Good afternoon, Chicago.
Seniors in Bronzeville will soon have a permanent home to kick up their heels and socialize with their set, thanks to an $820,000 grant from the Neighborhood Capital Fund, which supports real estate development in underinvested Chicago communities.
The Silver Fox Cafe, an endeavor conceived by the seniors in the South Side community, will be a mixed-use space where, during the day, folks can eat breakfast and lunch in the on-site restaurant, and seniors can partake in exercise classes, art therapy, and other enrichment activities, in the rear of the building.
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Chicago weather: High wind watch in effect until Friday afternoon
National Weather Service officials say south winds are expected to strengthen into the night hours, bringing potential wind gusts up to 45 mph. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Skokie high school district tried to oust a Board member for non-attendance and got denied
- Hoffman Estates police rescue driver trapped in submerged vehicle Wednesday evening
EV manufacturer Rivian announces pricing for midsize R2 SUV, set to roll off Normal line in spring
Two years after Rivian announced the midsize R2 SUV would be built at its Normal plant, the first versions of the potentially game-changing EV are packaged, priced and getting ready to roll off the line this spring, the company announced today. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
- Frankfort forum urges residents to study data center plans, raises environmental concerns
Column: Nick Martinelli and Northwestern upset Indiana to heat up a lukewarm Big Ten Tournament
Northwestern had the alleged hometown advantage last night against Indiana, and though the sparse crowd was dominated by red-clad Hoosier fans, the Wildcats held on for a 74-61 second-round win to extend the Nick Martinelli Farewell Tour for at least one more day. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: Offensive lineman Jordan McFadden and 4 others re-signed
- Curtis Mead back with Chicago White Sox after going 5-for-14 in ‘special’ WBC experience for Australia
White Sox announce postgame concerts by Marshmello, Ja Rule and Cole Swindell
The White Sox will host Friday night postgame concerts this summer, with game tickets also providing access to the shows. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Ravinia Festival this summer: The CSO, Paul Simon and Ricky Martin in a brand new Pavilion
- What to do in Chicago this St. Patrick’s Day weekend
State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies
Months after the last of the United States’ 1-cent coins were pressed, some states are beginning to offer their own 2 cents on the penny problem by setting rounding guidance for cash purchases. Read more here.
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