Chicago Blackhawks 3, Calgary Flames 1

Photos from the game between the Calgary Flames and the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Photos from the game between the Calgary Flames and the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) and Calgary Flames center Kevin Rooney (21)… Continue reading Chicago Blackhawks 3, Calgary Flames 1

Lew Kreinberg, longtime Chicago activist and author who helped found the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs – Chicago Tribune

Lew Kreinberg was a longtime Chicago activist and author who helped found the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs and the Center for Neighborhood Technology.An outspoken champion of Chicago’s neighborhoods, Kreinberg took public stands against Chicago’s bid for the 1992 World’s Fair, the never-built Lake Calumet airport and Commonwealth Edison. “Lew cared about justice, and he… Continue reading Lew Kreinberg, longtime Chicago activist and author who helped found the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs – Chicago Tribune

Easter-themed event at Cheney Mansion offered slower pace, smaller crowd for kids – Chicago Tribune

The Park District of Oak Park and West Suburban Special Recreation Association hosted their “Sensory Sensitive Treats with the Bunny” event on Saturday at the Cheney Mansion in Oak Park. Attendees had the opportunity to take a photo with the Easter bunny, eat snacks and make crafts provided by WSSRA – which consisted of coloring,… Continue reading Easter-themed event at Cheney Mansion offered slower pace, smaller crowd for kids – Chicago Tribune

Chicago Park District union workers ask Mayor Brandon Johnson to intervene in contract talks

At least 50 Chicago Park District union workers marched into City Hall on Tuesday to demand Mayor Brandon Johnson intervene in contract negotiations that have reached the brink of a strike. Service Employees International Union Local 73 — which represents more than 2,200 park workers, including supervisors, landscapers, instructors and lifeguards — voted earlier this… Continue reading Chicago Park District union workers ask Mayor Brandon Johnson to intervene in contract talks

Crumbl Cookies opens Skokie location – Chicago Tribune

A steady stream of customers ventured into Crumbl Cookies on its opening day Friday, sampling favorites like chocolate chunk cookies and this week’s lineup of featured cookies, which rotate by week. The store, at 9418 Skokie Blvd., is owned by Bo and Anamey Thede along with other investors, such as Troy Piltz. Piltz noted another… Continue reading Crumbl Cookies opens Skokie location – Chicago Tribune

NHL odds, picks for Tuesday, March 26 – Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Blackhawks return home following a 1-2 road swing through California as they welcome in the Calgary Flames to United Center Tuesday night. Let’s take a closer look at this matchup and see where the betting edge is. Flames vs. Blackhawks odds Spread: Flames -1.5 (+140), Blackhawks +1.5 (-170) Total: Over 5.5 goals (-140),… Continue reading NHL odds, picks for Tuesday, March 26 – Chicago Tribune

Park Ridge OKs contracts for Uptown master plan, City Hall security upgrades – Chicago Tribune

At its March 20 meeting, the Park Ridge City Council approved spending for the creation of the Uptown Master Plan and additional security features for City Hall. In similar fashion to what neighboring suburbs have done by hiring architectural firms for design work in comprehensive master plans, the Park Ridge Council approved a $22,200 contract… Continue reading Park Ridge OKs contracts for Uptown master plan, City Hall security upgrades – Chicago Tribune

Chicago to give migrants measles vaccine doses 28 days apart.

In response to a continuing measles outbreak, city officials will require migrants living at a densely-populated Lower West Side shelter to receive a second dose of the measles vaccine 28 days after the first, extending the quarantine period for children under age 5, the Chicago Department of Public Health said Monday. There have been 31… Continue reading Chicago to give migrants measles vaccine doses 28 days apart.

Krispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald’s – Chicago Tribune

Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s are getting together over breakfast. The doughnut chain and the fast food giant unveiled plans Tuesday to offer Krispy Kreme products at McDonald’s locations across the United States. A phased rollout is expected to start later this year, the companies said, with availability at participating restaurants nationwide expected by the end… Continue reading Krispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald’s – Chicago Tribune

Travelers through Maine’s biggest airport can now fly to the moon. Or, at least, a chunk of it – Chicago Tribune

Maine’s largest airport is now home to the second largest piece of the moon on Earth, according to moon rock enthusiasts who installed the extraterrestrial chunk. The moon piece is a little bigger than a rugby ball and is on loan to the Portland International Jetport from the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum. The moon… Continue reading Travelers through Maine’s biggest airport can now fly to the moon. Or, at least, a chunk of it – Chicago Tribune