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“As we continue to navigate through our industry’s challenging times, we have had to make a tough business decision to sunset the daily airing of Windy City LIVE (WCL). Multiple factors were considered, but ultimately this was the best decision for ABC 7. The last M-F show will air Friday, September 3.”
Nurse Tina Urquhart strikes with other Community First Medical Center nurses outside the hospital, July 26, 2021, in Chicago. The nurses say the hospital has failed to address staffing, equipment and supply issues during the coronavirus pandemic. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)
“Unfortunately, many health care and long-term care personnel remain unvaccinated,” the health care organizations said in their statement. “As we move toward full FDA approval of the currently available vaccines, all health care workers should get vaccinated for their own health, and to protect their colleagues, families, residents of long-term care facilities and patients. This is especially necessary to protect those who are vulnerable, including unvaccinated children and the immunocompromised.”
An excavator sits in an empty lot at 164 N. Peoria St. in Chicago on July 16, 2021. The prospect of the affordable housing incentive convinced developer Related Midwest to keep 20% of units affordable in a planned 43-story building here. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
More recently, that growth has slowed, with frozen pizza sales down 9.5% during the three months ending July 3 compared with the same period last year. Overall frozen food sales declined, but sales of some products, like breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, meat alternatives and dessert bars rose.
Host Alison Victoria Gramenos and her former business partner and contractor, Donovan Eckhardt, were unable to file new permit applications, and the general contractor license for Eckhardt’s company, Greymark Development Group, was temporarily suspended as part of the city’s decision.
The company began taking preorders in November of launch editions of its R1T truck and R1S SUV, with initial plans to begin delivery in June. The inaugural models have 300-plus miles of range and go from zero to 60 mph in 3 seconds. Prices were recently reduced by $2,000 per vehicle, and start at $73,000 for the truck and $75,500 for the SUV, offset by a $7,500 federal tax credit.
Back in 2000, owner Alan V. Mitchell placed the property for sale for $12 million. He took the mansion off the market in 2001 and then relisted it over the next several years for $9.9 million, $9 million and $8.5 million. Not long after that, he cut his asking price to $5.99 million and then to $3.99 million before taking it off the market for a lengthy period. He relisted it several years ago for $2.195 million and then increased his asking price to $2.45 million in July 2020. Now based in Florida, Mitchell then reduced his asking price in March to just under $2 million, and he found a buyer five days later.
More specifically, at least 15 states reportedly have banned or restricted it. In Illinois, a proposed law would require lab testing and labeling for any product containing CBD, delta-8-THC or other cannabinoids, which are components of cannabis that affect the human body. The CBD Safety Act would have the state Department of Agriculture set the rules for testing, and would let police and regulators inspect any business that handles cannabinoids. Violators would be subject to criminal fines.
More specifically, at least 15 states reportedly have banned or restricted it. In Illinois, a proposed law would require lab testing and labeling for any product containing CBD, delta-8-THC or other cannabinoids, which are components of cannabis that affect the human body. The CBD Safety Act would have the state Department of Agriculture set the rules for testing, and would let police and regulators inspect any business that handles cannabinoids. Violators would be subject to criminal fines.