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“The Latino community is very much a part of the fabric of the western suburbs, and a growing, thicker strand of that fabric,” says one civic leader.
The pup was initially taken to the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward. Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is one of only a few facilities in the United States with the resources to care for rescued otters.
The Bears’ decision to have a surveyor examine the south parking lot of Soldier Field, as a source confirmed Thursday, is the latest example of the team exploring options for a new stadium outside of Arlington Heights.
In the five-month period since July, the city has seen the sharpest spike in robberies in 20 years, driven by crimes committed with a weapon.
Witness is pressed why he didn’t initially tell FBI agents about the former alderperson’s apparent interest in getting private business from Burger King owners.
There were nearly 4,900 robberies between July 1 and Nov. 26, an increase of more than 55% compared to the total for the previous five months.
Judges have tossed 230 convictions tied to former Sgt. Ronald Watts. As the city negotiates a settlement with exonerees, WBEZ estimates the price.
Rachel Goldberg, a Chicago native, says her son Hersh is the last hostage with ties to Chicago being held … “and we’re just praying and hopeful.”
The payouts from the 300 cases have included $140 million that went to lawyers for the city and $537 million paid to plaintiffs.
Nearly 30 community organizations and artists, most on the city’s West and South Sides, received grants from Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
