SBA to Shut Down Chicago Office Amid Sanctuary City Policy Debate
CHICAGO – The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced plans to shut down its Chicago office, citing the city’s sanctuary policies as the reason for the move. This decision is part of a broader initiative affecting multiple SBA offices in cities that do not comply with federal immigration enforcement policies.
Illinois Spot Named Best Hole-In-The-Wall Mexican Restaurant In The State
Here's what you should order at the best no-frills Mexican restaurant in Illinois!
Chicago VA outreach program shut down amid Department of Veterans Affairs job cuts
CHICAGO — The Department of Veterans Affairs will cut tens of thousands of jobs and shut down an outreach program that serves veterans in several Chicago wards. Alderman Matt Martin, 47th Ward, says he received a notice from the Chicago’s VA office Wednesday morning. It states that effective this week, the VA...
Illinois crematory shut down, under state oversight
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. - A Chicago Heights crematory has been shut down after the Illinois Comptroller's office received a complaint last month of the facility mishandling human remains, according to the state agency. Heights Crematory, 230 E. 11th St., faces penalties of up to $5,000 for each violation found during...
He attacked a 74-year-old with wire cutters at Fullerton CTA station, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — Prosecutors have charged a man with using wire cutters to viciously attack a 74-year-old man on a Red Line train in Lincoln Park. Maurice Rocquemore, 38, pulled out the wire cutters and began striking the senior in the face and body at the Fullerton station around 10:45 p.m. on February 17, officials said....
The votes are in! Shedd Aquarium reveals baby beluga’s new name
The Shedd Aquarium's members have chosen the name Opus for their 7-month-old beluga calf, which is a musical composition or set of compositions usually numbered in the order of its issue, and is a nod to the whale's unique vocalizations.
Indian student found dead in Wisconsin, Family in tears
India’s Consulate General in Chicago expressed sadness over the death of Praveen Kumar Gampa, a student pursuing post-graduation at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the US. The Consulate General of India in Chicago said on Wednesday (local time) that they are in contact with the family of Gampa and...
Duo arrested 20 minutes after attacking, robbing man on CTA property: police
CHICAGO - Chicago police have arrested and charged two people in connection with the armed robbery of a man on CTA property Tuesday evening. Adrian Lee, 19, of Blue Island, and Shania Hervey, 21, of Chicago, were taken into custody at 7:32 p.m. on March 4 in the 200 block of West Garfield Blvd., about 20 minutes...
Chicago high schooler’s free hairstyles go viral
Jessica Thurmond has turned a school bathroom into a pop-up salon, working between classes to help students feel their best.
NU’s downtown Metra shuttle riders react to discontinuation of service
When Northwestern Psychiatry Program employee Barbara Sutcliffe went to buy her monthly shuttle pass, as usual, she was told by someone in line that the shuttle service would not continue next month. NU announced it will end operations of the Metra Train Station Shuttle, which connects NU’s Chicago campus with...