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CPD launches community engagement opportunities

By:

Elaine Coorens

Date:

09/18/2020

As part of the Department’s latest community engagement effort, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) is launching a series of public surveys on several impartial policing policies.

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Salmonella outbreak in 34 states including Illinois linked to onions

Date:

08/06/2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to onions. There have been 396 reported cases in 34 states, including Illinois, with 59 hospitalizations.

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Food recall due to possible foreign matter contamination

Date:

08/02/2020

In concern that extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic, may be in ready-to-eat beef and chicken taquitos and chimichangas products, several products are being recalled, according to the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

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Good News: YMCA providing relief to First Responders and Front-Line Health Care Workers

Date:

04/02/2020

The Emergency Response Childcare Program was announced Thursday by the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago for first responders and crucial medical workers battling the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Chicago.

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E. Coli warning from IDPH and CDC for specific romaine lettuce source

Date:

11/23/2019

When purchasing romaine lettuce, both the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) advise to check the label.

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Fall back or be early!

Date:

11/01/2019

The bewitching hour to capture the lost hour from this spring happens at 2 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 3.

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CUB responds to "Passionate" Robocall haters

Date:

01/29/2019

With more than 1,500 responses to their call for petition signatures against robocalls, Citizen's Utility Board (CUB) has taken more action.

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Are you a robocall hater?

Date:

01/12/2019

Citizen Utility Board (CUB) invites all robocall haters to unite and join the fight

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Avoid food poisoning: Ground turkey recalls

Date:

12/21/2018

With 164,210 pounds of raw turkey, potentially contaminated with Salmonella,

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Police Alert: Ana Fabre is missing

Date:

03/24/2018

UPDATE:
Ana Fabe as be located!

Ana Fabre, 63, is missing, according to the Chicago Police Department.

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Spring forward Sunday

Date:

03/09/2018

Spring forward...Sunday will be operating one hour ahead!

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Hit and Run: Can you help id car or driver?

Date:

01/26/2018

A 68-year-old man was struck by the pictured car and sustained life-threatening injuries. Can you help the Chicago Police Department in identifying this vehicle or the driver?

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Make a difference in real news delivery: Apply for the Our Urban Times Advisory Board

Date:

01/05/2018

With fake news swirling, fewer local news sources and other questionable "news" online, a few community leaders met and requested Our Urban Times to establish an Advisory Board.

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Help 14th District Police Officers spread some joy to kids

By:

Elaine Coorens

Date:

12/08/2017

All new, unopened and unwrapped toys for children 14 years and younger put in a box by the desk in the 14th District (Shakespeare Station) Headquarters, 2150 N. California, will be delivered to community kids in need this Christmas.

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All Chicagoans invited: Help fight hunger through Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Chicago Police Department

Date:

12/04/2017

The annual Chicago Police Department (CPD) food drive to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) is open online through Dec. 22.

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Does the Chicago Police Department meet professional standards?: Speak up!

Date:

11/29/2017

The accreditation program, administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) invites comments from the public on Thurs, Nov. 30, as they gather data about the Chicago Police Department.