Jose Victor Hernandez, a Chicago entrepreneur and political operative who rose from aldermanic aide to co-founder of multiple consulting and construction firms, died May 9 in Chicago. He was 36.
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Lollapalooza Donates $3.1 Million to Expand Arts Programs in CPS
Lollapalooza gives $3.1 million to expand arts programs in Chicago public schools, targeting neighborhoods with fewer resources.
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Man charged with punching boss
An employee was arrested after he punched his boss in the face while they were discussing his productivity, police said.
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Man charged with drunken driving, leaving accident scene
An Orland Park man was charged with drunken driving and leaving the scene after he struck another car and took off, police said.
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Man wanted for sexual battery, kidnapping
Joshua Abercrombie, 21, of the first block of Country Lane, Orland Park, was arrested May 4 on extraditable warrants from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for felony battery, sexual battery and kidnapping, police said.
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Janina Mikowski, 77
Janina Mikowski, a Polish immigrant who came to America as a teenager and spent decades as a seamstress and retail worker while raising three children, died May 13 in Palos Heights, Illinois. She was 77.
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Wladyslawa Kalemba, 80
Wladyslawa Kalemba, a Polish immigrant who raised three daughters and became a grandmother and great-grandmother, died May 16. She was 80.
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Zoe Pomonis, 79
Zoe Pomonis, a homemaker devoted to her family and her Greek Orthodox faith, died May 10 in Park Ridge, Illinois. She was 79.
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Obama Presidential Center viewing event set for June 18 at Midway Plaisance
The Chicago Park District approved a free public viewing event on June 18 at Midway Plaisance Park for up to 50,000 attendees celebrating the Obama Presidential Center dedication.
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Chicago Public Schools releases preliminary budgets for 2,600+ schools
Chicago Public Schools released preliminary budgets Tuesday as it faces a $732.5 million deficit from declining enrollment and rising costs.