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“We know that families will be gathering for the holidays, so we are providing these tests to our students who may be at most risk so we can reduce the spread of COVID and protect our school communities. I want to thank our partner Thermo Fisher for working closely with us to get as many tests as possible to our schools and our families ahead of the break.”
“As expected, Omicron has arrived in suburban Cook County and we must take every possible precaution to prevent this highly-contagious variant from spreading rapidly,” Dr. Rachel Rubin, senior medical officer of Cook County, said in a statement. “Vaccinations, including booster shots, are vital. Masking indoors in all public spaces is mandated in the county and must continue. And we urge unvaccinated residents to not attend any holiday celebrations or social events during this time.”
The weather service said preparation is the key to safely riding out strong winds. Residents should identify an interior room, preferably free of any windows, in which to ride out wind advisories. If driving and unable to stop, forecasters said to grip the steering wheel tightly and slow down; it’s also important to stay clear of high-profile vehicles that could tip over. Outside, stay clear of trees and any objects that could fall from above, as well as flying objects such as those unsecured holiday decorations.
Baltazar Enriquez, president of the Little Village Community Council who also grew up in Chicago’s Little Village, poses for a portrait on Dec. 2, 2021, at the intersection of South Central Park Avenue and West 26th Street in Little Village. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Illinois, the project’s nonfederal sponsor, signed an agreement with the Army Corps in December 2020 to complete the preconstruction engineering and design phase, estimated at $29 million and expected to take three to four years. Illinois and Michigan committed to providing the nonfederal share of just over $10 million.
Giannoulias, a former state treasurer and unsuccessful 2010 U.S. Senate nominee, received 526,273 weighted votes from the 30 Chicago ward and 50 suburban township committee chairs. He needed at least 478,905 of the 957,807 votes in play to win slating, and his slim margin of victory makes clear the divisions among committee members over who to support. An earlier move to issue no endorsement in the race was rejected.
Police and paramedics were called to the West Elsdon neighborhood Jewel-Osco, 5320 S. Pulaski Road, at 5:10 p.m. for a report of a shooting, according to a media notification from Chicago police. The 32-year-old had been shot at least once in the head, and he was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in serious condition, officials said.
Bill sponsor Rep. Edward Acevedo (D-Chicago) listens as the House Judiciary Committee pushes the Assault Weapons Ban legislation off until next session Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 which begins Wednesday. (MICHAEL TERCHA/Chicago Tribune) B582630113Z.1 – ct-met-illinois-pension-reform-0107 ….OUTSIDE TRIBUNE CO.- NO MAGS, NO SALES, NO INTERNET, NO TV, CHICAGO OUT, NO DIGITAL MANIPULATION… (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)
“The agreement concludes nearly 10 years of litigation and will result in the creation and distribution of a settlement fund to benefit those staff members affected by the turnarounds,” the CTU statement read. “Resolving this matter is in CPS students’ best interest and will allow the District to move forward while the impacted teachers and staff will receive some compensation for the harm that was done to them. As a union, we have fought for increased funding for schools, adequate staffing and fair treatment of all teachers, regardless of race.”
A “boys+” restroom sign is posted at LaSalle Elementary Language Academy. Another sign reads, “Anyone who feels most comfortable using this restroom is welcome.” CPS has directed school leaders to post signs the district says “makes it clear that our restrooms are open for use to anyone who feels comfortable in that space.” (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)