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How a mother’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her daughter to complete a marathon
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Salvaje Is Bringing Bombastic Japanese Fusion to Chicago
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Signs for Salvaje, a chain of clubby and upscale Japanese restaurants that originated in Panama, have been up in Fulton Market for more than a year. But in late February, construction finally began as workers began transforming the former Ballast Point Brewpub into a louder and brasher venue that would take better advantage of the rooftop deck.
The brewpub officially closed in May 2021 vacating a space that links Fulton Market with Randolph Restaurant Row at 212 N. Green Street. Salvaje World Restaurant Chief Project Officer Martina Maione says they’re hoping for an early June opening. They will occupy three levels, including the basement. Expect percussionists and live music to give diners a thrill. “Salvaje” uses a motto, “the wild side of Japanese cuisine.” They’ll have a sophisticated sound and light display to punctuate that point. This is dinner and a show.
“The DJ is an important element for Salvaje here because our concept is not like a traditional restaurant,” Maione says. “At Salvaje, the entertainment is very important, we aim to deliver a 360-degree experience.”
What was once a mostly industrial space, indicative of a typical brewery, will be remodeled to match Salvaje’s spirit. The chain has locations in Bógata, Barcelona, Dubai (the chain’s largest), and Ibiza. The only U.S. location opened in 2021 in Miami. Expect a whimsical space decorated with animal prints, murals, and fun lamps, and a signature element: a rhino. Maino says a rhino’s strength made it the ideal choice for a logo. Visitors will see the rhino pop up throughout the space. Maione says the target customer base ranges between 30 to 50.
There’s a sushi bar, wok-fried noodles, and a robata grill. Maione mentions truffle mushroom dumplings. The presentations are over the top with some sort of interactive element. The menu is pretty consistent across locations all over the world.
“The cuisine is Japanese fusion — the food is incredible,” Maione says. “In general, you are going to find people that come back exclusively for the food. I have some friends that are not for a place with [loud] music. You know, they’re more traditional. But they love Salvaje, they love the food of Salvaje.”
Dallas and Atlanta locations are also planned, as Maione says they’ll eventually move the Miami restaurant to a larger space.
In Chicago, Salvaje will also make better use of the rooftop space with a bar outside with all the sake and other cocktails. Maione promises a festive atmosphere. Come back for updates as work continues.
Salvaje, 212 N. Green Street, planned for an early June opening.
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Joel Brodsky charged with contempt
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WGN Investigates has an update on the ongoing battle between Drew Peterson, his former attorney and a judge seeking to silence the lawyer.
It all stems from a WGN Investigates interview in which the former attorney Joel Brodsky, threatened to reveal what he knows about the murder and disappearance of two of Peterson’s wives.
In the 2022 interview, Brodsky said he was considering breaking attorney-client privilege and sharing what he knows about the murder of third wife Kathleen Savio and this still unsolved disappearance of fourth wife Stacy.
“I feel bad about Drew still not taking responsibility and Stacy still being missing,” he said. “I’m thinking about maybe revealing what happened to Stacy and where she is.”
The interview resulted in a Will County judge issuing a gag order that Brodsky was back in court fighting Wednesday
“Judge Carlson obviously has very strong feelings about the attorney client-privilege. I think in certain situations you should be able to – it shouldn’t apply,” Brodsky said.
NewsNation’s Ashleigh Banfield interviewed Peterson in prison recently where he again claimed his innocence. Peterson is currently making a bid for a new trial on his conviction in third wife’s murder. Court records show he’s arguing Brodsky erred by not allowing him to testify.
Brodsky denies he should’ve let Peterson testify.
Comments Brodsky made hinting at Peterson’s guilt led to the motion to charge Brodsky with indirect criminal contempt of court.
“I argue there should be an exception in a case where you have a missing person and the guy never getting out of jail,” Brodsky said. “But so far the court hasn’t agreed with it.”
Brodsky will be back in court on the indirect contempt of court charge April 1.
Between now and then, the judge told him not to leave the country without notifying the court or make any further comments about his representation of Peterson.
Brodsky said he’s not running from this.
Also Wednesday, a judge denied a request by Peterson’s public defender for access to the un-edited Peterson interview from WGN and NewsNation and agreed with WGN’s attorney’s argument that it’s protected under the Illinois reporters’ Shield Law.
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United Airlines expects record spring-break travel, with an international flair
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The surge is being fueled in part by increased international travel.
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A Beautiful Filipino and Cuban Prix Fixe Emerges in Ravenswood
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After six years, Raquel Quadreny and chef Lawrence Letrero have taken a leap of faith in Ravenswood, transitioning tiny and mighty Bayan Ko, their casual Filipino and Cuban restaurant, to a reservation-only restaurant with a five-course set menu.
“Once you say the words ‘tasting’ or ‘prix fixe’ or anything like that, the level of expectations go up,” Letrero says.
And that’s not just for the customers. In February, during the first two days at the revamped Bayan Ko service, Letrero says his kitchen staff stared at him as he carefully plated menu items. Serving a tasting menu, and taking the time to make things look perfect, is a lot different versus laying out chicken wings or Bayan Ko’s other family-style staples, like lumpia, pancit, and ropa vieja. While the name remains the same, the new menu and service changes make Bayan Ko a new restaurant.
Initially, the kitchen crew was a little intimidated by the new menu, but after a while, their curiosity piqued. They wanted to learn from Letrero: “You’re guiding these guys’ careers — you want them to go on to the next spot,” he says.
Bayan Ko, which doesn’t employ a public relations firm — they handle newsletters and the restaurant’s social media accounts themselves — has somehow escaped national attention despite the restaurant’s popularity in Ravenswood. Though Chicago has seen a run of pioneering Filipino restaurants like Kasama and Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant, no other restaurant serves both Cuban and Filipino cuisine like Bayan Ko. Quadreny, who is Cuban American from Miami, and Letrero, a Windsor, Ontario native whose family is from the Philippines, have touted their culture’s similarities including their affinities for suckling pigs and how both sides of the family enjoy celebrating around big meals. During the restaurant’s life, the wife-and-husband duo has also connected with other Filipino-Cuban couples. Quadreny believes Bayan Ko has evolved into something more than what they sought to accomplish. Letrero touts his wife’s palate, having her taste dishes while he workshops them, relying on her heavily when it comes to ensuring the Cuban dishes hit.
“We’re creating new things, new dishes that probably don’t exist in the realm of traditional Cuban food or traditional [Filipino] food,” Quadreny says.
The prix fixe is $95 which isn’t cheap, but not in the upper price tier of fancy Chicago restaurants, a tasting menu cohort that includes prices of more than $200 at Michelin-starred spots like Smyth, Oriole, and Alinea. Those restaurants are closer to Downtown Chicago, and Letrero is conscious about how a pricey menu could play in a North Side neighborhood like Ravenswood. But he’s hopeful that locals can appreciate the approach his family-owned restaurant takes.
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There’s an adobo octopus which is part of Bayan Ko’s new menu. It’s confit for three hours at 300 degrees which allows the soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar to mingle. It’s then cooled and grilled before serving, coming out with dots of black garlic aioli. Letrero serves it in classic traditional Spanish style and with potatoes sauteed in garlicky water, smashed and fried: “We’re not going to put rice on it,” he says. “It’s just easy to put rice on it — for both [Cuban and Filipino] cuisines.”
Then there’s the arroz caldo, it’s thinner but similar to the bowls of lugaw served at Uncle Mike’s Place, West Town’s famous Filipino American diner. The black rice gives it a nuttier flavor, Letrero says, and it’s served with a poached quail egg and lobster poached in calamansi butter: “You’re getting a pretty fun arroz caldo,” Letrero says.
The change in service and menu has perplexed some customers who occasionally show up expecting the Bayan Ko of old. Though it kills Letrero to send them away without food, he’s happy with the direction he and his wife are taking the restaurant. Even though he doesn’t consider the prix fixe straight-up fine dining, the new format is a way the chef can tap into his fine dining experience. Chef Letrero helped open Perennial in Lincoln Park and staged at Thomas Keller’s Per Se in New York. Quadreny mentions how the changes will help Bayan Ko “get to the next level.”
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Letrero is also harboring a secret off-menu item separate from the prix fixe. Bayan Ko 2.0’s menu includes an item based on ropa vieja — vaca frita — made with American wagyu tri-tip from Red Wagyu KC. Letrero is keeping trimmings to grind 4-ounce patties for a limited supply of burgers, available daily for takeout via Tock. The burger, topped with funky havarti cheese, black garlic aioli, and calamansi caramelized onions: “It kind of makes it, man — the citrusy onion? It’s different,” says Quadreny.
The burger comes on a brioche roll from Turano. There’s one more ingredient: shaved black truffles sourced by Rare Tea Cellar.
Quaderny handles the front of the house and has evolved her role to beverages, handling pairings at Bayan Ko (the wine list is 100 percent Spanish) and their upcoming second restaurant, a DIY project located a door west inside the former Glenn’s Diner, 1820 W. Montrose. For those who don’t desire a set menu, Bayan Ko Diner will be casual and offer some of the original restaurant’s signature dishes, like chicken wings, as daily specials. Don’t think of Bayan Ko’s wagyu truffle burger as a diner preview. Letrero has other plans for the diner as he schemes a double-patty Cuban-style smash melt.
Bayan Ko Diner is set for an early April opening. Come back to Eater Chicago for more on that project as the debut inches closer.
Bayan Ko, 1810 W. Montrose Avenue; open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; it’s reservation-only and bookings are available via Tock.
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Downers Grove North hosts Climate of Hope conference, helping empower science teachers in classroom
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) — Glaciers are melting, coral reefs are disappearing, and storms are becoming more intense.
“Sometimes climate change seems gloom and doom and we don’t want that to be the case because oftentimes people just shut down,” said Jeff Grant, a science teacher at Downers Grove High School.
That gloom and doom makes it hard to be a science teacher these days. But on Friday they got a little bit of hope at the first-ever Climate of Hope conference.
Held at Downers Grove North High School, science educators Jeff Grant and Mike Heinz brought bright scientific minds together to arm teachers with knowledge and new hands-on classroom activities.
“We’re empowering teachers to go out and teach this because it’s going to be the next generation that has to solve it,” said Heinz, the school’s science department chair.
READ ALSO: Loyola University Chicago students fueling shuttle buses with biodiesel made by used vegetable oil
“Teachers need to see the actual lessons, they need to feel the actual lessons before they’re willing to try it out their own, because it takes a lot of time to incorporate something into a classroom,” said Grant. “They don’t want a dud, so to speak.”
One of the “coolest” parts of the conference was this show-stopping ice core from an ice sheet in Greenland.
The precious cargo was shipped in from a U.S. Geological Society facility in Colorado where thousands more are stored.
“This one, according to the data that they sent to us, appears to have been laid down on the earth in 725 A.D., so a little over 2000 years old. And so we’re very lucky to have it,” explained Heinz.
They were also lucky to have glaciologist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Richard Alley, who helped explain why ice cores are so important to understanding earth’s history.
“In there are bubbles of old air that show how much CO2 once was in the atmosphere. There are indicators of how dusty it was. There are indicators of how many cosmic rays there were there indicators just all kinds of things,” said Alley. “And you can read the history of the climate in these two-mile time machines that are coming out of the ice cores.”
In addition to ice cores and climate change, the goal of the conference was to give teachers some peace of mind and to help them keep their cool when educating the next generation.
“To empower these teachers so that they feel confident and collected and ready to tackle the next day and climate change at the same time,” said Grant. “We don’t want them to be hot we want them to be cool, right, like climate change.”
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Horoscope for Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 1 to 7 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You might be misjudged today, especially by parents, bosses or teachers. Someone might not understand that you have compassion for others who are less fortunate. Perhaps they question your motives? Be prepared to defend your decisions in a clear, direct way.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Your idealism is aroused, which is why you might want to escape to beautiful places through travel, or escape through film and books and study. You will also be attracted to philosophical concepts and lofty ideas that can make the world a better place.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Because you might feel sympathy for someone who is less fortunate, you might be tempted to give away the farm. Generosity is a noble and good thing, but you have to respect your own interests and keep things in balance. You need to remain effective in a practical way.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Discussions with partners and close friends will be warm and mutually sympathetic today because you will each sense what the other one needs. You might also have that feeling for someone who is from far way or from another culture.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today you might want to help a coworker who is in need, or, perhaps, a coworker will help you? (This energy can go both ways.) Nevertheless, take note that if you have to make important decisions about inheritances or shared property, be careful because issues might be deceiving.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is a lovely day for those of you who work in the arts or any creative field because your imagination is set free! You’ll be productive, especially in visual ways. You will also work well with children today. Meanwhile, romance will be the stuff of movies. (Be still my beating heart.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Because you might feel tenderhearted about a family member or a family situation, you will help if you can. Furthermore, this will be rewarding. Possibly, you are the one who needs help today? Hopefully, a family member is supportive to you. We all need kindness.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today you might spend time daydreaming or being lost in a world of fantasy because your mind keeps slipping into images, memories and day dreams. Meanwhile, conversations with relatives, neighbors and daily contacts will be mutually sympathetic. People care.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
If shopping today, be careful because you might be tempted to buy luxurious elegant items that could be costly, especially if you have champagne tastes on a beer wallet. At least, keep your receipts. (And the box.) Postpone important financial decisions for another day.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Your idealism is aroused today because you feel unusually sensitive to everything going on around you. You can pick up on the vibes of other people, how they feel and what they want. It’s almost uncanny. Perhaps this will allow you to help someone in a small way — or a big way?
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today you will enjoy moments of solitude in beautiful surroundings, with snacks and good drink. Don’t be afraid to pamper yourself so that you can enjoy daydreaming and planning for the future. Quite likely, you’ll have some moneymaking ideas, but wait until tomorrow to act because they might be impractical.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today your ruler Neptune is lined up with the moon, which makes you unusually sensitive to the needs of others, especially friends or members of groups. If you enter a room or encounter people, you will immediately sense what they want. Be helpful.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Connie Britton (1967) shares your birthday. You have a refined appreciation of beauty. But more than that, you have the skill of showing beauty and loveliness to others, which is a rare gift. This year your efforts in the past will be recognized. Expect promotions, kudos, and special acknowledgment of your talents. Bravo!
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A previously unknown Democrat beats Biden in American Samoa caucus
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was sweeping every Democratic contest on Super Tuesday — except for American Samoa.
He fell short there to a previously unknown candidate named Jason Palmer on Tuesday. Out of 91 ballots cast in the territory’s caucus, Palmer won 51 and Biden won 40, according to the local party.
The outcome will hardly derail Biden’s march toward his party’s nomination. Only six delegates were at stake in the U.S. territory, a tiny collection of islands in the South Pacific with fewer than 50,000 residents.
Palmer, 52, appears to have campaigned in the territory. On the day before the caucus, he posted on X that “Washington D.C. is long overdue for a president who will be an advocate for American Samoa.” His account includes pictures of young people holding homemade campaign signs.
On his website, Palmer describes himself as a Baltimore resident who has worked for various businesses and nonprofits, often on issues involving technology and education. He did not immediately return a phone message.
Residents of U.S. territories vote in primaries but do not have representation in the Electoral College.
American Samoa has been the site of quixotic victories before. During the 2020 Democratic primaries, billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s only win came in the territory.
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Super Tuesday 2024 Democrat and Republican presidential primary election results
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President Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump are poised to have the biggest day of the primary campaign move them to the brink of winning their party’s presidential nominations and setting up a historic rematch.
Super Tuesday elections are being held in 16 states and one territory — from Alaska and California to Vermont and Virginia. Hundreds of delegates are at stake, the biggest haul for either party on any single day.
See live results below after the polls close Tuesday.
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White House says it won’t pull funding from Israel despite aid blockade to Gaza
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Where to Enjoy Easter Brunch in Chicago 2024 | Easter Brunch and Dinner Specials | Choose Chicago
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This spring, we could all use more time with family and friends to relax and enjoy a delicious meal. Whether you’re celebrating Easter or just the return of nice weather this spring in Chicago, these restaurants are offering special meals and holiday dishes. Here are some Chicago restaurants serving Easter brunch, buffets, and dinner this year.
Easter brunch & dinner in Chicago
Prime & Provisions Aba: Celebrate Easter at Aba with specials including spring frittata with crab for brunch and slow-braised eggplant lamb during dinner, in addition to mezze classics.
Adorn Bar and Restaurant: Easter brunch will feature everything from land and sea carving stations to sushi and raw food bars. Children will be greeted with balloon art, bubbles, and face painting stations, before snapping a photo with the Easter Bunny.
Alpana: The stylish bistro located in Chicago’s Gold Coast is offering an Easter brunch menu featuring two courses for adults and children. Options include an apricot-glazed Easter ham, a melted leek quiche, and steak and eggs.
Andros Taverna: Head to the Logan Square neighborhood for a Greek Easter. There will be an array of special dishes offered through Orthodox Easter.
Bronzeville Winery: Enjoy an elevated wine and dine experience in Bronzeville during this four-course Easter brunch. Items featured will be quiche Lorraine and smoked salmon toast with avocado.
Carnivale: Fulton Market’s Latin-inspired restaurant will be celebrating Easter with an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring signature dishes. Guests can also enjoy an Easter egg hunt, coloring station, photo booth, and an appearance from the Easter Bunny.
CheSa’s Bistro: Head over to the Avondale neighborhood for a completely gluten-free Easter Sunday. Specials include garlic lamb chops, lobster benedict, salmon croquettes, and more.
City Cruises Chicago: Celebrate the start of spring with Easter on the water. Experience breathtaking views while enjoying Easter brunch on one of the city’s many lake and river cruises.
Duck Duck Goat: Enjoy a family-style brunch menu progressing from dim sum to Asian-inspired dishes from acclaimed chef Stephanie Izard.
Farm Bar Lakeview: The Lakeview neighborhood spot is introducing Easter Sunday brunch specials like frittatas with cheese curds or specialty French toast with macerated berries.
Fora: This bright and airy West Loop spot will be serving specials like shakshuka made with farm fresh eggs or a lamb shank with butternut squash, root vegetables, and pan jus.
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar: The upscale Humboldt Park spot will be offering a family-style supper for Easter, with a dry-aged pork chop, grilled leg of lamb, shrimp de Jonge, and more.
IO Godfrey: Bring the whole family for an Easter brunch buffet. Brunch includes an omelet station, pancakes and French toast, a carving station, a sushi station, dessert, and more. There will be an Easter egg hunt as well as a visit from the Easter bunny.
Mercat a la Planxa: The Spanish Tapas restaurant is offering Catalonian-inspired fare and an indulgent brunch buffet. The abundant spread features items like seared salmon, roast lamb leg, and honey-baked ham. Photos with the Easter bunny will be available.
NORA Restaurant and Bar: This new restaurant located in the heart of Streeterville will be offering a special Easter brunch menu featuring items like bananas foster French toast, maple glazed bacon, and smoked salmon eggs benedict.
Pearl’s Place: A Bronzeville classic, Pearl’s Place will be dishing up Southern-style comfort food from their menu and famous buffet.
Prime & Provisions Steakhouse: Head to the Loop for a grand buffet-style Easter brunch. The menu features made-to-order breakfast favorites, a carving station, and a Ferris wheel of decadent desserts.
Venteux Osteria Via Stato: Feast on Italian classics and springtime favorites at this long-time Italian restaurant in River North. There will even be an Easter candy table for the kids.
Rosebud: Experience the timeless charm of Rosebud with Easter menu items like roast lamb served with rosemary roasted potatoes and carrots, finished with garlic au jus.
Rose Mary: Enjoy a special Easter brunch at Rose Mary with a four-course dining experience. The Croatian and Italian-inspired menu features items like a braised lamb hash and pork belly benedict.
Sepia: The Michelin-starred restaurant in the West Loop is serving a special four-course Easter brunch menu from chef Andrew Zimmerman.
Testaccio: This Italian restaurant in the vibrant Logan Square neighborhood is offering an Easter brunch with Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy dishes like gnocchi with grilled lamb.
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant: The classic South Loop restaurant presents a three-course meal that includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Some of the refined options include slow-roasted leg of lamb and asparagus & parmesan soup.
The Smith: Enjoy a free brunch cocktail with the purchase of an Easter brunch dish like eggs benedict with black forest ham.
Venteux: This Michigan Avenue brasserie will be serving springtime specials like banana ricotta pancakes and braised lamb shank to celebrate Easter.
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CPD: 4 robberies conducted at North Side businesses
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CHICAGO — Four North Side robberies targeting businesses took place in less than 40 minutes early Tuesday morning.
Firearms were used in each of the robberies and no injuries were reported. A light blue sedan was seen leaving two of the incidents.
A timeline of the incidents is below. All times are approximate.
4:07 a.m. — 2400 block of North Milwaukee: A group of three to four unknown suspects took money from the register and took property from a 27-year-old man and a 40-year-old man who were inside the store.
4:27 a.m. — 2300 block of North Damen: Four unknown suspects robbed the register of money and also took belongings from a 24-year-old man. They fled in a light blue sedan, CPD said.
4:38 a.m. — 1100 block of West Diversey: Four unknown suspects robbed a 60-year-old man inside a business. No proceeds were taken from the business.
4:40 a.m. — 2000 block of North Halsted: Four unknown suspects took an unknown amount of money was stolen and a 60-year-old man was robbed inside the business. They fled in a light blue sedan, possibly an Infiniti.
No one is in custody. Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.
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Chicago just misses a record-high temperature as it celebrates its 187th birthday
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Chicago continued its streak of unseasonably warm temperatures, having the second-hottest city birthday on record, according to the National Weather Service.
O’Hare recorded a high of 72 degress Monday, one degree shy of the record set in 1983, according to NWS meteorologist Rasal Ogorek. Rockford did break its March 4 record of 71 degrees set in 1983 with a high of 75 degrees.
The “above-normal” temperatures are expected to continue for at least two weeks, though Tuesday’s expected high of 44 would be a 28-degree drop from Monday’s high. The cold plunge follows a line of thunderstorms that moved through the area Monday evening into Tuesday morning, bringing rain, hail and lightning.
The weather service also issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cook County, though Ogorek said there was a “low end chance” of 1-inch diameter hail and winds up to 50 mph as a cold front brings storms into the area Monday night. The inclement weather was expected to clear up by Tuesday , leaving isolated rain showers.
“Certainly nothing like we saw last week,” Ogorek said.
Last week the Chicago area saw at least 11 tornado touchdowns, giving Illinois the second most tornado touchdowns of any U.S. state this year.
It comes amid the state’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, with a statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.
Research has pointed to climate change and warmer weather as a catalyst in the uptick in severe storms after Chicago saw its warmest February on record, with “above average” temperatures expected for March and through the summer.
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Suburban teen’s Toyota RAV4 burst into flames on expressway 2 weeks before recall issued
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CHICAGO (WLS) — A suburban teenager narrowly escaped his Toyota SUV after it burst into flames on the expressway. His family said they didn’t know about an advisory for a potential fire risk before buying the car.
Tyler Kustuch, 18, of Deerfield was driving to a volleyball tournament on the Stevenson near Midway in October when his car caught fire, starting in the front.
His SUV stalled in the middle of the highway and turned into a fireball.
“It’s off and all of a sudden flames start popping off the hood,” he recalled.
READ MORE: Toyota recalls more than 1.8 million RAV4 vehicles
Kustuch got out just in time, but his car was destroyed and he lost $1,500 worth of volleyball equipment.
After escaping the car, he video called his mom.
“I’m like, ‘Mom my car just broke down.’ I was like ‘My car’s on fire,’” he said.
“He’s an 18-year0old athletic kid, I’m screaming on the phone on Facetime to get out, get out, he doesn’t even have time to grab his bag,” said his mother Kelly Kustusch.
The family purchased the used 2013 Toyota RAV4 just five days before it caught fire. Two weeks after the fire, Toyota issued a recall for fire risks involving the installation of replacement batteries.
Toyota’s recall involves more than 1.8 million RAV4 models from 2013 to 2018. Toyota said if a battery in a RAV4 is replaced, the new battery may not fit correctly into the casing if “the hold-down clamp is not tightened correctly.”
Toyota said the battery could move and eventually “short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.” The manufacturer says it’s “preparing a remedy” to have dealers replace the battery hold down clamp and other parts.
“We went directly then to Toyota and I opened a claim in their product and liability department, and as of now they’re just, every time I call they say ‘We’ll call you back’, and then they don’t call me back,” Kelly Kustuch said.
Even though the recall happened after the fire, what the family didn’t know is that almost two years before they bought the car, a “consumer advisory” was issued on RAV4s for the same battery problem.
In that advisory, Toyota warned consumers to “properly inspect and secure” the batteries. The advocacy group The Center for Auto Safety said laws put the responsibility on consumers to do their own research on advisories and recalls before buying used.
“Very little, you know, if you’re not checking the service bulletins or the in any of the announcements that come out. You can find them,” said Michael Brooks, the group’s executive director. “The burden is definitely on the consumer, and it really pays to do your research on manufacturer service bulletins and communications with dealers, because you can find a lot of things that that might be going on with your car.”
You can find information on advisories and recalls on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
The I-Team found more RAV4 fire related complaints in NHTSA’s data base.
The 2013-2018 RAV4s had 43 complaints of fires that appear to be related to the battery recall, including two in Illinois, and 52 additional complaints of fires in the front of the car, though the source of those fires is unclear.
“I want Toyota to do something,” said Kelly Kustuch. “I really would like their help.”
Toyota didn’t respond to Kustuch’s case but after the I-Team became involved, the family received a letter saying their car may have also had an issue with the installation of a new battery and the battery carrier. The letter recapped the recall information and stated, “While we are not able to offer any relief at this time, we are continuing to investigate your claim.”
“We have a business, they go to school, they go to work and sports and now we don’t have a car,” Kelly Kustuch said.
Tyler Kustuch realizes how lucky he was.
“I feel very thankful actually. I think it was the best case scenario for the worst situation because I could’ve died,” he said.
Toyota is not yet offering the family any compensation. The family said its insurance company offered a payout but it’s far less than they paid for the vehicle.
The Center for Auto Safety and other consumer advocacy groups have pushed for legislation to make car dealers inform consumers about warnings and recalls, but so far no laws exist.
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CHICAGO — The family of a teenager who was killed after gunfire erupted during a large gathering of teens in the South Loop on Saturday is speaking out.
According to Chicago police, officers were already near the 500 block of West Roosevelt Road, where around 200 teens were gathered, when shots were fired near West Roosevelt and Canal streets just after 8 p.m.
A 15-year-old boy was shot of the leg and survived.
Jeremy Smith, 17, was struck and critically injured. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
His family said he was taking part in a Facebook meet up at Roosevelt and Canal when he was shot.
His family said Jeremy was a high school senior and about to graduate this spring.
His parents say they thought he was in a different location when they got the call about the shooting.
The meetup drew hundreds of people to the area.
His family is not only calling for the shooter to be turned in and charged, but also for parents to verify that where their children say they’re going is where they are going to be.
“I wish I was there. My son didn’t tell me everything,” Jeremy’s mother Rhonda Baker said.
“You got to mind to your children. Sometimes your children say they’re going to be one place … don’t lie to those who love you,” his stepfather Hashim Bailey said. “Jeremy was a decent dude. He wasn’t no criminal affairs. He didn’t deserve what he got.”
At least nine teens, from 14-18 years old, are facing criminal charges related to the gathering where the shooting happened.
Police arrested one person for the shooting. That person has since been released without charges.
Jeremy’s family has set up a GoFundMe to help with the cost of his funeral.
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The deal brings together two locally based consulting firms.
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Parachute, Chicago’s Pioneering Modern Korean Restaurant, Is Closing After a Decade
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Parachute, a pioneer that’s hailed as one of the best modern Korean restaurants in America, is closing its doors.
The restaurant served as a vehicle for chef Beverly Kim to channel her family’s heritage into something Chicago has never seen before. In May 2014, Kim and her husband chef Johnny Clark opened a destination-worthy restaurant on a quiet stretch of Elston, one of the first to bring upscale dining to Avondale. Nowadays, the neighborhood is grouped as one of the best dining districts in the country with restaurants like Thattu, Smoque Steak, and Honey Butter Fried Chicken.
Parachute presented Korean cuisine in a way few have ever seen in Chicago. “Upscale” and “elevated” can be heard as restaurant cliches. But Parachute helped educate the average Chicagoan who had little knowledge surrounding Korean cuisine a decade ago save familiarity with Korean barbecue. Parachute earned a Michelin star from 2014 to 2021. In 2019, Kim and Clark won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes. Both have been active in community endeavors. They founded the Abundance Setting, a group that supports working mothers in the hospitality industry.
The restaurant at 3500 N. Elston Avenue will close on Saturday, March 23, according to a news release.
“Every story has a beginning and an end. And while this chapter of Parachute is closing, it is not the final page,” reads a statement posted to the restaurant’s Instagram page. “We expect to bring something new and exciting to the space under the Parachute umbrella in the not-so-distant future.”
Kim and Clark, who own a second restaurant Anelya — just a few doors from Parachute — say in a news release that they plan on renovating the space and opening a new restaurant. They add they’re also searching for a larger space in Downtown Chicago that could house Parachute.
When the restaurant opened in May 2014, the menu featured items like bing bread, more skewed toward Korean American tastes. The restaurant would temporarily close during the height of the pandemic in 2020. Kim and Clark would reopen the restaurant two years later in 2022 after the space underwent a light renovation. Kim made big changes to the menu, including saying farewell to that bing bread, in favor of a more traditional Korean menu.
During the pandemic in March 2020, the couple hung tough and were one of the first fine dining restaurants to adapt their menus for takeout and delivery as the state kept dining rooms closed. It was unheard of for a Michelin-starred restaurant to offer a takeaway option.
Kim and Clark weren’t immediately reached for comment, but stay tuned for details about what they plan next in Avondale and Downtown Chicago.
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Afternoon Briefing: Weather in the 70s could break a record
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Good afternoon, Chicago.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that states including Illinois lack the authority to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot under the “insurrection clause” of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The court’s ruling was a direct reversal of a December order by the 4-3 Democratic majority of the Colorado Supreme Court that found the former president engaged in insurrection for his actions in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol that was aimed at blocking the Electoral College count making Democrat Joe Biden president.
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