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Michael Airhart, who runs Taste for the Homeless, has been coming to Elk Grove Village to feed newly arrived migrants in a vacant parking lot.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (WLS) -- Every day for the last three weeks, a Chicago man who typically is feeding Chicagoans who are homeless has been coming to Elk Grove Village to f... | 2022-09-22T23:25:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago man who typically feeds homeless comes to Elk Grove Village to serve migrants - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/texas-migrants-bused-to-chicago-elk-grove-village-taste-for-the-homeless-house-of-restoration/12252073/ | https://abc7chicago.com/texas-migrants-bused-to-chicago-elk-grove-village-taste-for-the-homeless-house-of-restoration/12252073/ |
Attorneys of plaintiffs suing Sterigenics ask court to consolidate cases in hopes of faster trials
With around 800 lawsuits filed, litigation could drag on for decades.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Attorneys for the people suing Sterigenics for allegedly causing them cancer left court Thursday after asking a judge to combine the r... | 2022-09-22T23:38:22Z | abc7chicago.com | Sterigenics lawsuit: Attorneys of plaintiffs ask court to consolidate trials against medical sterilization company - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/sterigenics-lawsuit-willowbrook-trial-ethylene-oxide/12252232/ | https://abc7chicago.com/sterigenics-lawsuit-willowbrook-trial-ethylene-oxide/12252232/ |
Chicago police said a rideshare passenger was wounded in a shooting in West Garfield Park Thursday night.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A rideshare passenger was wounded in a shooting in West Garfield Park Thursday night, Chicago police said.
The shooting occurred in the 4400-block of West Lake Street at about 10:04 p.m.
A 23-year-... | 2022-09-23T10:44:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Rideshare passenger shot on Lake Street in West Garfield Park, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-rideshare-crime-west-garfield-park/12254269/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-rideshare-crime-west-garfield-park/12254269/ |
LIVE: Chopper7HD over Oak Forest house fire
OAK FOREST, Ill. (WLS) -- A fire has broken out at a south suburban home, where police said a person was barricaded Friday morning.
Oak Forest officials tweeted just after 7 a.m. that an individual was barricaded in the 5500-block of Ann Marie Lane.
They asked residents who l... | 2022-09-23T12:51:04Z | abc7chicago.com | Oak Forest fire: Blaze breaks out at home where police say person barricaded on Ann Marie Lane - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/oak-forest-fire-police-ann-marie-lane-news/12254779/ | https://abc7chicago.com/oak-forest-fire-police-ann-marie-lane-news/12254779/ |
A man has been charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed Lisle High School graduate Kaylee Gansberg in Kalamazoo, MI.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WLS) -- A 22-year-old man has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of a suburban college student near campus.
Gansberg was a student at Western Michigan University.
"... | 2022-09-23T14:05:08Z | abc7chicago.com | Western Michigan student death: Man charged in fatal Kalamazoo hit-and-run that killed Kaylee Gansberg of Lisle - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lisle-high-school-western-michigan-university-kaylee-gansberg-il/12254875/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lisle-high-school-western-michigan-university-kaylee-gansberg-il/12254875/ |
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said wheel tax 'disproportionally' impacts Black, Brown residents
Vehicle registration fines and fees will end for unincorporated Cook County.
COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Cook County is putting the brakes on some vehicle registration fees.
The county's board of commissioners ... | 2022-09-23T14:44:39Z | abc7chicago.com | Cook County wheel tax: Board ends vehicle registration fines, fees for unincorporated residents - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/unincorporated-cook-county-wheel-tax-illinois-toni-preckwinkle/12254723/ | https://abc7chicago.com/unincorporated-cook-county-wheel-tax-illinois-toni-preckwinkle/12254723/ |
A Chicago shooting inside an apartment left two people hurt in the 8000 block of South Vernon Avenue on the South Side, the police department said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people were shot inside an apartment on the city's South Side overnight Friday, Chicago police said.
The shooting happened at a building in the Chatham... | 2022-09-23T15:32:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting today: 2 hurt after shots fired in 8000 block of South Vernon Avenue on South Side, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-south-side-news/12255279/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-south-side-news/12255279/ |
Val and Ryan talk quiet quitting, Chicago Bears and new movies, including 'Don't Worry Darling'
Val and Ryan talked about the happiest state in the US, an upcoming Chicago Bears game and the Prince Immersive Experience on Michigan Avenue.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- This week on Windy City Weekend, Ryan and Val returned for more ... | 2022-09-23T18:35:14Z | abc7chicago.com | What is quiet quitting a job? Val, Ryan talk happiest state in the US, Chicago Bears, new movies, including 'Don't Worry Darling' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/new-movies-dont-worry-darling-chicago-bears-what-is-quiet-quitting/12255795/ | https://abc7chicago.com/new-movies-dont-worry-darling-chicago-bears-what-is-quiet-quitting/12255795/ |
Republican has criticized Gov. JB Pritzker's approach to crime
Darren Bailey is living in the John Hancock tower in Streeterville, Chicago to "immerse" himself in the city head of the Illinois governor election.
CHICAGO -- Vickie Ponciano feels like breaking her television every time she sees a video clip of her nephew... | 2022-09-23T18:52:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Family of gun violence victims used in Republican campaign ads call on Darren Bailey to stop commercials - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/darren-bailey-jb-pritzker-chicago-violence-shooting/12255983/ | https://abc7chicago.com/darren-bailey-jb-pritzker-chicago-violence-shooting/12255983/ |
Waukesha parade suspect asks to represent himself; attorney files motion to withdraw from case
The man accused of killing six people at a Wisconsin holiday parade withdrew his insanity plea, court records show.
WAUKESHA, Wis. -- The lawyer for the suspect in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack in Wisconsin wants to wi... | 2022-09-23T20:45:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Waukesha Christmas Parade suspect Darrell Brooks asks court to represent himself; attorney files motion to withdraw from case - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/darrell-brooks-jr-attorney-waukesha-christmas-parade/12256418/ | https://abc7chicago.com/darrell-brooks-jr-attorney-waukesha-christmas-parade/12256418/ |
Free event: Meher Dance Company performs for Chicago Live! Festival at Navy Pier
Bollywood on lakefront by Meher Dance Company: It's fun, on fire and free!
Looking for things to do in Chicago this weekend? Enjoy a free Bollywood night with the Chicago Live! Festival at Navy Pier in Streeterville.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 ... | 2022-09-23T22:21:41Z | abc7chicago.com | Free events this weekend: Enjoy Bollywood night with Chicago Live! at Navy Pier in Streeterville - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-live-navy-pier-bollywood-night-events-this-weekend-news/12256561/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-live-navy-pier-bollywood-night-events-this-weekend-news/12256561/ |
7 people died within 24 hours after taking cyanide-laced Tylenol in September 1982
CHICAGO (WLS) -- For 40 years, mystery and misery have been uncomfortable partners in a nagging, unsolved Chicago crime. The ABC7 I-Team has learned that recently gathered new evidence, and a review of old circumstantial evidence, have g... | 2022-09-24T00:19:16Z | abc7chicago.com | What were the Tylenol murders: Could James Lewis be charged in the cyanide-laced painkiller cold case 40 years later? - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-tylenol-murders-james-lewis-1982-murder-case/12257121/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-tylenol-murders-james-lewis-1982-murder-case/12257121/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Inbound and outbound trains on the Metra Electric Line are stopped Friday evening due to a fire on the overhead wires.
After the fire was reported over an outbound train, a Metra spokesperson said the train was stopped near Balbo Drive on the Near South Side.
According to Metra, 150 people on board wer... | 2022-09-24T00:19:28Z | abc7chicago.com | Metra Electric fire on wires over train suspends inbound, outbound service Friday; 150 people evacuate on Near South Side - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/metra-electric-fire-train-schedule/12257347/ | https://abc7chicago.com/metra-electric-fire-train-schedule/12257347/ |
6th annual 'Sista Strut Pink Celebration' 3k breast cancer walk aims to raise awareness
In an effort to raise awareness, seven iHeartMedia Chicago stations are teaming up to hold the 6th annual "Sista Strut Pink Celebration" on October 1.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The 3k breast cancer w... | 2022-09-24T02:03:47Z | abc7chicago.com | Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 6th annual 'Sista Strut Pink Celebration' 3k walk to benefit Sisters Network Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/breast-cancer-awareness-sista-strut-pink-celebration-walk/12257768/ | https://abc7chicago.com/breast-cancer-awareness-sista-strut-pink-celebration-walk/12257768/ |
Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles talked exclusively with a woman who was ripped off
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The I-Team has a new warning about scammers threatening to turn off your electricity. Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles talked exclusively with a woman who was ripped off.
Scared her power would be shut off, a loca... | 2022-09-24T02:56:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Can people scam you on Zelle? Woman scammed out of $500 after told to pay electric bill to keep power on - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/electric-bill-zelle-scam-calls/12247399/ | https://abc7chicago.com/electric-bill-zelle-scam-calls/12247399/ |
$1K reward offered for information leading to arrest in hit-and-run that killed boy, 5, on NW Side
There's a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a hit-and-run crash that killed 5-year-old Taha Khan in Sauganash, Chicago.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The family of a young boy killed in a Northwest Side hit-and-run... | 2022-09-24T14:24:11Z | abc7chicago.com | $1K reward for information on hit and run car crash Chicago Police Department says killed 5-year-old Taha Khan in Sauganash - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/hit-and-run-car-crash-sauganash-chicago-police/12259872/ | https://abc7chicago.com/hit-and-run-car-crash-sauganash-chicago-police/12259872/ |
An investigation by the BGA found Chicago Public Schools lack inclusion of special education classroom assistants in its decision-making process.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Better Government Association is investigating complaints that the school system is lacking inclusion of classroom assistants in the decision-making proc... | 2022-09-24T15:38:15Z | abc7chicago.com | CPS lacks inclusion of special education classroom assistants, BGA investigation finds - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cps-special-education-classroom-assistants-bga-investigation/12259955/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cps-special-education-classroom-assistants-bga-investigation/12259955/ |
als walk for life
Chicago's Les Turner ALS Walk For Life returns to Soldier Field
Foundation celebrating 45 years of research for ALS
ByPhil Schwarz and ABC 7 Chicago Digital Team via
The Les Turner ALS Walk For Life kicked off Saturday at Soldier Field to help fund research and care for those living with the disease.
... | 2022-09-24T17:01:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago's Les Turner ALS Walk For Life returns to Soldier Field - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/als-walk-for-life-les-turner-soldier-field-chicago/12260148/ | https://abc7chicago.com/als-walk-for-life-les-turner-soldier-field-chicago/12260148/ |
Brad Pitt at the Oscars
He added that, while the idea of anti-aging is "ridiculous" and a "fairytale," "what is real is treating your skin in a healthy manner," CNN reported.
The idea for the skincare range came about at the Chteau Miraval winery. The vineyard estate is currently at the center of a legal battle between... | 2022-09-24T21:26:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Le Domaine skin care: Brad Pitt launches genderless skincare line - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/brad-pitt-le-domaine-genderless-skincare-line-2022/12261160/ | https://abc7chicago.com/brad-pitt-le-domaine-genderless-skincare-line-2022/12261160/ |
The curious case of falling gold prices.
"All that glitters is not gold," or so the saying goes but right now, gold itself isn't looking particularly shiny either.
In fact, gold prices are down almost 20% from their recent March peak.
That puts the precious metal on the cusp of a bear market, which is strange because t... | 2022-09-24T21:27:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Gold prices today: Price of precious metal down nearly 20% from recent March peak - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/current-gold-prices-today-per-ounce-inflation/12261092/ | https://abc7chicago.com/current-gold-prices-today-per-ounce-inflation/12261092/ |
Man denied bail in Chinatown carjacking, beating of 61-year-old
Police said a total of 4 offenders were involved, however, just one man is now in custody as 3 others are being sought
Police announced charges Friday in the carjacking and beating of a 61-year-old father in Chicago's Chinatown five months ago.
CHICAGO (WL... | 2022-09-24T22:06:14Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago crime: Termaine Patterson denied bail in Chinatown carjacking, beating of Jin Lew - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-chinatown-beating-carjacking-termaine-patterson/12261275/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-chinatown-beating-carjacking-termaine-patterson/12261275/ |
Winning pitch gets $25K
Entrepreneurs from Chicago's Englewood neighborhood pitch their businesses to a panel of judges in a Shark Tank like competition.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Entrepreneurs in Englewood are getting a much needed boost in the Quality of Life Business Competition.
Four finalists taking the stage Saturday at K... | 2022-09-24T23:07:07Z | abc7chicago.com | Englewood entrepreneurs get running start in Shark Tank-like business plancompetition - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/engelwood-entrepreneurs-chicago-business-competition-pitch-shark-tank-plan-competition/12260673/ | https://abc7chicago.com/engelwood-entrepreneurs-chicago-business-competition-pitch-shark-tank-plan-competition/12260673/ |
Keynote speakers include Shark Tank's Daymond John, Hip-Hop mogul MC Lyte
Register for a free two-day hosted by the Chicago city treasurer that includes a wealth building summit and financial services career fair.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- People who want to learn more about financial literacy and wealth planning can take advan... | 2022-09-24T23:33:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Free Event: Chicago city treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, BMO to host building wealth, financial empowerment weekend - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-city-treasurer-build-wealth-summit-finance-service-job-fair-financial-empowerment-weekend/12261000/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-city-treasurer-build-wealth-summit-finance-service-job-fair-financial-empowerment-weekend/12261000/ |
GRUNDY COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Two people are dead after a shooting at a Coal City sports bar Saturday night, deputies said.
The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. Saturday at Gippers Sports Club and Eatery, according to authorities. Grundy County Sherriff's Office received calls of a shooting taking place in the bars o... | 2022-09-24T23:37:49Z | abc7chicago.com | Grundy County shooting: Darius Travis, Dameonta Terry-Travis killed in shooting at Gippers Sports Club and Eatery in Coal City, IL - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/grundy-county-shooting-gippers-news-bar/12261600/ | https://abc7chicago.com/grundy-county-shooting-gippers-news-bar/12261600/ |
Brother of woman killed caring for teen nieces after Oak Forest man kills family
Four people killed in an Oak Forest, IL shooting and fire are now identified as: Briana Rodriguez, Emilio Rodriguez, Lupe Gomez and Carlos Gomez.
OAK FOREST, Ill. (WLS) -- Two Oak Forest teens are with family after their mother and sibling... | 2022-09-25T03:33:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Oak Forest shooting yesterday: Surviving teens staying with uncle after man kills family on Ann Marie Lane - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/oak-forest-shooting-yesterday-man-kills-family-anne-marie-lane-ann/12262157/ | https://abc7chicago.com/oak-forest-shooting-yesterday-man-kills-family-anne-marie-lane-ann/12262157/ |
Three retired Chicago priests are being asked to remain out of the ministry pending the investigation of allegations of sex abuse against minors.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three retired Chicago area priests are being asked to remain out of the ministry pending the investigation of nearly 50 year old allegations of sex abuse aga... | 2022-09-25T04:03:20Z | abc7chicago.com | Priest sex abuse: 3 retired priests being investigated for allegations from half a century ago, Archdiocese of Chicago says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/archdiocese-of-chicago-priest-sex-abuse-against-minors-sexual/12262144/ | https://abc7chicago.com/archdiocese-of-chicago-priest-sex-abuse-against-minors-sexual/12262144/ |
ABC7's Alan Krashesky emcees 'The Big Gig' gala, benefiting Edward Hospital
The Big Gig gala Saturday night aims to raise money for Edward Hospital
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Big Gig gala Saturday night aims to raise money for Edward Hospital.
The money will help cover the cost of medical equipment upgrades and improvements ... | 2022-09-25T04:12:03Z | abc7chicago.com | ABC7 Chicago's Alan Krashesky emcees 'The Big Gig' gala, benefiting Edward Hospital - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/the-big-gig-gala-edward-hospital-fundraiser-chicago-events/12262452/ | https://abc7chicago.com/the-big-gig-gala-edward-hospital-fundraiser-chicago-events/12262452/ |
Chicago shooting: 3 shot at gathering in Washington Heights, police say
CHICAGO -- Three people were shot Saturday night at a gathering in Washington Heights on the Far South Side.
SEE ALSO | Chicago shooting: Man killed, another critically hurt in Rogers Park parking lot, police say
A 27-year-old man was shot in both ... | 2022-09-25T11:45:32Z | abc7chicago.com | Washington Heights, Chicago shooting last night: 3 shot at gathering in 1200 block of West 103rd Street, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-washington-heights-news-police/12263612/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-washington-heights-news-police/12263612/ |
5-year-old girl stabbed, 10-year-old boy badly beaten, police say
Michigan police found a Detroit radio news anchor killed and his kids hurt in Chesterfield, MI. Jim Matthews was a radio host for WWJ.
CHESTERFIELD, Mich. (WLS) -- A well-known Detroit area radio reporter is dead and his two kids are injured amid a chaot... | 2022-09-25T11:49:28Z | abc7chicago.com | WWJ news anchor killed: Police find Detroit, Michigan radio host Jim Matthews dead, kids injured, suspected killer overdosed - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jim-matthews-radio-host-detroit-anchor-killed-wwj-news/12263778/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jim-matthews-radio-host-detroit-anchor-killed-wwj-news/12263778/ |
Chicago shooting: 2 men found shot in head, killed at Lawndale home, police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two men were shot and killed on the city's West Side early Sunday morning, Chicago police said.
Two men were found shot in the head at about 4:05 a.m. at a home in the Lawndale neighborhood's 1300 block of South Harding Ave... | 2022-09-25T13:16:30Z | abc7chicago.com | Lawndale, Chicago shooting today: 2 men found shot in head, killed in 1300 block of South Harding Avenue, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-violence-man-shot-and-killed/12263979/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-violence-man-shot-and-killed/12263979/ |
ABC7 Chicago Anchor Mark Rivera will host the 17th Annual National Association for Down Syndrome fashion show in DuPage County, IL.
GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (WLS) -- The National Association for Down Syndrome will hold its 17th annual fashion show, hosted by Mark Rivera!
The "Fall In Love With Down Syndrome" themed show will h... | 2022-09-25T17:50:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Events near me: ABC7 Chicago news Anchor Mark Rivera to host DuPage County, IL National Association for Down Syndrome fashion show - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/down-syndrome-fashion-show-mark-rivera-dupage-county-il/12255982/ | https://abc7chicago.com/down-syndrome-fashion-show-mark-rivera-dupage-county-il/12255982/ |
COPA recommends firing of CPD officer involved in 2019 fatal crash on West Side
ByKaitlin Washburn, Sun-Times Media Wire
The family of a woman killed in a crash involving two Chicago police vehicles has filed a lawsuit.
CHICAGO -- Police misconduct investigators have recommended that Chicago police Supt. David Brown mo... | 2022-09-25T23:13:21Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police news: COPA recommends firing of Officer Patrick Brown involved in 2019 West Side crash that killed Verona Gunn - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-department-copa-patrick-brown-crash/12265625/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-department-copa-patrick-brown-crash/12265625/ |
'Senseless epidemic': Surveillance video shows apparent random shooting near Drexel, police say
PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia police have released surveillance video showing the moment a 23-year-old Temple University graduate was shot and killed near Drexel University.
According to police, Everett Beauregard got off a t... | 2022-09-25T23:17:43Z | abc7chicago.com | Philadelphia shooting: Surveillance video shows killing of Temple University graduate Everett Beauregard near Drexel, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/philadelphia-shooting-everett-beauregard-murder-drexel/12265795/ | https://abc7chicago.com/philadelphia-shooting-everett-beauregard-murder-drexel/12265795/ |
John Cena adds world record for most make-a-wishes to trophy case
WWE superstar and Actor John Cena set a Guinness World Record for most Make-a-Wish appearances at 650 visits.
Actor, wrestling legend, and perpetual meme subject John Cena has completed a new accomplishment: breaking the world record for most wishes gran... | 2022-09-26T04:05:30Z | abc7chicago.com | Who is John Cena? The WWE superstar sets Guinness World Record for most Make-a-Wish appearances - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/john-cena-wwe-make-a-wish-guinness-world-record-2022/12266411/ | https://abc7chicago.com/john-cena-wwe-make-a-wish-guinness-world-record-2022/12266411/ |
Hispanic Heritage Month activities can include trying out local flamenco classes, eateries
ByMark Rivera, Michelle Gallardo, and Rob Elgas via
CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with "Our Chicago: Voces Unidas." The half-hour special airs twice on ABC7 Chicago, Sunday Sept. 25 at 11 p.m. a... | 2022-09-26T12:04:20Z | abc7chicago.com | ABC7 Chicago celebrates national Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 with Our Chicago: Voces Unidas - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/hispanic-heritage-month-2022-national-activities-celebrate/12267560/ | https://abc7chicago.com/hispanic-heritage-month-2022-national-activities-celebrate/12267560/ |
Mayor Lori Lightfoot to propose LaSalle Street changes, including affordable housing
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to outline a proposal for LaSalle Street downtown to include affordable housing.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- As workers return to the office, Chicago is trying to figure out the future of LaSalle Street.
L... | 2022-09-26T16:47:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to propose changes to LaSalle Street downtown, including affordable housing - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/mayor-lori-lightfoot-lasalle-street-chicago-affordable-housing-news/12268287/ | https://abc7chicago.com/mayor-lori-lightfoot-lasalle-street-chicago-affordable-housing-news/12268287/ |
Chicago police say incident not connected to another recent attempted abduction on same block
ByCate Cauguiran and Christian Piekos and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team via
The Chicago Police Department is investigating a West Loop attempted kidnapping caught on camera in the 200 block of South Sangamon Street.
CHICAGO (WLS) ... | 2022-09-26T19:33:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Attempted kidnapping West Loop: Crime caught on camera in 200 block of South Sangamon Street, Chicago Police Department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/attempted-kidnapping-west-loop-chicago-police-news/12268464/ | https://abc7chicago.com/attempted-kidnapping-west-loop-chicago-police-news/12268464/ |
Chicago police officials are left to consider the thought of what if? What if the intruder arrived with his own weapons?
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The question of how someone could breach security at the Chicago Police Department's Homan Square facility is complicated by the importance of the facility to CPD's citywide operatio... | 2022-09-27T00:38:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police Homan Square facility breach raises security questions; intruder shot during active shooter training - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-homan-square-police-cpd-facility/12269631/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-homan-square-police-cpd-facility/12269631/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was found shot to death inside a vehicle on the city's South Side, Chicago police said.
Officers responded to a call asking for a well-being check on Monday at about 7 p.m. in the Back of the Yards neighborhood's 4100 block of South Ashland Avenue, police said. They found an unresponsive 48-year-... | 2022-09-27T03:24:04Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting today: Police find man shot and killed in 4100 block of S. Ashland Avenue in Back of the Yards on South Side - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-man-shot-and-killed-back-of-the-yards-police/12269964/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-man-shot-and-killed-back-of-the-yards-police/12269964/ |
New security cameras at rail stations as Chicago police seek CTA robbery suspects
Suspects threw victim's bike on tracks in Red Line CTA incident, CPD said
New security cameras are at CTA train stations in an effort to combat crime; CPD is also seeking robbery suspects from an incident at Garfield.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The... | 2022-09-27T10:52:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago violence: New security cameras at CTA train stations in effort to combat crime; CPD seeking Garfield robbery suspects - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-violence-cta-robbery-train-red-line/12270898/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-violence-cta-robbery-train-red-line/12270898/ |
CPD releases photos of suspect in West Loop attempted kidnapping; good Samaritans speak out
'I wanted to block the van, so he couldn't get away,' nearby rideshare driver said of West Loop, Chicago incident
New details have been released in a West Loop attempted kidnapping.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police released surve... | 2022-09-27T11:10:02Z | abc7chicago.com | West Loop kidnapping attempt: Chicago police release photos of suspect in Sangamon, Adams incident; good Samaritans speak out - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/west-loop-kidnapping-attempt-news-chicago-attempted/12270978/ | https://abc7chicago.com/west-loop-kidnapping-attempt-news-chicago-attempted/12270978/ |
CHICAGO -- An off-duty Chicago cop who was wounded in an apparent road rage shooting last week in Irving Park "is no longer a member of the department," a police spokesman said Monday.
RELATED: Chicago police shooting: Off-duty officer shot during road rage incident discharged from hospital
She couldn't immediately be ... | 2022-09-27T14:04:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Off-duty police officer cop wounded in NW Side road rage shooting no longer with CPD - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-police-cpd-irving-park/12271412/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-police-cpd-irving-park/12271412/ |
A Chicago woman is training for her 24th consecutive Chicago Marathon.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Most people would be proud to complete just one marathon.
Kim Henry has been running for as long as she can remember in marathons all over the world.
On Sunday October 9, she will pound the pavement for 26.2 miles once again in Chic... | 2022-09-27T17:11:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Marathon 2022: Woman training to run for 24th consecutive time - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-marathon-2022-map-date-what-time-does-the-start-maraton-route/12271746/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-marathon-2022-map-date-what-time-does-the-start-maraton-route/12271746/ |
An armed dad responded to a 911 call about a Ohio high school active shooter after a controversial police response to the Uvalde, TX shooting.
NEWARK, Ohio -- A call into 911 Friday spoke of an active shooter inside a classroom at Licking Valley High School in Ohio and prompted a massive response, WSYX reported.
"It wa... | 2022-09-27T20:27:49Z | abc7chicago.com | Active shooter hoax: Armed Newark, Ohio dad responds to fake 911 call about Licking Valley High School shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/licking-valley-high-school-active-shooter-hoax-fake-911-call/12272550/ | https://abc7chicago.com/licking-valley-high-school-active-shooter-hoax-fake-911-call/12272550/ |
All lanes blocked after a crash on a ramp from the Dan Ryan Expressway to the Bishop Ford Freeway near Roseland, Chicago on the South Side.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash on the ramp to from the Dan Ryan Expressway to the Bishop Ford Freeway.
All lanes are blocked in the area. At least one... | 2022-09-27T22:08:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Traffic Chicago: All lanes blocked after crash on ramp from Dan Ryan Expressway to Bishop Ford Freeway near Roseland on South Side - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/dan-ryan-expressway-bishop-ford-freeway-traffic-chicago-car-crash/12272912/ | https://abc7chicago.com/dan-ryan-expressway-bishop-ford-freeway-traffic-chicago-car-crash/12272912/ |
'Disappointing': HOKA runners didn't complete full half marathon on South Side, organizers reveal
How far is a half marathon? HOKA organizers revealed the 2022 race in Jackson Park, Chicago on the South Side was 0.5 miles short.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There are no signs of the HOKA Chicago Half Marathon in Jackson Park that ... | 2022-09-27T23:13:21Z | abc7chicago.com | How long is a half marathon? HOKA organizers reveal 2022 race in Jackson Park, Chicago on South Side was half mile short - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/hoka-half-marathon-chicago-2022-jackson-park-training/12273018/ | https://abc7chicago.com/hoka-half-marathon-chicago-2022-jackson-park-training/12273018/ |
Facility spanning nearly 1.1M square feet eventually expects to hire 1K people.
Walmart is opening a new next-generation fulfillment center in Joliet, IL while competing with Amazon. ABC7 had an exclusive look inside.
JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- It's where high tech meets Walmart tradition as the retail giant takes deliverin... | 2022-09-28T00:01:29Z | abc7chicago.com | Walmart locations near me: Retail giant opens new next-generation fulfillment center in Joliet, IL while competing with Amazon - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/walmart-locations-amazon-fulfillment-center-near-me-joliet-il/12273322/ | https://abc7chicago.com/walmart-locations-amazon-fulfillment-center-near-me-joliet-il/12273322/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The parcel of land at 24th and South State Street has been the subject of controversy for months, as Chicago Public Schools hopes to build a brand new high school there, not too far from historically Black schools like Phillips and Dunbar.
"I feel like the investment should go to those schools and buil... | 2022-09-28T00:49:14Z | abc7chicago.com | Parents worry new CPS high school on Near South Side will drain resources from historically Black schools nearby - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-public-schools-new-cps-high-school-chinatown-bridgeport/12273453/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-public-schools-new-cps-high-school-chinatown-bridgeport/12273453/ |
Gov. JB Pritzker earns endorsements from anti-gun violence PACs, faces more pushback on SAFE-T Act
Pritzker used the endorsement as a chance to blast his opponent, Darren Bailey, for being too pro-gun.
Governor JB Pritzker earned endorsements and faced pushback on the SAFE-T Act, which would eliminate Illinois cash bai... | 2022-09-28T00:49:20Z | abc7chicago.com | Who is running against JB Pritzker 2022? Gov. earns anti-violence endorsements, blasts Darren Bailey for political views on guns - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jb-pritzker-news-darren-bailey-political-views-election-day-2022-safe-t-act/12273420/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jb-pritzker-news-darren-bailey-political-views-election-day-2022-safe-t-act/12273420/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- New data obtained by the ABC 7 I-Team reveals that Chicago DEA agents seized more than 441,000 fentanyl pills in four months this summer.
From May 23 to September 8, 2022, DEA agents in the Chicago Field Division recovered 16 firearms, made 16 arrests, seized 441,464 fentanyl pills, 7,185 grams of Fent... | 2022-09-28T00:49:27Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago drug bust: More than 440K fentanyl pills seized by Chicago DEA agents in 4 months - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/rainbow-fentanyl-pills-powder-chicago/12273457/ | https://abc7chicago.com/rainbow-fentanyl-pills-powder-chicago/12273457/ |
'Wicked Town's specialty was violence': Federal trial begins for alleged leader of West Side gang
ByJon Seidel, Sun-Times Media Wire
Thirteen alleged members of the Wicked Town faction of the Traveling Vice Lords street gang face new charges that connects the gang to a stunning 19 murders over 20 years.
CHICAGO -- Braz... | 2022-09-28T02:16:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Trial begins for Donald 'L'il Don' Lee, alleged leader of Chicago gang Wicked Town, faction of Traveling Vice Lords - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-gangs-wicked-town-traveling-vice-lords-donald-lil-don-lee/12273693/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-gangs-wicked-town-traveling-vice-lords-donald-lil-don-lee/12273693/ |
Two U.S. Postal Service mail carriers were victims of armed robberies this week, Evanston police said.
EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Evanston police said two U.S. Postal Service mail carriers were victims of armed robberies this week.
Police said just after 4 p.m. Monday they were called to the 1600-block of Monroe Street fo... | 2022-09-28T04:35:52Z | abc7chicago.com | 2 USPS mail carriers robbed at gunpoint in Evanston, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-il-news-armed-robbery-mail-carrier-robbed/12273945/ | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-il-news-armed-robbery-mail-carrier-robbed/12273945/ |
7 killed, nearly 50 injured in attack
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering talks about plans to relocate memorial to the victims of o the July 4th parade shooting.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- Highland Park is one step closer to reaching a resolution on how it will honor the lives of those lost in this summer's parade sh... | 2022-09-28T17:28:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Highland Park working toward permanent memorial for shooting victims, Mayor Nancy Rotering says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-parade-shooting-memorial-mayor-nancy-rotering-illinois/12275484/ | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-parade-shooting-memorial-mayor-nancy-rotering-illinois/12275484/ |
Incident followed similar robbery that took place on Monroe Street day before
EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Video shows one of two U.S. Postal Service mail carriers being robbed at gunpoint in Evanston this week.
In Ring doorbell video, a man appears to be on his phone, casually walking along, but he is later seen going afte... | 2022-09-28T17:59:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Evanston robbery: Video shows USPS mail carrier being robbed on Nathaniel Place - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-robbery-robberies-il-illinois/12275747/ | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-robbery-robberies-il-illinois/12275747/ |
LIVE: Lawsuit filed by Highland Park survivors
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- The survivors of the mass shooting in Highland Park, IL have sued the gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson, as well as the shooter, Robert Crimo III, and his father for their respective roles in making it possible for the shooter to carry out the ma... | 2022-09-28T19:04:40Z | abc7chicago.com | Highland Park parade shooting victims file lawsuit against gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson, Robert Crimo III and shooter's father - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-parade-shooting-lawsuit-smith-and-wesson/12276050/ | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-parade-shooting-lawsuit-smith-and-wesson/12276050/ |
Chicago auto repair shops on West, Northwest Sides targeted by car thieves, CPD warns
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are warning auto repair businesses on the West and Northwest Sides that thieves are targeting vehicles in their shops.
Police said in four incidents last week, a group of four men have targeted business... | 2022-09-28T21:24:25Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago auto repair shops in Irving Park, Montclare targeted by car thieves, CPD warns - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/auto-repair-shop-near-me-chicago-car-theft-crime/12276461/ | https://abc7chicago.com/auto-repair-shop-near-me-chicago-car-theft-crime/12276461/ |
IL House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch doubles down on support for SAFE-T Act to end cash bail
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch doubled down in his support for the SAFE-T Act, addressing critics head on during a City Club speech.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Despite continuing criticism about the law that will do away ... | 2022-09-28T22:12:43Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch doubles down on support for SAFE-T Act to end cash bail - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/safe-t-act-illinois-cash-bail-gun-violence-chris-welch/12276419/ | https://abc7chicago.com/safe-t-act-illinois-cash-bail-gun-violence-chris-welch/12276419/ |
ByRavi Baichwal, Chuck Goudie, and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner via
Police say Donald Patrick got inside CPD's Homan Square facility from a fire escape, and allegedly picked up multiple weapons before being shot by police.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Bail was set at $500,000 for the man charged with going insi... | 2022-09-28T23:04:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Homan Square shooting: Donald Patrick entered CPD training center and pointed guns at officers, prosecutors say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/donald-patrick-homan-square-shooting-shots-fired-chicago-police/12276629/ | https://abc7chicago.com/donald-patrick-homan-square-shooting-shots-fired-chicago-police/12276629/ |
A search is underway for 20 Cuban migrants off the Florida Keys as Hurricane Ian batters the region.
A search is underway for 20 Cuban migrants after their boat sank off the Florida Keys just hours before Hurricane Ian made landfall.
The U.S. Coast Guard told ABC News that four migrants began landing in Stock Island, F... | 2022-09-29T00:23:37Z | abc7chicago.com | Cuban migrants missing today in Florida: Coast Guard rescues 3, 20 still unaccounted after boat sinks due to Hurricane Ian - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cuban-migrants-missing-today-in-florida-keys/12276877/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cuban-migrants-missing-today-in-florida-keys/12276877/ |
The proposed merger of the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads would create a rail line extending from Mexico to Canada.
BENSENVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Trains rumble through downtown Bensenville on a regular basis. While many businesses like the Two Chefs restaurant deal with the inconveniences they cause r... | 2022-09-29T01:16:00Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago area mayors, first responders testify against $31B Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern railroads merger - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/railroad-merger-canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-crossings/12277108/ | https://abc7chicago.com/railroad-merger-canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-crossings/12277108/ |
Suspects, driving stolen car, stole 2 more vehicles in McKinley Park, Heart of Chicago, police said
Chicago police said a woman was killed in a Little Village crash with suspected carjackers on a crime spree throughout the SW Side.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Several suspected carjackers caused a deadly crash Wednesday night in C... | 2022-09-29T10:25:44Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police say woman killed in Little Village crash with suspected carjackers on crime spree throughout SW Side - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-carjacking-little-village-crash-woman-killed-police/12278249/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-carjacking-little-village-crash-woman-killed-police/12278249/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The local Red Cross will share more information about its efforts to help hurricane victims Thursday morning.
"You just pack for everything that you hope you might need for yourself. I also pack a first aid kit, which I tend to leave at the shelter," Red Cross volunteer Yasmin Clinton said.
Many people... | 2022-09-29T11:05:09Z | abc7chicago.com | American Red Cross Chicago officials to discuss how they're helping Hurricane Ian victims locally - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/red-cross-volunteer-american-chicago-how-to-for-hurricane-ian-florida/12278304/ | https://abc7chicago.com/red-cross-volunteer-american-chicago-how-to-for-hurricane-ian-florida/12278304/ |
CHICAGO -- A federal grand jury has indicted a former longtime Chicago police officer on a civil rights charge in the alleged kidnapping and sexual abuse of an individual in March 2019.
Featherstone's complaint was settled in April 2020, records show. Her attorney could not be reached for comment.
The lawsuit alleged F... | 2022-09-29T11:57:29Z | abc7chicago.com | Former Chicago Police Officer James Sajdak charged in kidnap, sex abuse case - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-indicted-sex-abuse-kidnapping-crime/12278459/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-indicted-sex-abuse-kidnapping-crime/12278459/ |
A man was arrested after police said he led them on a chose through multiple towns in Northwest Indiana Wednesday night.
GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- A man was arrested under a pool deck of a home after police said he led them on a chase through multiple towns in Northwest Indiana Wednesday night.
At about 6:35 p.m., Gary polic... | 2022-09-29T11:57:41Z | abc7chicago.com | Gary police: Chicago man arrested under pool deck after NW Indiana chase - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/gary-police-chase-northwest-indiana-stolen-car-news/12278368/ | https://abc7chicago.com/gary-police-chase-northwest-indiana-stolen-car-news/12278368/ |
Arlington Heights police investigating crash involving bicyclist on Lake Cook Road
Arlington Heights police are investigating a serious crash Thursday morning that closed Lake Cook Road to traffic at Wilke Road.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- Arlington Heights police are investigating a serious crash Thursday morning... | 2022-09-29T16:32:44Z | abc7chicago.com | Arlington Heights police investigating crash involving bicyclist; Lake Cook Road closed to traffic at Wilke Road - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/arlington-heights-illinois-il-lake-cook-road-crash-traffic/12279013/ | https://abc7chicago.com/arlington-heights-illinois-il-lake-cook-road-crash-traffic/12279013/ |
Chicago Drives Electric event showcases latest EVs, with cars from Chevy, Ford, Volkswagen and more
Some electric vehicle test drives are going on in the west suburbs this weekend.
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. (WLS) -- The Chicago Automobile Trade Association is hosting an electric vehicle event this weekend,
It's all about ... | 2022-09-29T16:50:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Drives Electric event in Oakbrook Terrace showcases latest EVs, with cars from Chevy, Ford, Volkswagen and more - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-automobile-trade-association-ev-charging-electric-car-drives/12278910/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-automobile-trade-association-ev-charging-electric-car-drives/12278910/ |
Darrell Brooks accused of killing 6 people, injuring dozens more during Waukesha, Wisconsin parade
WAUKESHA, Wis. -- A judge decided Wednesday to allow a Wisconsin man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he allegedly drove his SUV through a Christmas parade represent himself at trial, finding th... | 2022-09-29T18:00:30Z | abc7chicago.com | Darrell Brooks, Waukesha parade suspect, allowed to represent himself - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/waukesha-parade-trial-wi-wisconsin-darrell-brooks/12279210/ | https://abc7chicago.com/waukesha-parade-trial-wi-wisconsin-darrell-brooks/12279210/ |
GENEVA, Ill. (WLS) -- A woman was struck and killed while crossing a street in west suburban Geneva Thursday night.
Geneva police said the 55-year-old Batavia woman was walking southbound near the center turn lane on State Street/Route 38 east of Sandholm Street when she was hit by a 30-year-old Geneva woman driving we... | 2022-09-29T18:39:29Z | abc7chicago.com | Geneva, IL news: Batavia woman struck, killed while crossing State Street near Sandholm Street, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/geneva-il-news-batavia-pedestrian-killed/12279332/ | https://abc7chicago.com/geneva-il-news-batavia-pedestrian-killed/12279332/ |
Former Crestwood mayor gets early prison release after pleading guilty to red-light camera bribe
Crestwood Mayor Lou Presta is expected to resign after being charged in a in red-light camera bribery scheme last year.
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Just three months into a one-year sentence for taking bribes, former Crestwood Mayor ... | 2022-09-29T20:15:35Z | abc7chicago.com | Former Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta gets early release from federal prison in Kentucky guilty in red-light camera scheme - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/former-crestwood-mayor-louis-presta-bribery-compassionate-release/12279494/ | https://abc7chicago.com/former-crestwood-mayor-louis-presta-bribery-compassionate-release/12279494/ |
Scientists estimate the area of the crater is 11 times the size of the iconic meteor crater in Arizona
ByKirsten Mitchell, WCCO
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Scientists at the University of Minnesota say they have discovered the site of a massive meteoroid crash from about 500 million years ago.
It was supposed to be a typical ge... | 2022-09-29T21:56:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Pine Bend Impact: University of Minnesota scientists uncover possible meteor crash site from 500M years ago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/meteor-crash-site-minnesota/12279714/ | https://abc7chicago.com/meteor-crash-site-minnesota/12279714/ |
Chicago-area natives who recently moved to Florida rode out monster Hurricane Ian and are now assessing the damage.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Several Chicago-area natives who now live in Florida chose to ride out Hurricane Ian, which has devastated Southwest Florida.
Pastor Jason McElwee just moved to Fort Myers from Naperville... | 2022-09-29T22:22:19Z | abc7chicago.com | Hurricane Ian aftermath: Chicago area natives ride out monster storm in Florida - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/hurricane-ian-hurrican-aftermath-damage-photos-fort-myers/12280024/ | https://abc7chicago.com/hurricane-ian-hurrican-aftermath-damage-photos-fort-myers/12280024/ |
Homeowner thanks ABC7 I-Team for helping awareness to issue
An accused squatter has finally moved out of a Chatham home after refusing to leave for months.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An accused squatter has finally left a South Side home after refusing to leave for months.
Danielle Cruz called ABC7 I-Team's Samantha Chatman afte... | 2022-09-29T23:36:40Z | abc7chicago.com | Accused squatter Trineka Stevenson finally moves out of home after living in Chatham house for sale against owner's permission - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/danielle-cruz-trineka-stevenson-squatter-rights/12280113/ | https://abc7chicago.com/danielle-cruz-trineka-stevenson-squatter-rights/12280113/ |
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Some suburban ministers are raising concerns about what they call "misinformation" about the criminal justice reform law known as the SAFE-T Act. But a former prosecutor says critics of the law have valid concerns about it.
The SAFE-T Act has been touted as historic legislation to reform the crimi... | 2022-09-29T23:36:47Z | abc7chicago.com | Suburban ministers rally against 'misinformation' about SAFE-T Act, but former prosecutor Bob Milan says safety concerns are valid - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-cash-bail-criminal-justice-reform-safe-t-act-law/12279827/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-cash-bail-criminal-justice-reform-safe-t-act-law/12279827/ |
The scheme to separate and kill Chicago religious worshipers was backed up by multiple guns, swords, knives, and bow and arrows seized from Xavier Pelkey's home, according to FBI records.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Xavier Pelkey, an 18-year-old from New England, planned to separate worshipers at a Chicago Shia mosque, then kill ... | 2022-09-30T00:02:52Z | abc7chicago.com | Search warrant reveals new details in suspected terror plot targeting Chicago area mosques and synagogues - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/xavier-pelkey-waterville-maine-isis-chicago-mosque-attack/12280223/ | https://abc7chicago.com/xavier-pelkey-waterville-maine-isis-chicago-mosque-attack/12280223/ |
A crown appears above the letters -- and, in Scotland, this will be the Scottish crown, CNN reported.
RELATED: Queen Elizabeth's official cause of death revealed
RELATED: King Charles III facing challenges as many question whether the monarch can continue after the Queen
Politics king charles iii u.s. & world king char... | 2022-09-30T01:21:31Z | abc7chicago.com | King Charles of England's new royal cypher unveiled by Buckingham Palace - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/king-charles-iii-buckingham-palace-royal-cypher/12280520/ | https://abc7chicago.com/king-charles-iii-buckingham-palace-royal-cypher/12280520/ |
No property tax increase in Lightfoot's next Chicago budget
Mayor Lori LIghtfoot said her proposed budget for next year will not include a Chicago property tax increase.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't be recommending a property tax hike when she presents her official budget proposal to the City Cou... | 2022-09-30T01:25:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will not have a property tax increase in her next budget - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lori-lightfoot-chicago-property-tax-bill-il/12280542/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lori-lightfoot-chicago-property-tax-bill-il/12280542/ |
Pop-up tree and shrub sale in Will County aims to help pollinators, local ecosystem
The Nature Foundation of Will County is holding a tree and shrub sale on Saturday, October 8th, outside the Isle a la Cache Museum on Romeoville Road.
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- The cooler weather means it's a good time to plant trees, a... | 2022-09-30T02:53:12Z | abc7chicago.com | The Nature Foundation of Will County to host tree and shrub sale to help pollinators, local ecosystem - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/gardening-fall-winter-when-to-plant-trees-shrubs/12280701/ | https://abc7chicago.com/gardening-fall-winter-when-to-plant-trees-shrubs/12280701/ |
19 Chicago Public Schools football players, 5 coaches disciplined after altercation at game
The incident took place at the game between Morgan Park High School and Kenwood Academy.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Nineteen Chicago Public Schools football players and five assistant coaches have been disciplined after an altercation at ... | 2022-09-30T12:25:17Z | abc7chicago.com | 19 CPS football players, 5 assistant coaches disciplined after altercation at Morgan Park High School, Kenwood academy game - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cps-chicago-public-schools-morgan-park-football-high-school/12281832/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cps-chicago-public-schools-morgan-park-football-high-school/12281832/ |
Gage Park massacre: Jurors view graphic crime scene, autopsy photos from mass murder of 6 relatives
CHICAGO -- Jurors viewed graphic crime scene and autopsy photos Thursday as the trial of a man accused of killing six members of his family in Gage Park continued with a second day of testimony.
Diego Uribe, 28, faces mu... | 2022-09-30T18:19:04Z | abc7chicago.com | Gage Park massacre: Jurors view graphic crime scene and autopsy photos from mass murder scene at 5708 S. California - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/gage-park-murders-massacre-chicago-murder/12282489/ | https://abc7chicago.com/gage-park-murders-massacre-chicago-murder/12282489/ |
Val and Ryan talk money saving tips, Chicago Bears, new movies out, including 'Bros'
Val and Ryan talked about one Uber driver's viral moment, money-saving tips and best time to post to your instagram.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- This week on Windy City Weekend, Ryan and Val are starting off the weekend with some Host Chat!
An Ub... | 2022-09-30T18:19:10Z | abc7chicago.com | When is the best time to post to Instagram? Val, Ryan talk money saving tips, Chicago Bears, new movies out, including 'Bros' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/new-movies-out-bros-the-movie-chicago-bears-game-best-time-to-post-on-instagram/12282462/ | https://abc7chicago.com/new-movies-out-bros-the-movie-chicago-bears-game-best-time-to-post-on-instagram/12282462/ |
Man killed in crash in Western Springs that injured 3 others, involved 6 vehicles ID'd
Western Springs, IL police said 1 person died and 3 were injured in a multi-vehicle crash near Ogden and Gilbert avenues Thursday afternoon.
WESTERN SPRINGS, Ill. (WLS) -- The man killed in a crash Thursday afternoon in Western Sprin... | 2022-09-30T19:50:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Car crash Western Springs: Man killed in collision on Ogden Avenue ID'd as Joseph 'Joe' Mankiewicz, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/car-crash-western-springs-police-joe-mankiewicz-joseph/12282739/ | https://abc7chicago.com/car-crash-western-springs-police-joe-mankiewicz-joseph/12282739/ |
Utility bills are increasing, causing inflation frustration | How you can get some relief
Utility bills are increasing during this ongoing period of inflation. As temperatures drop, and heaters turn on, here is what you can do about it.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Utility bills are increasing during this ongoing period of inflati... | 2022-09-30T22:54:15Z | abc7chicago.com | 2022 inflation data shows utility bills are increasing amid rising costs, but there is some relief - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-inflation-relief-2022-utility-bill-data/12282530/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-inflation-relief-2022-utility-bill-data/12282530/ |
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Chicago mayoral election: Brandon Johnson garners endorsements, but hasn't yet announced run
Chicago mayoral election to be held Feb. 28, 2023
Brandon Johnson hasn't announced a run for Chicago mayor, yet he already has endorsements from the Chicago Teachers Union and United Working Families.
CHI... | 2022-09-30T23:07:21Z | abc7chicago.com | When is Chicago mayoral election? Brandon Johnson garners Chicago Teachers Union, United Working Families endorsements - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/brandon-johnson-chicago-mayoral-election-mayor-lori-lightfoot-ctu-endorsement/12283295/ | https://abc7chicago.com/brandon-johnson-chicago-mayoral-election-mayor-lori-lightfoot-ctu-endorsement/12283295/ |
Midway airport trespasser pleads guilty after hopping fence, running on tarmac
Javier Martinez pled guilty after trespassing and climbing on a jet wing in March 2022 at Chicago Midway International Airport.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago man pleaded guilty to criminal trespass after running onto the tarmac at Midway Airpor... | 2022-09-30T23:07:27Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Crime: Midway airport trespasser, Javier Martinez, pleads guilty after running on tarmac, hopping on jet wing - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/midway-international-airport-map-chicago-news/12283342/ | https://abc7chicago.com/midway-international-airport-map-chicago-news/12283342/ |
Letter that led Downers Grove library to cancel drag bingo contained bullet, police say
DuPage County Sheriff's deputies released images of the letters that prompted the cancelation of local drag queen bingo event next month.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill (WLS) -- After being forced to cancel its Drag Bingo event, photos have sur... | 2022-09-30T23:24:55Z | abc7chicago.com | Drag bingo controversy: Letter to Downers Grove library contained bullet, from 'your friends at MAGA,' DuPage County Sheriff says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/downers-grove-il-illinois-library-drag-queen-bingo/12283450/ | https://abc7chicago.com/downers-grove-il-illinois-library-drag-queen-bingo/12283450/ |
Cirque du Soleil and Christmas magic come together Dec. 4-11
Wicked, The Lion King and Anastasia are back, check out Broadway in Chicago's fall and holiday season lineup.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- New shows and performances are taking over Broadway in Chicago.
Anastasia, Wicked and The Lion King are back in Chicago theaters thi... | 2022-10-01T14:24:04Z | abc7chicago.com | Broadway in Chicago returns with exciting shows for fall, holiday season - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/broadway-in-chicago-wicked-the-lion-king-cirque-du-solei/12282344/ | https://abc7chicago.com/broadway-in-chicago-wicked-the-lion-king-cirque-du-solei/12282344/ |
Pick up free tickets at Daley Plaza
The CTA is breaking out a fleet of vintage trains and buses Saturday with free rides through the loop.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Transit Authority began operations 75 years ago Saturday.
The CTA was created to maintain the existing patchwork of private companies that ran the city'... | 2022-10-01T14:24:10Z | abc7chicago.com | CTA celebrates 75 years with free vintage bus, train rides through Loop - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cta-75th-anniversary-vintage-trains-buses/12285037/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cta-75th-anniversary-vintage-trains-buses/12285037/ |
City issues $150 tickets for drag racers
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Despite attempts to crackdown, drag racing continues to be an issue at Big Marsh Park on Chicago's Far South Side.
The city issues $150 tickets for drag racers and spectators for parking in the bike lane.
A Better Government Association analysis discovered more ... | 2022-10-01T17:27:28Z | abc7chicago.com | Drag racing continues at Big Marsh Park in South Deering despite City of Chicago crackdown, BGA investigation says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/drag-racing-drifting-big-marsh-park-chicago-crackdown/12282523/ | https://abc7chicago.com/drag-racing-drifting-big-marsh-park-chicago-crackdown/12282523/ |
'I can see the storm coming': Waukesha parade attack suspect's mom shares fears ahead of trial
ByAdam Rife, CNNWire
Darrell Brooks, the Waukesha parade suspect, had a ruling on his self-representation delayed days ahead of his trial.
MILWAUKEE -- Just days before Darrell Brooks' trial, his mother is opening up about he... | 2022-10-01T20:26:30Z | abc7chicago.com | Dawn Woods, mother of Waukesha parade attack suspect Darrell Brooks Jr., shares fears ahead of WI homicide trial - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/waukesha-christmas-parade-attack-trial-darrell-brooks/12285817/ | https://abc7chicago.com/waukesha-christmas-parade-attack-trial-darrell-brooks/12285817/ |
Chicago shooting: 14-year-old boy among 2 shot in Grand Crossing drive-by, police say
CHICAGO -- A 14-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were wounded in a drive-by shooting Saturday night in Grand Crossing on the South Side.
SEE ALSO | Chicago shooting: 14-year-old shot while walking in Burnside, police say
The 14-year... | 2022-10-02T02:33:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Drive by shooting today: Teen boy among 2 shot in 7200 block of South Dobson Street in Grand Crossing, Chicago police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/drive-by-shooting-grand-crossing-chicago-police-news/12286479/ | https://abc7chicago.com/drive-by-shooting-grand-crossing-chicago-police-news/12286479/ |
1 person jumped from a window to escape as flames shot through the roof, neighbors said,
HARVEY, Ill. (WLS) -- A police officer was among three people injured in a south suburban apartment fire on Saturday afternoon, officials said.
The large fire broke out at a building on Broadway Avenue at East 154th Street in Harve... | 2022-10-02T04:04:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Harvey fire: Police officer among 3 hurt at Illinois apartment building on Broadway Avenue at East 154th Street, neighbors say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/harvey-fire-illinois-apartment-breaking-news/12286572/ | https://abc7chicago.com/harvey-fire-illinois-apartment-breaking-news/12286572/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Police are investigating a death at Berlin, a longtime nightclub in the Lakeview neighborhood on Chicago's North Side.
A 27-year-old person was found unresponsive at the club shortly before 5 a.m. on Saturday morning.
SEE ALSO | Chicago shooting: Person found shot in head, killed inside South Loop home... | 2022-10-02T04:09:13Z | abc7chicago.com | Person found dead at Berlin nightclub on Belmont Avenue in Lakeview, Chicago Police Department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/berlin-nightclub-chicago-lakeview-police-news/12286617/ | https://abc7chicago.com/berlin-nightclub-chicago-lakeview-police-news/12286617/ |
Shooting in Calumet City injured girl, 17, two teen boys
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (WLS) -- Three teens were injured in a shooting in south suburban Calumet City Saturday night, police said.
Calumet City police officers responded about 10:45 p.m. to the first-block of 157th Street for a ShotSpotter alert and reports of a guns... | 2022-10-02T11:03:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Calumet City shooting on 157th Street leaves 3 teens injured, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/calumet-city-shooting-157th-street-teens-shot-injured/12287426/ | https://abc7chicago.com/calumet-city-shooting-157th-street-teens-shot-injured/12287426/ |
Man killed in Old Town shooting; Chicago police officer also hospitalized after incident: CFD
Some roads were closed on the North Side after an incident early Sunday morning.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Chicago's North Side Old Town neighborhood. A Chicago police officer was also ... | 2022-10-02T12:18:06Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting leaves man dead on Blackhawk in Old Town, CFD says; CPD officer also hospitalized - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-old-town-man-shot-killed/12287566/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-old-town-man-shot-killed/12287566/ |
The Better Business Bureau is warning people of an increased potential for scams this fall ranging from check washing to Medicare fraud.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Fall brings in new scams. The Better Business Bureau is urging homeowners to be alert of the most common scams during this time of year.
Those scams include home impr... | 2022-10-02T14:37:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Homeowner, phone, check washing scams loom ahead of fall season, Better Business Bureau says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/bbb-better-business-bureau-check-washing-scam-fraud/12282509/ | https://abc7chicago.com/bbb-better-business-bureau-check-washing-scam-fraud/12282509/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new event happening this month is all about stopping the violence in Chicago and dancing for a great cause.
"Steppin' Against Gun Violence," hosted by the Chicago Urban League's Women Board is happening Saturday, Oct. 15 from 2 - 6 p.m. in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Deborah Love, president ... | 2022-10-02T16:22:42Z | abc7chicago.com | October events: Chicago Urban League hosting 'Steppin' Against Gun Violence' event in West Pullman neighborhood - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/october-events-dancing-near-me-in-chicago-gun-violence/12282446/ | https://abc7chicago.com/october-events-dancing-near-me-in-chicago-gun-violence/12282446/ |
As of last weekend, nearly 1,200 migrants bused into Chicago area from Texas
DES PLAINES, Ill. (WLS) -- About 80 migrants arrived Saturday in Des Plaines.
They are being given temporary housing.
SEE MORE: More than 1K migrants bused to Chicago area by Texas governor, city expects additional arrivals
Many of the migrant... | 2022-10-02T17:54:22Z | abc7chicago.com | Des Plaines migrants: About 80 migrants arrived in north suburbs - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/des-plaines-migrants-migrant-news-immigration-bused/12288256/ | https://abc7chicago.com/des-plaines-migrants-migrant-news-immigration-bused/12288256/ |
Optimus, Tesla robot, fully equipped with advanced, human-like qualities
Tesla unveiled a humanoid robot Elon Musk says is the future of car manufacturing.
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Elon Musk debuted a prototype of how Tesla aims to bring humanoid robots into the workplace -- and eventually your home.
"Optimus" is Musk's lo... | 2022-10-02T19:17:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Elon Musk Optimus prototype: Tesla unveils new AI -- humanoid robots that are future of car manufacturing - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/elon-musk-optimus-prototype-humanoid-robot-tesla/12288469/ | https://abc7chicago.com/elon-musk-optimus-prototype-humanoid-robot-tesla/12288469/ |
Chicago shooting: 7-year-old boy shot in Roseland, fire officials say
CHICAGO -- A 7-year-old boy was shot Sunday in Roseland on the Far South Side, according to Chicago Fire Department officials.
He went to Comer Children's Hospital, where his condition wasn't immediately known.
Chicago police haven't immediately rele... | 2022-10-02T19:52:14Z | abc7chicago.com | Roseland, Chicago shooting today: 7 year old boy hurt after shots fired in 10800 block of South State Street, fire department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/shooting-today-chicago-violence-news-roseland/12288584/ | https://abc7chicago.com/shooting-today-chicago-violence-news-roseland/12288584/ |
Chicago-based United Airlines suspends service to New York's JFK Airport
Chicago-based United Airlines is suspending flight service at JFK Airport because federal regulators are not letting them operate more flights there.
NEW YORK -- Chicago-based United Airlines is following through on its threat, announced earlier t... | 2022-10-03T03:56:45Z | abc7chicago.com | Looking for a flight to JFK? Chicago-based United Airlines suspends flights to international airport in New York City - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/united-airlines-flight-to-jfk-airport/12288470/ | https://abc7chicago.com/united-airlines-flight-to-jfk-airport/12288470/ |
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