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Controversial Elder and Centennial Beach Project Gets Green Light Amid Mixed Reactions

The proposal for the Elder and Centennial project was met with mixed reactions during the Park Board meeting. With a 4-2 vote, the board rejected Commissioner Root's motion to postpone the final decision until November, expressing a desire to avoid further delays. Costa Kutulas, Director of Parks and Maintenance, presented the final designs, which featured "rubble mound" breakwaters at various points along the shoreline for protection, an ADA-accessible boardwalk, a concrete beach access ramp, and a dog beach at Centennial. Despite ongoing debates, the final designs retained the aging pier at Elder Beach.

The majority of the public stood against the project during the comment segment. Katie Stevens, a longtime citizen, criticized the plan, particularly the inclusion of breakwaters. In contrast, David Seaman, a former Park Commissioner, supported the plan, asserting that it had undergone significant modifications from the initial one he opposed. Acknowledging the progress and everyone's contribution, Codo thanked all participants as the meeting reached its 15th month.

Illinois to Experience Milder Winter with Reduced Snowfall Due to El Niño Pattern

The upcoming winter in Illinois may be milder than usual, marked by higher temperatures and lower precipitation, due to an El Niño climate pattern, according to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center. It's the first El Niño winter in four years, and while many parts of the U.S. can expect increased precipitation, there's a 33 to 40 percent chance that conditions in Illinois will be drier than average. Despite this, the likelihood of a drought is low. Additionally, Illinois is predicted to experience temperatures above average, with similar odds.

In contrast to the previous winter, which was the snowiest on record for certain regions of the Midwest, the Chicago area might only see up to 74 percent of its usual snowfall this year, per AccuWeather's estimate. The typical average snowfall in Chicago is 38.4 inches, but this winter, it's anticipated to range between 20 to 30 inches. Even though December is predicted to be mild across the Midwest, the tail end of winter may bring the season's coldest conditions. Meanwhile, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates wetter conditions in Alaska, parts of the West, Southern Plains, Southeast, Gulf Coast, and lower mid-Atlantic from December through February, but drier conditions across the north.

REGIONAL NEWS

Brighton Park Residents Express Concerns Over Proposed Migrant Tent City

Ald. Julia Ramirez, who was elected in February, and previously worked as a community organizer and social worker for Chicago Public Schools, has found herself in the middle of a heated public discussion. She supplanted Ald. Anabel Abarca in her role and has since been advocating for the safety, resources, and peaceful protests in her community. The debate is centered around the implementation of a new tent city, a Johnson initiative aiming to provide temporary shelter for over 3,700 migrants. Ramirez has expressed that she shares some of the concerns of the residents and has urged the mayor's office for greater transparency, accountability, and local involvement.

The residents of Brighton Park have already begun expressing their apprehension regarding the new tent city. One resident, Domingo Diaz, who lives in close proximity to the proposed site, voiced his concerns about the possible difficulties that could stem from housing 500 to 1,000 migrants in the area. Diaz, while empathizing with the newcomers, stressed the importance of a comprehensive, long-term resettlement plan, pointing out the uncertainty about the nature of the incoming migrants.

EVENTS

• Schmidt-Burnam Log House is Open

  SUN, OCT 22- NOV 26 · 2-4 PM

• Fall Festival of Winds I Concert (New Trier - Performing Arts)

  TUES Oct. 24, 2023 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• FUELFED Coffee & Classics

  SUN, OCT 29 · 9-11 AM

• Chamber Music Meetup in Winnetka

  SUN, OCT 29, 5:00-7:30 PM

• Dog Safety at Kohl’s Children’s Museum

  NOV 1, NOV 15, DEC 6, DEC 20: Learn some simple “dog language” and watch man’s best friend perform some smart tricks!

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SPORTS

BEARS

Breaking: Justin Fields Out for 2-3 Weeks with Thumb Injury - Chicago Bears Face QB Dilemma

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Justin Fields is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks due to a thumb injury. The injury is not as severe as initially thought by the Bears. Fields dislocated his thumb during the game against the Vikings last week. He will miss Week 7 and is likely to miss the following week as well, but there is a possibility of returning in Week 8. This is positive news for the struggling Chicago roster. Tyson Bagent, an undrafted rookie, will start in Fields' absence. Nathan Peterman will be his backup.

BLACKHAWKS

Vegas Golden Knights Maintain Undefeated Streak, Defeating Blackhawks 5-3 and Making Stanley Cup History!

The Vegas Golden Knights remain unbeaten as they start the season with a perfect record, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3. Nicolas Roy, Mark Stone, and Paul Cotter scored in the final period to secure the win. Vegas is the first defending Stanley Cup champion to begin their title defense by winning their first six games. 

The Golden Knights demonstrated their strong depth by dominating the rebuilding Blackhawks. While they had some less-than-ideal moments, Vegas continues to find ways to emerge victorious. Chicago's home opener saw Connor Bedard scoring on his first shot, which excited the crowd, but it wasn't enough to overcome Vegas' dominance. William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault also contributed goals for the Golden Knights. Adin Hill made 21 saves to secure the victory. 

For Chicago, Reese Johnson and Corey Perry managed to find the net. Vegas solidified their win with a strong penalty kill in the final period and goals from Stone and Cotter. The Blackhawks had a disappointing start to the final period after putting up a strong fight for the first two periods.Bedard received a loud applause during player introductions and became the first No. 1 overall pick since 2013 to score in his first home game.

Vegas capitalized on a power play to tie the game, and both teams exchanged goals in the second period. Vegas defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is back on the ice after recovering from a head injury, while Blackhawks forwards Philipp Kurashev and Colin Blackwell are making progress in their recoveries. Up next, the Golden Knights will host the Philadelphia Flyers, while the Blackhawks will face the Boston Bruins at home.

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