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3 CFD firefighters injured in Back of the Yards fire; 27 displaced
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three firefighters were injured and dozens were displaced after a fire involving two homes on Chicago's South Side early Thursday morning, according to CFD.
The fire broke out in the 4500-block of South Hermitage Avenue sometime before ... | 2022-08-18T11:38:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago fire injures 3 CFD firefighters on Hermitage in Back of the Yards; 27 displaced - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-fire-back-of-the-yards-hermitage-cfd/12137377/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-fire-back-of-the-yards-hermitage-cfd/12137377/ |
R. Kelly trial in Chicago continues with 2nd day of testimony Thursday
ByEvelyn Holmes and Leah Hope via
ABC7 Legal Analyst Gill Soffer breaks down what is happening in the trial of singe R. Kelly.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The second day of testimony gets underway in R. Kelly's federal trial in Chicago gets underway Thursday.
... | 2022-08-18T13:36:28Z | abc7chicago.com | R Kelly case: Trial in Chicago continues with 2nd day of testimony Thursday - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-trial-case-news-jail/12137381/ | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-trial-case-news-jail/12137381/ |
When can you see the Northern Lights? Aurora Borealis expected to peak about midnight
Here's how to see the Northern Lights in the Chicago area Thursday.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you look up to the sky Thursday night, you just might see the Northern Lights.
This could cause geomagnetic storms, which have the potential to di... | 2022-08-18T13:57:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Northern Lights tonight Chicago: Aurora borealis may be visible Thursday due to geostorm - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/northern-lights-tonight-chicago-forecast-illinois-2022-can-you-see-the/12137749/ | https://abc7chicago.com/northern-lights-tonight-chicago-forecast-illinois-2022-can-you-see-the/12137749/ |
Springfield fair brings in 12 inmates to assist landscaping team each year
Every year, the Illinois DOC brings inmates from central Illinois to assist with sprucing up the state fair.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Thousands of flowers are in bloom at the Illinois State Fair, and it may surprise you to learn who is behind all of... | 2022-08-18T15:29:30Z | abc7chicago.com | State Fair Illinois 2022: IDOC inmates help beautify fairgrounds in Springfield - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/state-fair-illinois-2022-il-springfield/12137980/ | https://abc7chicago.com/state-fair-illinois-2022-il-springfield/12137980/ |
Trial begins in lawsuit accusing Sterigenics of emitting ethylene oxide
A lawsuit against Sterigenics became the first to go to trial over the release of ethylene oxide at the company's WIllowbrook facility.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Opening statements began Thursday in the first trial from a lawsuit against Sterigenics.
The co... | 2022-08-18T16:21:44Z | abc7chicago.com | Sterigenics lawsuit accusing company of emitting ethylene oxide from Willowbrook facility goes to trial - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/sterigenics-willowbrook-lawsuit-cancer-ethylene-oxide/12138099/ | https://abc7chicago.com/sterigenics-willowbrook-lawsuit-cancer-ethylene-oxide/12138099/ |
Chicago Public Schools is getting ready to welcome back its first phase of students and educators Monday but doing so without the support of the Chicago Teachers Union.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Schools is working to keep kids safe at school.
CPD has partnered with Chicago police, fire and emergency management fo... | 2022-08-18T19:02:47Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Public Schools collaborates with public safety partners ahead of new school year - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-public-schools-school-safety-plan-prepardness/12138745/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-public-schools-school-safety-plan-prepardness/12138745/ |
Boy takes first steps with prosthetic leg made by doctors at Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital
ByLinsey Davis via
An incredible video shows a young boy taking his first steps thanks to a prosthetic leg.
CHICAGO -- An incredible video shows a young boy taking his first steps thanks to a prosthetic leg.
When Dakari Mir... | 2022-08-19T03:10:28Z | abc7chicago.com | Dakari Miranda takes first steps with prosthetic leg made by doctors at Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/dakari-miranda-prosthetic-leg-lurie-childrens-hospital-video/12140173/ | https://abc7chicago.com/dakari-miranda-prosthetic-leg-lurie-childrens-hospital-video/12140173/ |
ByRob Elgas and Poinesha Barnes via
GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- The leader of an Englewood nonprofit that helps young people was selected to fly with the Blue Angels on a "Hero Flight" Thursday.
Pha'tal Perkins runs Think Outside Da Block, which aims to help young people in Chicago engage positively with their community.
"At o... | 2022-08-19T03:40:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Think Outside Da Block Englewood nonprofit leader Pha'Tel Perkins flies with the Blue Angels on Hero Flight - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-air-and-water-show-blue-angels-hero-flight-think-outside-da-block/12140353/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-air-and-water-show-blue-angels-hero-flight-think-outside-da-block/12140353/ |
Chicago officials urge safety along Lake Michigan after recent incidents
Warning comes ahead of busy weekend along lakefront with Chicago Air and Water Show
Chicago officials urged those headed for the lakefront to take caution after several recent incidents, including a boat accident in the "Playpen."
CHICAGO (WLS) --... | 2022-08-19T10:34:37Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago officials urge safety along Lake Michigan after recent incidents including 'Playpen' boating accident - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-playpen-lake-michigan-the-boat-accident/12141428/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-playpen-lake-michigan-the-boat-accident/12141428/ |
Officer Louis Garcia's firing comes 5 months after judge acquitted him of charge
ByZack Miller, Sun-Times Media Wire
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Board has voted to fire an officer accused of beating and choking a man during an arrest, even though a judge found him not guilty of the charges earlier this year.
SEE ALSO... | 2022-08-19T20:18:10Z | abc7chicago.com | CPD arrests: Chicago Police Department board fires Officer Louis Garcia, accused of choking suspect during South Side arrest - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cpd-arrests-chicago-police-department-officer-news/12143289/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cpd-arrests-chicago-police-department-officer-news/12143289/ |
Aside from COVID, safety is a big concern for Chicago schools, but CPS is adding cameras and security technology.
Gage Park High is preparing for its first day of school, which comes three weeks early with a new 2022 CPS calendar.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Schools are preparing to welcome students back Monday mor... | 2022-08-19T21:58:21Z | abc7chicago.com | Back to school Illinois 2022: Gage Park High prepares for 1st day amid COVID, new calendar, CPS surveillance camera installation - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-cps-gage-park-high-covid-illinois/12143371/ | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-cps-gage-park-high-covid-illinois/12143371/ |
Comedian George Wallace is back in Chicago, where he once lived, for some big shows this weekend at Riddles Comedy Club.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Comedian George Wallace is back in Chicago, where he once lived, for some big shows this weekend.
Wallace performs with J. Anthony Brown and Myra J. at Riddles Comedy Club in Alsip F... | 2022-08-19T22:28:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Comedian George Wallace returns to Chicago, where he once lived, for weekend shows at Riddles Comedy Club - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/george-wallace-comedian-riddles-comedy-club-tickts-alsip/12143342/ | https://abc7chicago.com/george-wallace-comedian-riddles-comedy-club-tickts-alsip/12143342/ |
The water level at Lake Mead is lower than any time since the 1930s.
Are there Chicago Outfit ties to a 5th body found in Lake Mead's potential watery mob graveyard? 5 dead bodies surfaced near Las Vegas in 3 months.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Five skeletons have now been found in the receding waters of Lake Mead near Las Vegas,... | 2022-08-20T00:09:05Z | abc7chicago.com | Lake Mead dead bodies and remains: Is Chicago Outfit tied to 5th body found in potential watery mob graveyard near Las Vegas? - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lake-mead-remains-dead-bodies-chicago-outfit-mob/12143874/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lake-mead-remains-dead-bodies-chicago-outfit-mob/12143874/ |
Walmart expands abortion, travel coverage for employees
Walmart is expanding travel and abortion coverage for its U.S. employees, effective immediately.
CHICAGO -- Walmart, the nation's largest private employer, is expanding travel and abortion coverage for its U.S. employees effective immediately, CNN reported.
Walmar... | 2022-08-20T00:09:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Walmart abortion policy: Company expands coverage for employees after Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/walmart-abortion-policy-row-v-wade-supreme-court-law/12143940/ | https://abc7chicago.com/walmart-abortion-policy-row-v-wade-supreme-court-law/12143940/ |
College student makes $110M selling Bed Bath & Beyond meme stock before it sank
Jake Freeman reportedly borrowed $25M from family, friends and invested it all in the company.
LOS ANGELES -- A 20-year-old student at the University of Southern California took a gamble and it paid off big.
Business California money stocks... | 2022-08-20T00:48:16Z | abc7chicago.com | What is meme stock? USC student Jake Freeman makes $110M investing in Bed Bath & Beyond before it sank after Ryan Cohen sold stake - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/meme-stocks-bed-bath-and-beyond-usc-student-ryan-cohen/12143986/ | https://abc7chicago.com/meme-stocks-bed-bath-and-beyond-usc-student-ryan-cohen/12143986/ |
A group of neighbors pulled a victim from a house explosion in Allendale, Illinois near Indiana, Wabash County police said. 2 people were hospitalized
ALLENDALE, Ill. (WLS) -- At least two people were hospitalized Saturday morning following a house explosion Sunday night, authorities said.
The explosion happened in the... | 2022-08-20T11:19:23Z | abc7chicago.com | House explosion in Allendale, Illinois near Indiana leaves 2 hospitalized, Wabash County police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/house-explosion-allendale-illinois-wabash-county-police-department/12145766/ | https://abc7chicago.com/house-explosion-allendale-illinois-wabash-county-police-department/12145766/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people were wounded, one critically, in a shooting on the city's North Side early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.
The shooting happened in the Rogers Park neighborhood's 2100 block of West Birchwood Avenue at about 5 a.m., police said. A 24-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man were sitting i... | 2022-08-20T17:21:09Z | abc7chicago.com | Rogers Park shooting: 2 wounded after shots fired in 2100 block of West Birchwood Avenue, Chicago Police Department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-rogers-park-violence-shots-fired/12146566/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-rogers-park-violence-shots-fired/12146566/ |
Neighborhood event now in its 61st year
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Now 61 years running, an Englewood neighborhood back to school celebrations returned in style on Saturday morning.
The entire event is centered around the youth in hopes of deterring violence in the community and getting kids ready for the new school year.
:29/Li... | 2022-08-20T22:21:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Englewood Back to School Parade pivots to block party in light of July 4th Highland Park shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-englewood-block-party-chicago-students-supplies/12146679/ | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-englewood-block-party-chicago-students-supplies/12146679/ |
How much it costs to raise a child is now more than $300K, according to recent estimate
Higher childcare costs are forcing families to reshuffle budgets as inflation drives up the cost of everything from daycare to gasoline.
The cost of raising a child through high school has gone up, thanks to inflation.
For a married... | 2022-08-20T22:38:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Average cost of raising a child to 18 is now more than $300K, according to Bookings Institute - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/average-cost-of-raising-a-child-to-18-per-year-care-costs/12147165/ | https://abc7chicago.com/average-cost-of-raising-a-child-to-18-per-year-care-costs/12147165/ |
ByWill Jones, Eric Horng, and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team via
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans responding today to the recommendation to permanently remove the Christopher Columbus statues from Chicago.
RELATED: https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-christopher-columbus-statue-mayor-lori-lightfoo... | 2022-08-20T23:13:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Christopher Columbus statue Chicago: Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans calls on mayor to return statues - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/joint-civic-committee-of-italian-americans-christopher-columbus-statue-chicago-monument-commission-report/12147463/ | https://abc7chicago.com/joint-civic-committee-of-italian-americans-christopher-columbus-statue-chicago-monument-commission-report/12147463/ |
Almost a million divorces are filed yearly in the U.S. alone, with the average marriage lasting about eight years.
ByJoseph Hogue, Associated Press via
Family law attorney Morgan Stogsdill shared tips anyone planning to end their marriage.
The high cost of divorce doesn't have to trap you in a bad marriage
You need to ... | 2022-08-21T00:18:41Z | abc7chicago.com | How much does a divorce cost? Tips to financially survive after splitting from spouse - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/how-much-does-a-divorce-cost-average-of-rate-to-get/12147714/ | https://abc7chicago.com/how-much-does-a-divorce-cost-average-of-rate-to-get/12147714/ |
ByStephanie Wade
The ME ID'd a man shot and killed on a CTA Red Line train. The Chicago Police Department released a video of two suspects in the 79th Street shooting.
CHICAGO -- It was a bittersweet birthday for 8-year-old Aaliyah Moon. The young girl said the only thing missing today was her father, who she lost in a... | 2022-08-21T01:58:47Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago girl gets special birthday in father's honor after Diunte Moon killed in CTA shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/birthday-cta-shooting-diunte-moon-aaliyah/12147909/ | https://abc7chicago.com/birthday-cta-shooting-diunte-moon-aaliyah/12147909/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was in the hospital Sunday morning after a shooting at a fast food restaurant on the city's North Side, Chicago police said.
It happened around 10:13 p.m. Saturday at the Taco Bell in the West Rogers Park neighborhood's 3500 block of West Devon Avenue near suburban Lincolnwood, police said.
SEE A... | 2022-08-21T11:20:06Z | abc7chicago.com | Taco Bell shooting: Man shot during argument at West Rogers Park restaurant on Devon Ave, Chicago Police Department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/taco-bell-shooting-west-rogers-park-chicago-violence-police/12149171/ | https://abc7chicago.com/taco-bell-shooting-west-rogers-park-chicago-violence-police/12149171/ |
At least 30 killed, 50 others injured in Hayat Hotel attack, Somali police say
Police believe the death toll is likely to rise as a search operation is underway to recover bodies from the debris.
ByOmar Nor, CNN, CNNWire
What happened in Somalia? At least 30 people were killed and 50 others were hurt in a Mogadishu Hay... | 2022-08-21T13:39:25Z | abc7chicago.com | What happened in Somalia? At least 30 killed, 50 others injured in Mogadishu Hayat Hotel attack, Somali police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/what-happened-in-somalia-mogadishu-hotel-hayat-somali-attack/12149523/ | https://abc7chicago.com/what-happened-in-somalia-mogadishu-hotel-hayat-somali-attack/12149523/ |
Chicago rapper Twista is set to host a friendly basketball game raising gun violence awareness. Players from "The Chi" will suit up.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some of Chicago's well known, yet un-drafted basketball standouts will face off on Sunday afternoon in a friendly basketball game on the city's West Side.
The "Stop the V... | 2022-08-21T14:18:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago events: Twista to host friendly basketball game raising gun violence awareness; 'The Chi' players to suit up - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-violence-events-basketball-game-the-chi/12149576/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-violence-events-basketball-game-the-chi/12149576/ |
Cicero Avenue shut down in all directions from 105th Street to 111th Street during investigation: authorities
OAK LAWN, Ill. (WLS) -- One person is in custody after a four-vehicle crash killed one person and injured three others early Sunday in suburban Oak Lawn near Chicago's Southwest Side, police said.
A Dodge Charg... | 2022-08-21T15:37:14Z | abc7chicago.com | 4-vehicle car crash in Oak Lawn IL: 1 killed, 3 hurt near 110th Street and Cicero Avenue; 1 in custody, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/car-crash-in-oak-lawn-il-woman-killed-police-department-traffic-chicago/12149757/ | https://abc7chicago.com/car-crash-in-oak-lawn-il-woman-killed-police-department-traffic-chicago/12149757/ |
Family's attorney says they tracked down ex-cop Charlie Bell in Florida, served him with wrongful death lawsuit papers
A Garfield Park rally was held for Treasure Hendrix, found dead from a drug overdose in an RV belonging to a Chicago police officer.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Family and friends of Treasure Hendrix are trying t... | 2022-08-21T16:07:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Wrongful death lawsuit: Garfield Park rallies for Treasure Hendrix, found dead from drug overdose in RV of Chicago police officer - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/drug-overdose-chicago-police-officer-wrongful-death-lawsuit/12149891/ | https://abc7chicago.com/drug-overdose-chicago-police-officer-wrongful-death-lawsuit/12149891/ |
ByBlanca Rios via
CPS students will return to school with a new 2022 calendar, different COVID guidelines and additional security measures.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Summer is unofficially over for Chicago Public School students.
Students head back to class tomorrow, roughly two weeks earlier than usual.
Historically, their fir... | 2022-08-21T17:25:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Back to school: CPS students return amid teacher shortage with new 2022 calendar, COVID guidelines and security - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-cps-calendar-covid-guidelines-teacher-shortage/12130624/ | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-cps-calendar-covid-guidelines-teacher-shortage/12130624/ |
The CEO of NAMI Chicago is encouraging social media breaks to protect mental health as CPS students head back to school.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- With students heading back to school and celebrities taking breaks from social media, a mental health expert has some advice for families.
Chicago Public Schools announced a new part... | 2022-08-21T18:57:07Z | abc7chicago.com | NAMI Chicago CEO encourages social media breaks to protect mental health as CPS students head back to school - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/social-media-mental-health-back-to-school-cps/12149821/ | https://abc7chicago.com/social-media-mental-health-back-to-school-cps/12149821/ |
Chicago Public Schools students head back for the first day of school Monday amid a CPS teacher and bus driver shortage and new COVID protocols.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Schools students head back for the first day of the school year Monday.
The fall semester is starting earlier than usual, before Labor Day week... | 2022-08-22T10:37:11Z | abc7chicago.com | CPS back to school: Chicago Public Schools students return for first day of 2022-23 school year amid teacher, bus driver shortage - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-public-schools-when-do-start-calendar-2022-23-cps/12152470/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-public-schools-when-do-start-calendar-2022-23-cps/12152470/ |
Chicago police have a warning for people who may be shopping at a Walgreens on the Northwest Side.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have issued an alert about a robber armed with a crowbar who followed victims home from a Northwest Side Walgreens.
Police said the robber in a silver Honda SUV followed two victims home fr... | 2022-08-22T10:54:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Police: Robber, possibly armed with crowbar, following victims home from NW Side Walgreens Pharmacy - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-robbery-walgreens-crime-news/12152542/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-robbery-walgreens-crime-news/12152542/ |
Houston Amber Alert: Man accused of luring girl, 3, into car, found in motel with child, police say
Houston, Texas Amber Alert issued in case
HOUSTON -- A missing 3-year-old girl was found in a north Houston motel room with a stranger, and now authorities are trying to figure out what happened to her during the 10 hour... | 2022-08-22T18:31:45Z | abc7chicago.com | Houston, TX Amber Alert: Man charged with kidnapping accused of luring girl, 3, to car, found in motel with child, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/houston-tx-amber-alert-texas-news-kidnapping/12153840/ | https://abc7chicago.com/houston-tx-amber-alert-texas-news-kidnapping/12153840/ |
R. Kelly trial update: Mom of alleged child pornography victim testifies at Chicago courthouse
The mom of an alleged child pornography victim testified against R. Kelly in his trial at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago's Loop.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The federal trial against R&B star R. Kelly is going into its second w... | 2022-08-22T22:22:36Z | abc7chicago.com | R Kelly trial update news: Alleged child pornography tape victim's mom testifies at Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago Loop - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-trial-update-tape-dirksen-federal-building-chicago-news/12154651/ | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-trial-update-tape-dirksen-federal-building-chicago-news/12154651/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Police Officer, Karol Chwiesiuk, went to Washington D.C., on January 6, 2021, to "save the nation," according to text messages he allegedly sent. He was recently offered a deal by prosecutors to save himself from a federal criminal trial. He is rejecting that deal, according to his Chicago atto... | 2022-08-23T00:20:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Police Officer Karol Chwiseiuk charged in Jan 6 attack reportedly will turn down plea deal, lawyer says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-karol-chwiseiuk-januart-6-riot-january-insurrection/12155074/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-karol-chwiseiuk-januart-6-riot-january-insurrection/12155074/ |
Graduate and post-doc students from Northwestern University successfully launched a rocket into space.
EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A team at Northwestern University has spent the last decade working on a rocket. The goal was to send it to space to take an image of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, a star in the constella... | 2022-08-23T01:51:29Z | abc7chicago.com | Northwestern University team of graduates, post-doc students launches rocket into space after a decade of development - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/northwestern-university-rocket-launch-supernova-photo/12155391/ | https://abc7chicago.com/northwestern-university-rocket-launch-supernova-photo/12155391/ |
Pastor Corey Brooks and Dominic Forrest talk about the work Project H.O.O.D. does to serve young people in Chicago's underserved communities.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Project H.O.O.D. is working to mentor residents of Woodlawn and Englewood to end the cycle of poverty, violence and incarceration. The organization runs many pro... | 2022-08-23T01:51:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Project H.O.O.D. works to change peoples' lives - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/project-hood-chicago-nonprofit-englewood-woodlawn/12155360/ | https://abc7chicago.com/project-hood-chicago-nonprofit-englewood-woodlawn/12155360/ |
Dogs for sale not delivered; woman charged with animal cruelty
ByKWQC
Most of the animals were collies.
MERCER COUNTY, Ill. -- Authorities in Illinois recently seized nearly 200 neglected dogs from a property in rural Mercer County, near the Iowa border.
Most of the animals were collies, KWQC reported.
The dogs urgentl... | 2022-08-23T12:39:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Mercer County, Illinois dog rescue: Nearly 200 neglected dogs, mostly collies, seized from property near Iowa border - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/dogs-for-sale-collies-mercer-county-illinois-adoption/12157055/ | https://abc7chicago.com/dogs-for-sale-collies-mercer-county-illinois-adoption/12157055/ |
Catalytic converter cage can slow thieves down, experts say
As Illinois catalytic converter thefts increase, here's how to protect your vehicle, and your wallet.
CHICAGO -- Ravenswood resident Alex Cheser noticed his Toyota Prius was a lot louder after relatives stayed with him one recent weekend.
That's because thieve... | 2022-08-23T15:07:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police district comes up with another way to deter catalytic converter theft: Paint them pink - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/catalytic-converter-theft-cage-price-cost/12157411/ | https://abc7chicago.com/catalytic-converter-theft-cage-price-cost/12157411/ |
Chicago police rallied around a beloved officer for a final salute for her service
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Dozens of officers lined the street and sidewalk Tuesday morning for a police officer suffering from terminal cancer.
They sent Officer "Maggie" Lichwala some love and appreciation for her service to the city and to her ... | 2022-08-23T17:23:06Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police officer with terminal cancer gets salute from FOP - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-fop-cancer-malgorzata-lichwala/12157489/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-fop-cancer-malgorzata-lichwala/12157489/ |
'Like an ambush': Couple speaks out after Bucktown robbery caught on camera
Man says Chicago violence should be put in check after Bucktown armed robbery
A Bucktown couple are speaking out after a Chicago robbery on North Winchester Avenue was caught on camera.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago couple said they were chased do... | 2022-08-23T17:23:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago robbery: Bucktown couple speaks out after being robbed at gunpoint on North Winchester Avenue | Video - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-robbery-bucktown-north-winchester-avenue-violence/12157772/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-robbery-bucktown-north-winchester-avenue-violence/12157772/ |
Lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer advisory board for Aurora, Illinois would consist of 9 community members
The nine-member board would be a historical move for the city.
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Aurora will vote Tuesday night on creating the city's first lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer advisory b... | 2022-08-23T18:28:11Z | abc7chicago.com | City of Aurora, IL to vote on LGBTQ advisory board in council meeting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/aurora-il-illinois-lgbtq-city-council/12157938/ | https://abc7chicago.com/aurora-il-illinois-lgbtq-city-council/12157938/ |
Judge orders red light cameras to be re-activated at busy Oakbrook Terrace intersection
Oakbrook Terrace is fighting back after its permit for red light cameras at Route 83 and 22nd Street was revoked by IDOT.
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. (WLS) -- A judge has ordered Oakbrook Terrace to re-activate red light cameras at a bus... | 2022-08-23T19:42:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois red light cameras at Route 83 and 22nd Street to be turned back on, judge orders - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/oakbrook-terrace-red-light-camera-illinois-ticket-il/12158095/ | https://abc7chicago.com/oakbrook-terrace-red-light-camera-illinois-ticket-il/12158095/ |
As 'Idol Across America' comes to Illinois, Leah Marlene shares tips to help you stand out
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's "Illinois Day" for "Idol Across America" on Wednesday, with the virtual audition search focused right here.
If you want to take the first stop to possibly becoming the next "American Idol," we've got advice ... | 2022-08-23T21:31:03Z | abc7chicago.com | 'Idol Across America' brings virtual auditions to Illinois; tips from Leah Marlene, 'American Idol' producer to help you stand out - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/american-idol-across-america-illinois-auditions-virtual/12158292/ | https://abc7chicago.com/american-idol-across-america-illinois-auditions-virtual/12158292/ |
Cooper Roberts update: 8-year-old boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting off IV, eating solid food
The 8-year-old boy paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting has continued to make positive progress in his recovery.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy paralyzed in the deadly Highland ... | 2022-08-24T00:51:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Cooper Roberts update: 8-year-old boy paralyzed in Highland Park parade shooting off IV, eating solid food - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cooper-roberts-update-highland-park-parade-shooting-news-gofundme/12158966/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cooper-roberts-update-highland-park-parade-shooting-news-gofundme/12158966/ |
The first full week of school is underway for many kids in the area, and many of them will need some help with math.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The first full week of school is underway for many kids in the area.
Math is often a topic that kids can struggle with. Experts at Mathnasium say developing study habits early is one key... | 2022-08-24T02:31:23Z | abc7chicago.com | Back to school Help: Mathnasium working to set kids up for success with math ahead of new year - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-mathnasium-tutoring-chicago-math-tutor-near-me/12159305/ | https://abc7chicago.com/back-to-school-mathnasium-tutoring-chicago-math-tutor-near-me/12159305/ |
CTA upgrades bus tracker website with new GPS feature
This might help your morning commute.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The CTA just announced a fully redesigned website letting riders track nearby buses more easily.
The upgraded tracker includes a GPS enabled "stops nearby" feature. That allows you to save your preferred bus sto... | 2022-08-24T11:39:43Z | abc7chicago.com | CTA Chicago upgrades bus tracker website with new GPS feature - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cta-chicago-transit-authority-bus-tracker-download/12160698/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cta-chicago-transit-authority-bus-tracker-download/12160698/ |
Darren Bailey for governor: Ad does not mention Republican candidate by name, despite being paid for by previous supporter
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Rep. Robin Kelly discussed nation-leading gun violence prevention efforts underway at Chicago City Hall.
CHICAGO -- Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday accused a politi... | 2022-08-24T11:48:32Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot accuses conservative PAC of darkening her skin in anti-Governor Pritzker TV ad - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lori-lightfoot-mayor-darren-bailey-for-governor-jb-pritzker/12160680/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lori-lightfoot-mayor-darren-bailey-for-governor-jb-pritzker/12160680/ |
Justin Blake said he was silently protesting last year when officers arrested him
KENOSHA, Wis. (WLS) -- It has been two years since a Kenosha, Wisconsin police officer shot Jacob Blake, leading to nationwide unrest.
On Tuesday, Blake's uncle filed a lawsuit against the Kenosha County sheriff.
He said they used excessi... | 2022-08-24T12:40:40Z | abc7chicago.com | 2 years after Jacob Blake shooting, uncle sues Kenosha County sheriff over excessive force - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jacob-blake-shooting-settlement-kenosha-police/12160751/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jacob-blake-shooting-settlement-kenosha-police/12160751/ |
Twitter whistleblower claims social media company was negligent on cybersecurity
The Twitter logo is pictured in an undated file photo.
The revelation could create serious legal and financial problems for the social media platform, which is currently attempting to force Tesla CEO Elon Musk to consummate his $44 billion... | 2022-08-24T20:44:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Twitter whistleblower says social media company deceived regulators on security and spam, Twitter says it's a 'false narrative' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/twitter-whistleblower-cybersecurity-news/12161933/ | https://abc7chicago.com/twitter-whistleblower-cybersecurity-news/12161933/ |
4 shot near Schurz High School in Irving Park, Chicago fire officials say
LIVE: Chopper7 over shooting near Schurz High School
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago fire officials said four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday.
A spokesman for the Chicago Fire Department said the victims were shot ... | 2022-08-24T20:48:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: 4 shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park, CFD spokesman says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-irving-park-carl-schurz-high-school/12162028/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-irving-park-carl-schurz-high-school/12162028/ |
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- The rooftop of the building that houses the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce may have a great view of the Chicago Bears stadium if they come to town, and the business community in Arlington Heights is ready.
"I'm not sure what it'll mean for our community but it'll be easier to get... | 2022-08-24T21:36:25Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Bears news: Arlington Heights residents favor new NFL stadium if team comes without tax incentives, poll shows - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-arlington-heights-stadium-news/12162117/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-arlington-heights-stadium-news/12162117/ |
Chicago Ukrainians honor Independence Day as war in Ukraine hits 6 month mark
Chicago Ukrainians marked Independence Day Wednesday, as well as six months since the start of the war with Russia.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Six months since the start of the war in Ukraine, Chicago Ukrainians are commemorating the lives lost, the da... | 2022-08-24T21:58:23Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Ukrainians honor Ukraine Independence Day as war with Russia hits 6 month mark - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/ukraine-independence-day-chicago-rally-russia-war/12162056/ | https://abc7chicago.com/ukraine-independence-day-chicago-rally-russia-war/12162056/ |
R Kelly trial Chicago: Man grilled about inconsistencies over alleged promise for stolen sex tapes
The attorney for R. Kelly contends Freeman was trying to extort the star for money and emphasized his deal with federal prosecutors.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- As the R. Kelly trial continues for the second week, the man who said h... | 2022-08-24T23:42:45Z | abc7chicago.com | R Kelly trial news: Charles Freeman testifies for 2nd day about stolen sex tapes, inconsistencies in testimony - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-chicago-trial-news-charles-freeman/12162238/ | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-chicago-trial-news-charles-freeman/12162238/ |
A Safe Haven Foundation announces 2022 Annual Global Virtual Run/Walk to End Homelessness
ABC7 returns as media sponsor with Dionne Miller serving as ambassador
PRESS RELEASE -- A Safe Haven Foundation and President, Co-founder, and avid runner Neli Vazquez Rowland are proud to announce the 2022 Annual Global Virtual R... | 2022-08-25T01:22:47Z | abc7chicago.com | A Safe Haven Foundation announces 2022 Annual Global Virtual Run/Walk to End Homelessness - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/a-safe-haven-foundation-ashf-run-to-end-homelessness-walk/12162825/ | https://abc7chicago.com/a-safe-haven-foundation-ashf-run-to-end-homelessness-walk/12162825/ |
An 18-year-old man who was part of Father Michael Pfleger's Strong Futures program was killed in a shooting in Chatham Tuesday night.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An 18-year-old man who was part of Father Michael Pfleger's Strong Futures program was killed in a shooting in Chatham Tuesday night.
The mentors at St. Sabina's faith c... | 2022-08-25T01:22:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Teen mentored in St. Sabina's Strong Futures program killed in Chatham shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-in-chatham-khalil-witell/12162780/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-in-chatham-khalil-witell/12162780/ |
LEXINGTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Farming was the topic of the day in the race for Illinois governor.
JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey spoke separately Wednesday with agricultural leaders from across the state at a roundtable event downstate.
The republican challenger even compared the big city's crime issues to the Wild West.
Bai... | 2022-08-25T01:22:59Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois governor election: JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey talk with agriculture leaders about farming, Chicago crime - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-governor-race-agriculture/12162725/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-governor-race-agriculture/12162725/ |
Antioch police are warning about opioid overdoses after there have been 17 reports of overdose victims in that community this year alone.
ANTIOCH, Ill. (WLS) -- Antioch police are warning about opioid overdoses after there have been 17 reports of overdose victims in the community this year alone.
Police say the uptick ... | 2022-08-25T01:23:05Z | abc7chicago.com | Antioch police warn of uptick in opioid overdose deaths after 3 teens OD on fentanyl-laced drugs over weekend - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/opioid-overdose-fentanyl-symptoms-antioch-il/12162726/ | https://abc7chicago.com/opioid-overdose-fentanyl-symptoms-antioch-il/12162726/ |
Peloton to sell gear, apparel, bikes via Amazon in bid to reverse slump
CHICAGO -- Peloton's high-end exercise bikes and other gear will now be able to be bought on Amazon in the U.S., a partnership aimed at boosting the fitness company's sales that have languished since the easing of pandemic lockdowns.
Products avail... | 2022-08-25T02:54:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Amazon Peloton bike? Company to sell gear, apparel on Amazon in bid to reverse slump as CEO retools strategy - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/amazon-peloton-bike-apparel-shoes-stock/12163089/ | https://abc7chicago.com/amazon-peloton-bike-apparel-shoes-stock/12163089/ |
Chicago Bull release map, schedule for 1st Bulls Fest at United Center
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Bulls have released a map, schedule and additional details ahead of their first "Bulls Fest" over Labor Day Weekend.
The festival will be held the on Saturday, Sept. 3 and Sunday, Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Uni... | 2022-08-25T03:42:03Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Bull release map, schedule for 1st Bulls Fest at United Center over Labor Day Weekend - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bulls-fest-united-center-labor-day-weekend/12163142/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bulls-fest-united-center-labor-day-weekend/12163142/ |
Manny's deli celebrates 80th anniversary with new smoked pastrami sandwich
ByABC7 Chicago Digital Table via
Manny's deli now has a smoked pastrami sandwich to mark the Chicago restaurant's 80th anniversary.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new smoked pastrami sandwich is on the menu at Manny's!
The legendary Ashkenazi Jewish deli is... | 2022-08-25T12:02:41Z | abc7chicago.com | Manny's deli celebrates 80th anniversary of legendary Chicago restaurant with new smoked pastrami sandwich - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/mannys-deli-chicago-restaurant-near-me/12164089/ | https://abc7chicago.com/mannys-deli-chicago-restaurant-near-me/12164089/ |
Red Line CTA: Incident took place at 35th Street station
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police released photos of three people wanted for a violent robbery on the Red Line.
CPD said they knocked a man to the ground at the 35th Street station about 10 p.m. on Aug. 13, robbed him and then ran off.
SEE MORE: Chicago police add ... | 2022-08-25T13:34:07Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago CTA Red Line robbery suspects at large; CPD releases photos - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-cta-train-red-line-35th-street/12164347/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-cta-train-red-line-35th-street/12164347/ |
Surveillance video that shows a man uprooting the flowers and putting them in a wheelbarrow outside an Aurora hair salon.
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Aurora police need your help finding a thief with a green thumb.
Tips can also be submitted online at aurora-il.org/CrimeTip.
Aurora theft caught on camera surveillance video | 2022-08-26T00:36:14Z | abc7chicago.com | Aurora flower thief: Surveillance video captures man stealing plants outside hair salon on Route 34 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/flower-thief-stolen-flowers-plants-aurora-il/12166324/ | https://abc7chicago.com/flower-thief-stolen-flowers-plants-aurora-il/12166324/ |
RILEY, Ind. (WLS) -- A young man who witnessed a deadly crash involving Indiana State University students ended up helping rescue two survivors.
Lucas Bishop was driving by when he saw the crash. One of the people he helped rescue was Indiana State University football player John Moore of Wheaton.
SEE ALSO | Indiana St... | 2022-08-26T02:12:00Z | abc7chicago.com | Lucas Bishop helps save football player John Moore after Indiana students Christian Eubanks, Caleb VanHooser killed in car crash - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/indiana-state-university-football-students-killed-car-crash/12166631/ | https://abc7chicago.com/indiana-state-university-football-students-killed-car-crash/12166631/ |
Food Chicago: Healthy macaroni and cheese ingredients come together for those in need
Ingredients to meals then go to local food pantry
When complete, this project will distribute close to one million servings of healthy food to food banks across Chicago and northern and central Illinois.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A different k... | 2022-08-26T17:34:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Greater Chicago Food Depository, Bigger Table work together to make healthy mac and cheese for Cook County families - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/greater-chicago-food-depository-bigger-table-cook-county-pantry/12168778/ | https://abc7chicago.com/greater-chicago-food-depository-bigger-table-cook-county-pantry/12168778/ |
Vendors at Discount Mall in Little Village said they're hoping a real estate devleoper's planned changes won't come at the expense of their culture.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- People from across the Chicago area and even out of state travel to the Little Village neighborhood for a taste of Mexican culture at the Discount Mall.
"... | 2022-08-26T23:53:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Discount Mall in Little Village vendors worry about its future as Novak Construction prepares improvements - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/discount-mall-little-village-novak-construction-chicago-gentrification/12169629/ | https://abc7chicago.com/discount-mall-little-village-novak-construction-chicago-gentrification/12169629/ |
Some in law enforcement are raising concerns about Illinois' so-called Safe-T Act, which will eliminate cash bail as of January 1.
GRUNDY COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A controversial criminal justice reform law is back in the spotlight as a suburban sheriff and prosecutor are raising concerns about its impact.
The law that wi... | 2022-08-27T00:37:15Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois cash bail: Grundy County Sheriff, prosecutor raise concerns about Safe-T Act - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cash-bail-illinois-no-criminal-justice-reform-safe-t-act/12169983/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cash-bail-illinois-no-criminal-justice-reform-safe-t-act/12169983/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Opioid deaths in Cook County reached an all-time high last year. It's a crisis that's only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic.
Now, West Side State Rep. La Shawn Ford is hoping to add permanent overdose prevention sites in Chicago.
People on the front lines of the opioid crisis said the sites could... | 2022-08-27T00:37:21Z | abc7chicago.com | Opioid Crisis: Cook County overdose deaths reach record-high; Chicago Recovery Alliance pushing for safe-use spaces - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/opioid-crisis-chicago-drugs-north-lawndale-overdose/12169902/ | https://abc7chicago.com/opioid-crisis-chicago-drugs-north-lawndale-overdose/12169902/ |
In this Tuesday, July 19, 2011, file photo, Similac baby formula is displayed on the shelves at Shaker's IGA in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Abbott is re-starting production of its most popular baby formula, Similac.
The plant in Michigan shut down production earlier this year over concerns of formula being co... | 2022-08-27T02:52:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Abbott plant in Michigan restarts production of Similac baby formula - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/abbott-abbot-baby-formula-similac-forumla-shortage/12170427/ | https://abc7chicago.com/abbott-abbot-baby-formula-similac-forumla-shortage/12170427/ |
Bloomingdale's in Skokie's Westfield Old Orchard Mall announced that it's closing its doors this October, transitioning to a smaller model Bloomie's.
SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- A local mall is losing a longtime tenant and being replaced with a smaller format store.
Bloomingdale's announced that it is closing its department ... | 2022-08-27T04:14:52Z | abc7chicago.com | Bloomingdale's closing: Old Orchard Mall location in Skokie closing doors after 27 years - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/bloomingdales-closing-old-orchard-mall-skokie-il/12170360/ | https://abc7chicago.com/bloomingdales-closing-old-orchard-mall-skokie-il/12170360/ |
Jeffery Pub said it will stop serving customers under 30 after a deadly hit-and-run car crash happened outside the South Shore, Chicago gay bar.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A popular South Shore gay bar has added new restrictions after three men were killed in a hit-and-run crash outside its doors earlier this month.
The Jeffery ... | 2022-08-27T12:26:45Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago crime: South Shore gay bar Jeffery Pub stops serving customers under 30 after fatal hit and run car crash caught on camera - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jeffrey-pub-chicago-hit-and-run-south-shore-car-crash/12171594/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jeffrey-pub-chicago-hit-and-run-south-shore-car-crash/12171594/ |
1 killed after vehicle crashes into wall, catches fire, lands in river: Prospect Heights authorities
Search for more potential victims in Des Plaines River underway, authorities said.
A Prospect Heights crash left one person killed, authorities said. A vehicle hit a wall, caught fire and landed in the Des Plaines River... | 2022-08-27T13:58:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Prospect Heights car crash: 1 killed after vehicle hits wall, catches fire, lands in Des Plaines River, authorities say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/prospect-heights-fire-car-crash-des-plaines-river/12171805/ | https://abc7chicago.com/prospect-heights-fire-car-crash-des-plaines-river/12171805/ |
JTDC 'isolating and deprivational,' rather than rehabilitative, committee finds
ByJONAH NEWMAN AND CARLOS BALLESTEROS of Injustice Watch via
A report found the Cook County Temporary Juvenile Detention Center should be permanently shut down and replaced with smaller, community-based facilities focused on rehabilitation.... | 2022-08-27T17:09:41Z | abc7chicago.com | Report: Cook County hides many hours youths are isolated - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/report-cook-county-juveniles-juvenile-detention-center-jail-judge-tim-evans/12172263/ | https://abc7chicago.com/report-cook-county-juveniles-juvenile-detention-center-jail-judge-tim-evans/12172263/ |
Chicago residents of high-rise buildings are being asked to turn out their lights or draw their blinds after 11 p.m. to protect migratory birds.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- As birds begin to migrate through Chicago on their way to their winter homes, residents are being asked to do their part to help protect them.
As part of the ... | 2022-08-27T21:35:13Z | abc7chicago.com | Migratory birds: Chicago high-rise residents urged to turn off lights, draw blinds after 11 p.m. during bird migration season - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/migratory-birds-bird-migration-chicago-lights-out/12172750/ | https://abc7chicago.com/migratory-birds-bird-migration-chicago-lights-out/12172750/ |
Two men were found fatally shot Saturday in the city's South Chicago neighborhood, according to Chicago poli
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two men were found fatally shot Saturday in South Chicago on the South Side.
Neither man has been identified by the Cook County medical examiner's office. Police said one man was 32 years old, b... | 2022-08-28T00:07:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Fatal Shooting: 2 men killed in South Chicago neighborhood, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-fatal-south-2-men-killed/12173084/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-fatal-south-2-men-killed/12173084/ |
The Niles Police Department partnered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving for the Walk Like MADD event in Schaumburg Saturday.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (WLS) -- People laced up their tennis shoes for the Walk like MADD event in Schaumburg Saturday.
The Niles Police Department partnered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving for the... | 2022-08-28T00:20:44Z | abc7chicago.com | Niles Police Department honors 3 members killed by suspected drunk driver at Walk Like MADD event in Schaumbug - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/niles-il-police-department-mothers-against-drunk-driving/12173215/ | https://abc7chicago.com/niles-il-police-department-mothers-against-drunk-driving/12173215/ |
2 men arrested, vehicle impounded in latest incident, Chicago police say
FULL VIDEO: Illegal stunt drivers can be seen taking over the intersection of 25th Street and King Drive near McCormick Place.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Dangerous drivers have once again been caught on camera shutting down traffic and performing illegal st... | 2022-08-28T03:23:29Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago drag racing and drifting caught on video near McCormick Place as illegal stunt drivers shut down 25th Street, King Drive - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-drag-race-drifting-street-takeover-stunt-drivers/12173538/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-drag-race-drifting-street-takeover-stunt-drivers/12173538/ |
Red Line stabbing comes 1 day after woman shot at same station
CHICAGO -- A man was stabbed during a robbery early Sunday at a CTA Red Line station in the Loop.
The man, 44, was standing on the platform about 2:30 a.m. in the 100-block of North State Street when he was approached by four people, Chicago police said.
RE... | 2022-08-28T13:06:59Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago stabbing: Man stabbed, robbed at CTA Red Line State Street station, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-stabbing-red-line-cta-crime-today/12174739/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-stabbing-red-line-cta-crime-today/12174739/ |
Whiting, Indiana fire temporarily shut down part of refinery
LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Saturday lifting some rules on fuel supply transportation in response to an Indiana oil refinery fire that could affect supply and prices in some Midwestern states.
BP said its refiner... | 2022-08-28T14:42:40Z | abc7chicago.com | Fire at BP refinery, Whiting, Indiana: Michigan lifting some fuel rules after IN blaze - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/fire-at-bp-refinery-whiting-indiana-shutdown-in-news/12174859/ | https://abc7chicago.com/fire-at-bp-refinery-whiting-indiana-shutdown-in-news/12174859/ |
Pending state legislation supports small businesses hire, train former inmates
CHICAGO (WLS) -- As the city works to curb violent crimes, there's also work being done in communities to help people plan a better future, and to support those navigating the criminal justice system.
The Lawndale Christian Legal Center work... | 2022-08-28T16:14:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Former IL inmates receive housing support, job placement to reduce risk of returning to jail - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jobs-former-inmates-illinois-inmate-housing-recidivism/12172689/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jobs-former-inmates-illinois-inmate-housing-recidivism/12172689/ |
Weather Chicago: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin counties
Chicago weather forecast includes possible gusty winds
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued Sunday for several northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin counties.
The watch was issued about 1 p.m.... | 2022-08-28T19:03:55Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago weather today: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin counties - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-forecast-severe-hourly/12175497/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-forecast-severe-hourly/12175497/ |
'I believed my daughter from day 1': Dad of teen who says rookie NFL punter raped her speaks out
'They threw me down onto the bed, face down, and they took turns assaulting me,' said teen who filed lawsuit against Matt Araiza
The dad of a teen accusing former Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Araiza of sexual assault spoke out... | 2022-08-28T20:22:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Buffalo Bills news: Dad of teen who filed sexual assault lawsuit against ex San Diego State football kicker Matt Araiza speaks out - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/matt-araiza-buffalo-bills-sdsu-football-sexual-assault/12175629/ | https://abc7chicago.com/matt-araiza-buffalo-bills-sdsu-football-sexual-assault/12175629/ |
Dangerous drifting caught on camera in West Loop
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tire marks were left behind at a Southwest Side intersection after a chaotic confrontation overnight Sunday.
Chicago police could be seen in a video arriving at South Canal Street and West Cermak Road in the Pilsen neighborhood near South Loop.
The video... | 2022-08-28T22:46:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Drag racing video: 6 Chicago Police Department vehicles damaged in Pilsen, dangerous drifting caught on camera in West Loop - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/drag-racing-chicago-police-caught-on-camera-west-loop/12175985/ | https://abc7chicago.com/drag-racing-chicago-police-caught-on-camera-west-loop/12175985/ |
Families of two missing people united with a Chicago alderman, pleading for information to help find James Jackson and Keyvontay Williams.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two Chicago area families united with an alderman on Sunday to bring attention to their missing loved ones.
James Jackson, 71 years old, has dementia. He was last s... | 2022-08-29T01:00:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Missing man: Chicago area families of missing people unite with alderman to bring attention to James Jackson, Keyvontay Williams - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/missing-person-man-alderman-chicago-calumet-park/12176227/ | https://abc7chicago.com/missing-person-man-alderman-chicago-calumet-park/12176227/ |
'Beauty lasts forever': Discover Symphony plays last concert in Park Ridge after 28 years
Classical music staple Discover Symphony orchestra played its last live concert in Park Ridge after 28 years amid COVID Illinois setbacks.
PARK RIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- A staple of classical music on the North Shore, the Discover Symp... | 2022-08-29T04:04:07Z | abc7chicago.com | 28-year-old classical music staple Discover Symphony orchestra plays last live concert in Park Ridge amid COVID Illinois setbacks - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/park-ridge-covid-illinois-symphony-orchestra-live-music/12176477/ | https://abc7chicago.com/park-ridge-covid-illinois-symphony-orchestra-live-music/12176477/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people were shot, one fatally, outside a South Side police station on Sunday night, authorities said.
The shooting happened at about 8 p.m. near 111th and Monterey in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.
Two vehicles were involved in a pursuit in the area when someone inside one vehicle fired at the... | 2022-08-29T04:25:33Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago violence: 2 shot, 1 killed in Morgan Park shooting outside police station, authorities say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-morgan-park-south-side-violence/12176747/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-morgan-park-south-side-violence/12176747/ |
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WLS) -- A Springfield man will be sentenced Monday for killing a McHenry County sheriff's deputy.
RELATED: Officer shot at Rockford hotel dies; suspect Floyd Brown in custody
Brown was also found not guilty of voluntary manslaughter, according to prosecutors.
Prosecutors said Brown fired a gun from insi... | 2022-08-29T11:54:08Z | abc7chicago.com | Rockford shooting: Springfield man, Floyd Brown, to be sentenced in murder of McHenry County sheriff's deputy Jacob Keltner - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/rockford-shooting-floyd-brown-deputy-jacob-keltner-mchenry-county/12177470/ | https://abc7chicago.com/rockford-shooting-floyd-brown-deputy-jacob-keltner-mchenry-county/12177470/ |
SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- A person has been arrested for driving under the influence after losing control of a vehicle and slamming it into a brick office building in Skokie Monday morning, according to law enforcement officials.
Police responded about 6 a.m. to the 3200-block of Howard Street, and a tow company pulled the... | 2022-08-29T16:58:54Z | abc7chicago.com | Skokie crash on Howard Street damages office building; driver arrested for DUI, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/skokie-crash-howard-street-dui-police/12178011/ | https://abc7chicago.com/skokie-crash-howard-street-dui-police/12178011/ |
Services held at Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church in Belmont Central
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Family and friends are saying their final goodbyes Monday to a Rolling Meadows family killed in a car crash earlier this summer.
As the Dobosz family's urns were wheeled in together at Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church on Chicago's North... | 2022-08-29T17:42:27Z | abc7chicago.com | I-90 crash: Loved ones say final goodbyes to Dobosz family, killed in collision with wrong-way driver in Hampshire - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/i-90-crash-hampshire-rolling-meadows-news/12178105/ | https://abc7chicago.com/i-90-crash-hampshire-rolling-meadows-news/12178105/ |
Thornwood High School reviews security after 2 teens detained at football game, spokesperson says
Student from another school district allegedly attacked a woman after the teenager was found sitting on the woman's car.
Thornwood High School in South Holland is reviewing security after two teens were arrested at a footb... | 2022-08-29T23:26:40Z | abc7chicago.com | Thornwood High School news: Security review underway after 2 teen detained at South Holland, IL football game vs Marian Catholic - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/thornwood-high-school-football-news-security-guard/12178838/ | https://abc7chicago.com/thornwood-high-school-football-news-security-guard/12178838/ |
1 arrested after Western Michigan University student from Lisle killed in hit-and-run crash: police
Kaylee Gansberg, a 21-year-old Western Michigan University student from Lisle, IL, was killed in a Kalamazoo, MI hit and run crash, police said.
LISLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A suburban college student was killed in a hit-and-run... | 2022-08-29T23:26:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Western Michigan student dies: Kaylee Gansberg from Lisle, IL killed in Kalamazoo, Michigan hit and run car crash, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/western-michigan-student-dies-lisle-il-kalamazoo-news-hit-and-run/12178810/ | https://abc7chicago.com/western-michigan-student-dies-lisle-il-kalamazoo-news-hit-and-run/12178810/ |
Outdated system raises doubts, questions about how CPD officers are scheduled
Years of complaints by thousands of patrol officers are boiled down in a report by the City Inspector General.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- You could call it CPD's time machine. Like the political machine that has dominated City Hall for decades, this ma... | 2022-08-30T01:10:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Outdated system raises doubts, questions about how Chicago police officers are scheduled - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-department-scheduling-cpd/12179029/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-department-scheduling-cpd/12179029/ |
Woodstock's Warp Corps aims to prevent drug overdoses, suicides after McHenry Co. spike
Warp Corps in Woodstock aims to reduce suicide and drug use in McHenry County using "prevention through engagement."
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (WLS) -- Think of it as a skateboard shop/music studio/teen hangout/community center.
Warp Corps is... | 2022-08-30T01:11:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Woodstock's Warp Corps aims to prevent drug overdoses, suicides after McHenry County overdose death spike - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/mchenry-county-drug-overdoses-warp-corps-woodstock-il/12179002/ | https://abc7chicago.com/mchenry-county-drug-overdoses-warp-corps-woodstock-il/12179002/ |
CHICAGO -- Shawman Meireis was visiting Chicago with her boyfriend, on her way to a late dinner, when two Corvettes came racing toward her on Cicero Avenue near Midway Airport.
RELATED: Pedestrian struck, killed by sedan in Clearing crosswalk ID'd by ME
The boyfriend was seen grabbing the driver of the Corvette and thr... | 2022-08-30T01:37:05Z | abc7chicago.com | Shawman Meireis killed in Clearing by speeding Corvette 'showing off' with another Corvette, police and witnesses say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/clearing-pedestrian-killed-shawman-meireis-midway-airport-south-cicero-crash/12179041/ | https://abc7chicago.com/clearing-pedestrian-killed-shawman-meireis-midway-airport-south-cicero-crash/12179041/ |
Nonprofit 'Imagine Englewood if...' helps youth through year-round programs, works to grow community
Nonprofit "Imagine Englewood if..." organizes a Unity Day on the city's South Side and helps youth through year-round programs.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Imagine Englewood if... that's the name of a group that works to help yout... | 2022-08-30T01:45:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago events: Nonprofit 'Imagine Englewood if...' organizes Unity Day on South Side, works to grow community - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/imagine-englewood-if-chicago-south-side-unity-day/12179045/ | https://abc7chicago.com/imagine-englewood-if-chicago-south-side-unity-day/12179045/ |
School closed today: 2 Dixmoor, Illinois schools to remain closed after water main breaks
Village of Dixmoor says more permanent water main repair work coming
Two south suburban schools were forced to close Monday amid water main breaks.
DIXMOOR, Ill. (WLS) -- Two south suburban schools will again be unable to open Tue... | 2022-08-30T10:10:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Schools closed today: Dixmoor water issues again close Martin Luther King Elementary, Rosa Parks Middle School - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/village-of-dixmoor-water-il-illinois/12179753/ | https://abc7chicago.com/village-of-dixmoor-water-il-illinois/12179753/ |
Chicago police release images of SUV suspected in NW Side hit-and-run that killed 5-year-old boy
Taha Khan, 5, died after being hit by two cars in a Chicago crash at Cicero and Devon in Sauganash, CPD said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have released surveillance images of a red compact SUV wanted in connection with ... | 2022-08-30T11:59:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police release surveillance images of SUV suspected in Sauganash hit-and-run crash that killed 5-year-old boy Taha Khan - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crash-sauganash-hit-and-run-boy-dies/12179860/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crash-sauganash-hit-and-run-boy-dies/12179860/ |
Ask CTA program to hear from riders at Chicago rail stations, bus depots
The CTA said it is ready to hear your concerns about transit.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The CTA will start making managers available at rail stations and bus transfer hubs to share concerns from passengers. They will be there to answer questions and hear f... | 2022-08-30T13:57:22Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Transit Authority launches 'Ask CTA' to hear feedback from passengers at rail stations, bus depots - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-cta-ca-bus-tracker-train-ask/12180033/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-cta-ca-bus-tracker-train-ask/12180033/ |
Ex-girlfriend was working at Curramba Colombian Restaurant Bar
Chicago police say they are questioning a person of interest after a man was shot and killed Friday night while inside a restaurant in Humboldt Park.
CHICAGO -- A man is accused of shooting into a West Town restaurant where his ex-girlfriend worked, fatally... | 2022-08-30T14:27:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Man fired gun into Humboldt Park restaurant on Division Street where ex worked, killing patron, prosecutors say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-humboldt-park-division-street-curramba-colombian-restaurant-bar/12180223/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-humboldt-park-division-street-curramba-colombian-restaurant-bar/12180223/ |
Chicago police release image of suspect in sex abuse near CTA Red Line station in Lincoln Park
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have released a surveillance image of a man who police said sexually abused a woman near a CTA Red Line stop in Lincoln Park earlier this month.
Police said the man requested a cigarette from a... | 2022-08-30T18:18:40Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police release image of suspect in sex abuse near Fullerton CTA Red Line station in Lincoln Park - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-cta-red-line-lincoln-park-sex-abuse/12180766/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-cta-red-line-lincoln-park-sex-abuse/12180766/ |
Yardbird restaurant holds Chicago hiring event for 200 positions amid national worker shortage
As national restaurant chain Yardbird prepares to open its Chicago location, the current labor shortage is making vacancies harder to fill.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A national worker shortage is causing problems for local companies t... | 2022-08-30T21:52:09Z | abc7chicago.com | Places hiring near me: Yardbird restaurant holds job fair for Chicago location amid national hiring shortage - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/places-hiring-near-me-yardbird-chicago-restaurants-jobs/12181194/ | https://abc7chicago.com/places-hiring-near-me-yardbird-chicago-restaurants-jobs/12181194/ |
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