The Repair Cafe operates for two hours on the second Saturday of each month, providing a designated time and place for community members to seek assistance with repairing their cherished belongings. This package aired on the show Chicago This Week on CANTV Channel 21. Read the full story here.
The city is exploring the possibility of incorporating public restrooms as part of a renegotiated contract with JCDecaux, the company responsible for operating and maintaining bus stops in the city. This package aired on the show Chicago This Week on CANTV Channel 21. Read the full story here.
Twitter users were in a frenzy on April 21 as a number of fake Twitter accounts impersonated the Chicago Department of Transportation and Mayor Lori Lightfoot, spreading misinformation about the closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive. This package aired on the show Chicago This Week on CANTV Channel 21. Read the full story here.
After large groups of Chicago teens gathered downtown earlier this month, leading to incidents of mayhem and destruction, city leaders are divided on prevention strategies as warmer days lie ahead. This package aired on the show Chicago This Week on CANTV Channel 21. Read the full story here.
The Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC), a nonprofit organization that provides mental health and investigative services to child abuse victims, will receive $1 million in congressionally directed spending for building renovation. This package aired on the show Chicago This Week on CANTV Channel 21. Read the full story here.
Chicago is finally taking its first step into composting. The city announced the launch of a pilot program in November and is now ready to begin accepting food scraps from a limited number of interested participants. This package aired on the show Chicago This Week on CANTV Channel 21. Read the full story here.
The Anti-Defamation League released its annual report which showed a 36% increase in antisemitic incidents in the country compared with last year. This package aired on the show Chicago This Week on CANTV Channel 21. Read the full story here.A new store has opened in Irving Park, becoming one of the first physical stores in the country to sell cannabis seeds. Watch the story that is published on Medill Reports right here.The family of 35-year-old Treasure Hendrix has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Chicago police officer after she died in the back of his RV in August. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.Oak Park native, NBA star Iman Shumpert opens up in 1st hometown interview since winning DWTS 2021. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.Chicago radio personalities say social media pages were hacked, thousands stolen from fans. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.There is a new development in the death investigation of Illinois State University student Jelani Day. Father Michael Pfleger is now joining the fight to get answers in hopes of helping solve the case. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.Jelani Day’s official cause of death is drowning, but his mother suspects foul play was involved and that it is in fact a homicide. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.Some of the Naperville and Woodridge tornado victims say they thought the damage from the devastating storm would be covered by homeowner’s insurance, but their insurance companies are refusing to pay for repairs. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.If you own property in Cook County, you could be owed hundreds or even thousands of dollars in tax refunds. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.A mom and daughter say they found a video they posted to social media in an online endorsement for a skin care product they’d never heard of. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.Bulls 2021 draft pick Ayo Dosunmu talks pressure, privilege of playing in Chicago. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.Illinois FOID card delays: New law will help state clear backlog, IL State Police director says. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.More than $3 million has been stolen from people looking for canine companionship through puppy scams in 2020. A South Shore woman says she lost hundreds of dollars in a puppy scam. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.Local brides- and grooms-to-be are left scrambling after they said they paid wedding photographer Chris Seibel thousands of dollars, only for him to disappear. Watch and read the story that aired on ABC 7 Chicago right here.Lightfoot Cracks Down on Speeding Violations as Traffic Fatalities Rise. An investigation by the DePaul Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence found that fatal motor accidents rose by 77% in 2020. Watch and read the story that aired on WTTW Chicago Tonight right here.
Polls didn’t just underestimate Trump’s support again this year — it also misread the support for many Republican senate candidates, both in and out of trump’s orbit. This package was featured on Good Day DePaul. Read the full story here.
The hospitality and tourism industry in Chicago earns most of its money during the summer months. But since the pandemic hit, the summer hasn’t been profitable enough for some companies to survive the winter. This package was featured on Good Day DePaul. Read the full story here.
DePaul School of Music Students called for the removal of the dean and demanded for sweeping changes in the music curriculum. This package was featured on Good Day DePaul. Read the full story here.
It was unlike any presidential debate before — filled with name calling and constant interruptions. This package was featured on Good Day DePaul. Read the full story here.
Universities operating in hybrid or in-person teaching modality have been seeing a rise in covid cases not only among students but also among employees. This package was featured on Good Day DePaul. Read the full story here.
A Chinese restaurant owner, pharmacist/drag queen, study abroad student, science professor, and a politician. Everyone is affected by Covid-19.
After being appointed by @Pontifex for a new task force last week, @hans_zollner gave a talk about the present status of safeguarding in the church @DePaulU in association with the @archchicago.
The suburbs of Harwood Heights & Norridge have been experiencing significant delivery inconveniences from @USPS. They even created a Facebook page about it.
