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Spotty storms with heavy rain are expected in Chicago on Tuesday, following significant rainfall the previous night. Meteorologist Zachary Yack predicts scattered showers will occur intermittently throughout the day, with warmer temperatures in the 80s. Conditions are expected to improve by Wednesday with little chance of rain.
A Family Dollar store in Humboldt Park could reopen by August 28 after being closed since June due to health violations. The store failed inspections due to a significant rodent infestation, with inspectors finding over 200 mouse droppings and both live and dead mice. It must pass a third health inspection to clear its business license suspension.
Five people were wounded in a mass shooting near a community center and senior apartments in Bronzeville on Monday afternoon. One woman, reportedly in her 60s, remains in serious condition, while the others suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police have not made any arrests and are seeking information from the community.
Acclaimed chefs Adam Sindler and Mari Katsumura will launch SHŌ, a new omakase restaurant in Old Town, Chicago, on Tuesday. The 12-seat venue offers a playful twist on traditional omakase, featuring inventive dishes and a relaxed atmosphere. Reservations are available now through OpenTable.
The Chicago Air and Water Show will occur this weekend from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Avenue Beach, featuring military and civilian aerial performances. Highlights include the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, among others. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation due to limited parking.
Illinois plans to increase electric vehicle (EV) adoption, targeting 1 million EVs by 2030. Community leaders, including EV ambassadors like William Davis, work with utility ComEd to educate residents and promote incentives for electrification. The initiative focuses on historically marginalized neighborhoods in Chicago, aiming to reduce pollution and enhance community mobility.
Jaqueza Thomas, a political science junior at the University of Illinois Chicago, will host a back-to-school bash on Saturday at Nat King Cole Park, providing over 1,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies. The event will also feature free haircuts, hygiene kits, food, and a work fair aimed at helping youth find employment. This marks the third annual celebration organized by Thomas, who has grown his outreach efforts into a nonprofit called Chicago Emerging Stars.
A mass shooting outside the Artis Lounge in River North on July 2 left four people dead and 14 injured, including photographer Christian Loggins. Loggins, who was attending an album release party, was shot in the leg and hand but managed to seek help before being hospitalized. He expressed gratitude for surviving the incident, which he described as “demonic.”
Immigrants in Chicago are once again lining up outside the Illinois Department of Human Services office, waiting for hours to renew social service benefits. Many, including Leda, a mother of four from Afghanistan, resort to sleeping outside to secure a spot for assistance with food, healthcare, and cash support. The surge in applicants follows the reopening of enrollment for the state's Victims of Trafficking program in July.
The Chicago Housing Authority's free summer meal program, which served kids and teens at 25 sites, ends this Friday. The initiative aimed to provide families with meal stability during the summer months when school lunches are unavailable. The program will resume next summer.