovered the man’s body from the lake, he was transported to Saint Francis Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Area detectives are currently investigating, police said.
Secret Service director says Trump assassination attempt was biggest agency ‘failure’ in decades
WASHINGTON — The director of the Secret Service says the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was the agency’s “most significant operational failure” in decades.
Chicago homicides in 2024: 315 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Chicago homicide data, which is updated on this page weekly, is through July 15, 2024.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker endorses Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee for president
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee for president a day after President Joe Biden bowed to pressure from within the party and dropped his reelection bid.