Dave Marzullo

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The City of Chicago has released the following information about cooling centers available during the upcoming heat wave:Available Cooling Centers Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 (262 locations) DFSS Community Service Centers The Department of Family and Support Services' (DFSS) six community service centers activate cooling areas during periods of extreme heat at 90˚ degrees and above.

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Dave Marzullo

June 17, 2025City Club event description:Chicago area transit agencies face a $770 million fiscal cliff after lawmakers ended the spring session without a funding solution. With major service cuts on the table and structural reform proposals still in flux, the future of public transit hangs in the balance. Join leading voices for a candid discussion on what's next for funding, governance, and the riders who depend on these systems every day. Speakers Donald P. DeWitteDonald P.

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Dave Marzullo

June 16, 2025City Club event description:On September 29, 2021, Pedro Martinez, who has more than 30 years of experience in the private, nonprofit, and public education sectors, began serving as CEO of Chicago Public Schools. Born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Mr. Martinez came to Chicago with his family at the age of 5 in search of a better life.

1 week ago | wgnradio.com | Dave Marzullo

The Palazzo Maffei museum in Verona, Italy, has released surveillance video of a visitor damaging a sculpture by Nicola Bolla called "Van Gogh Chair." The sculpture, a chair covered with crystals, was crushed when the visitor posed with it for a photo. The museum has since been able to restore the sculpture and has released video of the incident and the restoration on their social media platforms with the intent of creating awareness about respecting art.

2 weeks ago | wgnradio.com | Dave Marzullo

June 11, 2025City Club event description:Hear how four community leaders plan to use the $10 million Chicago Prize to advance economic opportunity in their neighborhoods: Bronzeville, North Lawndale, Back of the Yards, Chicago Lawn, Roseland and Pullman. The Cottage Grove Corridor Collective aims to bring commercial activity to the growing Bronzeville neighborhood. Reclaiming Chicago wants to build 2,000 homes across four neighborhoods.