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21-year-old Woman Shot 11 Times in Auburn Gresham
As temperatures rise in Chicago, so are shootings, with the latest being a 21-year-old woman killed while confronting robbers at a residence in Auburn Gresham. According to FOX 32, the shooting happened in the 7500 block of South Wolcott Street. The woman approached the residence's garage while it was being robbed and attempted to confront the offenders, and one pulled out a weapon and fired several shots at the victim. She was hit in the chest, back, and arm and pronounced dead at the scene.
Mom adds 1970s style to her home, pays less than $25 for each piece: "The opposite of white and grey homes everyone has"
A mom of three who lives in Chicago managed to change her house style while working with a tight budget. She avoided overspending and got every vintage piece for a low price, and the effects are amazing. As soon as you come into her home, you get transported to 1970, with a rush of color and creative decor.
Get $500 Monthly Cash Payments in New Program
photo of money on green backgroundPhoto by MOHD AZRIN (Creative Commons/Unsplash) Feeling some strain in your bank account? You're definitely not alone. Thankfully, there is some good news: applications for a program offering free money to Chicago residents are now open.
Inflation in Illinois: New report finds nearly half of residents struggle to pay bills
In the Chicago Metro area, prices this past March were up 7.8% from a year ago, according to the Consumer Price Index. (CHICAGO) If you've noticed your household bills are up lately, you're not alone. Everything seems to cost more these days. And Americans are struggling to pay for it all, according to the latest report from QuoteWizard, a LendingTree company.
What's the deal with all the gnats, Chicago?
Your answers on how to repel them, and do we know why there are so many this year?. (CHICAGO) Social media has been abuzz with reports of gnat swarms in Chicago, especially near the lakefront. One Twitter user posted, "I'm abandoning Chicago the gnats have won."
Professor at Art Institute of Chicago explains how art can provide a deeper understanding of Asian American history
The Art Institute of Chicago has one of the largest Asian art collections in the world. Monkey Business Images (Canva Pro license) In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Art Institute of Chicago highlights its extensive Asian Art collection, which is open to the public.
Introducing 'Chicagwa:' Cans of fresh Lake Michigan tap water celebrate Chicago, while stirring up controversy
Mayor Lori Lightfoot launches a campaign to promote Chicago's high-quality drinking water. However, the city is still dealing with dangerous lead pipes, and what's the taxpayer's cost of the new campaign?
Where would Star Wars characters eat in Chicago?
Chicago is a fantastic food city with no connection to Star Wars. Other than for that brief period of time when the city was set to get a Star Wars Museum on the lakefront. Since losing out on that museum (or rejecting it?), Star Wars fans have flocked to Disney to visit Galaxy’s Edge and immerse themselves in a galaxy far, far away.
Famous Chicago Bakery Closes its Doors after 100 years
There are so many culinary landmarks in Chicago that truly make this great city a foodie mecca for people around the world. I am sad to say one of those great Chicago landmark institutions is closing its doors for good after 100 years in business. That famous Chicago landmark is Dinkel’s Bakery in Chicago.
The leaked SCOTUS opinion draft on Roe v Wade brings swift reactions out of Illinois
Politicians in Illinois and Chicago reacted to the leaked news of the possibility of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. (CHICAGO) A draft opinion obtained by Politico and leaked Monday night showed earlier this year that the Supreme Court justices had voted in a draft opinion to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that made abortion safe and legal in all 50 states.
Active Threat Warning at Chicago's Northwestern University as Students Told to Run Hide Fight
A safety alert was issued to the campus community at Chicago's Northwestern University Monday when a carjacking suspect fled into a camput building. The Montgomery Ward Memorial Building (1927) at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine in ChicagoJeremyA/Wikipedia.
Man Killed in Gold Coast Hotel Shooting, 2 Women Shot in River North
An unknown man was shot to death inside a Gold Coast hotel Sunday morning, police said. According to WGN, officials said the victim was discovered unresponsive at approximately 5 a.m. at Sonesta E-S Suites in the 200 block of East Walton. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.