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Chicago Panel Recommends Data Centers Disclose Water and Energy Use

Chicago Panel Recommends Data Centers Disclose Water and Energy Use

A Chicago city panel has recommended new regulations for data centers, urging them to disclose water and energy usage to mitigate environmental impacts. The Sustainable Data Centers Report suggests creating a specific permitting program for data centers, requiring environmental impact studies, and implementing zoning reviews needing City Council approval. The report highlights the significant water usage of data centers, with typical facilities using around 300,000 gallons per day. The panel also recommends exploring the use of treated wastewater for cooling purposes. The report responds to the growing demand for data centers and aims to address their environmental and public health impacts.
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Chicago House Music Festival and Conference Set to Celebrate Cultural Legacy

Chicago House Music Festival and Conference Set to Celebrate Cultural Legacy

The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference is scheduled to take place from August 27 to August 30, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of house music in its birthplace. Organized by the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the festival will feature free performances, dance parties, and educational panels. Highlights include a citywide kickoff party, the Chicago House Dance Summit, and a series of panels discussing topics like AI in music. The event aims to honor the legacy of house music while nurturing the next generation of talent.
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Chicago's Fame Center Hosts Art-Accessible Summer Camp for Kids

Chicago's Fame Center Hosts Art-Accessible Summer Camp for Kids

The Fame Center, a nonprofit organization in Chicago, is hosting a summer camp designed to make art accessible to children. The camp aims to provide an inclusive environment where kids can explore various forms of art, regardless of their background or financial situation. By offering this program, the Fame Center seeks to foster creativity and artistic expression among young participants, encouraging them to develop new skills and interests in the arts.
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Rubber ducks by the thousands splash into Chicago River for annual Special Olympics fundraiser

Rubber ducks by the thousands splash into Chicago River for annual Special Olympics fundraiser

More than 90,000 rubber ducks splashed into the Chicago River for the Chicago Ducky Derby
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Lorde Pauses Lollapalooza Performance to Address Audience Safety Concerns

Lorde Pauses Lollapalooza Performance to Address Audience Safety Concerns

Lorde Pauses Lollapalooza Performance to Address Audience Safety Concerns
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Farmer's Almanac Predicts Normal Winter Temperatures for Chicago

Farmer's Almanac Predicts Normal Winter Temperatures for Chicago

The Farmer's Almanac has released its winter weather projections for the Chicago area, predicting temperatures around normal with potential cold and snowy periods. The publication uses a combination of sunspot cycles, lunar position, and historical patterns to make its forecasts. While the almanac claims an accuracy rate of 80%, independent studies suggest a lower accuracy. The projections come amid an emerging El Niño pattern, which could lead to warmer and drier winters in the Midwest.
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Lorde's Headlining Performance at Lollapalooza 2026 Sets the Tone for Festival

Lorde's Headlining Performance at Lollapalooza 2026 Sets the Tone for Festival

Lorde's Headlining Performance at Lollapalooza 2026 Sets the Tone for Festival
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Lollapalooza 2026 Showcases Diverse Lineup with K-pop Band Cortis Making U.S. Festival Debut

Lollapalooza 2026 Showcases Diverse Lineup with K-pop Band Cortis Making U.S. Festival Debut

Lollapalooza 2026 Showcases Diverse Lineup with K-pop Band Cortis Making U.S. Festival Debut
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Disability Advocates Demand Alternatives to Nursing Homes in Illinois

Disability Advocates Demand Alternatives to Nursing Homes in Illinois

Disability advocates in Illinois are calling for increased investment in community-based alternatives to nursing homes. A group of activists, many using wheelchairs and mobility scooters, gathered outside Governor JB Pritzker's office in Chicago to demand action. They are advocating for a 'Freedom Fund' to allocate $40 million for housing assistance to help individuals transition from long-term care facilities to community housing. The campaign argues that community-based care is more cost-effective and aligns with legal obligations under the Colbert and Williams consent decrees and the Olmstead v. L.C. Supreme Court decision.
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Recovery Operation Underway for Sunken Boat in Lake Michigan Near Chicago

Recovery Operation Underway for Sunken Boat in Lake Michigan Near Chicago

A recovery operation is in progress to retrieve a 42-foot boat that sank near Morgan Point along Chicago's lakefront. The vessel went down after colliding with rocks on Tuesday evening. TowBoatUS, the company leading the recovery, began the operation on Wednesday morning. Commercial divers used inflatable airbags to lift the damaged boat to the surface before towing it to 31st Street Harbor. The recovery process, expected to take about two hours, involves stabilizing the boat to prevent it from rolling over during the tow. This operation follows a similar recovery by TowBoatUS in July, highlighting the challenges and expertise required in such maritime recoveries.
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Bodies of Missing Chicago-Area Kayakers Recovered Near Washington Island

Bodies of Missing Chicago-Area Kayakers Recovered Near Washington Island

The bodies of two missing kayakers from the Chicago area were found in Lake Michigan near Washington Island, Wisconsin. David Thalman and Franceska Warick, both 20 years old, were reported missing after failing to return from a kayaking trip on Saturday. The Washington Island Police Department and the Door County Sheriff's Office conducted a search operation, which transitioned to a recovery mission after initial efforts. The U.S. Coast Guard was also involved in the search. The circumstances leading to their disappearance remain unclear.
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Chicago Bears injury updates (sort of) for Coby Bryant and Kyler Gordon

Chicago Bears injury updates (sort of) for Coby Bryant and Kyler Gordon

Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided a couple of updates on his injured defensive backs.