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The catalytic converter price for replacement can be as much as $5,000, so one CPD district is trying to stop the thefts in the first place.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The pouring rain was not enough to stop Chicago police officers from trying to prevent a reoccurring crime happening around the city: catalytic converters thefts.... | 2022-09-11T21:36:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago crime news: Police department hopes to prevent catalytic converter theft with spray-painting event near Logan Square - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-catalytic-converter-theft-police-department/12222107/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-catalytic-converter-theft-police-department/12222107/ |
baby rescued
ByScott Heidler, WESH
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A retired nurse ran to the back of a plane and saved a 3-month-old infant who had stopped breathing during a flight.
"I was reading my book, not paying attention -- had my ear buds in. And I heard a flight attendant say, 'we have an infant not breathing,'" Panzino rec... | 2022-09-11T21:58:32Z | abc7chicago.com | Retired nurse Tamara Panzino saves baby's life on flight from Pittsburgh to Orlando - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/retired-nurse-saves-baby-not-breathing-pittsburgh-to-orlando/12222387/ | https://abc7chicago.com/retired-nurse-saves-baby-not-breathing-pittsburgh-to-orlando/12222387/ |
Ozaukee County crash killed 2 truck drivers instantly
ByNick Bohr, WISN
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is exploring new barriers after a wrong-way semi crash killed 2 on I-43 in Ozaukee County.
OZAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is investigating a deadly head-on crash involvi... | 2022-09-12T14:35:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Wisconsin Department of Transportation exploring new barriers after wrong-way semi crash kills 2 on I-43 in Ozaukee County - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/ozaukee-county-crash-i-43-wisconsin-semi/12223968/ | https://abc7chicago.com/ozaukee-county-crash-i-43-wisconsin-semi/12223968/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An infant died after he was found unresponsive Sunday afternoon on the city's North Side, the Chicago Police Department said.
The baby boy, 13 days old, was found at about 4:29 p.m. inside a home in the Bowmanville neighborhood's 2100 block of West Foster Avenue, police said. He was transported to Swed... | 2022-09-12T15:32:40Z | abc7chicago.com | Infant death: Newborn baby found unresponsive in 2100 block of West Foster Avenue near Ravenswood, Chicago Police Department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/infant-death-newborn-baby-chicago-police-news/12224114/ | https://abc7chicago.com/infant-death-newborn-baby-chicago-police-news/12224114/ |
Police investigating apparent carbon monoxide deaths of man, 10-year-old son inside Inverness home
INVERNESS, Ill. (WLS) -- Police are investigating the deaths of a father and his 10-year-old son in northwest suburban Inverness.
Inverness police said they were called to a home in the 2200-block of Palatine Road around ... | 2022-09-12T18:18:08Z | abc7chicago.com | Inverness, IL police investigating apparent carbon monoxide deaths of man, 10-year-old son - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/inverness-il-death-investigation-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-woo-chang/12224399/ | https://abc7chicago.com/inverness-il-death-investigation-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-woo-chang/12224399/ |
Mariyam Khalid and Barbara Kuofie harnessed their engineering backgrounds to launch the Culture Pilot app last year.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former coworkers Mariyam Khalid and Barbara Kuofie became fast friends over their immigrant backgrounds and their love of travel.
"We have been to Italy, Spain, Iceland, Mexico, Costa Ri... | 2022-09-12T22:17:44Z | abc7chicago.com | New app Culture Pilot, founded by 2 women of color in Chicago area, focuses on culture and history - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/culture-pilot-app-phone-apps-history/12224754/ | https://abc7chicago.com/culture-pilot-app-phone-apps-history/12224754/ |
Northwest suburban mayors, business owners oppose massive $31B railroad merger
A coalition of northwest suburban mayors opposes the proposed $31 billion merger of the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City southern railroads.
BARTLETT, Ill. (WLS) -- A coalition of northwest suburban mayors opposes the proposed $31 billion me... | 2022-09-12T23:18:54Z | abc7chicago.com | Northwest suburban mayors, business owners oppose $31B Canadian Pacific and Kansas City southern railroads merger - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/railroad-merger-canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-crossings/12225056/ | https://abc7chicago.com/railroad-merger-canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-crossings/12225056/ |
CPD supt. praises 'significant decline' in shootings, homicides against juvenile victims this year
"There's a significant decline in juvenile victims to both shootings and homicides this year," CPD Supt. Brown said during his Monday press conference.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- In his regular weekend violence briefing, Chicago Po... | 2022-09-13T00:58:50Z | abc7chicago.com | CPD superintendent praises 'significant decline' in shootings and homicides against juvenile victims this year - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-child-shot-teen-killed/12225224/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-child-shot-teen-killed/12225224/ |
Several Chicago rail routes affected as possible Amtrak strike looms
Amtrak train schedule changed as over 100K railroad workers threaten strike
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The threat of a major rail strike is affecting travel plans for a lot of people in Chicago Tuesday morning.
Amtrak has preemptively canceled trips on multiple... | 2022-09-13T10:20:32Z | abc7chicago.com | Amtrak cancellations affecting several Chicago routes as possible strike looms - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/amtrak-cancellations-strike-railroad-chicago/12226134/ | https://abc7chicago.com/amtrak-cancellations-strike-railroad-chicago/12226134/ |
Jury could start deliberating Tuesday in Chicago R Kelly trial after 1 juror excused
R Kelly trial today: R&B singer charged with trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Attorneys will continue to make their final arguments before a jury decides the fate of R. Kelly and his two form... | 2022-09-13T11:25:57Z | abc7chicago.com | R Kelly news: Jury could start deliberating Tuesday after 1 juror excused in R&B singer's Chicago trial - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-trial-news-today-verdict/12226153/ | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-trial-news-today-verdict/12226153/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 25-year-old Chicago man has been charged with attempted kidnapping after video captured an individual trying to grab a 5-year-old girl who was walking with her mother last week on the Northwest Side.
Gerardo Posadas, who also lives on the Northwest Side, has been charged with aggravated battery in a ... | 2022-09-13T12:26:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police announce charges in Belmont Cragin attempted kidnapping on Fullerton - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/belmont-cragin-attempted-kidnapping-fullerton-chicago-police-cpd/12226253/ | https://abc7chicago.com/belmont-cragin-attempted-kidnapping-fullerton-chicago-police-cpd/12226253/ |
Chicago's Wedtoberfest returns Sept. 14 at Artifact Events.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's eighth annual Wedtoberfest will bring beer and bubbly together on Wednesday.
The event is an alternative to the wedding planning process which combines a casual wedding expo with all the fun of a beer festival.
Wedtoberfest will be h... | 2022-09-13T14:20:05Z | abc7chicago.com | Fall events near me: 8th Wedtoberfest returns to Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood for wedding planning and fun - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/fall-events-near-me-wedtoberfest-ravenswood-chicago-september/12226483/ | https://abc7chicago.com/fall-events-near-me-wedtoberfest-ravenswood-chicago-september/12226483/ |
ABC7 / WLS-TV, THE WALT DISNEY OWNED STATION IN CHICAGO, is looking for an experienced, dynamic leader and premium content creator to develop and produce innovative and revenue-generating programming for all platforms. The ideal candidate will create data driven content strategies and spearhead the station's programmin... | 2022-09-13T17:31:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Job: Director - Content Innovation - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/content-creator-director-of-innovation/5282154/ | https://abc7chicago.com/content-creator-director-of-innovation/5282154/ |
'Chicago is living the purge, when criminals ravage at will and the cops stand down,' the GOP nominee for Illinois governor said.
ByTina Sfondeles, Sun-Times Media Wire
CHICAGO -- It's not quite like former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne moving into Cabrini-Green - but Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has moved... | 2022-09-13T20:22:00Z | abc7chicago.com | Who is running for governor of Illinois? Darren Bailey lives in Streeterville John Hancock tower to 'immerse' himself in Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/john-hancock-darren-bailey-illinois-governor-election-streeterville-chicago/12227191/ | https://abc7chicago.com/john-hancock-darren-bailey-illinois-governor-election-streeterville-chicago/12227191/ |
Two people were hospitalized after a driver hit a pedestrian near Devon and Merrimac in the Norwood Park neighborhood, Chicago police said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people were hospitalized after a driver hit a pedestrian on Chicago's Far Northwest Side Tuesday.
Police said they responded to the scene of the crash around 1... | 2022-09-13T22:28:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago car accident today: 2 hospitalized after driver hits pedestrian near Devon, Merrimac in Norwood Park, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-car-crash-pedestrian-hit-on-devon-and-merrimac/12227511/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-car-crash-pedestrian-hit-on-devon-and-merrimac/12227511/ |
'They went from seeing him happy, healthy and fine, to seeing him on a respirator,' said family lawyer John Erickson.
The family of Dewayne Tucker will file a civil rights lawsuit after he died following a transfer to Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee County.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It was Aug. 16 when 32-year-old Dew... | 2022-09-13T23:55:03Z | abc7chicago.com | Civil rights lawsuit to be filed after Dewayne Tucker dies following transfer to Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee County - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/kankakee-county-jerome-combs-detention-center-civil-rights-lawsuit-dewayne-tucker/12227594/ | https://abc7chicago.com/kankakee-county-jerome-combs-detention-center-civil-rights-lawsuit-dewayne-tucker/12227594/ |
Jan. 6 insurrection: IL man who broke through police line on Capitol steps gets 3 weeks in jail
ByStefano Esposito, Sun-Times Media Wire
Federal authorities have charged three additional Illinois men for wrongly entering the U.S. Capitol during the breach Jan. 6, 2021.
WASHINGTON -- An Illinois man has been sentenced t... | 2022-09-14T00:08:07Z | abc7chicago.com | What is insurrection? Glen Carbon, IL man Jeremiah Carollo gets 3 weeks in jail for role in January 6th Capitol attack - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jan-6-insurrection-capitol-attack-glen-carbon-jeremiah-carollo/12227763/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jan-6-insurrection-capitol-attack-glen-carbon-jeremiah-carollo/12227763/ |
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (WLS) -- The owner of a truck lot in Crystal Lake said thieves have stolen nearly $85,000 in catalytic converters.
READ MORE: Chicago police hope to prevent catalytic converter thefts with spray paint
The owner of Signature Truck Center said thieves cut 28 catalytic converters off vehicles in the lot... | 2022-09-14T00:21:04Z | abc7chicago.com | Nearly $85K in catalytic converters stolen from Signature Truck Center lot in Crystal Lake - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/crystal-lake-catalytic-converter-theft-stolen-signature-truck-center/12227819/ | https://abc7chicago.com/crystal-lake-catalytic-converter-theft-stolen-signature-truck-center/12227819/ |
Multiple people shot inside Washington Park, Chicago police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Multiple people were shot in Washington Park Tuesday evening, Chicago police said.
CPD spokesman Tom Ahern tweeted that "multiple people" had been shot in the park around 8 p.m. The exact number of people shot was not immediately known. Ch... | 2022-09-14T01:52:32Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Multiple people shot inside Washington Park, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-washington-park-breaking-news-violence/12228046/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-washington-park-breaking-news-violence/12228046/ |
CHICAGO -- A 12-year-old boy was shot Tuesday night while he stood outside with a family member on the Lower West Side.
He was with an adult family member about 10:30 p.m. outside in the 1800-block of West 21st Place when two people approached them, started shooting and then fled the area, Chicago police said.
Chicago ... | 2022-09-14T10:48:08Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting critically wounds boy, 12, along 21st Place on Lower West Side: CPD - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-lower-west-side-boy-shot-police/12228814/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-lower-west-side-boy-shot-police/12228814/ |
ByElvia Malagón, Sun-Times Media Wire
Some Lawndale residents want to prevent any more music fesitvals from being held in Douglass Park, including Riot Fest, which has called the park home since 2015.
CHICAGO -- Residents living near Douglass Park in Little Village and Lawndale are bracing for a noisy weekend from Riot... | 2022-09-14T12:50:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Riot Fest 2022: West Side residents push Chicago Park District to evict music fest from Douglass Park - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/riot-fest-2022-douglass-park-chicago-district-events/12229019/ | https://abc7chicago.com/riot-fest-2022-douglass-park-chicago-district-events/12229019/ |
Vice President Harris holding reproductive healthcare roundtable Friday in Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Chicago Friday to meet with state leaders, according to a release from the Vice President's Office.
Harris is scheduled to meet with members of the state legislature and advoca... | 2022-09-14T14:52:06Z | abc7chicago.com | Vice President Kamala Harris coming to Chicago Friday, holding roundtable on reproductive healthcare - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/vice-president-kamala-harris-chicago-il-healthcare/12229178/ | https://abc7chicago.com/vice-president-kamala-harris-chicago-il-healthcare/12229178/ |
7 killed, nearly 50 injured in attack connected to alleged Highland Park shooter
Those who responded to the Highland Park, IL parade shooting were honored earlier this week by US Rep. Brad Schneider.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- First responders and local leaders in Highland Park were honored earlier this week for thei... | 2022-09-14T16:23:39Z | abc7chicago.com | Highland Park parade shooting first responders honored by US Rep. Brad Schneider - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-parade-shooting-shooter-news-brad-schneider/12229316/ | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-parade-shooting-shooter-news-brad-schneider/12229316/ |
Victim identified as 41-year-old Mike Byrnes, who previously worked as a chef
Chicago police released video of the suspects in a deadly Loop robbery and stabbing. Chef Mike Barnes, of Blue Island, was identified as the victim.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police announced charges Wednesday in connection with a deadly robbe... | 2022-09-14T17:02:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Loop stabbing: Anthony Rawls Jr. charged in stabbing death of Chef Mike Byrnes in downtown robbery near LaSalle, Van Buren - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-loop-stabbing-mike-byrnes-crime/12229503/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-loop-stabbing-mike-byrnes-crime/12229503/ |
Metra cancels some trains as possible freight railroad worker strike looms
Metra cancellations announced for BNSF, UP-North, UP-Northwest, UP-West lines Thursday night
CHICAGO -- Some Metra trains won't be running beginning Thursday night as the commuter rail service braces for a possible nationwide work stoppage by fr... | 2022-09-14T17:55:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Metra cancellations: Some BNSF, UP-North, UP-Northwest, UP-West trains canceled Thursday night as possible railroad strike looms - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/metra-cancellations-amtrak-tickets-schedule-railroad-strike/12229565/ | https://abc7chicago.com/metra-cancellations-amtrak-tickets-schedule-railroad-strike/12229565/ |
Shots fired in Lincoln Park, sources say by Harvey mayor's security detail
Chopper 7HD was over a large Chicago police presence in Lincoln Park following reports of shots fired.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sources tell ABC7 Eyewitness News that shots were fired by the Harvey mayor's security detail in Lincoln Park Wednesday after... | 2022-09-14T20:44:58Z | abc7chicago.com | Shots fired in Lincoln Park near North and Halsted, sources say by Harvey mayor's security detail - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-shots-fired-lincoln-park-north-and-halsted/12229933/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-shots-fired-lincoln-park-north-and-halsted/12229933/ |
'Ghost' buses, trains prompt public transit advocates to call out CTA over inadequate services
Chicagoans are making it clear that they're tired of waiting for CTA buses and trains.
CHCIAGO (WLS) -- From CTA headquarters to City Hall, across Chicago Wednesday, a series of coordinated events took place to highlight what... | 2022-09-15T00:00:51Z | abc7chicago.com | CTA bus line schedule: Chicago Transit Authority called out over 'ghost' buses, trains - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cta-transportation-ghost-bus-train-schedule/12229926/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cta-transportation-ghost-bus-train-schedule/12229926/ |
Melanie Grotto from We Grow Dreams joined ABC7 to talk about the nonprofit garden center that employs people with development disabilities.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Fall is right around the corner and that has many gardeners thinking of mums, other fall plants and holiday decorations.
There is a garden center in the western su... | 2022-09-15T01:49:42Z | abc7chicago.com | We Grow Dreams garden center in West Chicago employs people with developmental disabilities - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/we-grow-dreams-garden-center-west-chicago-non-profit/12230707/ | https://abc7chicago.com/we-grow-dreams-garden-center-west-chicago-non-profit/12230707/ |
ByDarren Cunningham, WXYZ
DETROIT, Mich. -- Police in Michigan say a man opened fire on his family, killing his wife and injuring one of his daughters.
The man, identified as 52-year-old Igor Lanis, was later killed in a shootout with police.
His other daughter says he was spiraling out of control before the shootings ... | 2022-09-15T03:03:49Z | abc7chicago.com | Walled Lake shooting: Daughter shares insight on father's QAnon obsession, 'spiraling' mental state before Michigan shootings - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/walled-lake-shooting-michigan-man-shoots-family-kills-wife/12230760/ | https://abc7chicago.com/walled-lake-shooting-michigan-man-shoots-family-kills-wife/12230760/ |
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey released five years of tax returns.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey has released five years' worth of tax returns.
The two-page cover sheets includes tax information for Bailey and his wife.
The documents show his adjusted gross-income v... | 2022-09-15T04:52:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey releases tax returns - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/darren-bailey-taxes-income-republican/12230998/ | https://abc7chicago.com/darren-bailey-taxes-income-republican/12230998/ |
Burnside shooting took place in 700-block of East 93rd Street, injured sleeping 3 year old, police said
Police believe a 3 year old was asleep in his bed when shots were fired from outside the home.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two young children were shot by stray bullets while inside their homes on Chicago's South Side Wednesday... | 2022-09-15T10:58:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shootings injure children inside Burnside, West Woodlawn homes just minutes apart on South Side: CPD - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-shooting-burnside-west-woodlawn/12231474/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-shooting-burnside-west-woodlawn/12231474/ |
Metra cancellations: Tentative railway labor deal reached, possibly averting strike
Chicago Metra schedule upended on some lines in anticipation of possible strike
Metra announced cancellations to its schedule Thursday night as the commuter rail service braced for a possible nationwide railroad strike.
CHICAGO (WLS) --... | 2022-09-15T11:28:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Train strike 2022: Amtrak, Metra shut down possibly averted, as tentative railway labor deal reached - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/metra-shut-down-cancellations-amtrak-trains/12231399/ | https://abc7chicago.com/metra-shut-down-cancellations-amtrak-trains/12231399/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police released a photo of a vehicle wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in the Chatham neighborhood on the city's South Side.
CPD said it's searching for a tan Chevy Tahoe made between 2000 and 2006. Police said the vehicle has tinted windows and blacked-out rims.
The vehicle should ... | 2022-09-15T12:25:21Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago hit-and-run: CPD searching for Chevy Tahoe in connection with fatal hit-and-run near 79th Street, MLK Drive - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-hit-and-run-police-chevy-tahoe-mlk-drive/12231602/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-hit-and-run-police-chevy-tahoe-mlk-drive/12231602/ |
Indiana anti-abortion law taking effect Thursday, banning most cases with limited exceptions
Abortion laws across country changing after Roe v. Wade overturned
Indiana's controversial abortion ban bill takes effect Thursday, as legal challenges to the law continue in court.
INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indiana law banning aborti... | 2022-09-15T12:25:27Z | abc7chicago.com | Abortion news: Indiana new law, banning procedure almost entirely, taking affect Thursday - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/indiana-new-law-abortion-ban-news-bans/12231475/ | https://abc7chicago.com/indiana-new-law-abortion-ban-news-bans/12231475/ |
"The Brewed" is welcoming back "The Horror Show Podcast" for a horror-themed comedy show Friday night in Avondale.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- "The Brewed" is preparing to welcome in people from near and far to watch and dissect "Child's Play," the film, on Friday evening in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood.
The hosts of the live ... | 2022-09-15T17:04:13Z | abc7chicago.com | Events in Chicago: The Brewed hosts horror-themed comedy show in Avondale - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/events-in-chicago-avondale-the-brewed-comedy-shows/12231802/ | https://abc7chicago.com/events-in-chicago-avondale-the-brewed-comedy-shows/12231802/ |
Local nutritionist breaks down ways to combat iron deficiency while eating healthy
Iron deficiency is a common occurrence in Children, but that doesn't mean it's impossible for kids to get the nutrients they need.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Iron deficiency is a common issue in children, especially toddlers and teenagers.
Iron de... | 2022-09-15T18:18:38Z | abc7chicago.com | What is iron deficiency? Local nutritionist breaks down nutritious iron-rich foods, tips for healthy eating - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-iron-deficiency-anemia-foods-nutrition-facts/12232153/ | https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-iron-deficiency-anemia-foods-nutrition-facts/12232153/ |
J.B. Cobb's in McHenry is cooperating with health officials following 13 customers contracting a gastrointestinal illness after visiting the establishment.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The McHenry County Department of Health reported an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness linked to a McHenry restaurant.
MCDH said it has identifie... | 2022-09-15T19:06:12Z | abc7chicago.com | McHenry restaurant J.B. Cobb's ground-zero for foodborne illness outbreak, McHenry County Health Dept. says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/dc-cobbs-mchenry-foodborne-illness-gastrointestinal/12232230/ | https://abc7chicago.com/dc-cobbs-mchenry-foodborne-illness-gastrointestinal/12232230/ |
Chicago Live: Free dance lessons offered ahead of free 2-day performing arts fest at Navy Pier
CHICAGO (WLS) -- We are counting down to Chicago Live at Navy Pier!
The free two-day fest showcases different art from across the city, including theater, song and dance.
Some of those companies are offering a free lesson or ... | 2022-09-15T20:07:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Live festival: Free dance lessons, master classes offered ahead of free 2-day fest at Navy Pier - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/free-dance-lessons-near-me-chicago-live-festival/12232372/ | https://abc7chicago.com/free-dance-lessons-near-me-chicago-live-festival/12232372/ |
Chicago residents can now receive free security for their home or business if they meet certain income requirements, city officials said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago residents could now receive a free security camera if they meet certain criteria.
City leaders announced they're removing barriers to the city's home and bus... | 2022-09-15T20:07:22Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago expands home security camera program, allowing greater access for city residents - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/home-security-cameras-systems-and-business-protection-rebate-program-chicago-news/12232334/ | https://abc7chicago.com/home-security-cameras-systems-and-business-protection-rebate-program-chicago-news/12232334/ |
Chicago in search of 'perfect tree' to become city's official Christmas tree for Millennium Park
Christmas is still more than three months away but the search for Chicago's official holiday tree starts today.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Christmas is still more than three months away but the search for Chicago's official holiday t... | 2022-09-15T20:50:49Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Christmas tree: City taking nominations for official holiday tree to be featured at Millennium Park - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-christmas-tree-millennium-park-holiday/12232469/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-christmas-tree-millennium-park-holiday/12232469/ |
Critics say the Safe-T Act, which will eliminate cash bail in Illinois as of January 1, is dangerous. Supporters say it makes the system fairer.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Safe-T Act, a criminal justice reform bill that eliminates cash bail in Illinois, is coming under increasing scrutiny.
Critics say the bill will make it v... | 2022-09-15T23:10:03Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois cash bail: Safe-T Act criticized by attorney general candidate Tom Devore, but supporters say it makes system fairer - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cash-bail-illinois-safe-t-act-safety-criminal-justice-reform/12232413/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cash-bail-illinois-safe-t-act-safety-criminal-justice-reform/12232413/ |
The remains of a 35-foot long, duck-billed dinosaur, called Parrosaurus Missouriensis, were found in Missouri in 2017
CHICAGO (WLS) -- No bones about it!
The Field Museum is bringing home a new dinosaur fossil.
Scientists found the remains of a 35-foot long, duck-billed dinosaur, called Parrosaurus Missouriensis, in Mi... | 2022-09-15T23:19:06Z | abc7chicago.com | The Field Museum Chicago gets new Parrosaurus Missouriensis dinosaur skeleton found in Missouri - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/the-field-museum-chicago-of-natural-history-dinosaur-fossil-parrosaurus-missouriensis/12232892/ | https://abc7chicago.com/the-field-museum-chicago-of-natural-history-dinosaur-fossil-parrosaurus-missouriensis/12232892/ |
For the first time in the nation, two high school football teams coached by women faced off against each other in Chicago.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- For the first time, two high school football teams coached by women faced off against each other.
The Chicago Public League matchup between the DuSable Panthers and the Fenger Tita... | 2022-09-16T00:24:06Z | abc7chicago.com | Female football coaches at DuSable, Fenger high schools in Chicago meet in history-making game - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/female-football-coaches-chicago-fenger-high-school-dusable/12232853/ | https://abc7chicago.com/female-football-coaches-chicago-fenger-high-school-dusable/12232853/ |
R Kelly sentencing date set for February; singer convicted of child pornography charges in Chicago
The Chicago R Kelly trial ended in a guilty verdict for the singer on counts of child pornography. He was acquitted of other counts.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- R. Kelly's sentencing date in Chicago has been set.
The R&B singer was ... | 2022-09-16T01:29:29Z | abc7chicago.com | R Kelly sentencing date set for February; singer convicted in Chicago on child pornography charges - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-sentencing-trial-news-verdict/12233172/ | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-sentencing-trial-news-verdict/12233172/ |
CHICAGO -- Private booters roaming free in more than half of Chicago's 50 wards could soon get the go-ahead to take their controversial, car-disabling operations citywide.
Moore convinced Reboyras to introduce an ordinance allowing merchants across the city to contract with private companies to patrol private lots and ... | 2022-09-16T12:27:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Parking lot near me: Chicago City Council members could allow private booters to take operations citywide - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-city-council-alderman-parking-lot-news/12234066/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-city-council-alderman-parking-lot-news/12234066/ |
Chicago police shooting killed 24-year-old Maurice Granton
The Chicago Police Board voted to fire Officer Sheldon Thrasher, who shot and killed Maurice Granton Jr.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Police Board unanimously voted to fire a CPD officer involved in a deadly shooting in June 2018.
Maurice Granton Jr., 24, died ... | 2022-09-16T12:27:08Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Police Board votes to fire Officer Sheldon Thrasher after South Side shooting death of Maurice Granton - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-cpd-officer-sheldon-thrasher-maurice-granton/12233999/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-cpd-officer-sheldon-thrasher-maurice-granton/12233999/ |
Chicago shooting: 3 teens shot at Archer Heights gas station, police say
CHICAGO -- Three teens were wounded in a shooting Thursday night in Archer Heights.
They were at a gas station in the 4300 block of West 47th Street when someone in a green Chevy Tahoe opened fire at about 11:01 p.m., Chicago police said.
A boy, 1... | 2022-09-16T14:46:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: 3 teens shot at Archer Heights gas station in 4300 block of West 47th Street, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-archer-heights-gas-station-police/12234199/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-archer-heights-gas-station-police/12234199/ |
ByFrank Main, Sun-Times Media Wire
CHICAGO -- A Cook County sheriff's deputy's boyfriend and his sister have been indicted by a federal grand jury on drug charges, officials announced Thursday.
Federal prosecutors said if Dwyer is convicted, they'll seek to confiscate a 9mm Masterpiece Arms handgun, 9mm Walther PPK pis... | 2022-09-16T14:46:27Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago crime news: Cook County sheriff deputy's boyfriend hit with illegal drugs charges after cocaine found in South Side home - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cook-county-sheriff-chicago-crime-illegal-drugs-news/12234154/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cook-county-sheriff-chicago-crime-illegal-drugs-news/12234154/ |
2 charged after 12-year-old boy shot in head, critically hurt in Heart of Chicago shooting: police
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police announced charges Friday morning after a 12-year-old boy was shot while celebrating his grandmother's birthday Tuesday on the city's Southwest Side.
Two people have been charged with five f... | 2022-09-16T16:44:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: 2 charged after 12-year-old boy shot in head along 21st Place in Heart of Chicago, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-heart-of-boy-shot-cpd/12234454/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-heart-of-boy-shot-cpd/12234454/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- This week on "Windy City Weekend", award-winning actress and comedian, Mo'Nique, joins Val and Ryan!
The Green Tie Ball, benefiting Chicago Gateway Green, is one of Chicago's longest-running and most anticipated gala events. It's taking place tomorrow, Saturday Sept. 17th at the Chicago Sports Museum l... | 2022-09-16T19:07:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Val, Ryan chat with Mo'Nique about best cities for beer lovers, Bears v. Packers, new movies - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-new-movies-2022-monique/12234601/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-new-movies-2022-monique/12234601/ |
Vice President Kalama Harris arrives as Chicago is squarely in the crosshairs of multiple national controversial political issues.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is in Chicago Friday to take part in a political rally at UIC.
The vice president is with Governor JB Pritzker and other Democrats.
Earlier in ... | 2022-09-16T21:57:44Z | abc7chicago.com | Kamala Harris Chicago: Vice President highlights Illinois' abortion access while in Chicago for UIC political rally - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/vice-president-kamala-harris-chicago-news-il/12235005/ | https://abc7chicago.com/vice-president-kamala-harris-chicago-news-il/12235005/ |
Need for type O blood is high, which the majority of Black and Latino people have
ByJudy Hsu and Poinesha Barnes via
CHICAGO (WLS) -- You could help save lives this weekend. There's a blood crisis in primarily Black and Latino communities. And now, four Chicago organizations are teaming to answer the call for help.
The... | 2022-09-17T00:21:22Z | abc7chicago.com | Blood drive near me: Chicago organizations team up to address blood crisis in Black, Latino communities - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/blood-drive-near-me-chicago-100-black-men/12234926/ | https://abc7chicago.com/blood-drive-near-me-chicago-100-black-men/12234926/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two Illinois state's attorneys are suing over the so-called "Safe-T Act."
The States attorneys for Kankakee and Will counties both filed lawsuits Friday, alleging the act violated the state constitution by not allowing voters to weigh in.
Governor Pritzker's office released a statement after the first ... | 2022-09-17T01:57:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Safe-T Act Illinois: Kankakee, Will County state's attorneys file lawsuit over law eliminating cash bail - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/safe-t-act-illinois-law-cash-bail-lawsuit/12235655/ | https://abc7chicago.com/safe-t-act-illinois-law-cash-bail-lawsuit/12235655/ |
Streets reopen after Mexican Independence Day celebrations lead to traffic gridlock downtown
A clean-up is underway after Mexican Independence Day celebrations led to road closures in the Loop, the Chicago Police Department said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It was a night of chaos Friday in the Loop as revelers celebrated Mexican... | 2022-09-17T11:27:37Z | abc7chicago.com | Roads reopen after Mexican Independence Day celebration leads to street closures downtown in the Loop: Chicago Police Department - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/mexican-independence-day-street-closures-downtown-chicago-loop-police/12236308/ | https://abc7chicago.com/mexican-independence-day-street-closures-downtown-chicago-loop-police/12236308/ |
CHICAGO -- A man was assaulted and shot in The Loop early Saturday.
Just after 1 a.m., the 27-year-old man was walking on the sidewalk in the 100 block of East Wacker Drive when a group of people approached him and began to beat him, Chicago police said. Someone in the group then pulled out a gun and shot him.
SEE ALSO... | 2022-09-17T12:37:17Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting news: Man attacked, shot in head in 100 block of East Wacker Drive in the Loop, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/loop-chicago-shooting-violence-news/12236402/ | https://abc7chicago.com/loop-chicago-shooting-violence-news/12236402/ |
Reginald Carter has been sentenced for fatally shooting his girlfriend and two members of her family before setting their Gary, Indiana home on fire.
GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- The man convicted in a murder and arson case in Gary, Indiana has been sentenced.
Police said Reginald Carter shot his girlfriend and two of her famil... | 2022-09-17T13:03:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Gary, Indiana shooting: Reginald Carter gets 205 years for arson, triple murder after woman shot and killed - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/arson-fire-gary-indiana-shooting-woman-shot-and-killed/12236408/ | https://abc7chicago.com/arson-fire-gary-indiana-shooting-woman-shot-and-killed/12236408/ |
ByAdam Duxter, WCCO
RIVER FALLS, Wis. -- There is a home nestled in a hill in western Wisconsin that looks like a dwelling straight out of a fantasy novel.
The so-called "hobbit house" is for sale in River Falls.
"There's lots of split levels in the Midwest, but nothing quite like this one," realtor Sara Cappechi said.... | 2022-09-17T23:56:51Z | abc7chicago.com | River Falls 'Hobbit House' for sale in Wisconsin woods - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/hobbit-house-for-sale-river-falls-wisconsin/12237132/ | https://abc7chicago.com/hobbit-house-for-sale-river-falls-wisconsin/12237132/ |
TikTok on Thursday announced a new, real-time sharing feature modeled after BeReal, a social media platform that has recently gained traction among college students and other young people, CNN reported.
RELATED: TikTok settlement: Illinois users eligible for payout from $92M class action lawsuit
Technology social media... | 2022-09-18T03:51:55Z | abc7chicago.com | TikTok clones real-time sharing feature modeled after rival BeReal - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/tiktok-sharing-feature-social-media-bereal/12237332/ | https://abc7chicago.com/tiktok-sharing-feature-social-media-bereal/12237332/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three men are recovering after they were shot in a drive-by shooting outside a funeral in Bronzeville Friday.
It happened around noon outside the Christian Tabernacle Church near 47th Street and Prairie Avenue, according to Chicago police.
The men who were shot are all expected to be OK.
Bronzeville Ch... | 2022-09-18T04:27:05Z | abc7chicago.com | Funeral home shooting: 3 injured after shot outside Christian Tabernacle Church on South Side, Chicago police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-drive-by-south-side-funeral-home-bronzeville/12237389/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-drive-by-south-side-funeral-home-bronzeville/12237389/ |
COPA is investigating the shooting, Chicago police said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- One person was hurt in a shooting involving a Chicago police officer on the city's South Side early Sunday morning, CPD said..
One officer fired their weapon, injuring the person, who is now in the hospital in fair condition. An officer was trans... | 2022-09-18T10:36:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police shooting today: Officer shoots armed person in 7200 block of South Artesian Avenue on South Side, department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-shooting-officer-news-today/12237617/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-shooting-officer-news-today/12237617/ |
Chicago shooting: 18-year-old fatally shot in neck, another wounded in Brighton Park, police say
CHICAGO -- One man died and another was injured in a Brighton Park shooting early Sunday, police said.
The two victims, 18 and 19, were sitting in a car on the 3600 block of South Kedzie Avenue around 2:45 a.m. when someone... | 2022-09-18T12:43:07Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting today: Man shot and killed, another hurt in 3600 block of South Kedzie Avenue, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-man-shot-and-killed-shots-fired-police/12237692/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-man-shot-and-killed-shots-fired-police/12237692/ |
Intruder killed after Kenosha homeowner fights back, police say
ByUbah Ali, WTMJ
KENOSHA, Wis. -- A Kenosha homeowner allegedly killed a man who attacked him in his house, according to police.
Kenosha police responded to the area near 64th Avenue and 69th Street just before 7:30 p.m. Friday after reports of someone dam... | 2022-09-18T22:09:13Z | abc7chicago.com | Homeowner kills intruder during attack in Kenosha, Wisconsin home, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/intruder-killed-homeowner-attacked-kenosha-wisconsin-death-investigation/12238645/ | https://abc7chicago.com/intruder-killed-homeowner-attacked-kenosha-wisconsin-death-investigation/12238645/ |
Lombard man Mark Frerichs held hostage by Taliban released in prisoner swap
Mark Frerichs was lured to meeting, kidnapped in Kabul in January 2020
ByABC7 Digital Team via
The Taliban kidnapped Lombard man Mark Frerichs two years ago, and now, Senator Tammy Duckworth is helping fight for his freedom.
LOMBARD, Ill. (WLS)... | 2022-09-19T10:59:52Z | abc7chicago.com | Lombard, Illinois man Mark Frerichs held hostage by Taliban released in exchange for - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/mark-frerichs-afghanistan-hostage-taliban-lombard/12239915/ | https://abc7chicago.com/mark-frerichs-afghanistan-hostage-taliban-lombard/12239915/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot and a woman robbed early Monday morning in Chicago's Homan Square neighborhood, according to CPD.
Chicago police said a 30-year-old man was leaving a restaurant just after 3:30 a.m. in the 3400-block of West Roosevelt Road when someone in a black Nissan pickup fired shots, grazing the ma... | 2022-09-19T12:09:32Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Man shot in face, woman robbed along Roosevelt Road in Homan Square, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-homan-square-robbery-roosevelt-road/12240020/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-homan-square-robbery-roosevelt-road/12240020/ |
University of Chicago British history expert weighs in on Queen Elizabeth funeral
Queen Elizabeth death: Monarch spent 70 years on the throne, during which much has changed
A University of Chicago British history expert weighed in on the queen's funeral.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A professor of British history at the University... | 2022-09-19T12:26:58Z | abc7chicago.com | University of Chicago British history expert weighs in on Queen Elizabeth II funeral - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/the-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-of-england-death/12240066/ | https://abc7chicago.com/the-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-of-england-death/12240066/ |
Sterigenics trial jury reaches verdict in favor of woman who sued Willowbrook company over emissions
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A jury has reached a verdict in favor of a woman who sued Sterigenics in the first case against the company to go to trial.
The jury found the total damages suffered by Susan Kamoda amount to $38 millio... | 2022-09-19T16:22:13Z | abc7chicago.com | Sterigenics lawsuit: Jury reaches verdict in favor of Susan Kamada in first lawsuit against Willowbrook company to go to trial - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/sterigenics-lawsuit-willowbrook-verdict-locations/12240473/ | https://abc7chicago.com/sterigenics-lawsuit-willowbrook-verdict-locations/12240473/ |
Indiana woman accused of abandoning non-verbal son, 5, with autism pleads guilty
Heather Adkins, Indiana: Abandoned child found by bystander
Heather Adkins of Shelbyville, Indiana is accused of abandoning her son, who has autism and is non-verbal, in Ohio.
CINCINNATI -- An Indiana mother accused of having abandoned her... | 2022-09-19T18:58:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Heather Adkins Shelbyville, Indiana: Woman accused of abandoning non-verbal son with autism in Ohio pleads guilty - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/heather-adkins-indiana-shelbyville-autism-abandoned-child/12240758/ | https://abc7chicago.com/heather-adkins-indiana-shelbyville-autism-abandoned-child/12240758/ |
Police investigating weekend assault of female motorist in West Loop, where traffic was halted during celebrations.
The Chicago Police Department defended its response to Mexican Independence Day celebrations after traffic and street closures caused a Loop gridlock.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago police superintendent tr... | 2022-09-19T22:23:33Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Police Department defends response to Mexican Independence Day celebrations after crime, Loop traffic and street closures - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-mexican-independence-day-news-traffic/12241263/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-mexican-independence-day-news-traffic/12241263/ |
Carson Bates and Michael Burns are part of a tight-knit group who all graduated from Plainfield North High School in 2019.
Illinois State University students Carson Bates and Michael Burns were hit by a car while leaving Pub II in Normal, IL.
PLAINFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- The community of Plainfield has been rallying behin... | 2022-09-19T22:49:41Z | abc7chicago.com | Plainfield supports Illinois State University students Carson Bates and Michael Burns after car crash near Pub II in Normal, IL - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-state-university-carson-bates-and-michael-burns-pub-ii-normal-il-car-crash/12241197/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-state-university-carson-bates-and-michael-burns-pub-ii-normal-il-car-crash/12241197/ |
What happened to Lyric Woods? 2 high school students ID'd as bodies found dead in trail, police say
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. -- A 14-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man have been identified as the victims found dead in a North Carolina trail over the weekend.
Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) said men riding ATVs on Sun... | 2022-09-20T00:03:43Z | abc7chicago.com | Lyric Woods death news: Bodies found in Orange County, NC near Hillsborough ID'd as Devin Clark, missing girl: police department - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/devin-clark-lyric-woods-missing-bodies-found-in-orange-county-nc-breaking-news/12241395/ | https://abc7chicago.com/devin-clark-lyric-woods-missing-bodies-found-in-orange-county-nc-breaking-news/12241395/ |
Resting in peace remains difficult for some as funeral violence continues.
Three people were hurt in a drive-by shooting in Chicago, police said. Shots were fired at a teen's funeral in Bronzeville on the South Side.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There was no rest in peace on Chicago's South Side when gunfire erupted this weekend d... | 2022-09-20T01:05:06Z | abc7chicago.com | No rest in peace: 3 hurt in drive-by Chicago shooting at funeral for teen in Bronzeville on South Side, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/shooting-at-funeral-home-drive-by-bronzeville-chicago/12241645/ | https://abc7chicago.com/shooting-at-funeral-home-drive-by-bronzeville-chicago/12241645/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicagoan Lilliana Ortiz flew to Puerto Rico last week to help her mom prepare for the storm.
"We boarded up windows and we just remained inside. We are now just coming outside and there are a lot of down trees. Some rivers are overflowing," she said.
Ortiz said they lost power Sunday afternoon.
Segund... | 2022-09-20T01:05:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago's Puerto Rican community ready to mobilize for Hurricane Fiona relief - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/what-happened-in-puerto-rico-today-hurricane-fiona-population-humboldt-park-chicago/12241646/ | https://abc7chicago.com/what-happened-in-puerto-rico-today-hurricane-fiona-population-humboldt-park-chicago/12241646/ |
Chicago news Navy Pier: Person of interest being questioned after boy, 3, falls in lake, CPD says
Child very critical after Lake Michigan rescue
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Police are still questioning a person of interest after rescuers made a desperate rush to save a 3-year-old boy's life.
Police said the child went tumbling se... | 2022-09-20T10:35:04Z | abc7chicago.com | Navy Pier news today: Person of interest still being questioned after boy, 3, falls in Lake Michigan, Chicago police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/navy-pier-news-today-chicago-lake-michigan-rescue-police/12242433/ | https://abc7chicago.com/navy-pier-news-today-chicago-lake-michigan-rescue-police/12242433/ |
CPD investigating after person found dead in trash can in Roseland
Chicago police are investigating after a person was found dead in a garbage can on West 110th Place in Roseland.
CHICAGO -- Police are conducting a death investigation after finding a person in a garbage can in Roseland on the South Side.
A male of unkn... | 2022-09-20T12:06:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police investigating after person found dead in garbage can on West 110th Place in Roseland - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/person-found-dead-garbage-can-west-110th-place-roseland/12242547/ | https://abc7chicago.com/person-found-dead-garbage-can-west-110th-place-roseland/12242547/ |
Sentencing, lawsuits, more trials: Verdict in Chicago R Kelly trial won't end singer's troubles
What did R Kelly do? Singer convicted of child porn charges; attorney Jennifer Bonjean plans to appeal
R. Kelly's sentencing date has been set for February after he was convicted in Chicago on charges of child pornography.
C... | 2022-09-20T12:15:14Z | abc7chicago.com | R Kelly sentencing, lawsuits and more trials: Guilty verdict in Chicago won't end singer's troubles - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-sentencing-news-trial-sentence/12242681/ | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-sentencing-news-trial-sentence/12242681/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Election Day is nearly upon us. Are you registered to vote?
People are encouraged to register to vote and to check their registration if they are not sure.
In order to vote in Illinois:
-You must be a United States Citizen.
-You must be 17 years old on or before the date of the Primary Election and tur... | 2022-09-20T12:32:39Z | abc7chicago.com | How do I register to vote? National Voter Registration Day raising awareness before Election Day - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/how-do-i-register-to-vote-online-check-my-voter-registration-what-are-the-requirements/12242703/ | https://abc7chicago.com/how-do-i-register-to-vote-online-check-my-voter-registration-what-are-the-requirements/12242703/ |
Judge won't block release of video showing Pilsen shooting that led to charges against CPD officers
CPD shooting on West 18th Street injured bystander
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced felony charges against a CPD sergeant and officer for a shooting in Pilsen in July.
CHICAGO -- A judge refused Monday to ... | 2022-09-20T13:38:00Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Judge won't block release of video showing CPD officers firing shots in Pilsen, leading to charges - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-pilsen-police-cpd/12242765/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-pilsen-police-cpd/12242765/ |
Chicago fire crews respond to South Austin explosion, building collapse; at least 6 hurt
LIVE: CFD responds to structure collapse in South Austin
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago fire officials were responding to a structure collapse caused by an apparent explosion in South Austin Tuesday morning. Several people were injured.
... | 2022-09-20T15:13:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago fire crews respond to South Austin building collapse, explosion at Washington, Central; at least 6 hurt - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/south-austin-building-collapse-chicago-fire-washington-central/12243086/ | https://abc7chicago.com/south-austin-building-collapse-chicago-fire-washington-central/12243086/ |
Grace Hinchman was your normal, active athlete at Loyola when she started to get headaches and high fevers.
CHCAGO (WLS) -- Doctors call her survival story "one in a million."
Grace Hinchman was your normal, active athlete looking forward to playing volleyball at Loyola University Chicago when she started to get headac... | 2022-09-20T17:29:02Z | abc7chicago.com | What is FIRES? Loyola University volleyball player survives rare neurological disorder - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/fires-rare-disease-loyola-university-what-is/12243505/ | https://abc7chicago.com/fires-rare-disease-loyola-university-what-is/12243505/ |
'Wicked' returns to Chicago next week
"Wicked" flys back in Chicago next week. The showlooks at what happened in the Land of Oz but from a different angle.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Wicked" is flying back into Chicago next week.
The Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz but from a different angle.
Jennafe... | 2022-09-20T17:29:20Z | abc7chicago.com | 'Wicked' returns to Chicago next week at Nederlander Theatre - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/wicked-chicago-broadway-in-wicket-tickets-nederlander-theatre/12243519/ | https://abc7chicago.com/wicked-chicago-broadway-in-wicket-tickets-nederlander-theatre/12243519/ |
LIVE | Chicago shooting: Off-duty police officer shot in face on Northwest Side, authorities say
LIVE: Chopper7 over off-duty CPD officer shot on NW Side
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An off-duty Chicago police officer was shot in the face on the city's Northwest Side on Tuesday, authorities said.
A woman was shot during an inciden... | 2022-09-20T21:15:31Z | abc7chicago.com | LIVE | Chicago shooting: Off duty police officer shot in head in 3600 block of North Elston Avenue by Irving Park, Avondale - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-female-officer-shot-in-head-shooting-news/12244107/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-female-officer-shot-in-head-shooting-news/12244107/ |
When something like this happens, the I-Team starts an immediate check of inspection records, alleged code violations and citations, fines and whether repairs were ordered and carr
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An explosion ripped through an apartment building on Chicago's West Side Tuesday morning, leaving at least eight people in... | 2022-09-20T22:46:59Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago building explosion today: South Austin building at 5601 W. West End has history of inspection failures - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-explosion-today-in-building-code-violations/12244220/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-explosion-today-in-building-code-violations/12244220/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Puerto Rican diaspora in Chicago is outraged that millions of people on the island are spending the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Maria in the dark following Hurricane Fiona.
"We are a colony of the richest and the most powerful country in the world and you are telling me that the United States of A... | 2022-09-21T00:18:39Z | abc7chicago.com | What's happening in Puerto Rico? Chicago's Puerto Rican community outraged by pace of change since Hurricane Maria - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/whats-happening-in-puerto-rico-hurricane-fiona-maria/12244077/ | https://abc7chicago.com/whats-happening-in-puerto-rico-hurricane-fiona-maria/12244077/ |
Survivors of the Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting rallied in Washington Wednesday, as they push for gun control.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Hundreds of people from the Chicago area are heading to Washington D.C. to take part in a national march against assault weapons Thursday.
Please note: The above video is from a previ... | 2022-09-21T02:20:30Z | abc7chicago.com | Hundreds travel from Chicago to DC for assault weapons march organized by Highland Park group March Fourth - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-parade-shooting-march-fourth-assault-weapons-ban-protest/12245065/ | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-parade-shooting-march-fourth-assault-weapons-ban-protest/12245065/ |
Officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries in Elston shooting, CPD Supt. David Brown says
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are looking for the person who shot an off-duty officer in the face Tuesday afternoon on the Northwest Side. CPD describes it as a road rage incident.
The 27-year-old woman was driving on the bo... | 2022-09-21T10:23:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Shots fired by police during hunt for suspect who shot officer in face along Irving Park, Avondale border - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-police-cpd-irving-park/12246064/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-police-cpd-irving-park/12246064/ |
A non-profit dedicated to increasing book ownership among children in Chicago is gearing up for its annual fundraiser.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- On Thursday, Bernie's Book Bank, a non-profit organization will once again partner with ESPN Chicago 1000 for "Walk As One Chicago."
It is a 20 mile circular route departing from Guara... | 2022-09-21T14:49:28Z | abc7chicago.com | Bernie's Book Bank, ESPN 1000 holding 3rd annual 'Walk As One Chicago' fundraiser - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/bernies-book-bank-walk-as-one-chicago-books-fundraiser/12246648/ | https://abc7chicago.com/bernies-book-bank-walk-as-one-chicago-books-fundraiser/12246648/ |
What does the latest Federal interest rate hike mean for consumers?
The latest interest rate hike hopes to slow down consumer spending amid record-high inflation
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Another Federal Reserve interest rate hike Wednesday, increasing three-quarters of a percentage point.
The bottom line is you could pay more ... | 2022-09-21T19:50:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Did the Feds raise the interest rate today? Federal Reserve hopes to slow down consumer spending amid record-high inflation - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/federal-reserve-did-the-feds-raise-interest-rate-today-inflation-new-hike/12247365/ | https://abc7chicago.com/federal-reserve-did-the-feds-raise-interest-rate-today-inflation-new-hike/12247365/ |
ByDean Fioresi, CNNWire
UCLA basketball player Jalen Hill watches his teammates warmup before an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Former UCLA basketball player Jalen Hill has died at 22 years old.
The news was confirmed by Hill's father via his private Instag... | 2022-09-21T20:20:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Jalen Hill death: Former UCLA basketball player dead at 22 after he disappeared while in Costa Rica, family says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jalen-hill-death-ucla-costa-rica/12247535/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jalen-hill-death-ucla-costa-rica/12247535/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Evanston native and "The Conners" star Lecy Goranson launched her career in that TV family when she was just a teenager. She sat down with ABC7 to talk about growing up with "Becky!"
Goranson shared how "The Conners" mirrors society, especially now.
"One thing you can say about 'The Conners' and what's... | 2022-09-21T22:26:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Evanston native Lecy Goranson on growing up as Becky on 'The Conners' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/the-conners-lecy-goranson-evanston-becky-conner/12247649/ | https://abc7chicago.com/the-conners-lecy-goranson-evanston-becky-conner/12247649/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Joliet police and federal authorities announced that 25 people have been indicted for allegedly defrauding the federal Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, which helped struggling businesses during the pandemic.
Authorities said the alleged offenders obtained loans in the range of $20,000. Many simply ... | 2022-09-21T23:19:11Z | abc7chicago.com | 25 indicted for Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud in Will County; some filed while in jail - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/ppp-loan-fraud-arrest-joliet-police/12248109/ | https://abc7chicago.com/ppp-loan-fraud-arrest-joliet-police/12248109/ |
Trump Tower is the icon of the former president's cheating scheme in Chicago, according to authorities.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Trump Tower is the icon of the former president's cheating scheme in Chicago, according to authorities. It's 100 stories tall and costs $850 million to build.
Since 2009, it's been off Trump's books,... | 2022-09-21T23:58:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Lawsuit against former president and his family businesses zeros in on Trump Tower Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/donald-trump-tower-chicago-lawsuit/12248066/ | https://abc7chicago.com/donald-trump-tower-chicago-lawsuit/12248066/ |
The petition comes days after another federal appeals court upheld a similar Texas social media law
ByBrian Fung, CNN Business, CNNWire
Florida has asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether states may force social media companies to host content they would rather remove - setting up a potential landmark battle over di... | 2022-09-22T04:02:06Z | abc7chicago.com | Florida social media law: State asks Supreme Court to rule SB 7072, setting up landmark battle on digital speech rights - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/florida-social-media-law-supreme-court-digital-speech-rights/12248656/ | https://abc7chicago.com/florida-social-media-law-supreme-court-digital-speech-rights/12248656/ |
Judge Carl Boyd works mainly in Markham
Cook County Judge Carl Boyd was charged with domestic battery after a Beverly incident on South Seeley Avenue, Chicago police say.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Cook County Circuit Court judge has been charged with a misdemeanor after being accused of throwing a glass bottle at a window in ... | 2022-09-22T11:26:15Z | abc7chicago.com | Cook County Judge Carl Boyd charged with domestic battery after Beverly incident on South Seeley Avenue, Chicago police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cook-county-judge-charged-carl-boyd-beverly-south-seeley-avenue/12249756/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cook-county-judge-charged-carl-boyd-beverly-south-seeley-avenue/12249756/ |
Weather: Like It or Not
Chicagohenge 2022 dates: When sunrise, sunset will align with Chicago skyscrapers
The equinox is when the sun's direct rays are right on the equator
ByLarry Mowry via
Chicagohenge 2021 will treat us to a special alignment of the sunrise and sunset with Chicago's skyscrapers around the Fall Equin... | 2022-09-22T11:48:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicagohenge 2022 dates: Sunrise, sunset to align with Chicago skyscrapers around Fall Equinox - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicagohenge-2022-dates-fall-equinox-chicago-henge/12249900/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicagohenge-2022-dates-fall-equinox-chicago-henge/12249900/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayor Lori Lightfoot will host a day-long program Thursday focused on healing the community through policy and the arts.
The "Let's Talk Healing, Chicago: The Year of Healing Summit" offers a space for conversations with community leaders to build a road map toward transforming the community.
The summi... | 2022-09-22T11:48:23Z | abc7chicago.com | Mayor Lori Lightfoot to host 'Let's Talk Healing, Chicago' summit - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/mayor-lori-lightfoot-lets-talk-healing-chicago-summit-news/12249796/ | https://abc7chicago.com/mayor-lori-lightfoot-lets-talk-healing-chicago-summit-news/12249796/ |
Outdoor dining Chicago program launched in May 2020, when indoor dining prohibited
Chicago City Council approved several items Wednesday.
CHICAGO -- An outdoor dining program that proved to be a lifesaver for Chicago restaurants and bars during the darkest days of the pandemic would be made permanent - and expanded int... | 2022-09-22T12:40:21Z | abc7chicago.com | Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposes new, improved - and permanent - outdoor dining program to Chicago City Council - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-city-council-mayor-lori-lightfoot-outdoor-dining-restaurants/12249953/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-city-council-mayor-lori-lightfoot-outdoor-dining-restaurants/12249953/ |
State Sen. Emil Jones III gives up leadership posts after federal bribery charges
Illinois politics: Senator hit with charges as part of investigation involving red-light camera company, SafeSpeed
ByMitchell Armentrout, Sun-Times Media Wire
State Sen. Emil Jones III has been hit with federal bribery charges as part of ... | 2022-09-22T13:19:34Z | abc7chicago.com | State Senator Emil Jones III charges: Politician gives up leadership posts after red-light camera investigation - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/emil-jones-iii-jr-bribery-senator/12250056/ | https://abc7chicago.com/emil-jones-iii-jr-bribery-senator/12250056/ |
ByEvelyn Holmes and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team via
Chicago Police Sergeant Michael Vitellaro has been charged after an incident in Park Ridge in which a teen was pinned to the ground.
PARK RIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Chicago police sergeant pleaded not guilty to official misconduct and aggravated battery charges after an inc... | 2022-09-22T15:12:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Off-duty Chicago Police Sergeant Michael Vitellaro pleads not guilty after Park Ridge teen pinned to ground - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/park-ridge-il-news-chicago-police-off-duty-officer/12250500/ | https://abc7chicago.com/park-ridge-il-news-chicago-police-off-duty-officer/12250500/ |
Corey Simon says his car was stolen twice within three hours in Chicago. Chicago police helped him get it back, twice, but he's still in disbelief.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Corey Simon almost couldn't believe it himself.
First, a brazen daylight car theft, right from the auto shop. Simon said it happened Monday when he took hi... | 2022-09-22T23:25:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago man Corey Simon has car stolen twice in 3 hours: 'Luck is on my side' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/car-stolen-twice-chicago-police-crime/12251762/ | https://abc7chicago.com/car-stolen-twice-chicago-police-crime/12251762/ |
CHICAGO -- Four people were shot Thursday afternoon on a street in Douglas on the South Side.
Two other men, whose ages are not known, were also shot. One was grazed in the hand and taken to Mercy Hospital in good condition. The other man declined medical attention, and police said it was not known where he was shot.
C... | 2022-09-22T23:25:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: 4 shot near street in Douglas on South Side - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-in-douglas/12252077/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-in-douglas/12252077/ |
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