Obama calls for police reform, support — and tougher gun laws
By Steve Musal President Barack Obama, addressing the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Chicago today, focused on the need to support and reform law enforcement and ended his speech with a call for tougher gun laws. Police chiefs, civil rights leaders talk violence, building relationships. Full Story. “I reject any narrative that […]
Jewelry, purses and coats, oh my!
By Lily Singh Red bejeweled lips, turquoise flowers and purple discs – these were just a few of the pendants on display as women handpicked which ones matched their outfits perfectly. A four-day show dedicated to the latest looks just in time for the holidays sounds like any shoppers dream. That’s exactly what was on […]
Police chiefs, civil rights leaders talk violence, building relationships
By Steve Musal After a year during which public awareness of violence involving police has sparked a nationwide conversation, the nation’s top cops decided to have one. Obama calls for police reform, support — and tougher gun laws. Full Story. The International Association of Chiefs of Police moved from a traditional one-speaker format for their […]
Isaac scores on 2 kick returns in Loyola win over Mount Carmel
By Maddie Lee Mount Carmel had just tied the game 7-7 when Loyola Academy kick returner Jonah Isaac caught the ball at the edge of the end zone. He saw his hole open up. He darted through it. He flew. Touchdown. “It was unreal,” said Isaac. With less than two minutes left in the first […]
Cubs’ postseason run not all fun and games for South Side bar
Story by Shane Monaghan Video by Lena Blietz Before the final Cubs game of the season, McNally’s bartender Amanda Stratton said she was ready for the frenzy surrounding the bar’s controversial signage to be over. “We had to take the phone off the hook for nearly a week because we were receiving so many calls,” […]
Stubborn fat meets its match: Sculpting away the double chin
By Colette House You work out. You eat right. And those problem “fat” areas remain. After years of successfully freezing and killing fat cells in the abdomen, love-handles, and thighs dermatologists and plastic surgeons are ready to rid patients of that stubborn double chin.
Third CEO in two months for United Airlines
By Arionne Nettles United Airlines has its third leader in less than two months, but analysts are still positive about the company’s financial outlook. United CEO Oscar Munoz suffered a heart attack Oct. 15, after just a month in his new position. Former CEO Jeff Smisek resigned in September amid a federal corruption investigation, causing […]
Pop-up art show and raffle benefits suicide prevention
By Ashley Altus Celebrating art and self-expression as ways to combat suicide, nonprofit Hope for the Day hosted the third annual pop-up art show, (ART) WARENESS. Everything from reclaimed wood projects to traditional oil paintings went up for raffle on the only night of the show to help fund their outreach and education initiatives. “It’s ok not […]
Despite security, crimes occur along Chicago Marathon route
By Kayla Daugherty Security was exceptionally tight along the Chicago Marathon route on Oct. 11 thanks to the combined efforts of the FBI, Illinois State and Chicago Police Department, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Secret Service. Despite the heightened security, crimes still occurred along the route and in neighboring […]
US existing home sales make a comeback in September
By Kristen Vake Existing home sales in the U.S. rose 4.7 percent in September, making it the second-highest monthly sales pace since February 2007. Better job growth, low mortgage rates and pent-up demand continue to fuel activity and growth, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, which compiles the data.