Lollapalloza awards $1.7M to Chicago Public Schools arts education | ChicagoNOW
Lollapalooza has awarded Chicago Public Schools (CPS) a historic $1.7 million grant to massively expand arts education programming across the city. This historic donation marks one of the largest financial awards CPS has ever received dedicated entirely to arts and music education. Cesar Torruella, the Executive Director of Arts Education at CPS, joins to share more about this partnership.
Lollapalooza has awarded Chicago Public Schools (CPS) a historic $1.7 million grant to massively expand arts education programming across the city. This historic donation marks one of the largest financial awards CPS has ever received dedicated entirely to arts and music education. Cesar Torruella, the Executive Director of Arts Education at CPS, joins to share more about this partnership.
Otterly adorable: Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes playful new resident
Just around the riverbend at Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors may spot a playful new face splashing into the spotlight.
Just around the riverbend at Lincoln Park Zoo, visitors may spot a playful new face splashing into the spotlight.
Man accused of shooting at Chicago police officers faces attempted murder charges
A man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, after authorities say he fired shots at two Chicago police officers and a woman during a confrontation Monday night.
A man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, after authorities say he fired shots at two Chicago police officers and a woman during a confrontation Monday night.
Scam caller steals nearly $1.1M from City of Aurora payroll accounts: officials
A social engineering scam led to nearly $1.1 million in fraudulent transfers from the City of Aurora’s payroll bank accounts, prompting an investigation, officials said.
A social engineering scam led to nearly $1.1 million in fraudulent transfers from the City of Aurora’s payroll bank accounts, prompting an investigation, officials said.
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery prepares for Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen service members
An official with Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery discusses preparations for Memorial Day events in Elwood, Illinois, including volunteer efforts and ways the public can honor fallen military members.
An official with Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery discusses preparations for Memorial Day events in Elwood, Illinois, including volunteer efforts and ways the public can honor fallen military members.
Sueños Music Festival brings the party to Grant Park this weekend
Gabe Ramirez previews Sueños Music Festival and what attendees can expect from this year's jam-packed lineup.
Gabe Ramirez previews Sueños Music Festival and what attendees can expect from this year's jam-packed lineup.
Chicago house fire: 8-year-old victim identified after 4 deaths ruled homicides
One more victim has been identified after a suspected arson in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood left four people dead, including two children.
One more victim has been identified after a suspected arson in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood left four people dead, including two children.
Gold Star families reflect on sacrifice and support ahead of Memorial Day weekend
A Gold Star mother speaks about the meaning of Memorial Day and the resources available to families who have lost loved ones in military service.
A Gold Star mother speaks about the meaning of Memorial Day and the resources available to families who have lost loved ones in military service.
Video shows thieves steal ATM in latest Chicago smash-and-grab
Four people used a Jeep to crash into a Chicago gas station early Friday before stealing an ATM.
Four people used a Jeep to crash into a Chicago gas station early Friday before stealing an ATM.
Chicago Firefighter Steven Decker funeral: City mourns loss of veteran
Family, friends and fellow first responders gathered Friday morning on the Northwest Side to honor fallen Chicago firefighter Steven Decker, who died during a training exercise earlier this month.
Family, friends and fellow first responders gathered Friday morning on the Northwest Side to honor fallen Chicago firefighter Steven Decker, who died during a training exercise earlier this month.
Chicago’s Koreatown didn’t disappear — it moved to the suburbs
Once centered along Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park, Chicago’s Korean community has expanded into the north suburbs as families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods and new opportunities while building a broader presence across Chicagoland.
Once centered along Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park, Chicago’s Korean community has expanded into the north suburbs as families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods and new opportunities while building a broader presence across Chicagoland.
Video shows smash-and-grab crew hit Chicago gas station
Four people used a Jeep to crash into a Chicago gas station early Friday before stealing an ATM.
Four people used a Jeep to crash into a Chicago gas station early Friday before stealing an ATM.
2 men shot, critically wounded on Chicago sidewalk
Two men were shot and critically wounded Friday morning in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
Two men were shot and critically wounded Friday morning in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Mild weekend ahead with rain chances
Chicago’s forecast turns steadily warmer with only brief rain chances before dry 80-degree weather arrives next week.
Chicago’s forecast turns steadily warmer with only brief rain chances before dry 80-degree weather arrives next week.
Aurora apartment residents told to leave after asbestos exposure
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said renovation at the building didn't follow proper asbestos safety rules. Lauren Scafidi talked to an Aurora woman who refused to leave her Fox Shore Apartment until air testing was done.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said renovation at the building didn't follow proper asbestos safety rules. Lauren Scafidi talked to an Aurora woman who refused to leave her Fox Shore Apartment until air testing was done.
From Albany Park to the north suburbs: The evolution of Chicago’s Koreatown
Chicago’s historic Koreatown in Albany Park has gradually shifted to the northern suburbs as Korean families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods, and expanded opportunities, transforming the community from a single neighborhood hub into a broader Chicagoland network.
Chicago’s historic Koreatown in Albany Park has gradually shifted to the northern suburbs as Korean families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods, and expanded opportunities, transforming the community from a single neighborhood hub into a broader Chicagoland network.
CPD Supt., mayor preparing for a safe summer
Summer will be here before you know it. And the Chicago Mayor along with the police superintendent are looking to keep the community safer.
Summer will be here before you know it. And the Chicago Mayor along with the police superintendent are looking to keep the community safer.
Foster Avenue Bridge construction continues
Construction still underway on the Foster Avenue Bridge construction project over I-90, but questions remain on when it will get done.
Construction still underway on the Foster Avenue Bridge construction project over I-90, but questions remain on when it will get done.
13-year-old boy critically injured after being shot in the head
A boy is fighting for his life. He was shot earlier today, Joanie Lum is live at Comer Children's Hospital with more on his condition.
A boy is fighting for his life. He was shot earlier today, Joanie Lum is live at Comer Children's Hospital with more on his condition.
Aurora apartment tenants demand answers after asbestos forces evacuations
Residents who were forced out of the Fox Shore Apartments in Aurora after renovations disturbed asbestos are now speaking out about lingering questions over possible exposure.
Residents who were forced out of the Fox Shore Apartments in Aurora after renovations disturbed asbestos are now speaking out about lingering questions over possible exposure.