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Wax Trax! was a mecca for fans of punk, industrial, and new wave — helping launch careers and shape the direction of underground music.
For years, the storefront on Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood was a mecca for fans of punk, industrial, and new wave — helping launch careers and shape the direction of underground music. Noel Brennan reports.
In each incident, a burglar has broken the front window or glass door of a business and stormed inside, taking money from cash registers.
Jiménez was involved in gang life as a teen, but later turned the Young Lords into a human rights activist and mutual aid organization for Chicago's Puerto Rican community.
The Young Lords, as transformed by Jiménez into an activist organization, found a purpose in particular as the Puerto Rican community was being pushed out of Lincoln Park in the late 60s.
The robberies all happened in the early morning hours Friday, Dec. 6.
The robberies all happened in the early morning hours Friday, Dec. 6.
The cheese slice is affixed to the window of a vacant storefront that used to house a Jeni's Ice Cream on Armitage Avenue in Lincoln Park.
A note, written by an anonymous admirer and taped next to the cheese, said it had been there since August—weathering the heat, rain, and snow.
Chicago police said that three unknown men damaged the front window of the business before entering and taking property from inside.
Back in July, it was one of two shops targeted in the area by thieves.
Visitors will find ice skating, curling, photo ops, crafts, and special events. General manager Virginia Rose talks more about the pop-up that runs until Jan. 7.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
The burglaries took place in Lincoln Park and Rogers Park.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
It took four years for the CPS Office of the Inspector General to investigate and publish a report—which is overwhelmingly critical of the Office of Student Protections and CPS.
A few seconds after the shooting, prosecutors said John Conway, 35, turned and walked away from the scene. He went on with his day, going to his local gym for an hour.
John Conway, 35, was charged Thursday night with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Alexander Nesteruk, 34, on Clark Street just south of Arlington Place just before 4 p.m. on Nov. 27.
John Conway, 35, a former Marine who has a valid FOID and concealed carry license, claimed that the victim was harassing him and attempted to "karate kick" him in the chest before he fired the fatal shot.
Officials said the victim attacked the gunman before the gunman shot him on busy Clark Street last week, but a retired police official said there are pieces still missing from the narrative. Darius Johnson reports.
Early Friday morning, police confirmed John Conway, 35, was charged with first-degree murder.
Chicago Police are looking to identify a man suspected of being involved in a homicide last week in the 2400 block of North Clark Street.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office confirmed that Alexander Nesteruk, 34, was pronounced dead Tuesday.
The local alderman said the man who was later shot was exhibiting "erratic and dangerous behavior" and attacked the shooter. The shooter then pulled a gun and opened fire, police said.
Evidence technicians were on the scene after the shooting on Clark Street near Arlington Place just before sunset. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
During these coldest days of February, the outdoor music venue in Highland Park is busy building up a new experience.
The dog is now in proper care, after state troopers said the animal was endangered and in distress. A suspect was in custody Thursday night.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
The black holes rip the stars apart and consume their stellar debris — becoming more massive, Northwestern explained. This increases their gravitational pull and draws them together as they orbit..
Lopez hopes to continue living the dream with the North Siders as a non-roster invite to Cubs Camp.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee is retiring, OEMC director Jose Tirado is "transitioning out" and COPA chief Andrea Kersten is resigning.
The mayor's top attorneys have insisted on sitting in on investigative interviews that might embarrass city leaders, according to Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.
Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee to become secretary of education, appeared before senators on Thursday.
Every gift received by the mayor's office now must be logged within 10 days, and reported to the Chicago Board of Ethics and the City Comptroller.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering moving out of the southwest suburb.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Last year, surgeons performed 148 lung transplants, the most in a single year since Northwestern's lung transplant program began 10 years ago.
Health officials said there were three times as many hospital admissions for flu as there were for COVID-19 during the week ending on January 25.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
The downstate Illinois plant is getting ready to roll out two new models.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
During these coldest days of February, the outdoor music venue in Highland Park is busy building up a new experience.
A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly's racketeering convictions and a 30-year prison sentence, finding he exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
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Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
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Thousands of Los Angeles area residents who lost their homes in the wildfires are learning they are underinsured — and won’t get compensated for all their losses. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Every summer, Ravinia is bustling with people out to catch a show. But during these coldest days of February, the outdoor music venue in Highland Park is busy building up a new experience. Marissa Sulek reports.
A suspect was in custody Thursday night. Meanwhile, Charlie De Mar talked to the man who took the video and called police.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others. Jermont Terry talked to two Madigan jurors, including the foreman.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
The dog is now in proper care, after state troopers said the animal was endangered and in distress. A suspect was in custody Thursday night.
Nicole Midlner said when the mail carrier is not dropping packages over the fence, he's marking them undeliverable.
During these coldest days of February, the outdoor music venue in Highland Park is busy building up a new experience.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering out of the southwest suburb.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering moving out of the southwest suburb.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that wasted food is responsible for 58% of methane emissions from landfills.
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
George Levin, 63, was found dead by his sister late Sunday night in the basement of his home in the 7600 block of West Talcott Avenue.
Lopez hopes to continue living the dream with the North Siders as a non-roster invite to Cubs Camp.
The Palatine native's rebirth with the White Sox was spurred by staying close to home with a newborn at home.
Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The Pistons rolled into the All-Star break with their fourth straight win after blowing out the Bulls 132-92 in the same arena on Tuesday.
Mrs. McCaskey died Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 102.
The dog is now in proper care, after state troopers said the animal was endangered and in distress. A suspect was in custody Thursday night.
Darissa Chavarria, 22, is facing multiple charges of felony theft in Lake County.
William Dzadon, 71, has been charged with two counts of threatening a public official, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.
Tyler Wright, 19, was charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment involving death.
Robert Pasco III originally faced only weapons charges in the death of his girlfriend, Edith Castrejon.