🌱 Demand For More Rainbow Beach Cameras + Visible Northern Lights

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Now, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 83 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories in Chicago today:

1. The community is demanding more cameras to be installed at Rainbow Beach following an incident in which a four-year-old was assaulted by a man in the restroom. On the Fourth of July, it was reported that a man came into the restroom, assaulted the young victim who was in there, and fled from the scene; he has yet to be found as of the time of publication. Community activists have done their part in handing out flyers supporting their demand, as well as pushing the search to find the man responsible for this crime. (CBS Chicago)
2. A person believed to have a connection to the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Ulysses Campos in Franklin Park has been taken into custody. In the 2800 block of Elder Lane a bit after 10:00 p.m., Campos was playing near an alley when gunshots were fired from a moving vehicle nearby. The child was rushed to the hospital after being shot in the chest and pronounced dead in the hospital. Through investigation, the vehicle was located nearby in Leyden Township and a person of interest was taken into custody; it is unclear if it is believed this is the shooter. (NBC Chicago)
3. Thanks to a powerful solar storm coming to the Midwest, a few residents in the Chicago area may be able to see the Northern Lights later this week. The peak for viewability is expected to be late Wednesday night into Thursday morning when aurora activity is predicted to be at its highest. If you are interested in checking out the Northern Lights, it would be best to get away from city lights between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.; your eyes may take about 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness. With the solar cycle peaking in 2024, there will be more opportunities to see such strong displays according to experts. (NBC Chicago)

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Today in Chicago:

Tuesday, July 11

• Intermediate Computer Literacy Series At Eisenhower Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Stay And Play At South Chicago Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• School Of Rock Chicago West At Reggies Chicago (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Chicago Transit Authority is currently looking to hire Bus Operators with a starting salary of $29.65. Newly-hired full-time operators are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus, and can enjoy great benefits as well as paid training; you can apply here. (Chicago Transit Authority via Facebook)
• Chicago Public Schools are currently looking for candidates to fill various roles in the transportation, facilities, and nutritional departments. If you are interested in applying and meeting the team then make your way to Dunbar High School Friday, Jul. 21 for the career fair; you can see more job openings here. (Chicago Public Schools via Facebook)
• The Chicago Fire is inviting YOU to become a 2024 Fire Member today! Being a member includes great perks like free parking, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, and so much more; if you are looking to renew your membership you have until Aug. 4. (Chicago Fire FC via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Kaytlyn Smith

About me: Kaytlyn Smith is a managing editor at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.