Shardaa Gray
Reporter at WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL)
Reporter/MSJ for @cbschicago | Chicagoland native | Feels good to be back home | Story ideas: [email protected] Retweets are not endorsements. Opinions are my own.
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1 month ago |
cbsnews.com | Shardaa Gray
Some Chicago Public Schools students are collaborating with female artists in South Africa on a project with a global scale. Second, third, and fifth graders at Hamilton Elementary School, at 1650 W. Cornelia Ave. in West Lakeview, are excited to build connections with women 8,000 miles away. "It's fun to make, because it represents the people of Africa," said Frankie Adkison, 8, a second grader at the school.
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1 month ago |
cbsnews.com | Shardaa Gray
The City of Chicago's safety plan was put to the test this Memorial Day, and it appeared to be passing late in the day — as the Police Department prepared for large crowds. Fewer than two dozen people were shot this weekend, about half the number from last year. Violent crimes are down as a whole compared to last year's Memorial Day weekend. The cooler weather could have something to do with it, but one organization made sure young men stayed occupied and out of trouble.
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1 month ago |
cbsnews.com | Shardaa Gray
Experts have issued a frightening warning for anyone planning to grill outside this summer. A propane tank like the one often used for grills is blamed for an incredible explosion this weekend in the west Chicago suburb of Addison, Illinois. Neighbors said they are happy the explosion in the 300 block of North Wood Dale Road in Addison Saturday morning didn't turn out worse. A Penske box truck had exploded, leaving a trail of debris one to two blocks long — including clothing and damaged furniture.
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1 month ago |
cbsnews.com | Shardaa Gray
Mayor Brandon Johnson announces Chicago's summer safety plan Several Chicago festivals, events, and concerts are happening this Memorial Day weekend to kick off the unofficial start to summer, but the warmer months also typically bring a rise in violent crime. With that in mind, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling outlined their summer safety plans on Thursday. City leaders said it will be a collaborative effort with community leaders.
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1 month ago |
channel3000.com | Shardaa Gray
Click here for updates on this story LONG GROVE, Illinois (WBBM) -- It happened yet again — another truck hit the historic covered bridge in Long Grove, Illinois, north of Chicago. This time, it was not the bridge, but the truck that sustained the most damage. The historic bridge is a main attraction. But business owners say just about every week, a truck gets stuck trying to go through the bridge. "It keeps the town busy.
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