Last month, at least four postal workers were robbed at gunpoint in Chicago. Activists are calling for change after they said postal workers are being beaten, robbed and killed in Chicago. People supporting the workers are demanding more neighborhood crime cameras, better security and safety measures and additional police.  Last month, at least four postal workers were robbed at gunpoint in Chicago. "Postal workers are one of our most valuable resources," Drew Pritz, a resident of Rogers Park, said. "They're federally protected valuable resources and they do not deserve to be assaulted...…Last month, at least four postal workers were robbed at gunpoint in Chicago. Activists are calling for change after they said postal workers are being beaten, robbed and killed in Chicago. People supporting the workers are demanding more neighborhood crime cameras, better security and safety measures and additional police.  Last month, at least four postal workers were robbed at gunpoint in Chicago. "Postal workers are one of our most valuable resources," Drew Pritz, a resident of Rogers Park, said. "They're federally protected valuable resources and they do not deserve to be assaulted...WW…

A little boy was killed Saturday and his mother wounded in a shooting in Englewood. A toddler, just 20-months-old, was shot and killed in Englewood on Saturday afternoon. The boy was shot in the chest. The boy's mother, 22, was grazed. The mother and her child were driving home from a laundromat just after 2 p.m. when a gunman pulled up alongside them in another vehicle and opened fire near 60th and Halsted streets, according to Chicago police. The child was struck once in the chest, while his mother was grazed on the head, police said. She drove them to St. Bernard Hospital, where the...…A little boy was killed Saturday and his mother wounded in a shooting in Englewood. A toddler, just 20-months-old, was shot and killed in Englewood on Saturday afternoon. The boy was shot in the chest. The boy's mother, 22, was grazed. The mother and her child were driving home from a laundromat just after 2 p.m. when a gunman pulled up alongside them in another vehicle and opened fire near 60th and Halsted streets, according to Chicago police. The child was struck once in the chest, while his mother was grazed on the head, police said. She drove them to St. Bernard Hospital, where the...WW…

(Photo by Jim Vondruska/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Distraught Chicago officials complained to Mayor -- as looting and rioting in response to swept through the Windy City -- pleading for help and warning that the vulnerable had lost access to food and medicine. According to a tape obtained by of an online conference call among the city’s 50 aldermen and the mayor, one alderman could be heard weeping while others angrily decried what was going on in the city. “My ward is a s--t show,” one alderman says. “They are shooting at the police.” After the death of Floyd in police custody last month,...…(Photo by Jim Vondruska/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Distraught Chicago officials complained to Mayor -- as looting and rioting in response to swept through the Windy City -- pleading for help and warning that the vulnerable had lost access to food and medicine. According to a tape obtained by of an online conference call among the city’s 50 aldermen and the mayor, one alderman could be heard weeping while others angrily decried what was going on in the city. “My ward is a s--t show,” one alderman says. “They are shooting at the police.” After the death of Floyd in police custody last month,...WW…

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Logan Square Thursday night outside the home of Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Hundreds of protesters gathered in Logan Square Thursday night outside the home of Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The protesters were demanding the Chicago Police Department be defunded. They also wanted justice for 18-year-old activist Miracle Boyd, who was allegedly punched by a Chicago police officer last week as demonstrators and cops in Grant Park. Boyd had several teeth fall out after the incident. Hundreds of protesters gathered in Logan Square Thursday night outside the home of Mayor...…Hundreds of protesters gathered in Logan Square Thursday night outside the home of Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Hundreds of protesters gathered in Logan Square Thursday night outside the home of Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The protesters were demanding the Chicago Police Department be defunded. They also wanted justice for 18-year-old activist Miracle Boyd, who was allegedly punched by a Chicago police officer last week as demonstrators and cops in Grant Park. Boyd had several teeth fall out after the incident. Hundreds of protesters gathered in Logan Square Thursday night outside the home of Mayor...WW…

The Illinois Department of Health said that there has been a significant spike in the past couple days of calls to the poison control center from people who have ingested bleach or other cleaning agents.  The Illinois Department of Health said that there has been a significant spike in the past couple days of calls to the poison control center from people who have ingested bleach or other cleaning agents.  "Injecting, ingesting or snorting househlod cleaners is dangerous," said Illinois Department of Health Director Ngozi Ezike. "It is not advised and can be deadly." One of the...…The Illinois Department of Health said that there has been a significant spike in the past couple days of calls to the poison control center from people who have ingested bleach or other cleaning agents.  The Illinois Department of Health said that there has been a significant spike in the past couple days of calls to the poison control center from people who have ingested bleach or other cleaning agents.  "Injecting, ingesting or snorting househlod cleaners is dangerous," said Illinois Department of Health Director Ngozi Ezike. "It is not advised and can be deadly." One of the...WW…

The first COVID-19 death in Illinois is a Chicago woman in her 60s. Governor JB Pritzker has announced the first death in Illinois. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon at a press conference with state officials. Pritzker said it was a 61-year-old Chicago woman who had contact with a known positive case. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the woman as Patricia Frieson from the Gresham neighborhood. She died Monday night at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The medical examiner's office confirmed Thursday that Frieson died as a result of bronchopneumonia due...…The first COVID-19 death in Illinois is a Chicago woman in her 60s. Governor JB Pritzker has announced the first death in Illinois. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon at a press conference with state officials. Pritzker said it was a 61-year-old Chicago woman who had contact with a known positive case. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the woman as Patricia Frieson from the Gresham neighborhood. She died Monday night at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The medical examiner's office confirmed Thursday that Frieson died as a result of bronchopneumonia due...WW…

(Beyond Cinema) Who says you can't have fun while social distancing? Floating Cinema is coming to and it is social distancing friendly! Grab your own boat with a few mates and enjoy a movie whilst bobbing on the water. , an Australian production company, said the Chicago run for Floating Boat Cinema is scheduled for Sept. 9-13. The exact location has not yet been announced. The cinema will be made up of 12 to 24 mini boats, which hold up to eight people per boat. The deal includes free popcorn for all attendees with the option to purchase additional movie snacks and drinks prior to setting...…(Beyond Cinema) Who says you can't have fun while social distancing? Floating Cinema is coming to and it is social distancing friendly! Grab your own boat with a few mates and enjoy a movie whilst bobbing on the water. , an Australian production company, said the Chicago run for Floating Boat Cinema is scheduled for Sept. 9-13. The exact location has not yet been announced. The cinema will be made up of 12 to 24 mini boats, which hold up to eight people per boat. The deal includes free popcorn for all attendees with the option to purchase additional movie snacks and drinks prior to setting...WW…

A Chicago man has been charged with lighting a police vehicle on fire during a protest downtown, all while allegedly wearing a Joker mask which partially hid his face. Timothy O'Donnell, 31, allegedly placed a lit object into the gas tank of the police car Saturday in the 200 block of North State Street. The vehicle then ignited in flames. O'Donnell was arrested Tuesday on a federal arson charge, according to the Department of Justice. The charge is punishable by a minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum of 20 years.Investigators were able to track O'Donnell down -- in...…A Chicago man has been charged with lighting a police vehicle on fire during a protest downtown, all while allegedly wearing a Joker mask which partially hid his face. Timothy O'Donnell, 31, allegedly placed a lit object into the gas tank of the police car Saturday in the 200 block of North State Street. The vehicle then ignited in flames. O'Donnell was arrested Tuesday on a federal arson charge, according to the Department of Justice. The charge is punishable by a minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum of 20 years.Investigators were able to track O'Donnell down -- in...WW…

Alaska State Sen. Lora Reinbold is going to have to find another way to get around, now that Alaska Airlines has banned her for . The Republican joins approximately 500 other people banned by the airline. The ban is a serious problem for Reinbold, because it's not easy to . She was in southcentral Alaska this weekend, and no other airline has flights connected Anchorage and Juneau. Ferries can take several days. Last week, video showed Reinbold at Juneau Airport arguing with Alaska Airlines employees about whether she had to wear a mask. Video shows the Alaska Airlines employees trying to...…Alaska State Sen. Lora Reinbold is going to have to find another way to get around, now that Alaska Airlines has banned her for . The Republican joins approximately 500 other people banned by the airline. The ban is a serious problem for Reinbold, because it's not easy to . She was in southcentral Alaska this weekend, and no other airline has flights connected Anchorage and Juneau. Ferries can take several days. Last week, video showed Reinbold at Juneau Airport arguing with Alaska Airlines employees about whether she had to wear a mask. Video shows the Alaska Airlines employees trying to...WW…

Hundreds of members of the Illinois National Guard have been sent to protect downtown Springfield in wake of FBI warnings that state capital cities could be targeted leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Hundreds of members of the Illinois National Guard have been sent to protect downtown Springfield in wake of leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Gov. announced the activation of 250 troops on Friday. An additional 100 members will sent to Washington D.C. to assist with security at the presidential inauguration. "Our exemplary members of...…Hundreds of members of the Illinois National Guard have been sent to protect downtown Springfield in wake of FBI warnings that state capital cities could be targeted leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Hundreds of members of the Illinois National Guard have been sent to protect downtown Springfield in wake of leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Gov. announced the activation of 250 troops on Friday. An additional 100 members will sent to Washington D.C. to assist with security at the presidential inauguration. "Our exemplary members of...WW…