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Pierre Robinson was convicted of shooting and killing Glenn Houston in Chatham, Chicago to keep his position in the Evans Mob street gang.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A federal jury convicted a Chicago man of committing a South Side murder to boost clout in a street gang, the Illinois Northern District U.S. Attorney's Office said... | 2022-08-30T21:56:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Chatham, Chicago violence: Pierre Robinson convicted of shooting, killing Glenn Houston to keep position in Evans Mob street gang - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-gang-shooting-man-shot-and-killed-south-side/12181233/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-gang-shooting-man-shot-and-killed-south-side/12181233/ |
Chicago's top cop announces changes aimed at giving CPD officers more time off after scathing report
ByFran Spielman, Tom Schuba, Sun-Times Media Wire
Chicago Police Department Supt. David Brown announced changes aimed at giving CPD officers more time off after a scathing report.
CHICAGO -- Chicago's top cop on Tuesday... | 2022-08-30T22:57:22Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Police Department Supt. David Brown announces changes aimed at giving CPD officers more time off after scathing report - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-report-department/12181293/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-report-department/12181293/ |
Illinois car insurance rates are rising with inflation, and some people are paying up to 30 percent more for auto insurance.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Your car insurance bill may be significantly higher lately, with some consumers paying up to 30% more.
"Every additional expense especially while I'm not currently working is jus... | 2022-08-30T22:57:28Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois car insurance rates rising with inflation; how to find deals, discounts, and quotes for cheap insurance - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-car-insurance-cheap-quotes-comparison-illlinois-auto/12180997/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-car-insurance-cheap-quotes-comparison-illlinois-auto/12180997/ |
Former District 211 students returned to Conant and Palatine high schools to teach amid a national teacher shortage.
PALATINE, Ill. (WLS) -- Walking down the hall together at Palatine High School is nothing new for Sydney Hoening-Coyle and Lizbeth Arreola.
They've been best friends since they were students here. Now, t... | 2022-08-30T22:57:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Back to school: Former Conant, Palatine High students return to teach for District 211 amid national teacher shortage 2022 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/palatine-high-school-conant-district-211-teacher-shortage-2022/12181179/ | https://abc7chicago.com/palatine-high-school-conant-district-211-teacher-shortage-2022/12181179/ |
WeNeverWalkAlone.org is a network of peers and professionals always available to help police officers struggling with mental health and thoughts of suicide.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- With police suicides rising at an alarming rate, who is there for officers who need help?
A Chicago area program aims to protect the protectors by... | 2022-08-31T00:37:25Z | abc7chicago.com | Former Des Plaines police chief launches WeNeverWalkAlone.org to give police officers peer support for suicide prevention - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/suicide-prevention-police-des-plaines-chicago/12181591/ | https://abc7chicago.com/suicide-prevention-police-des-plaines-chicago/12181591/ |
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- The FBI confirmed an Aurora bank was robbed Tuesday evening.
The FBI said at about 5 p.m. their agents responded to a robbery at the Bank of America in the 2300 block of West Indian Trail.
The FBI did not release any information about how much money was taken, though they did say the robbery deman... | 2022-08-31T02:08:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Aurora Bank of America on West Indian Trail robbed, suspect photo released - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/aurora-bank-robbery-news-il-fbi/12181866/ | https://abc7chicago.com/aurora-bank-robbery-news-il-fbi/12181866/ |
Bridge Communities provide assistance to homeless to gain independence self-sufficiency
DuPage County charity Bridge Communities is working to provide help to the homeless and get them back toward independence.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Bridging the gap between homelessness and independence: that's the goal for Bridge Communiti... | 2022-08-31T02:08:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Homeless help: Bridge Communities works to assist homeless gain independence in DuPage County - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/homeless-help-bridge-coomunities-dupage-county-il-people/12181760/ | https://abc7chicago.com/homeless-help-bridge-coomunities-dupage-county-il-people/12181760/ |
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (WLS) -- Attendees of the Sacred Rose Music Festival in Bridgeview were shocked to find they had been charged thousands of dollars though a glitch in the payment system.
"I was shocked," said Courtney Richter, attendee. "I had no idea how that could go through. My first thought is that there was card s... | 2022-08-31T03:01:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Sacred Rose Music Festival attendees mistakenly charged thousands through payment glitch at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/sacred-rose-music-festival-seatgeek-stadium-bridgeview-il-credit-card-overcharge/12181939/ | https://abc7chicago.com/sacred-rose-music-festival-seatgeek-stadium-bridgeview-il-credit-card-overcharge/12181939/ |
The Aurora and Chicago police departments have created reimagined, specialized teams to respond to 911 calls for mental health or behavioral crises.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- When someone is in a mental or a behavioral health crisis, a call to 911 can become a crisis in itself.
So what should happen when police, jail, hospital ... | 2022-08-31T04:23:49Z | abc7chicago.com | Aurora, Chicago police departments reimagine how they respond to 911 calls for mental health crises - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-department-aurora-911-call-mental-health-crisis/12181963/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-department-aurora-911-call-mental-health-crisis/12181963/ |
Chicago Live! to feature free preview of 'The Porch on Windy Hill'
Chicago Live! at Navy Pier will feature a special preview of "The Porch on Windy Hill" before it comes to the Northlight Theatre in Skokie.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A celebration of Chicago theatre is happening soon at Navy Pier. It includes a new play with old... | 2022-08-31T17:23:19Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Live! at Navy Pier to feature free preview of 'The Porch on Windy Hill' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-live-navy-pier-the-porch-on-windy-hill-things-to-do-in/12183141/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-live-navy-pier-the-porch-on-windy-hill-things-to-do-in/12183141/ |
Illinois families may be eligible for $300K in utility bill assistance | How to apply for LIHEAP
Illinois residents are urged to fill out a LIHEAP application online or call the phone number to get assistance to pay for their utility bills.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois families may be eligible for more than $300 million i... | 2022-08-31T19:47:08Z | abc7chicago.com | LIHEAP application: $300K in utility bill assistance announced for IL families to pay natural gas, propane, electric bills - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/liheap-illinois-utility-bill-aid-application-il/12183541/ | https://abc7chicago.com/liheap-illinois-utility-bill-aid-application-il/12183541/ |
White Sox manager Tony La Russa out indefinitely for medical testing
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out indefinitely to undergo further medical testing, the team confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
The team announced an hour before their game against the Kansas City Royals that La Russa would no... | 2022-08-31T20:26:13Z | abc7chicago.com | White Sox manager Tony La Russa out indefinitely for unspecified medical testing - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/tony-la-russa-white-sox-chicago-news/12183571/ | https://abc7chicago.com/tony-la-russa-white-sox-chicago-news/12183571/ |
Highland Park hosts Chicago Open pickleball tournament with $50K top prize
Highland Park will host the Chicago Open pickleball tournament, which comes with a top prize of $50,000.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- It's a paddle-based pastime that's picking up steam: pickleball! A tournament for hundreds of players starts th... | 2022-08-31T21:57:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Highland Park hosts Chicago Open pickleball tournament with $50K top prize - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-il-pickleball-chicago-open/12183659/ | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-il-pickleball-chicago-open/12183659/ |
CTA crime: Family attacked, robbed by mob outside 95th Street Red Line station
Chicago police are investigating after a family was attacked and robbed by a mob of 10 people outside the 95th Street CTA Red Line station.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago mother said she, her daughter and her daughter's cousin were attacked and ... | 2022-08-31T22:19:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago CTA crime: Family attacked and robbed by mob outside 95th Street Red Line station - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-cta-crime-red-line-95th-street-station/12183731/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-cta-crime-red-line-95th-street-station/12183731/ |
Chicago shooting in West Garfield Park liquor store kills 1, CPD says
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police said a man has died after a shooting at a liquor store in West Garfield Park Wednesday afternoon.
Police said just before 4:15 p.m. a man was inside a liquor store in the 200-block of North Pulaski when he was approach... | 2022-08-31T23:29:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: 1 killed in West Garfield Park liquor store shooting, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-west-garfield-park-liquor-store/12183967/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-west-garfield-park-liquor-store/12183967/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday he's sent the first bus of migrants to Chicago.
"Chicago is a welcoming city and as such has collaborated across various departments and agencies to ensure we greeted them with dignity and respect," the statement said in part. "We understand that many are ... | 2022-09-01T02:31:59Z | abc7chicago.com | Governor Greg Abbott sends bus of Texas migrants from border to Chicago; previously bussed migrants to DC, New York City - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/texas-migrants-greg-abbott-border-chicago-immigration/12184236/ | https://abc7chicago.com/texas-migrants-greg-abbott-border-chicago-immigration/12184236/ |
A couple in Western Springs said the new Tri-State Tollway/Ogden interchange work will demolish the zen they've made at their home.
WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. (WLS) -- A couple in Western Springs said a quarter century of work to make their home a slice of zen will be destroyed when the current Ogden Avenue exit wall is dem... | 2022-09-01T04:03:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Western Springs couple says new Tri-State Tollway/Ogden interchange wall will block crucial light from yard - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/i-294-ogden-interchange-tri-state-tollway-western-springs-construction/12184338/ | https://abc7chicago.com/i-294-ogden-interchange-tri-state-tollway-western-springs-construction/12184338/ |
Migrants in DC, New York after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to bus them across country
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border are waking up in Chicago Thursday morning.
For the migrants' safety, ABC7 Chicago blurred the faces of those who arrived in Chicago, unless they gave permission to show them.... | 2022-09-01T11:01:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Texas migrants want to start new lives after Governor Abbott sends bus to Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/texas-migrants-governor-abbott-gov-busing/12184995/ | https://abc7chicago.com/texas-migrants-governor-abbott-gov-busing/12184995/ |
Chicago City Council members demanding answers on when positions will be filled
WeNeverWalkAlone.org is a network of peers and professionals always available to help police officers struggling with mental health and thoughts of suicide.
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Department has 975 vacancies for patrol officers and ... | 2022-09-01T15:31:03Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago violence: CPD working to fill 975 patrol officer vacancies, 105 detective openings, top aide to Mayor Lori Lightfoot says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-cpd-violence-mayor-lori-lightfoot/12185736/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-cpd-violence-mayor-lori-lightfoot/12185736/ |
R Kelly's defense team filed a motion for acquittal Tuesday in a Cook County court case at the Dirksen Federal Building.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- R. Kelly's defense team's request for an acquittal in the former singer's federal child porn trial was denied Thursday morning.
The judge began to consider the motion at the Dirksen ... | 2022-09-01T16:14:38Z | abc7chicago.com | R Kelly news: Defense team's motion for acquittal denied in Chicago child pornography trial - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-case-news-trial-update/12185797/ | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-case-news-trial-update/12185797/ |
"My view is full vaccination includes a booster," Dr. Singer said. "You really need the booster to have the best protection possible against Omicron."
The CDC is meeting Thursday and Friday to review the data and issue recommendations to health care providers. The Chicago Department of Public Health is expected to rele... | 2022-09-01T19:13:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Coronavirus Illinois update today: IL reports 4,584 new cases, 22 deaths, COVID vaccine booster shot to roll out in next few days - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/covid-vaccine-booster-shot-illinois-idph-guidelines-test/12186320/ | https://abc7chicago.com/covid-vaccine-booster-shot-illinois-idph-guidelines-test/12186320/ |
Cooper Roberts, paralyzed in the Highland Park shooting, is in constant pain and suffering the attack's "grueling aftermath," his family said.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- An 8-year-old boy paralyzed in the deadly Highland Park parade shooting is possibly experiencing memory loss, his family said Thursday.
The Shirley ... | 2022-09-01T19:17:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Cooper Roberts update: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab evaluating boy paralyzed in Highland Park, IL shooting for possible memory loss - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cooper-roberts-update-highland-park-il-shooting/12186427/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cooper-roberts-update-highland-park-il-shooting/12186427/ |
Chicago shooting: 2 shot in head, face in Gresham drive-by, police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people were critically hurt in a drive-by shooting on the city's South Side Thursday afternoon, Chicago police said.
The shooting happened in the Gresham neighborhood's 1600 block of West 79th Street at about 4:26 p.m., police s... | 2022-09-01T23:12:39Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago violence: 2 critically hurt in drive-by shooting in 1600 block of West 79th Street on South Side, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/drive-by-shooting-south-side-chicago-police-news/12187193/ | https://abc7chicago.com/drive-by-shooting-south-side-chicago-police-news/12187193/ |
Chicago police officer dies by suicide, procession underway, CPD says
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Another Chicago police officer has died by suicide, the department said on Thursday.
A procession for the officer, whose identity has not been revealed, was underway Thursday afternoon.
RELATED | Chicago's top cop announces changes a... | 2022-09-02T00:18:03Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police officer suicide: CPD cop dies by suicide, procession underway, department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-suicide-cpd-news-cop/12187494/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-suicide-cpd-news-cop/12187494/ |
COVID-19 pandemic blamed for major drop in math, reading scores among 9-year-olds
A new national study finds math and reading scores for America's 9-year-old students fell sharply during the pandemic.
ELGIN, Ill. (WLS) -- Experts are blaming the pandemic for a major drop in math and reading scores for 9-year-old studen... | 2022-09-02T01:23:21Z | abc7chicago.com | COVID-19 pandemic blamed for major drop in math, reading scores among 9-year-olds - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/nations-report-card-reading-scores-math-covid-19-effect-on-education/12187483/ | https://abc7chicago.com/nations-report-card-reading-scores-math-covid-19-effect-on-education/12187483/ |
Large collection of TY Beanie Babies up for sale in Rockford
The estate sale is Friday and Saturday in Rockford
Decades after the Beanie Baby craze, one woman's entire collection is going up for sale.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WLS) -- Decades after the Beanie Baby craze, one woman's entire collection is going up for sale.
While ... | 2022-09-02T02:33:07Z | abc7chicago.com | TY Warner Beanie Babies for sale: Large Beanie Baby collection to be sold in Rockford - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/ty-beanie-babies-for-sale-rockford-estate/12187861/ | https://abc7chicago.com/ty-beanie-babies-for-sale-rockford-estate/12187861/ |
Chicago shooting: Man shot, seriously hurt on Kennedy Expressway, authorities say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot and seriously injured on the Kennedy Expressway Thursday night, authorities said.
The shooting happened at about 8 p.m. on the inbound Interstate 90 near North Sacramento Avenue on the city's Northwest Side... | 2022-09-02T02:37:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Man shot, seriously hurt on Kennedy Expressway near North Sacramento Avenue in Avondale, fire department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-kennedy-expressway-news-shots-fired/12187940/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-kennedy-expressway-news-shots-fired/12187940/ |
NW Side resident 1st Chicagoan to contract West Nile virus this year, CDPH says
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago reported its first human case of West Nile virus this year on Thursday.
The patient is in their sixties and lives on the city's Northwest Side.
The case was reported just two days after Illinois reported the state's... | 2022-09-02T03:33:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Signs and symptoms of West Nile virus: Chicago reports 1st case of virus, contracted by mosquito bites, in 2022 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/west-nile-virus-mosquito-bites-signs-and-symptoms-of/12188065/ | https://abc7chicago.com/west-nile-virus-mosquito-bites-signs-and-symptoms-of/12188065/ |
$3,000 reward being offered for information leading to an arrest
A five-year-old boy has died from his injuries in a shooting in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, a community activist said Friday.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A five-year-old boy shot last Sunday in Rogers Park has died, a community activist said.
Community activ... | 2022-09-02T10:31:49Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: 5-year-old Devin McGregor dies days after Rogers Park shooting, community activist says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-rogers-park-police-news/12188967/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-rogers-park-police-news/12188967/ |
'Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul' stars Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown talk mega-church comedy
"Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul" is a new comedy starring Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown that opens in theaters Friday.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul" is a new comedy about faith and prosperity that opens... | 2022-09-02T22:00:06Z | abc7chicago.com | 'Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul' stars Regina Hall, Sterling K Brown talk mega-church comedy in theaters Friday - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/honk-for-jesus-save-your-soul-2022-movie-sterling-k-brown-regina-hall/12190917/ | https://abc7chicago.com/honk-for-jesus-save-your-soul-2022-movie-sterling-k-brown-regina-hall/12190917/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The holiday weekend is packed with events for those who are staying in town.
Textured acrylic is South Side-born and raised artist Samatha Turner's specialty. She is one of many artists overjoyed that the African Festival of the Arts is returning this weekend for its 33rd year after a 2-year hiatus.
"T... | 2022-09-02T22:43:32Z | abc7chicago.com | Labor Day weekend events near me: Lobster Fest, African Festival of Arts, AVP volleyball tournament in Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/labor-day-weekend-2022-chicago-events/12191115/ | https://abc7chicago.com/labor-day-weekend-2022-chicago-events/12191115/ |
BURBANK, Ill. (WLS) -- Public health officials are investigating a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in Burbank, Illinois that emerged between June and August.
At least four cases have been linked to St. Albert the Great Church in Burbank, Illinois Dept. of Public Health officials said in a press release Friday.
L... | 2022-09-02T23:40:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Legionnaire's disease cluster investigated in Burbank, Illinois; 4 cases tied to St. Albert the Great Church, IDPH says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/legionnaires-disease-legionella-pneumonia-symptoms-of/12191253/ | https://abc7chicago.com/legionnaires-disease-legionella-pneumonia-symptoms-of/12191253/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are gearing up for the potential that this holiday weekend could prompt another round of dangerous driving and street shutdowns.
Chicago police have put people on notice that if they engage in the dangerous activity of drifting, officers will be coming after their cars. But a new propose... | 2022-09-02T23:40:15Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago street racing: New bill aimed at cracking down on drifting, drag racing targets spectators as well as drivers - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/street-racing-chicago-drifting-takeover/12191040/ | https://abc7chicago.com/street-racing-chicago-drifting-takeover/12191040/ |
A total of 25 people were arrested this week in three separate takedowns, police say, but only 3 were held without bond
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police announced the arrest of more than two dozen individuals, who were allegedly involved in operating various open-air drug markets on the West Side, specifically in the Pi... | 2022-09-03T00:01:55Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago crime: 2 dozen arrested in Pilsen, Austin as part of multiple months-long investigations, undercover work - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-police-gangs-drugs/12191320/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-police-gangs-drugs/12191320/ |
Mahalia Jackson, considered to be the greatest gospel singer of all time, once called the Chatham neighborhood home.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- After much planning and anticipation, Chicago's South Side honored Mahalia Jackson with a memorial plaza in the Chatham neighborhood Friday.
Jackson, considered to be the greatest gospel... | 2022-09-03T00:02:07Z | abc7chicago.com | Mahalia Jackson statue titled 'Mahalia, Song of Greatness,' memorial plaza unveiled in Chatham - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/mahalia-jackson-chicago-chatham-song/12191321/ | https://abc7chicago.com/mahalia-jackson-chicago-chatham-song/12191321/ |
18 beagle pups, who have never experienced life outside a cage, got their first sniff of outside air, and played on grass for the first time Thursday
It was a moment of pure joy.
And the 18-month-old pups, from a group of 4,000 beagles rescued from a troubled medical breeding facility in Virginia, will soon be heading ... | 2022-09-03T01:20:13Z | abc7chicago.com | Some of 4000 beagles rescued in Virginia get first taste of life outside of cage at Humane Society of Sarasota County - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/4000-beagles-rescued-for-adoption-rescue/12190871/ | https://abc7chicago.com/4000-beagles-rescued-for-adoption-rescue/12190871/ |
iAmDad365: Small business owner hopes to build a community surrounding fatherhood
iAmDad365 works to build a community surrounding fatherhood.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Gary Lewis has had a tough life. He grew up in the Robert Taylor housing projects and was incarcerated at the age of 21. But that time behind bars made him a be... | 2022-09-03T02:56:05Z | abc7chicago.com | Small business owner, Gary Lewis, hopes to build a community surrounding fatherhood through iAmDad365 business - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/small-business-sundays-on-state-iamdad365-fatherhood/12191740/ | https://abc7chicago.com/small-business-sundays-on-state-iamdad365-fatherhood/12191740/ |
Chicago crime: Man stabbed during argument at CTA Green Line station in West Town, police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A person was stabbed during an argument at a CTA Green Line station on the city's Northwest Side Friday night, Chicago police said.
The stabbing happened at about 9:57 p.m. at the station in the West Town neig... | 2022-09-03T10:54:48Z | abc7chicago.com | Green Line stabbing: Man stabbed at CTA train station in 100 block of N. Ashland Ave. in West Town, Chicago Police Department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/green-line-stabbing-west-town-chicago-crime/12193074/ | https://abc7chicago.com/green-line-stabbing-west-town-chicago-crime/12193074/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot and killed on the city's North Side overnight Saturday, Chicago police said.
The shooting happened at about 12:04 a.m. in the Old Town neighborhood's 1300 block of North Hudson Avenue, police said.
SEE ALSO | Man killed after ambushed, shot multiple times in West Garfield Park shooting, ... | 2022-09-03T10:54:55Z | abc7chicago.com | Old Town shooting: Man shot and killed after shots fired in 1300 block of North Hudson Avenue, Chicago Police Department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/old-town-shooting-man-shot-and-killed-chicago-violence-police/12193038/ | https://abc7chicago.com/old-town-shooting-man-shot-and-killed-chicago-violence-police/12193038/ |
Larry's Barber College in Chicago is recruiting new students. It is the first barber college to open inside the Cook County Dept. of Corrections.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Larry's Barber College, which has five locations throughout Chicago, is recruiting students, mainly high school students who don't have a post-graduation pla... | 2022-09-03T15:02:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Larry's Barber College: 1st barber college inside Cook County Dept. of Corrections jail recruits new students - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/larry-barber-college-high-school-cook-county-dept-of-corrections-jail/12185799/ | https://abc7chicago.com/larry-barber-college-high-school-cook-county-dept-of-corrections-jail/12185799/ |
What is a blind trust? The Better Government Association took a closer look at the personal investments of Governor JB Pritzker.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Better Government Association investigation is taking a closer look at Gov. JB Pritzker's personal investments.
When Pritzker took office, he promised to shift his portfoli... | 2022-09-03T16:51:54Z | abc7chicago.com | What is a blind trust? Personal investments of Governor JB Pritzker intersect with state contracts: Better Government Association - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jb-pritzker-governor-better-government-association-what-is-a-blind-trust/12193619/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jb-pritzker-governor-better-government-association-what-is-a-blind-trust/12193619/ |
High waves up to 7 feet and dangerous currents are expected at Lake Michigan beaches
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Beach Hazard statement is in effect for Lake Michigan Labor Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
High waves up to seven feet and dangerous currents are expected at Lake Michigan beaches.
The Beach ... | 2022-09-03T21:34:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago weather: Beach Hazard Statement issued for Lake Michigan through Labor Day weekend, National Weather Service - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-lake-michigan-beach-hazard/12194583/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-lake-michigan-beach-hazard/12194583/ |
All vehicles were locked, parked on street, police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least 13 cars were stolen last month at the Dearborn Homes on the city's South Side, according to Chicago police.
CPD released a community alert on Saturday for the residents of the Chicago Housing Authority development.
In all of the incidents,... | 2022-09-03T21:34:59Z | abc7chicago.com | Car Theft Alert: 13 vehicles stolen last month from Dearborn Homes development on South Side, Chicago police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/stolen-cars-vehicle-theft-cha-development-dearborn-homes/12194595/ | https://abc7chicago.com/stolen-cars-vehicle-theft-cha-development-dearborn-homes/12194595/ |
ByMeredith Deliso via
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A vehicle of interest has been located and the man inside the vehicle has been detained Saturday as police continue to search for a woman who was abducted while out for a run early Friday morning in Memphis.
Police announced Saturday that a vehicle of interest had been located an... | 2022-09-03T22:09:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Jogger abduction: Police search for missing woman, Eliza Fletcher, after kidnapped while jogging in Memphis, Tennessee - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jogger-missing-eliza-fletcher-memphis-tennessee/12194720/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jogger-missing-eliza-fletcher-memphis-tennessee/12194720/ |
Convention makes in-person return for 1st time since pandemic
The ISNA Convention, a longtime Muslim community tradition, makes its first in-person return to Rosemont since the pandemic.
ROSEMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- A long time tradition for the Muslim community makes a grand return to Rosemont after two years of virtually ... | 2022-09-03T22:48:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Islamic Society of North America Convention in Rosemont is nation's largest gathering, networking event for Muslim community - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/isna-convention-islamic-society-of-north-america-muslim-rosemont/12194183/ | https://abc7chicago.com/isna-convention-islamic-society-of-north-america-muslim-rosemont/12194183/ |
KENDALL COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Several people are recovering after a shooting at a party early Saturday morning in unincorporated Yorkville in Kendall County.
At last check, a 21-year-old man is in the hospital with serious injuries.
Three women were also treated and later released.
So far, no one is in custody.
Kendall... | 2022-09-04T03:27:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Kendall County shooting: Several shot during argument at party in unincorporated Yorkville. police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/kendall-county-shooting-at-party-unincorporated-yorkville-today/12195347/ | https://abc7chicago.com/kendall-county-shooting-at-party-unincorporated-yorkville-today/12195347/ |
A man was shot in the face in a drive-by shooting in River North, Chicago, police said. Shots were fired in the 400 block of North LaSalle Street.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot in the face while driving downtown Saturday night, Chicago police said.
Chicago River North chicago shooting chicago crime shots fired gun vi... | 2022-09-04T11:17:37Z | abc7chicago.com | Shooting River North news: Man shot in face in drive by in 400 block of North LaSalle Street, Chicago Police Department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/river-north-shooting-drive-by-chicago-crime-police/12196167/ | https://abc7chicago.com/river-north-shooting-drive-by-chicago-crime-police/12196167/ |
A Chicago native is providing second chances for those formerly incarcerated with Escaping the Odds and the Mississippi Center for Re-Entry.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago entrepreneur is helping people after prison life by offering ways to find new jobs and start new lives.
Aaron Smith started Escaping the Odds after serv... | 2022-09-04T16:44:08Z | abc7chicago.com | Escaping the Odds: Chicago man formerly incarcerated for drug dealing helps others find jobs after prison with trucking company - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/escaping-the-odds-formerly-incarcerated-mississippi-center-for-reentry-jobs-near-me/12185933/ | https://abc7chicago.com/escaping-the-odds-formerly-incarcerated-mississippi-center-for-reentry-jobs-near-me/12185933/ |
What is quiet quitting? TikTok trend gets people talking about work ethic, setting boundaries
What is quiet quitting? A TikTok video trend has sparked conversations about work ethic and setting boundaries.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A TikTok trend called "quiet quitting" has a lot of people talking.
While some have described it ... | 2022-09-04T16:48:29Z | abc7chicago.com | What is quiet quitting? TikTok video trend sparks questions about COVID Illinois impact, possible recession 2022 impacts - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-quiet-quitting-tiktok-video-covid-illinois-social-media/12194743/ | https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-quiet-quitting-tiktok-video-covid-illinois-social-media/12194743/ |
Downtown Houston Aquarium restaurant roof collapses, sending at least 1 person to hospital
A woman is recovering at a hospital after a part of a popular downtown Houston restaurant's facade collapsed onto her.
HOUSTON, Texas -- A woman is recovering at a hospital after a part of a popular downtown Houston restaurant's ... | 2022-09-04T20:26:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Aquarium collapse: Downtown Houston restaurant roof collapses, sending at least 1 person to hospital - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/downtown-houston-aquarium-collapse-restaurant-building/12197359/ | https://abc7chicago.com/downtown-houston-aquarium-collapse-restaurant-building/12197359/ |
Best deals Labor Day 2022: Where to snap up a bargain
ByDierdre Bolton via
Lots of sales enticing you inside stores Labor Day 2022
There are lots of sales enticing consumers inside stores Labor Day 2022, and stores say they are looking to clear out their inventory.
"Shoppers can really expect a pretty robust set of Lab... | 2022-09-04T23:29:08Z | abc7chicago.com | Labor Day sale 2022: Stores, sites offering a variety of deals - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/labor-day-sales-2022-deals/12197631/ | https://abc7chicago.com/labor-day-sales-2022-deals/12197631/ |
Dozens rally at Lakeview's Second Unitarian Church after reproductive rights message vandalized
Two women were caught on cell phone video throwing rocks at the church and the sign in front of it. Apparently offended by its pro-abortion rights message.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Dozens crowded the sidewalk in front of Lakeview's ... | 2022-09-05T00:51:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Abortion rights rally: Dozen gather to support Lakeview's Second Unitarian Church after sign, window vandalized - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/second-unitarian-church-lakeview-abortion-rights-rally/12198009/ | https://abc7chicago.com/second-unitarian-church-lakeview-abortion-rights-rally/12198009/ |
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he's sent his first bus of migrants from the Mexican border to Chicago as he did to NYC and DC.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Another busload of migrants arrived in Chicago Sunday from Texas.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said just after 4 p.m., a busload of 50 additional migrants, mostly families, arriv... | 2022-09-05T00:51:52Z | abc7chicago.com | Texas migrants: Another busload sent by Governor Greg Abbott arrives in Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/texas-bussing-migrants-greg-abbott-border-chicago-immigration/12197915/ | https://abc7chicago.com/texas-bussing-migrants-greg-abbott-border-chicago-immigration/12197915/ |
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- They returned to Highland Park Sunday to do what they love for a community in need of love.
"Being a part of something that's re-inventing itself and we're kind taking back Highland Park," said Anthony Marvle, Exit 122 lead vocals and lead guitar.
The Exit 122 band is back in the North Shor... | 2022-09-05T04:03:20Z | abc7chicago.com | Bitter Jester Music Festival returns with a purpose 2 months after deadly Highland Park parade shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-bitter-jester-music-festival-charity-concert-in/12198365/ | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-bitter-jester-music-festival-charity-concert-in/12198365/ |
Pullman National Monument marking Labor Day with celebration
A historic Chicago museum has a special event planned to celebrate Labor Day.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Pullman National Monument and the Pullman Porter Museum will be holding events Monday in honor of Labor Day.
The event at the Pullman National Monument will tak... | 2022-09-05T11:40:25Z | abc7chicago.com | Labor Day 2022 events: Pullman National Monument, Porter Museum marking holiday in Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/labor-day-chicago-pullman-national-monument-porter-museum-2022/12199353/ | https://abc7chicago.com/labor-day-chicago-pullman-national-monument-porter-museum-2022/12199353/ |
Labor Day 2022: Naperville parade organizers focus on safety
Parade part of annual Naperville Last Fling festival
Naperville Labor Day parade organizers focused on safety this year.
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Labor Day parade is underway in west suburban Naperville Monday morning, and security is top-of-mind.
Hundreds... | 2022-09-05T16:49:35Z | abc7chicago.com | Labor Day parade Naperville: Organizers focus on safety at annual event tied to Last Fling - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/labor-day-2022-parade-naperville-weekend/12200002/ | https://abc7chicago.com/labor-day-2022-parade-naperville-weekend/12200002/ |
ByCheryl Burton and Poinesha Barnes via
Sickle cell anemia patient Sherrell Johnson has lived with the disease since she was 6 months old, but even her worst crises don't keep her down.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sherrell Johnson, 43, is a force to be reckoned with. She calls herself the "Sickle Cell Diva."
"I don't let sickle c... | 2022-09-05T22:51:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Sickle cell anemia month: Sherrell Johnson, the 'Sickle Cell Diva,' shares challenges of inherited blood disorder - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-sickle-cell-anemia-disease-month/12200924/ | https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-sickle-cell-anemia-disease-month/12200924/ |
Additionally, the 'Our Chicago: Voces Unidas' special airs on Sept. 25 at 11 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 4:30 p.m.
CHICAGO -- ABC 7 CHICAGO celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 11 - Oct. 15, with the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, a series of news stories, a half-hour special "OUR CHICAGO: VOCES UNIDAS" and v... | 2022-09-06T01:06:05Z | abc7chicago.com | ABC7 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with 26th Street Mexican Independence Parade, 'Our Chicago: Voces Unidas' special - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/hispanic-heritage-month-26th-street-mexican-independence-parade-our-chicago-voces-unidas-chicago/12201233/ | https://abc7chicago.com/hispanic-heritage-month-26th-street-mexican-independence-parade-our-chicago-voces-unidas-chicago/12201233/ |
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- A liquid substance that could contain poison was turned in to the Bolingbrook Police Department and will be analyzed, but anyone who had contact with it is now quarantined.
It was brought in Monday afternoon by two men and a woman. After further investigation, the Bolingbrook Fire Department ... | 2022-09-06T10:31:54Z | abc7chicago.com | Bolingbrook, Illinois police say possible poison turned in to department - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/bolingbrook-police-news-il-illinois-poison/12203201/ | https://abc7chicago.com/bolingbrook-police-news-il-illinois-poison/12203201/ |
ANTIOCH, Ill. (WLS) -- A man was found shot to death inside an apartment in northwest suburban Antioch Monday night, police said.
Police officers responded to a home in the 1000-block of Main Street at about 11:05 p.m. for a report of shots fired.
Police spoke with a person in the area who told them they heard shots fr... | 2022-09-06T13:34:52Z | abc7chicago.com | Antioch police conducting homicide investigation after man found shot to death in apartment on Main Street - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/antioch-illinois-il-shooting-homicide/12203732/ | https://abc7chicago.com/antioch-illinois-il-shooting-homicide/12203732/ |
Los Angeles public school system hit by ransomware attack
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Unified School District suffered from major technical issues Monday after it was subject to an external cyberattack over the weekend, district officials confirmed.
LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation, servicin... | 2022-09-06T15:58:41Z | abc7chicago.com | Los Angeles Unified School District target of ransomware attack, FBI investigating source - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/los-angeles-schools-ransomware-attack-cyberattack-california/12204068/ | https://abc7chicago.com/los-angeles-schools-ransomware-attack-cyberattack-california/12204068/ |
2-month-old baby's death at Monee truck stop investigated as homicide, police say
MONEE, Ill. -- Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a 2-month-old boy died of head trauma with his parents at a truck stop last week in south suburban Monee.
The child, Sevyn Simmons, was taken to Franciscan Hospital in Ol... | 2022-09-06T17:08:15Z | abc7chicago.com | Monee, IL news: Police conducting homicide investigation after 2-month-old found dead at Petro Truck Stop - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/monee-il-baby-death-petro-truck-stop-police/12204376/ | https://abc7chicago.com/monee-il-baby-death-petro-truck-stop-police/12204376/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois reported 1,990 new COVID cases and 0 new deaths Tuesday.
The state also reported the following new cases and deaths over the Labor Day weekend:
-3,040 new cases, 12 new deaths on Saturday
-2,133 new cases, 0 new deaths on Sunday
- 2,715 new cases, 0 new deaths on Monday
The Food and Drug Admin... | 2022-09-06T19:37:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Coronavirus Illinois update today: IL reports 1,990 new cases, 0 new deaths as COVID vaccine booster shots arrive in Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-cases-covid-19-today-deaths-coronavirus-update/12204712/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-cases-covid-19-today-deaths-coronavirus-update/12204712/ |
R. Kelly trial: Journalist who reported on sex tape seeks to stop subpoena for his testimony
A Chicago judge will hear an emergency motion in the R. Kelly trial seeking to stop Jim Derogatis from testifying at Dirksen Federal Building.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The judge in R. Kelly's Chicago trial will hear an emergency order ... | 2022-09-06T22:43:44Z | abc7chicago.com | R Kelly trial news: Chicago judge to hear emergency motion to stop Jim Derogatis from testifying at Dirksen Federal Building - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-trial-news-jim-derogatis-dirksen-federal-building/12205187/ | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-trial-news-jim-derogatis-dirksen-federal-building/12205187/ |
Austin, Chicago shootings dropped between holiday weekends, the police department said. BUILD, Inc. has been devoting funding to young people.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The renovation of BUILD, Inc. in Austin is nearly done.
But, work of the nonprofit has never stopped during the expansion. A drop in crime is, perhaps, evidence... | 2022-09-06T23:18:22Z | abc7chicago.com | Austin, Chicago shootings drop between holiday weekends as BUILD, Inc. devotes funding to young people: police department stats - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-build-music-to-me-austin-crime/12205737/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-build-music-to-me-austin-crime/12205737/ |
Susan Sadlowski Garza becomes 13th alderperson to leave City Council
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Another alderman has jumped on the bandwagon of those joining the mass exodus from the Chicago City Council. And the list is expected to grow as soon as Wednesday.
10th Ward Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski Garza was the latest to announce ... | 2022-09-06T23:27:05Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago City Council: Mayor Lori Lightfoot has no plans to change as Susan Sadlowski Garza is 13th alderman to join mass exodus - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-city-council-mass-exodus-mayor-lori-lightfoot-aldermen/12205649/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-city-council-mass-exodus-mayor-lori-lightfoot-aldermen/12205649/ |
Arlington Park race track furniture, mementos to go up for sale in online auction
Nearly a century worth of Arlington Park race track mementos are going up for auction Wednesday.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- Arlington Park has nearly a century worth of precious memories for horse racing fans and former employees at... | 2022-09-07T00:14:58Z | abc7chicago.com | Arlington Park auction: Everything from horse blankets to drinking glasses up for sale - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/arlington-park-auction-race-track-racecourse-chicago-bears/12205788/ | https://abc7chicago.com/arlington-park-auction-race-track-racecourse-chicago-bears/12205788/ |
College students, experts share tips on paying for school as education costs continue to increase
ByJason Knowles via
Wondering about ways to pay for college? Experts and current students shared some advice as inflation 2022 impacts education costs.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A college education is one of the biggest expenses a ... | 2022-09-07T00:15:10Z | abc7chicago.com | How do I pay for college? Students, experts share community school, FAFSA application as ways to pay amid inflation 2022 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/ways-to-pay-for-college-fafsa-application-community-inflation-rate/12205937/ | https://abc7chicago.com/ways-to-pay-for-college-fafsa-application-community-inflation-rate/12205937/ |
'A day of remembering': Chicago police honor fallen officers at candlelight vigil
The Chicago Police Department honored fallen officers with a candlelight vigil at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park near Soldier Field.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Maria Marmolejo stood in Chicago's Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, as sh... | 2022-09-07T03:48:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Police Department, Mayor Lori Lightfoot honor fallen officers at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park near Soldier Field - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-gold-star-families-memorial-and-park-solider-field/12206496/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-gold-star-families-memorial-and-park-solider-field/12206496/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. announced Wednesday he will retire from the City Council at the end of his term.
The 21st alderman joins a growing list of City Council members who won't be running for re-election.
"For the 19 years that I have served alderman of the 21st ward, I have walked in the footste... | 2022-09-07T13:57:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Alderman Howard Brookins to retire from representing 21st Ward on City Council at end of term - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/alderman-howard-brookins-chicago-city-council-21st-ward-aldermen-retiring/12208200/ | https://abc7chicago.com/alderman-howard-brookins-chicago-city-council-21st-ward-aldermen-retiring/12208200/ |
A dad spent his birthday mourning his son, David DeVeaux, Jr., who was killed in a quadruple South Chicago shooting on S. Kingston Avenue.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are questioning three persons of interested in connection to the Labor Day weekend shooting that killed two men and injured two more on the porch of ... | 2022-09-07T20:51:31Z | abc7chicago.com | South Chicago shooting news: CPD says 3 persons of interest being questioned for quadruple shooting on Kingston Avenue - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-south-kingston-avenue-labor-day/12209397/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-south-kingston-avenue-labor-day/12209397/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two pedestrians injured in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood after a suspect's car went out of control.
Chicago police detectives are investigating a crash that sent one of their own officers to the hospital and injured two elderly bystanders who, police say, were standing on the sidewalk waiting for a b... | 2022-09-07T22:31:40Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police officer, 2 pedestrians hurt in crash following police chase near Central and Fullerton in Belmont Cragin, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-police-chase-pedestrian-struck/12209600/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-police-chase-pedestrian-struck/12209600/ |
topless women
An Evanston alderman is proposing changing the city's public nudity rules to allow men, women and nonbinary individuals to go topless in public in the name of inclusiveness and equ
EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- On a beautiful summer day in Evanston, there are no shortage of people out enjoying the weather, incl... | 2022-09-08T00:11:48Z | abc7chicago.com | Evanston alderman proposes expanding public nudity ordinance to include women, non-binary residents in name of equity - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-il-news-public-nudity-law/12210126/ | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-il-news-public-nudity-law/12210126/ |
The groups blame the rules and regulations that are in place
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cannabis equity advocates and business owners are warning that Illinois' social equity program is "on the verge of collapse."
"I'm waving a flag for Governor Pritzker and Illinois legislators... And who's being hurt? It's us. The very people ... | 2022-09-08T00:37:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Cannabis Illinois: Social equity advocates, business owners warn program is 'on the verge of collapse' due to rules, regulations - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cannabis-illinois-social-equity-news/12210150/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cannabis-illinois-social-equity-news/12210150/ |
ByChuck Goudie and Ross Weidner, Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel via
Despite having won a legal wager in court that allowed him freedom during his final months, a well-known bookmaker for the Chicago mob has died.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Outfit has lost one of its most colorful characters.
That final bet by Paloia... | 2022-09-08T00:38:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago mob bookmaker, Greg Paloian, dies after fight with malignant brain tumor - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-outfit-mob-bookie-bookkeeper/12210227/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-outfit-mob-bookie-bookkeeper/12210227/ |
Housekeepers at the Blackstone hotel in Chicago's Loop are protesting what they describe as unfair working conditions.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Housekeepers at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago's Loop are protesting what they describe as unfair working conditions.
Employees say they are overworked and given little time to comple... | 2022-09-08T04:59:08Z | abc7chicago.com | Blackstone Hotel housekeepers in Chicago's Loop protest working conditions - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/blackstone-hotel-chicago-housekeepers-protest/12211004/ | https://abc7chicago.com/blackstone-hotel-chicago-housekeepers-protest/12211004/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A bomb threat has forced the Latin School of Chicago to send students home Thursday morning.
The school in the Gold Coast neighborhood said it received the threat of an explosion.
Police investigate bomb threat at Timber Ridge Middle School in Plainfield
Chicago police were called in and student- facul... | 2022-09-08T16:22:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Latin School of Chicago sends students home after bomb threat Thursday - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/bomb-threat-chicago-latin-school-of-the-closure/12212657/ | https://abc7chicago.com/bomb-threat-chicago-latin-school-of-the-closure/12212657/ |
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill (WLS) -- As the Bears contemplate a move to the suburbs, they're looking for feedback from fans.
Thursday's community meeting in Arlington Heights will help gauge interest in not only a football stadium, but an entertainment district as well.
Days after the Chicago Bears unveiled ambitious render... | 2022-09-08T17:10:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Bears News: Team hosting Arlington Heights meeting to pitch new stadium at old race track - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-news-new-stadium-arlington-heights/12212672/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-news-new-stadium-arlington-heights/12212672/ |
R Kelly trial: Singer's ex-business manager testifies he believed Kelly's denials of underage sex
CHICAGO (WLS) -- R. Kelly's former business manager continued testifying Thursday in the singer's federal trial in Chicago.
Derrel McDavid was Kelly's business manager when accusations and investigations about Kelly and a ... | 2022-09-08T23:30:06Z | abc7chicago.com | R Kelly trial news: Singer's former business manager, fellow defendant Derrel McDavid continues testimony - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-trial-news-derrel-mcdavid-latest/12213625/ | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-trial-news-derrel-mcdavid-latest/12213625/ |
ByDan Noyes, Amanda del Castillo via
SAN CARLOS, Calif. -- Law enforcement sources tell our sister station KGO-TV that a man beheaded a young woman in the middle of the street in front of witnesses on Thursday.
During a press conference, Lieutenant Eamon Allen said that the crime happened in the street outside the vict... | 2022-09-09T01:01:13Z | abc7chicago.com | Man brutally beheaded young mother in middle of San Carlos, California street in front of witnesses, law enforcement says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/san-carlos-news-woman-beheaded-jose-solano-landaeta-beheading/12214159/ | https://abc7chicago.com/san-carlos-news-woman-beheaded-jose-solano-landaeta-beheading/12214159/ |
NASA eyes 2 dates in late September for Artemis I launch but several hurdles remain
ByJackie Wattles, CNN Business, CNNWire
NASA is trying to work through a leaky fuel problem before attempting to launch its massive new moon rocket Artemis I.
NASA has two new dates in mind - September 23 or September 27 - for the next ... | 2022-09-09T01:27:21Z | abc7chicago.com | Artemis launch date: NASA eyes 2 dates in late September for moon rocket but several hurdles remain - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/artemis-launch-date-nasa/12214197/ | https://abc7chicago.com/artemis-launch-date-nasa/12214197/ |
Zion police officer shoots 1, Lake County officials say
ZION, Ill. (WLS) -- Lake County police officials say a person was shot by a police officer in Zion Thursday evening.
Christopher Covelli said one person was shot by a Zion police officer and taken to a local hospital in unknown condition.
Covelli did not say what ... | 2022-09-09T02:19:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Zion police shooting: 1 shot, police officer also taken to hospital for observation, Lake County officials say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lake-county-illinois-zion-police-shooting-news-breaking/12214369/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lake-county-illinois-zion-police-shooting-news-breaking/12214369/ |
The Association of LGBTQ journalists is holding its national Convention here in Chicago.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is holding its national Convention here in Chicago. ABC News is a sponsor.
Chad Matthews, president of our ABC Owned Television stations, took part in a fireside chat this eveni... | 2022-09-09T04:25:52Z | abc7chicago.com | ABC News president Chad Matthews joins fireside chat at LGBTQ journalism conference - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/nglja-2022-conference-ccnference-abc-news-chad-matthews/12214694/ | https://abc7chicago.com/nglja-2022-conference-ccnference-abc-news-chad-matthews/12214694/ |
CHICAGO -- A 28-year-old man died after he was shot late Thursday in East Garfield Park on the West Side.
He was outside his vehicle about 11:50 p.m. in the 3100 block of West Madison Street when two people approached him and one of them fired a handgun, Chicago police said.
SEE ALSO | Chicago police: 2 shot, 1 fatally... | 2022-09-09T11:28:13Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting news today: Man shot and killed in East Garfield Park in 3100 block of W. Madison Street, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-east-garfield-park-man-shot-and-killed-police/12215465/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-east-garfield-park-man-shot-and-killed-police/12215465/ |
CHICAGO -- Two men were shot Friday morning while standing on a sidewalk in the West Loop.
The men, 46 and 48, were with a group of people about 3:15 a.m. in the 1400 block of West Lake Street when a person exited a black sedan and fired gunshots at the group, Chicago police said.
SEE ALSO | Chicago shooting: Man shot,... | 2022-09-09T11:28:19Z | abc7chicago.com | West Loop shooting today: 2 shot on sidewalk in 1400 block of West Lake Street, Chicago Police Department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-west-loop-violence-news/12215494/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-west-loop-violence-news/12215494/ |
CHICAGO -- Friends remember the joking and the laughter that always followed Samuel Bell, who relished his work on behalf of disadvantaged youth.
SEE ALSO | Loved ones say final goodbyes to Rolling Meadows family killed in Hampshire crash
The Midtown Educational Foundation works with low-income youth in Chicago by prov... | 2022-09-09T14:44:13Z | abc7chicago.com | Cyclist killed Chicago news: River West car crash victim Samuel Bell remembered as devoted volunteer - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cyclist-killed-chicago-car-crash-news-police/12215775/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cyclist-killed-chicago-car-crash-news-police/12215775/ |
CHICAGO -- Illinois in general and Chicago in particular are an oasis of freedom surrounded by states that have enacted what activists call "extreme anti-abortion" and anti-gender affirming laws in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
SEE ALSO | Michigan's high court puts abortion questi... | 2022-09-09T14:44:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago news: City Council committee endorses ordinance to protect abortion rights after Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/supreme-court-chicago-city-council-abortion-law-news/12215881/ | https://abc7chicago.com/supreme-court-chicago-city-council-abortion-law-news/12215881/ |
Val and Ryan talk Queen Elizabeth's death, 2002 vs. 2022 trends and new movies
Also, a new poll asked people which cities in America are rudest.
Val and Ryan talked about the legacy of Queen Elizabeth after her death.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- This week on Windy City Weekend, Ryan and Val talked about weekend topics for Host Ch... | 2022-09-09T17:34:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Val, Ryan talk King Charles III, death of Queen Elizabeth, Chicago Bears, new 2022 movies and Prince Immersive Experience - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/queen-elizabeth-death-chicago-bears-new-movies-2022/12216291/ | https://abc7chicago.com/queen-elizabeth-death-chicago-bears-new-movies-2022/12216291/ |
Young mother beheaded on street identified, new info on man held in attack
SAN CARLOS, Calif. -- Our sister station KGO-TV initially withheld the name of a woman killed in a horrific beheading in San Carlos Thursday morning out of respect for the family. But now, with the permission of her father and grandmother, we ca... | 2022-09-09T21:59:48Z | abc7chicago.com | San Carlos beheading victim identified as Karina Castro, new info on man held in attack - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/woman-beheading-san-carlos-california-karina-castro/12216983/ | https://abc7chicago.com/woman-beheading-san-carlos-california-karina-castro/12216983/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city of Chicago is about to be draped in red white and green and the Mexican community celebrates its independence.
"It's something so beautiful and wonderful. We're celebrating our Mexican independence here in Chicago," said Little Village resident Maria Vasquez.
Chicago police and city leaders ha... | 2022-09-09T22:21:33Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago officials lay out safety plans for Mexican Independence Day celebrations, Little Village parade - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/mexican-independence-day-celebration-chicago-little-village-parade-pilsen-when-is/12216965/ | https://abc7chicago.com/mexican-independence-day-celebration-chicago-little-village-parade-pilsen-when-is/12216965/ |
Former Mayor and now US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel is back in Chicago tonight
CHICAGO (WLS) -- US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel met with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, but also sat down for a one-on-one interview with ABC7 where he offered some perspective on how the city is perceived on a global stage... | 2022-09-10T00:14:47Z | abc7chicago.com | Ambassador Rahm Emanuel speaks to Chicago Council for Global Affairs - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/rahm-emanuel-japan-ambassador-chicago-councli-on-global-affairs-lori-lightfoot/12217421/ | https://abc7chicago.com/rahm-emanuel-japan-ambassador-chicago-councli-on-global-affairs-lori-lightfoot/12217421/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A festival in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood Saturday will pay homage to Black Wall Street.
"I want to bring the whole essence of Black Wall Street back to the community," said organizer Carlas Prince Gilbert, who owns Prince Realty Group.
The Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was one of the most... | 2022-09-10T01:20:20Z | abc7chicago.com | Black Wall Street Chicago: Woodlawn neighborhood pays homage to Tulsa, Oklahoma community - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-woodlawn-weekend-festival-black-wall-street/12217378/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-woodlawn-weekend-festival-black-wall-street/12217378/ |
A Chicago shooting in Hyde Park on East 50th Street killed a 17-year-old CPS student, according to University of Chicago police.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting Friday afternoon in Hyde Park, Chicago police said.
Chicago police said a Chicago Public Schools student was attacked by a group of... | 2022-09-10T12:57:03Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: 17-year-old Kenwood Academy high school student killed in Hyde Park ID'd as Kanye Perkins by ME - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/shooting-in-hyde-park-kenwood-academy-high-school-chicago/12218935/ | https://abc7chicago.com/shooting-in-hyde-park-kenwood-academy-high-school-chicago/12218935/ |
ByRebekah Riess, CNNWire
Darrell Brooks, Jr., suspect accused of killing six victims in a Waukesha parade attack, was escorted out of court after an outburst.
WAUKESHA, Wis. -- Public defenders for the man accused of driving an SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Friday requested his plea of not g... | 2022-09-10T19:02:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Waukesha, Wisconsin Christmas parade massacre suspect Darrell Brooks Jr. withdraws insanity plea: court records - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/darrell-brooks-jr-waukesha-christmas-parade-massacre-insanity-defense/12219564/ | https://abc7chicago.com/darrell-brooks-jr-waukesha-christmas-parade-massacre-insanity-defense/12219564/ |
Tips to keep you in your home if you're struggling to make rent or mortgage
Here's a quick tip to keep you in your home if you're struggling to make the rent or mortgage.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick tip to keep you in your home if you're struggling to make the rent or mortgage
According to QuoteWizard by LendingTre... | 2022-09-10T22:05:49Z | abc7chicago.com | Housing struggles: Tips to keep you in your home if you're facing eviction or foreclosure - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/housing-struggles-rent-mortgage-eviction/12219863/ | https://abc7chicago.com/housing-struggles-rent-mortgage-eviction/12219863/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new street sign unveiled Saturday at 32nd Place and Paulina Street honors a Chicago Police who was killed in the line of duty in December 1968.
Joseph Ferguson was just 25 when he died. He was shot to death after he and he partner stopped three men to question them.
Officer Ferguson's daughter was ju... | 2022-09-11T00:12:07Z | abc7chicago.com | Street renaming: Street sign at 32nd Place and Paulina Street honors fallen Chicago Police Officer Joseph Ferguson - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/joseph-ferguson-street-renaming-chicago-police-officer-killed-in-the-line-of-duty/12220112/ | https://abc7chicago.com/joseph-ferguson-street-renaming-chicago-police-officer-killed-in-the-line-of-duty/12220112/ |
A West Englewood crash left six people injured, four critically, near 55th and Damen on the city's South Side, the Chicago Fire Department said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least six people were taken to hospitals overnight after a multi-vehicle crash on the South Side Saturday night, authorities said.
Witnesses said two vehic... | 2022-09-11T10:47:55Z | abc7chicago.com | Car crash today Chicago: 6 injured, 4 critically in West Englewood on South Side near 55th and Damen, fire department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/car-crash-today-chicago-west-englewood-south-side-news/12221344/ | https://abc7chicago.com/car-crash-today-chicago-west-englewood-south-side-news/12221344/ |
Oklahoma bookstore challenges state book ban, sells merchandise with QR codes linking to open copies
A bookstore in Oklahoma is challenging the state's book bans using free merchandise and a QR code.
NORMAN, Okla. (WLS) -- A bookstore owner in Oklahoma is taking a stand by challenging a state ban on some books.
Green F... | 2022-09-11T13:11:37Z | abc7chicago.com | Bookstore in Norman, Oklahoma sells t-shirts, merchandise with QR code linking to Brooklyn library banned books list - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/norman-oklahoma-read-banned-books-shirt-list-brooklyn-library/12221531/ | https://abc7chicago.com/norman-oklahoma-read-banned-books-shirt-list-brooklyn-library/12221531/ |
The Ravenswood ArtWalk is celebrating 20th anniversary with live music and beer gardens to end summer 2022.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Arts, live music, beer gardens and more have returned to a North Side Chicago neighborhood.
The 20th Annual Ravenswood ArtWalkis set to continue for its final day this season on Sunday, Sept. 11.... | 2022-09-11T14:51:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago events today: Ravenswood ArtWalk celebrates 20th anniversary with live music, beer garden to end summer 2022 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/ravenswood-chicago-artwalk-events-live-music/12216100/ | https://abc7chicago.com/ravenswood-chicago-artwalk-events-live-music/12216100/ |
Motley Crue drummer asked crowd to expose genitals at CA show in Oracle Park, concertgoer says
SAN FRANCISCO -- A concertgoer is speaking out against the actions of rock band Motley Crue after he said its drummer encouraged audience members to expose their genitals on camera at a recent tour stop in California.
Juan Al... | 2022-09-11T17:11:21Z | abc7chicago.com | Motley Crue Tour: Drummer Tommy Lee encourages crowd to expose themselves at San Francisco, California stop, concertgoer says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/motley-crue-tour-tommy-san-francisco-california-concerts-2022/12221964/ | https://abc7chicago.com/motley-crue-tour-tommy-san-francisco-california-concerts-2022/12221964/ |
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