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"I can't let my kids go down this street because somebody may be around trying to cause trouble."
"We are pleased that Aurora City officials have relented, reinstating the permit to Aurora Pride and allowing the Pride Parade to go forward this weekend," the ACLU said.
It is a major safety concern and a violation of Illinois School Code.
"I was in the wrong place at the wrong time and I regret my part in that."
The Greater Chicago Food Depository's Lunch Bus is preparing to distribute free, healthy boxed lunches and snacks to youth again this summer.
"Here are people like me and police officers out there who are willing to make that change."
The applications are in – 19 candidates are vying to replace former Ald. Michael Scott on the City Council.
It will be fair and quiet through the night Thursday with high clouds increasing.
One or possibly two suspects in a black SUV, opened fire on the two, who were in separate cars. The suspects were possibly in a Ford Escape.
An attorney from the buildings department will discuss reasonable next steps which can include reduced hours, required security staff or the addition of security cameras.
The city council declared Thursday is Lurie Children's Day.
The crash took place near Winthrop and Leland avenues.
In the Chicago area, more than a dozen defendants have faced charges of taking part in the Capitol riot. Many of their cases are still pending.
No arrests have been made.
