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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carol Stream police will host National Night Out on Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Town Center to bring officers and community members together—featuring a live band, games, costumed characters, and free food and treats—while officials hope for a clear sky and strong turnout. Daily Herald
- ➤ At the Love Fridges in Hyde Park—stocked by volunteers since 2020—supplies have sharply dropped as one location outside Congregation Rodfei Zedek now receives only 30 to 40 cases monthly after its usual donations from a South Shore mosque and local pantries were cut. Rising grocery prices and upcoming SNAP cuts are expected to worsen food insecurity for many Chicago families. Hyde Park Herald
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dyett High School coach Jamaal Gill was laid off in mid-July amid district cuts and a sudden pay cut – his stipend dropped from $15,000 to $6,000 after leading the boys' team to its first state championship win. Students, parents, and alumni have since organized a petition calling for his reinstatement as a key mentor at the school. Hyde Park Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hanover Park officials said on Thursday that they expect to add new rules to limit electric bikes and scooters after Trustee Herb Porter voiced safety concerns about mini scooters with no lights on local streets. The proposed ordinance will ban electric bikes with motors over 750 watts and riders under 16 from using certain public areas — fines could reach up to $500 per violation. Daily Herald
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced her run for the open U.S. Senate seat, leaning on her long experience and grassroots support to overcome higher spending from her opponents. She said her record in Congress, which includes leading efforts on tougher gun safety measures, shows voters can rely on proven leadership + a commitment to real change in 2026. Daily Herald
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