Brett Chase

1 week ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Brett Chase

The massive Damen grain silos, built at the beginning of the 20th century, appear to finally be coming down this year, and city officials are holding one last meeting to discuss the planned demolition of the massive structures. The meeting is scheduled for Arturo Velasquez Westside Technical Institute, 2800 S. Western Ave., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 27.

1 week ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Brett Chase

El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. A medida que los precios de la electricidad aumentan, ComEd está ofreciendo asistencia financiera a algunos de sus 4 millones de clientes que no pueden pagar sus facturas de electricidad. La compañía está ofreciendo subvenciones de $500 a individuos y proporcionando hasta $1,000 a grupos sin fines de lucro que ayudan a quienes luchan por pagar sus cuentas. Un total de $10 millones está disponible bajo el programa.

1 week ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Brett Chase |Lauren FitzPatrick |Lauren Fitzpatrick

When the 50 outdoor pools run by the Chicago Park District open Saturday they will offer 7-day access for the first time in six years, but the season will end mid-August — when the city is usually hit with extreme heat. With a planned Aug. 17 closure, the swimming season will be its shortest since 2022 when only half the pools were open following the COVID-19 pandemic. Park pools have operated on shortened seasons with limited hours or days and reduced capacities since 2021, records show.

1 week ago | wbez.org | Brett Chase

As power prices skyrocket, ComEd is offering financial assistance to some of its 4 million customers who can’t pay their electric bills. The utility is offering individuals grants of $500 each and providing nonprofit groups that help those struggling to pay their bills up to $1,000 each. A total of $10 million is available under the program. Customers can apply for assistance beginning July 7 by going online at www.comed.com/relief.

2 weeks ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Brett Chase

As power prices skyrocket, ComEd is offering financial assistance to some of its 4 million customers who can’t pay their electric bills. The utility is offering individuals grants of $500 each and providing nonprofit groups that help those struggling to pay their bills up to $1,000 each. A total of $10 million is available under the program. Customers can apply for assistance beginning July 7 by going online at www.comed.com.