Filed under:The shooting happened just after midnight at a gathering in the 2500 block of West 79th Street.A man was killed and at least seven others wounded after gunfire broke out at a “pop-up party” early Friday in the Wrightwood neighborhood on the Southwest Side.It was the second mass shooting at an impromptu party this month. On March 15, a shooting , 2 fatally, at a party in Park Manor.In Friday’s shooting, at least two men opened fire shortly after midnight at a “pop-up party” in the 2500 block of West 79th Street, police spokeswoman Karie James said.At least six of the victims were...…Filed under:The shooting happened just after midnight at a gathering in the 2500 block of West 79th Street.A man was killed and at least seven others wounded after gunfire broke out at a “pop-up party” early Friday in the Wrightwood neighborhood on the Southwest Side.It was the second mass shooting at an impromptu party this month. On March 15, a shooting , 2 fatally, at a party in Park Manor.In Friday’s shooting, at least two men opened fire shortly after midnight at a “pop-up party” in the 2500 block of West 79th Street, police spokeswoman Karie James said.At least six of the victims were...WW…

SHAREMore than 1,000 prisoners in Illinois are set to be released after a lawsuit settlement aimed at protecting medically vulnerable prisoners from COVID-19.The Illinois Department of Corrections will identify medically vulnerable and elderly prisoners eligible for early release or electronic home monitoring.Additionally, the Corrections Department will give credit for good behavior to prisoners within nine months of their release date. Up to 60 days will be given in the next month to prisoners deemed low and medium risk, the settlement states.That will result in the immediate release of...…SHAREMore than 1,000 prisoners in Illinois are set to be released after a lawsuit settlement aimed at protecting medically vulnerable prisoners from COVID-19.The Illinois Department of Corrections will identify medically vulnerable and elderly prisoners eligible for early release or electronic home monitoring.Additionally, the Corrections Department will give credit for good behavior to prisoners within nine months of their release date. Up to 60 days will be given in the next month to prisoners deemed low and medium risk, the settlement states.That will result in the immediate release of...WW…

SHAREMayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools officials say they will lock out preschool teachers and staff who work with disabled children from remote work if they don’t return to schools Monday, reigniting the potential for the city’s second teachers strike in 15 months.If the mayor and school district follow through with a threat they’ve made then backed off from several times the past two weeks, a Chicago Teachers Union walkout would likely be triggered, plunging the school system into deeper turmoil during a pandemic that has upended education for the past year.“Despite making...…SHAREMayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools officials say they will lock out preschool teachers and staff who work with disabled children from remote work if they don’t return to schools Monday, reigniting the potential for the city’s second teachers strike in 15 months.If the mayor and school district follow through with a threat they’ve made then backed off from several times the past two weeks, a Chicago Teachers Union walkout would likely be triggered, plunging the school system into deeper turmoil during a pandemic that has upended education for the past year.“Despite making...WW…

Filed under:The new stretch of the path will run on the east sidewalk of the Lake Shore Drive Bridge, providing a continuous route from the Ohio Street Beach to the south side of the Chicago River. A new portion of the Lakefront Trail stretching over the Chicago river has opened after years of delays — but the city likely remains months away from completing the Navy Pier Flyover project.The Chicago Department of Transportation announced Monday the new stretch of the path will run on the east sidewalk of the Lake Shore Drive Bridge, providing a continuous route from Ohio Street Beach to...…Filed under:The new stretch of the path will run on the east sidewalk of the Lake Shore Drive Bridge, providing a continuous route from the Ohio Street Beach to the south side of the Chicago River. A new portion of the Lakefront Trail stretching over the Chicago river has opened after years of delays — but the city likely remains months away from completing the Navy Pier Flyover project.The Chicago Department of Transportation announced Monday the new stretch of the path will run on the east sidewalk of the Lake Shore Drive Bridge, providing a continuous route from Ohio Street Beach to...WW…

SHAREA winter storm could dump between 6 and 9 inches of snow on Chicago this weekend, less than a week after the region weathered its largest snowfall in two years.The heavy, wet snow will quickly intensify after it hits Saturday afternoon, the National Weather Service said in its winter storm warning, effective 3 p.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday.Up to 5 inches could fall between 6 p.m. Saturday and midnight, weather service meteorologist Brian Leatherwood said.La Voz AARPLea este artículo en español en , un servicio presentado por AARP Chicago.Chicago winters have been relatively mild, in...…SHAREA winter storm could dump between 6 and 9 inches of snow on Chicago this weekend, less than a week after the region weathered its largest snowfall in two years.The heavy, wet snow will quickly intensify after it hits Saturday afternoon, the National Weather Service said in its winter storm warning, effective 3 p.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday.Up to 5 inches could fall between 6 p.m. Saturday and midnight, weather service meteorologist Brian Leatherwood said.La Voz AARPLea este artículo en español en , un servicio presentado por AARP Chicago.Chicago winters have been relatively mild, in...WW…

SHAREA CTA employee was unscathed Friday after he was carjacked at gunpoint and ran from gunfire at an employee parking lot on the South Side.Two gunman confronted the 46-year-old man and demanded his keys as he exited his Dodge about 12:50 p.m. in the 200 block of 79th Street, according to Chicago police.The man complied and ran off, but the two gunmen began to shoot, according to police, who said he was not hit by gunfire. The pair drove off in the man’s car and have not been arrested.The man, a CTA employee, was taken to St. Bernard Hospital, according to the Chicago Fire Department.In...…SHAREA CTA employee was unscathed Friday after he was carjacked at gunpoint and ran from gunfire at an employee parking lot on the South Side.Two gunman confronted the 46-year-old man and demanded his keys as he exited his Dodge about 12:50 p.m. in the 200 block of 79th Street, according to Chicago police.The man complied and ran off, but the two gunmen began to shoot, according to police, who said he was not hit by gunfire. The pair drove off in the man’s car and have not been arrested.The man, a CTA employee, was taken to St. Bernard Hospital, according to the Chicago Fire Department.In...WW…

Filed under:CTU President Jesse Sharkey said a majority of CPS families are choosing to stay with remote learning, yet teachers are required to return to buildings or risk being locked out. Meanwhile, CPS nurses protested the reopening plan at City Hall Thursday night.Every pre-kindergarten family at one Pilsen elementary school chose to continue with remote learning this semester, but parents say their children are now without a regular teacher, who was locked out of the virtual classroom this week for failing to show up to her classroom.“We have an excellent pre-K teacher there, Ms....…Filed under:CTU President Jesse Sharkey said a majority of CPS families are choosing to stay with remote learning, yet teachers are required to return to buildings or risk being locked out. Meanwhile, CPS nurses protested the reopening plan at City Hall Thursday night.Every pre-kindergarten family at one Pilsen elementary school chose to continue with remote learning this semester, but parents say their children are now without a regular teacher, who was locked out of the virtual classroom this week for failing to show up to her classroom.“We have an excellent pre-K teacher there, Ms....WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneAug 07, 2020 at 1:55 pmStanding on the Gold Coast block where her son was slain days ago, the mother of Chicago rapper FBG Duck pleaded Friday that there be no retaliation from members of his gang, .“Anything that happens this weekend, they will not blame it on my son,” LaSheena Weekly told the Tribune. “Because as his mother, I’m asking for peace, I want justice for my son, not retaliation.”AdvertisementAs she spoke, she held up a picture of her son, whose real name was Carlton Weekly, and a platinum album commemorating more than 50 million video streams for...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneAug 07, 2020 at 1:55 pmStanding on the Gold Coast block where her son was slain days ago, the mother of Chicago rapper FBG Duck pleaded Friday that there be no retaliation from members of his gang, .“Anything that happens this weekend, they will not blame it on my son,” LaSheena Weekly told the Tribune. “Because as his mother, I’m asking for peace, I want justice for my son, not retaliation.”AdvertisementAs she spoke, she held up a picture of her son, whose real name was Carlton Weekly, and a platinum album commemorating more than 50 million video streams for...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneAug 06, 2020 at 4:13 pmA reputed gang member came to rival territory and opened fire on a group of adults gathered outside, wounding none of them but killing a 10-year-old girl watching TV in her living room, prosecutors said Thursday.A bullet fired by Christopher Lara came through a window and hit Lena Marie Nunez in the head, according to prosecutors.AdvertisementLara, a 19-year-old alleged member of the Maniac Latin Disciples, was charged with murder and ordered held without bail Thursday.Police initially said Lara was considered the getaway driver in the...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneAug 06, 2020 at 4:13 pmA reputed gang member came to rival territory and opened fire on a group of adults gathered outside, wounding none of them but killing a 10-year-old girl watching TV in her living room, prosecutors said Thursday.A bullet fired by Christopher Lara came through a window and hit Lena Marie Nunez in the head, according to prosecutors.AdvertisementLara, a 19-year-old alleged member of the Maniac Latin Disciples, was charged with murder and ordered held without bail Thursday.Police initially said Lara was considered the getaway driver in the...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJul 16, 2020 at 12:11 pmSaying there is no way to reopen schools safely this fall, the Chicago Teachers Union is calling for virtual learning to continue in Chicago Public Schools when the new year begins after Labor Day.“There is simply no way to guarantee safety for in-school learning during an out-of-control pandemic — and that means we must revert to remote learning until the spread of this virus is contained,” CTU President Jesse Sharkey said. “We stand for a safe and equitable reopening of the schools, but today COVID-19 cases are soaring instead of...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJul 16, 2020 at 12:11 pmSaying there is no way to reopen schools safely this fall, the Chicago Teachers Union is calling for virtual learning to continue in Chicago Public Schools when the new year begins after Labor Day.“There is simply no way to guarantee safety for in-school learning during an out-of-control pandemic — and that means we must revert to remote learning until the spread of this virus is contained,” CTU President Jesse Sharkey said. “We stand for a safe and equitable reopening of the schools, but today COVID-19 cases are soaring instead of...WW…