Morning
Chicago
Friday, June 27th, 2025
Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, June 24, union bookseller Elizabeth 'Ez' Pence led a one-hour work stoppage at the Seminary Cooperative Bookstore at 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave to protest low wages and stalled contract talks. Workers earning between $16 and $18.50 per hour said they need wage increases to meet Chicago's living wage of about $23—following a union vote in May 2024. Hyde Park Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hanover Park teen Adrian Pleban, 18, was charged with reckless homicide—he drove over 80 mph in a 45 mph zone on November 1, striking a 2022 Ford Bronco and fatally injuring a motorist in Bloomingdale, and his next court date is set for July 21. Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rosemont and a Montreal studio have announced immersive art shows at EXP, a 26,000 square feet venue in the Pearl District scheduled to open this fall. 'Horizon of Khufu' offers a 45-minute virtual reality trip inside the Great Pyramid of Giza while 'Life Chronicles' takes visitors on a journey from early microbes to dinosaurs + both exhibits aim to boost local cultural attractions. Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bartlett police Sgt. Chris Johnson, 42, returned to work on light duty after suffering an aortic dissection, strokes, and pulmonary embolisms on March 16th—he underwent six hours of open-heart surgery and spent 10 days in intensive care before focusing on raising awareness about his condition. His swift recovery and determination have inspired fellow officers in the community. Daily Herald
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