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4-year-old girl killed in Kane County crash, authorities say
KANE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A 4-year-old girl has died after a west suburban crash, the medical examiner said.
The crash happened at about 6:40 p.m. on Saturday. Police responded near Route 38 and Francis Road in Maple Park.
A 2016 Chrysler 200 was traveling e... | 2022-10-03T04:36:02Z | abc7chicago.com | 4-year-old Paityn Moore killed in Maple Park, IL car crash on Route 38 near Francis Road, Kane County police, ME say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/maple-park-il-kane-county-car-crash-route-38/12289653/ | https://abc7chicago.com/maple-park-il-kane-county-car-crash-route-38/12289653/ |
1 killed in fiery I-57 crash in Markham
A firery crash on I-57 in the south suburbs left at least one person dead, authorities said.
MARKHAM, Ill. (WLS) -- At least one person was killed in a fiery crash on I-57 in south suburban Markham Sunday night, authorities said.
The crash involving at least one vehicle occurred ... | 2022-10-03T10:42:40Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois State Police: 1 killed in fiery I-57 crash near 159th Street in Markham - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/i57-crash-i-57-accident-illinois-state-police-markham/12290288/ | https://abc7chicago.com/i57-crash-i-57-accident-illinois-state-police-markham/12290288/ |
Medinah Temple casino won't have big impact on River North traffic, report says; ald. dismisses it
Bally's hired consultants to perform study
Bally's play for a long-awaited Chicago casino location at Halsted and Chicago in River West is now up to IL regulators.
CHICAGO -- Consultants hired by Bally's Corp. say the gam... | 2022-10-03T13:54:49Z | abc7chicago.com | Casino Chicago: Medinah Temple plan won't have big impact on River North traffic, report says; Ald. Brendan Reilly dismisses it - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/casino-chicago-ballys-medinah-temple-river-north/12290642/ | https://abc7chicago.com/casino-chicago-ballys-medinah-temple-river-north/12290642/ |
Unit will initially offer medication abortion but will eventually expand to allow for 1st trimester abortions
Tens of thousands of women from neighboring states are expected to come to Illinois to obtain safe, legal abortions now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.
CHICAGO -- Planned Parenthood officials on Monday sa... | 2022-10-03T17:59:28Z | abc7chicago.com | Planned Parenthood Illinois: Mobile abortion clinic launching downstate - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/planned-parenthood-illinois-abortion-clinic-services/12291188/ | https://abc7chicago.com/planned-parenthood-illinois-abortion-clinic-services/12291188/ |
Bob Saget's last film, 'Daniel's Gotta Die' to premier later this month
Kelly Rizzo said her late husband Bob Saget "had the biggest heart" and revealed the final text message he sent before dying: "I love you so much."
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Bob Saget's last film will premier later this month.
The actor and comedian died in... | 2022-10-03T21:50:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Bob Saget movies and TV shows: Full house actor's last film, 'Daniel's Gotta Die' to premier at Austin Film Festival 2022 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/bob-saget-death-movies-and-tv-shows-austin-film-festival/12291648/ | https://abc7chicago.com/bob-saget-death-movies-and-tv-shows-austin-film-festival/12291648/ |
'Like something out of a movie': Video shows group jump from van, stealing car at gunpoint
Surveillance video shows 4 armed men jump out of white van parked at gas station pumps.
PHILADELPHIA -- A brazen carjacking was caught on surveillance camera at a Sunoco gas station in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Surveillance ... | 2022-10-04T00:15:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Carjacking in Germantown caught on camera: Group jumps from van, steal car at gunpoint in Pennsylvania, video surveillance shows - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/caught-on-video-surveillance-camera-philadelphia-pa-carjacking-in-germantown/12292009/ | https://abc7chicago.com/caught-on-video-surveillance-camera-philadelphia-pa-carjacking-in-germantown/12292009/ |
Faith-Based Security Advisory Council meets on rising threats against synagogues, mosques, churches
The Faith-Based Security Advisory Council is comprised of 25 security experts and representatives of churches, synagogues and mosques from across the country.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The terrorist threat from radical domestic g... | 2022-10-04T00:15:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Revived Faith-Based Security Advisory Council meets among rising threats against synagogues, mosques, churches - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/synagogue-threat-yom-kippur-mosque-church/12292195/ | https://abc7chicago.com/synagogue-threat-yom-kippur-mosque-church/12292195/ |
Matthew Milby to be sentenced Tuesday in 2018 shooting during Dixon High School graduation practice
Matthew Milby, who pleaded guilty in a shooting at Dixon High School graduation practice in 2018, is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday.
DIXON, Ill. (WLS) -- A man who pleaded guilty in a 2018 shooting at Dixon High Schoo... | 2022-10-04T11:27:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Dixon High School shooting: Matthew Milby to be sentenced Tuesday in 2018 shooting during graduation practice - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/dixon-high-school-graduation-shooting-illinois-matthew-milby-sentencing-news/12293593/ | https://abc7chicago.com/dixon-high-school-graduation-shooting-illinois-matthew-milby-sentencing-news/12293593/ |
Blue Island house fire leaves 2 seriously injured
Blue Island fie officials said two people were injurd in a house fire Tuesday moring.
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. (WLS) -- Two people were seriously injured in a house fire in south suburban Blue Island Tuesday morning.
The fire broke out at 2155 Market Street.
The Blue Island fi... | 2022-10-04T12:41:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Blue Island house fire on Market Street leaves 2 seriously injured - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/blue-island-fire-house-illinois-department/12293735/ | https://abc7chicago.com/blue-island-fire-house-illinois-department/12293735/ |
Long Grove, IL bridge hit 42nd time since rebuild, Lake County Sheriff's Office says
Covered bridge in Long Grove, Illinois previously reinforced with steel
The Long Grove bridge was hit again. The structure has been struck 42 times since its rebuild, the Lake County Sheriff's Office says.
LONG GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- It ... | 2022-10-04T12:41:30Z | abc7chicago.com | Long Grove bridge hit again; structure has been struck 42 times since rebuild, Lake County Sheriff's Office says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/long-grove-bridge-hit-again-il-news-crash/12293621/ | https://abc7chicago.com/long-grove-bridge-hit-again-il-news-crash/12293621/ |
Jillian Marian, 31, of Ohio among those killed, Indiana State Police said
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Three people died and two others were injured when an SUV struck a deer along the Indiana Toll Road and crashed into an oncoming pickup truck, police said.
Indiana car crash deer fatal crash u.s. & world crash | 2022-10-04T12:59:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Indiana Toll Road crash leaves 3 dead after SUV hits deer, then truck in St. Joseph County - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/indiana-toll-road-crash-accident-jillian-marian-st-joseph-county/12293753/ | https://abc7chicago.com/indiana-toll-road-crash-accident-jillian-marian-st-joseph-county/12293753/ |
'Stranger Things' Plainfield house shuts down display after neighbor voices concerns
A Plainfield family created a spooky but super cool Halloween display in their front yard replicating a scene from "Stranger Things."
PLAINFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- A Plainfield Halloween display that garnered millions of views on TikTok is... | 2022-10-04T15:45:04Z | abc7chicago.com | 'Stranger Things' house in Plainfield closes display after neighbor voices concerns - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/stranger-things-house-in-plainfield-il-halloween-decorations-news/12294056/ | https://abc7chicago.com/stranger-things-house-in-plainfield-il-halloween-decorations-news/12294056/ |
Detroit, Michigan police said Taser initially used, but officers later used fatal force
ByDarren Cunningham, WXYZ
Police said a Taser was initially used, but officers later used fatal force.
DETROIT -- Early Sunday, Detroit police responding to a call about a man with a knife shot the man multiple times, killing him.
I... | 2022-10-04T15:53:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Detroit Police Department members accused of shooting Porter Burke, man family said was mentally ill, 30 times - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/detroit-police-department-shooting-michigan-mi/12293988/ | https://abc7chicago.com/detroit-police-department-shooting-michigan-mi/12293988/ |
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and there is help from the Chicago Archdiocese for those who need it.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's a complicated, tragic and all too common situation that many Chicago families face.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and there is help for those who need it.
The Chicago A... | 2022-10-04T17:16:40Z | abc7chicago.com | Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Chicago Archdiocese program aims to help domestic violence victims - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/domestic-violence-awareness-month-chicago-archdiocese-resources-hotline/12294061/ | https://abc7chicago.com/domestic-violence-awareness-month-chicago-archdiocese-resources-hotline/12294061/ |
Chicago Philharmonic performing 'Ghostbusters Live' concert this weekend at Auditorium Theatre
The Chicago Philharmonic will perform the "Ghostbusters Live" concert this weekend at the Auditorium Theatre.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tis the season for spooky and the Chicago Philharmonic knows who to call.
"Ghostbusters Live" happ... | 2022-10-04T18:48:15Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Philharmonic performing 'Ghostbusters Live' concert this weekend at Auditorium Theatre - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/ghostbusters-live-concert-movie-music-chicago-philharmonic/12294072/ | https://abc7chicago.com/ghostbusters-live-concert-movie-music-chicago-philharmonic/12294072/ |
The Village of Forest Park is calling on the CTA for additional help at its Blue and Green Line stops as drug overdoses continue to rise.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The end of the Blue Line in Forest Park is where village officials say problems begin with handling an influx of people who are overdosing on drugs or who are homele... | 2022-10-04T23:36:23Z | abc7chicago.com | Village of Forest Park officials call for CTA action as drug overdoses rise on Blue, Green line trains - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cta-train-chicago-blue-line-village-of-forest-park/12295066/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cta-train-chicago-blue-line-village-of-forest-park/12295066/ |
Concerns about the massive railroad merger include increased train noise and congestion in several northwest Chicago suburbs.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (WLS) -- There's a new request and a new idea in the ongoing federal hearings over the proposed railway merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Fears of increa... | 2022-10-05T00:55:03Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois lawmakers Dick Durbin, Raja Krishnamoorthi speak out against $31B Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern railroads merger - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/railroad-merger-canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-crossings/12295437/ | https://abc7chicago.com/railroad-merger-canadian-pacific-kansas-city-southern-crossings/12295437/ |
RELATED | Tony La Russa stepping down as Chicago White Sox manager because of health concerns
Judge was 3 for 17 with five walks and a hit by pitch since moving past the 60 home runs Babe Ruth hit in 1927, which had stood as the major league record for 34 years. Maris hit his 61st off Boston's Tracy Stallard at old Yan... | 2022-10-05T02:26:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Aaron Judge hits 62: New York Yankee right fielder passes Roger Maris as American League single season home run record holder - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/aaron-judge-hits-62-record-roger-maris-home-runs/12295634/ | https://abc7chicago.com/aaron-judge-hits-62-record-roger-maris-home-runs/12295634/ |
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Meals on Wheels Chicago is preparing for its signature fundraiser, the Celebrity Chef Ball.
It's a fine dining experience where guests get their own team of chefs and a mixologist presenting a six-course meal.
"My business partner Emmanuel and I believe that making sure that maki... | 2022-10-05T02:26:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Meals on Wheels Chicago preparing for Celebrity Chef Ball - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/meals-on-wheels-chicago-celebrity-chef-ball/12295606/ | https://abc7chicago.com/meals-on-wheels-chicago-celebrity-chef-ball/12295606/ |
PAWS Chicago Partnered with the Naples Humane Society to bring back 50 dogs and cats rescued from Florida during Hurricane Ian.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- PAWS Chicago returned to the city Tuesday with more than 50 pets rescued from Florida during Hurricane Ian.
"A lot of these shelters, they had no water, no electricity so most... | 2022-10-05T03:58:15Z | abc7chicago.com | PAWS Chicago returns from Florida with pets rescued from Hurricane Ian, soon available for adoption - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/hurricane-ian-florida-pets-paws-chicago/12295700/ | https://abc7chicago.com/hurricane-ian-florida-pets-paws-chicago/12295700/ |
Sarah Lopez, Berwyn, IL: According to police report, Lopez told officer 'I am so sick and tired of these people!'
BERWYN, Ill. (WLS) -- A contractor is suing the city of Berwyn, its mayor and a former city worker over their response to a racial slur.
Phil Robbin said city investigators did not interview him when he rep... | 2022-10-05T04:11:20Z | abc7chicago.com | Contractor sues city of Berwyn, Berwyn mayor, former city worker Sarah Lopez over racial slur - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/sarah-lopez-city-of-berwyn-il-school-district-illinois/12295507/ | https://abc7chicago.com/sarah-lopez-city-of-berwyn-il-school-district-illinois/12295507/ |
Wood Dale, IL News: Police said there had been recent funeral among those involved, emotions were high
WOOD DALE, Ill. (WLS) -- Wood Dale police said late Tuesday night that residents could safely exit their homes after an hours-long barricade situation.
Police said officers were called to Ash Street between Irving Par... | 2022-10-05T11:23:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Wood Dale, IL shooting: Residents can safely leave homes after hours-long barricade situation on Ash Street - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/wood-dale-news-il-shooting-ash-street-police-today/12296553/ | https://abc7chicago.com/wood-dale-news-il-shooting-ash-street-police-today/12296553/ |
Plainfield family behind 'Stranger Things' display to meet with village to address complaint
The Plainfield family behind the "Stranger Things" Halloween display will meet with the village to address a neighbor's concerns.
PLAINFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- The Plainfield family behind a popular Halloween display, based on the ... | 2022-10-05T11:27:52Z | abc7chicago.com | 'Stranger Things' house in Plainfield: Family to hold meeting with officials to address concerns after Halloween display closed - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/stranger-things-house-plainfield-il-address-location-halloween-display-chicago/12296624/ | https://abc7chicago.com/stranger-things-house-plainfield-il-address-location-halloween-display-chicago/12296624/ |
15K 'rainbow' fentanyl pills seized in New York; some hidden in LEGO box
Rainbow fentanyl Halloween candy: DEA said it's important to sound alarm about pills before Oct. 31
The DEA announced an increase of colored fentanyl coming to New York and unveiled a disturbing new trafficking tactic being used. Kemberly Richards... | 2022-10-05T13:08:35Z | abc7chicago.com | DEA rainbow fentanyl warning after New York seizure: Drug packaged like candy, in LEGO boxes 'every parent's worst nightmare' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/rainbow-fentanyl-halloween-new-york-dea-warning/12296743/ | https://abc7chicago.com/rainbow-fentanyl-halloween-new-york-dea-warning/12296743/ |
Jury deliberations in Gage Park murder trial to continue for 2nd day
Gage Park, Chicago violence: Diego Uribe accused of killing 6 family members in apparent robbery
Jury deliberations in a Gage Park murder trial will continue for a 2nd day.
CHICAGO -- The fate of a man accused of killing six members of his extended fa... | 2022-10-05T13:17:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Gage Park massacre: Jury deliberations in trial of Diego Uribe, accused of killing 6 family members, to continue for 2nd day - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/gage-park-chicago-massacre-murder-diego-uribe/12296850/ | https://abc7chicago.com/gage-park-chicago-massacre-murder-diego-uribe/12296850/ |
Bank of America Marathon in Chicago adds nonbinary division in quiet manner some find 'hurtful'
Boston Marathon will host nonbinary division in 2023
Bank of America Chicago Marathon street closures start Monday. See the full list of road closures scheduled in the Grant Park area.
CHICAGO -- The Bank of America Chicago ... | 2022-10-05T14:26:53Z | abc7chicago.com | 2022 Chicago Marathon adds nonbinary division in quiet manner some runners find 'hurtful' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/2022-chicago-marathon-bank-of-america-nonbinary-boston/12296998/ | https://abc7chicago.com/2022-chicago-marathon-bank-of-america-nonbinary-boston/12296998/ |
Lincoln Bias makes intricate pumpkin carving designs on 'Outrageous Pumpkins'
ByAnthony Ferretti, WIFR
This is more than your average Halloween pumpkin.
ROCKFORD, Ill. -- It is a dream come true for a Rockford man, who taught himself how to carve pumpkins. Now, he is showcasing his skill in front of a worldwide audienc... | 2022-10-05T16:20:28Z | abc7chicago.com | Rockford man Lincoln Bias, pumpkin carver, featured on Food Network's 'Outrageous Pumpkins' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/food-network-rockford-outrageous-pumpkins-lincoln-bias/12297073/ | https://abc7chicago.com/food-network-rockford-outrageous-pumpkins-lincoln-bias/12297073/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is kicking off a new contest, looking for the best amateur singers to showcase their voices at 18 neighborhood venues across the city.
Participants in Chicago Sings Karaoke must be 21 years of age or older.
RELATED: Chicago Children's Choir renamed as Uniting Voices Chicago, honoring group's ev... | 2022-10-05T17:43:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Karaoke Chicago: Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces new competition; winner will get $5K - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/karaoke-chicago-bar-news-sings/12297394/ | https://abc7chicago.com/karaoke-chicago-bar-news-sings/12297394/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city of Chicago is warning people this year's flu season could be bad, even while COVID-19 levels continue to drop.
Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said that this could be the worst flu season in years. Health officials are projecting the uptick due to data coming from the southern he... | 2022-10-05T17:43:32Z | abc7chicago.com | Flu season 2022: Chicago Dept. of Public Health warning of worse season after mild few years; flu shots, COVID boosters encouraged - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/when-is-flu-season-shots-near-me-symptoms-cold-and/12297356/ | https://abc7chicago.com/when-is-flu-season-shots-near-me-symptoms-cold-and/12297356/ |
Chicago police shoot man inside 10th District station in North Lawndale, officials say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police shot a man Wednesday inside the 10th District police station in North Lawndale on Chicago's West Side, officials say.
Officials said he was shot in the arm and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital. No infor... | 2022-10-05T19:06:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police shoot man inside 10th District station in North Lawndale, officials say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-shooting-10th-district-inside-station/12297566/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-shooting-10th-district-inside-station/12297566/ |
McHenry County church turns back to ministry in wake of recent vandalism
Nativity Lutheran Church in McHenry County Illinois is returning to normal following a vandalism incident earlier this week.
WONDER LAKE, Ill. (WLS) -- Nativity Lutheran Church in Wonder Lake in McHenry County is a ray of light in the darkness.
Wo... | 2022-10-05T21:52:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Vandalized church in McHenry County turning back to mission of helping people of Wonder Lake, Illinois - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/mchenry-il-nativity-lutheran-church-illinois-news/12297744/ | https://abc7chicago.com/mchenry-il-nativity-lutheran-church-illinois-news/12297744/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police released surveillance video of a violent car theft in the hopes that someone will recognize the thief and turn him in.
The video was released Wednesday, but the incident took place over Labor Day weekend near Clark and Van Buren in the West Loop.
SEE ALSO | Man injured in shooting during... | 2022-10-05T23:50:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago car theft: Surveillance video shows woman thief dragging woman while stealing car in West Loop - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-violence-police-west-loop/12298200/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-violence-police-west-loop/12298200/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Attempts to rebuild seem insurmountable in some areas of Florida after Hurricane Ian ravaged the state.
Former Wilmette resident, Rob Paddor, safely evacuated but is eager to get back to do repairs on his Sanibel Island home.
"We are all coming back. There's no doubt in our mind and God willing, we got... | 2022-10-05T23:50:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Hurricane Ian 2022: American Red Cross of Illinois, River Valley sends help as Florida begins recovery after storm - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/hurricane-ian-damage-2022-florida/12298278/ | https://abc7chicago.com/hurricane-ian-damage-2022-florida/12298278/ |
Officials say no compromise of the election system has been detected and any large scale disruptions are unlikely to prevent or affect voting next month
In a new public service announcement, the FBI is strongly playing down any notion of a foreign cyberattack poised for November 8.
When voters line up on Election Day, ... | 2022-10-06T01:22:04Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois general election 2022: FBI trying to ease concerns about foreign cyberattack ahead of voting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-general-election-2022-day-november-elections/12298428/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-general-election-2022-day-november-elections/12298428/ |
Illinois recently passed Safe-T Act is under scrutiny for its potential to raise property taxes along with its elimination of cash bail in the state.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- New concerns are being raised about the Safe-T Act and the financial costs associated with the law.
Republicans are saying those costs could lead to an i... | 2022-10-06T01:22:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois Safe-T Act under-fire for potential costs to county's, municipalities; safety concerns with no cash bail remain - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/safe-t-act-illinois-2023-no-cash-bail-news/12298273/ | https://abc7chicago.com/safe-t-act-illinois-2023-no-cash-bail-news/12298273/ |
There are multiple bars from Barcelona, London, and Mexico City, but there is one bar from Chicago.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A list of the 50 best bars in the world has been announced and a Chicago spot is among them!
Kumiko came in at number 25. It's located at Lake and Des Plaines in the West Loop.
The World's 50 Best Bars i... | 2022-10-06T02:05:44Z | abc7chicago.com | Top bars in the world: Kumiko on Lake Street in Chicago's West Loop makes list - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/kumiko-chicago-50-best-bars-in-the-world/12298599/ | https://abc7chicago.com/kumiko-chicago-50-best-bars-in-the-world/12298599/ |
Lawyers for R. Kelly will return to Cook County courtroom and will call on prosecutors to drop sexual assault charges against the R&B star.
CHICAGO -- For the first time since he was convicted on child pornography charges in federal court, lawyers for R. Kelly on Thursday will return to Cook County courtroom and will c... | 2022-10-06T04:34:05Z | abc7chicago.com | R Kelly news: Former R&B singer's lawyers to ask Cook County prosecutors to drop sex assault charges - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-jail-news-age-2022/12298805/ | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-jail-news-age-2022/12298805/ |
After R Kelly conviction, lawyers to ask prosecutors to drop state-level sex assault charges
How many years did R Kelly get? Former singer sentenced to 30 years in prison for racketeering in New York
The singer was convicted last month on child pornography charges in federal court in Chicago.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lawyers f... | 2022-10-06T10:32:02Z | abc7chicago.com | R Kelly news: Lawyers to ask prosecutors to drop state-level sex assault charges against former singer in Chicago courtroom - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-news-conviction-chicago-cases/12299491/ | https://abc7chicago.com/r-kelly-news-conviction-chicago-cases/12299491/ |
Harry Styles fans camp outside United Center hoping to get concert tickets
There's a lot of excitement going near the United Center for one of the biggest names in music.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Hundreds of young people camped out at the United Center Thursday hoping to get tickets to see Harry Styles in concert.
The singer w... | 2022-10-06T12:03:45Z | abc7chicago.com | Harry Styles fans camped outside United Center for tickets as singer's 2022 "Love On Tour' comes to Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-harry-styles-concert-2022-tickets-united-center/12299607/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-harry-styles-concert-2022-tickets-united-center/12299607/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was stabbed early Thursday morning on a Blue Line platform in Homan Square, Chicago police said.
The 26-year-old was on the Kedzie-Homan platform in the 500-block of South Kedzie Avenue about 5 a.m. and got into a verbal altercation with a female suspect, police said.
The suspect pulled out a kni... | 2022-10-06T12:03:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago violence: Man stabbed on Kedzie-Homan Blue Line platform, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-violence-cta-blue-line-stabbing-kedzie/12299658/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-violence-cta-blue-line-stabbing-kedzie/12299658/ |
A woman was beaten in a Chicago robbery near a Halsted Street gas station in Lakeview, CPD says.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 37-year-old woman was beaten and robbed on the North Side early Thursday morning, Chicago police said.
The woman was walking out of a gas station in the 3500-block of North Halsted Street in Lakeview just... | 2022-10-06T13:31:05Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago robbery: Woman robbed, beaten near Halsted Street gas station in Lakeview, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-robbery-lakeview-woman-robbed-beaten/12299786/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-robbery-lakeview-woman-robbed-beaten/12299786/ |
ALSIP, Ill. (WLS) -- On Thursday, fans of the late Bernie Mac fans will gather to laughter to the honor the legendary funnyman.
The celebration of life and his legacy will take place at the Riddles Comedy Club in Alsip. The doors of the event open at 7PM.
Arts & Entertainment Alsip comedy comedian | 2022-10-06T14:10:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago to celebrate the late legendary Bernie Mac - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/bernie-mac-death-celebration-birthday/12299909/ | https://abc7chicago.com/bernie-mac-death-celebration-birthday/12299909/ |
Rochester reaches $12 million settlement with Daniel Prude estate over his death in police custody
ByKristina Sgueglia and Ray Sanchez, CNNWire
An investigation into the in-custody death of a Chicago man in Rochester, New York faulted the city's mayor and other officials for keeping details on the incident secret.
ROCH... | 2022-10-06T16:12:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Rochester , NY reaches $12 million settlement with Daniel Prude estate over Chicago man's death in police custody - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/daniel-prude-settlement-death-rochester-police-new-york/12300053/ | https://abc7chicago.com/daniel-prude-settlement-death-rochester-police-new-york/12300053/ |
Washington Street Bridge carries roadway over DuPage River between Chicago and Aurora avenues
City of Naperville officials closed some lanes on the Washington Street Bridge downtown after deterioration was found in an inspection.
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- If you're going to travel through downtown Naperville, safety co... | 2022-10-06T16:12:44Z | abc7chicago.com | City of Naperville officials close lanes on downtown Washington Street Bridge after deterioration found in inspection - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/downtown-naperville-washington-street-bridge-aurora-avenue-chicago/12299974/ | https://abc7chicago.com/downtown-naperville-washington-street-bridge-aurora-avenue-chicago/12299974/ |
Motorists voice concerns about Illinois gas prices after OPEC slashes oil production
Why are gas prices going up? After OPEC decided to slash oil production, the price of gasoline could increase across the US.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago motorists are speaking out after OPEC announced it's slashing oil production by 2 mil... | 2022-10-06T17:18:19Z | abc7chicago.com | Are gas prices going up? Chicago motorists voice concern after OPEC slashes oil production - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/opec-us-gas-prices-illinois-going-up/12300122/ | https://abc7chicago.com/opec-us-gas-prices-illinois-going-up/12300122/ |
Why do leaves change? Forest ecologist shares science behind fall colors
How vibrant will the fall colors be in 2022? Dr. Christy Rollinson at Morton Arboretum explains.
ByLarry Mowry via
AccuWeather shares its fall foliage forecast for 2022.
LISLE, Ill. (WLS) -- The leaves are just starting to change. But how vibrant ... | 2022-10-06T21:13:59Z | abc7chicago.com | What makes leaves change color? Morton Arboretum forest ecologist shares science behind fall colors - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/leaves-change-color-why-do-what-makes-when/12300858/ | https://abc7chicago.com/leaves-change-color-why-do-what-makes-when/12300858/ |
ByJudy Hsu via
CHICAGO (WLS) -- TV personality and talk show host Kelly Ripa is now adding "author" to her list of accomplishments.
The host of "Live with Kelly and Ryan" said her new book called "Live Wire" is a collection of short stories from her journals about her life from childhood to working her way into New Yor... | 2022-10-06T21:53:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Kelly Ripa's 'Live Wire' book tour coming to Chicago's Athenaeum Center - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/kelly-ripa-live-book-tour-chicago/12300931/ | https://abc7chicago.com/kelly-ripa-live-book-tour-chicago/12300931/ |
Illinois Supreme Court candidates 2022 battle for 2 open seats in November election
The Illinois Supreme Court is currently made up of 4 Democrats and 3 Republicans, and with 2 open seats, the stakes are very high
Illinois voters will be making some critical decisions this year in a pair of races for the Illinois Supre... | 2022-10-07T00:04:08Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois Supreme Court justices: Mark Curran, Elizabeth Rochford face off; Michael Burke, Mary Kay O'Brien battle for seat - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-supreme-court-justices-election-2022-judges/12301178/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-supreme-court-justices-election-2022-judges/12301178/ |
EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Eight people were rescued in Evanston after three boats capsized on Lake Michigan, fire officials said.
Evanston Fire Chief Paul Polep said everyone on all the boats are accounted for, and some people were able to get back to shore on their own. No injuries have been reported.
A spokesperson fro... | 2022-10-07T00:17:14Z | abc7chicago.com | Evanston water rescue: 8 accounted for after 3 boats capsize in Lake Michigan, fire officials say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-il-lake-michigan-boats-capsized-northwestern-university/12301340/ | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-il-lake-michigan-boats-capsized-northwestern-university/12301340/ |
Chicago Marathon 2022 map embedded in the story below
Chicago Marathon street closures are already in place. The 2022 marathon route snakes across the city but starts and ends in Grant Park.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thousands of runners are getting ready for Sunday's Chicago Marathon and street closures for the big race are no... | 2022-10-07T00:56:43Z | abc7chicago.com | Marathon Chicago 2022: Street closures in effect as city welcomes economic boost from race - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/marathon-chicago-2022-route-street-closure-times-map/12301295/ | https://abc7chicago.com/marathon-chicago-2022-route-street-closure-times-map/12301295/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The victim of a violent car theft is speaking out after police released a new clue to track down her attacker.
The incident over Labor Day weekend near Clark and Van Buren in West Loop was caught on surveillance video.
In the video, you can see a man trying to take the woman's car. The two of them stru... | 2022-10-07T03:16:17Z | abc7chicago.com | Carjacking Chicago: Victim of violent Labor Day weekend attack in West Loop hopes new surveillance video will lead to missing dog - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-car-theft-missing-dog-carjacking/12301671/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-car-theft-missing-dog-carjacking/12301671/ |
There are allegations the city has ignored thousands of complaints about broken Chicago traffic lights being reported to 311.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There are allegations the city has ignored thousands of complaints about broken Chicago traffic lights being reported to 311, which could be confusing drivers and endangering pa... | 2022-10-07T04:52:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Some Chicago broken traffic lights not fixed months, even a year, after reporting to 311 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-traffic-light-broken-311-cdot/12300361/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-traffic-light-broken-311-cdot/12300361/ |
A big celebration for South Asian Culture.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- South Asian culture was celebrated Thursday night in the River West neighborhood.
The Indo-American Center held its 32nd annual gala, which is the first time it was held in person since 2019.
ABC7's Ravi Baichwal hosted the gala.
Community & Events Chicago Riv... | 2022-10-07T12:30:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Indo-American Center celebrates 32 years of helping Chicago's underserved immigrant community at annual gala - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/indo-american-center-gala-ravi-baichwal-chicago-event/12301656/ | https://abc7chicago.com/indo-american-center-gala-ravi-baichwal-chicago-event/12301656/ |
Donald Holmes Jr. and his girlfriend, Diane Taylor were shot and killed in front of his Lawndale home
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 -- Deshawn Morgan said he knew that by... | 2022-10-07T12:56:49Z | abc7chicago.com | Jurors view scene of execution-style Chicago shootings in trial of Wicked Town Traveling Vice Lords gang leader Donald Lee - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/wicked-town-traveling-vice-lords-chicago-crime-shooting-news/12302554/ | https://abc7chicago.com/wicked-town-traveling-vice-lords-chicago-crime-shooting-news/12302554/ |
Will County judge dismisses retrial for daycare worker Jennifer Del Prete in child's death
WILL COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- All charges have been dropped against a daycare worker convicted of killing a 14-month-old baby in 2005.
Jennifer Del Prete, a Hickory Hills day care worker, served nine years in prison for the death of... | 2022-10-07T15:20:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Will County judge dismisses retrial for daycare worker Jennifer Del Prete in child's 2004 death - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jennifer-del-prete-shaken-baby-death-daycare-will-county/12302859/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jennifer-del-prete-shaken-baby-death-daycare-will-county/12302859/ |
Skokie police seeking to identify young boy found walking alone
SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- A young child was found walking alone in north suburban Skokie Friday morning, police said.
The boy, who is approximately four to five years old, was found walking in the 5200-block of Oakton Street.
Police said the child is non-verba... | 2022-10-07T15:33:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Skokie, Illinois police seeking to identify young boy found walking alone on Oakton Street - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/skokie-illinois-news-police-boy-found/12302903/ | https://abc7chicago.com/skokie-illinois-news-police-boy-found/12302903/ |
Doris Grimes retired Friday after 45 years at WLS-TV as a transmission engineer.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's a sad but special day here at ABC7. We want to recognize Doris Grimes, who retired Friday after 45 years at WLS-TV.
She worked the early shift as an engineer in our transmission department, with her alarm clock going ... | 2022-10-07T17:05:44Z | abc7chicago.com | ABC7 transmission engineer Doris Grimes retires after 45 years at Chicago TV station - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/doris-grimes-transmission-engineer-abc7-chicago-retirement/12303112/ | https://abc7chicago.com/doris-grimes-transmission-engineer-abc7-chicago-retirement/12303112/ |
Val, Ryan talk 'Wicked' on Broadway in Chicago, new movies and Bears game predictions
Also, watch as Chicago Public Schools students learn dance moves in a special flamenco class!
Do you like to plan dates, and then you suddenly "can't make it?" Then you might be into "only planning."
CHICAGO (WLS) -- This week on Wind... | 2022-10-07T17:18:45Z | abc7chicago.com | Val, Ryan talk tickets for 'Wicked' in Chicago at Nederlander theater, new movies 2022, flamenco dance and upcoming Bears game! - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/tickets-for-wicked-in-chicago-new-movies-flamenco-dance-bears/12302956/ | https://abc7chicago.com/tickets-for-wicked-in-chicago-new-movies-flamenco-dance-bears/12302956/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ryan Chiaverini and Dionne Miller get you ready for your favorite Chicago sports teams each weekend!
Watch Overtime with Ryan and Dionne Fridays at 5:30 p.m. and 8pm and Saturday mornings at 4:30 a.m.
You can stream it on abc7chicago.com, on Roku and FireTV, or wherever you stream ABC 7.
Ryan Chiaverin... | 2022-10-07T23:12:22Z | abc7chicago.com | ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/abc7-chicago-sports-ryan-chiaverini-dionne-miller-overtime/12303657/ | https://abc7chicago.com/abc7-chicago-sports-ryan-chiaverini-dionne-miller-overtime/12303657/ |
Purdue student killed in dorm ID'd as Varun Chheda
After a Purdue student was killed a dorm, suspect Ji Min Sha offered an apology to the family of his roommate, Varun Chheda, outside court Friday.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLS) -- The Purdue University student accused of stabbing his roommate to death made his first publi... | 2022-10-07T23:12:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Purdue student killed: Suspect Ji Min Sha says 'I'm very sorry' before appearing in court, also claims he was blackmailed - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/ji-min-sha-purdue-student-killed-in-dorm-murder/12303798/ | https://abc7chicago.com/ji-min-sha-purdue-student-killed-in-dorm-murder/12303798/ |
ByChuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner via
Former federal marshal in Chicago, Ed Farrell, originally reviewed the case for the I-Team and said drug operatives always look for back doors such as Gary, Indiana.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- All three accused drug traffickers admit they are guilty in the case... | 2022-10-08T00:44:00Z | abc7chicago.com | 3 drug cartel operatives admit smuggling cocaine on private jet from Mexico to Gary, Indiana - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/drug-cartel-gary-airport-drugs-mexico/12304167/ | https://abc7chicago.com/drug-cartel-gary-airport-drugs-mexico/12304167/ |
A Seattle, Washington detective said she saw Chicago police harass her brothers, but also remembers a kind officer who she could talk to.
SEATTLE (WLS) -- Kids in Seattle are enjoying a new chess park.
It's named after a local police officer whose experiences in Chicago inspired her to work with children.
SEE ALSO | 4-... | 2022-10-08T14:24:29Z | abc7chicago.com | Seattle, Washington chess park named after Police Officer Denise "Cookie" Bouldin, who grew up on South Side of Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/police-officer-seattle-washington-south-side-chicago-chess-club/12305531/ | https://abc7chicago.com/police-officer-seattle-washington-south-side-chicago-chess-club/12305531/ |
Northeastern's law school sends out 4K acceptance letters by mistake
BOSTON -- More than 4,000 current and former law school applicants received the exciting news that they had been accepted to Northeastern University's law school last week. There was just one problem: The acceptance letters were sent by mistake, accor... | 2022-10-08T16:26:47Z | abc7chicago.com | Northeastern law school acceptance rate: University in Boston, MA sends out 4K letters of acceptance by mistake - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/northeastern-university-law-school-letter-of-acceptance-rate/12305668/ | https://abc7chicago.com/northeastern-university-law-school-letter-of-acceptance-rate/12305668/ |
LANSING, Ill. (WLS) -- A person was killed in a shooting at a south suburban Planet Fitness on Friday night, police said.
Officers were dispatched to 17675 Torrence Avenue in Lansing at about 6:45 p.m. for a report of shots fired, police said. They found a person who had been shot in the body.
SEE ALSO | Chicago shooti... | 2022-10-08T19:03:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Planet Fitness Lansing IL shooting news: Person killed after shots fired at 17675 Torrence Avenue, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lansing-il-shooting-planet-fitness-police-department-news/12305987/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lansing-il-shooting-planet-fitness-police-department-news/12305987/ |
ByDanielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business, CNNWire
But more than one million new households shopped at Aldi in the year through September, helping rack up double-digit sales growth in that period, CNN reported. Foot traffic across most of its 2,200 US stores jumped about 10.5% year over year, according to Placer.ai - eve... | 2022-10-08T23:38:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Aldi store near me: Low-price grocers are winning as consumers trade down amid inflation - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/low-price-grocers-aldi-inflation-supermarket/12306469/ | https://abc7chicago.com/low-price-grocers-aldi-inflation-supermarket/12306469/ |
Chicago's WNDR Museum in the Loop is hosting a Twist Out Cancer art exhibit, highlighting artwork by those impacted by the disease.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two new exhibits at Chicago's WNDR Museum are inspired by Twist Out Cancers' "Brushes With Cancer" program.
The "Brushes with Cancer" exhibit is a work of 278 interwoven b... | 2022-10-09T15:39:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Fun things to do in Chicago: WNDR Museum in Loop partners with Twist Out Cancer for temporary art exhibit - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/things-to-do-in-chicago-wndr-museum-art-exhibits/12303279/ | https://abc7chicago.com/things-to-do-in-chicago-wndr-museum-art-exhibits/12303279/ |
CHICAGO -- A man was struck by a stray bullet Sunday morning in a West Humboldt Park apartment on the Northwest Side.
The man, 40, was in his apartment about 10:10 a.m. in the 4200 block of West Kamerling Avenue when he was struck in the body by a stray bullet, Chicago police said.
RELATED | Chicago shooting: 14-year-o... | 2022-10-09T18:55:27Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting today: Stray bullet hits man in Humboldt Park home in 4200 block of West Kamerling Avenue, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/humboldt-park-chicago-shooting-today-news/12308543/ | https://abc7chicago.com/humboldt-park-chicago-shooting-today-news/12308543/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's 70th Annual Columbus Day Parade returns to Chicago on Monday.
The parade, hosted by ABC7's Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini, is set to begin at 1 p.m. and run through downtown Chicago. The parade will route through State Street to Wacker Drive and Van Buren Street.
Before to the parade, the Joi... | 2022-10-09T19:21:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago events: 2022 Columbus Day Parade returns to the Loop; street closures announced for State St., Wacker Drive, Van Buren St. - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/columbus-day-2022-chicago-parade-route-road-clousures-map/12308544/ | https://abc7chicago.com/columbus-day-2022-chicago-parade-route-road-clousures-map/12308544/ |
Harvey Weinstein trial: Movie mogul faces 11 charges of sexual assault against 5 women
A New York appellate court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction.
LOS ANGELES -- Jury selection begins Monday in convicted movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's second sex crime trial.
However, since New York's highest court has giv... | 2022-10-09T22:33:40Z | abc7chicago.com | Harvey Weinstein 2022: Movie mogul's sex crimes trial to begin in Los Angeles - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/harvey-weinstein-2022-trial-sex-assault/12308918/ | https://abc7chicago.com/harvey-weinstein-2022-trial-sex-assault/12308918/ |
CHCIAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are warning of an armed robber who is targeting postal carriers.
The person is not taking the mail or packages, but rather their keys!
"It really will impede mail service, because if our carriers are not feeling safe, they're not going to deliver the mail," said Mack Julion, president of... | 2022-10-10T01:45:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago crime: Police warning of armed robber targeting USPS mail carriers for arrow keys on South, West sides - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-armed-robbery-postal-carrier-arrow-key/12309369/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-armed-robbery-postal-carrier-arrow-key/12309369/ |
Gurnee crash: At least 4 injured in collision in north suburbs, sheriff's office says
GURNEE, Ill. (WLS) -- At least four people were injured in a crash in the north suburbs Sunday.
The crash happened near US-45 and Rollins Road in Gurnee, according to the Lake County, Illinois, Sheriff's Office.
Gurnee car crash crash | 2022-10-10T02:29:21Z | abc7chicago.com | Crash on US-45 and Rollins Road in Gurnee, Illinois leaves several injured, Lake County, IL Sheriff says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/gurnee-crash-us-45-rollins-road/12309383/ | https://abc7chicago.com/gurnee-crash-us-45-rollins-road/12309383/ |
She finished second in the Chicago Marathon to a Kenyan runner, who just missed the world record
Emily Sisson broke the American marathon record for women Sunday at the 2022 Chicago Marathon.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Emily Sisson was busy running the fastest marathon ever for an American woman Sunday morning.
She finished seco... | 2022-10-10T03:34:54Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago 2022 Marathon runner Emily Sisson runs fastest time ever for American woman - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-marathon-emily-sisson-fastest-ever-for-american-woman-2022/12309518/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-marathon-emily-sisson-fastest-ever-for-american-woman-2022/12309518/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A teen boy was seriously hurt in a shooting early Monday morning on the city's South Side, Chicago police said.
The shooting happened in the Chatham neighborhood's 7800 block of South State Street at about 2:28 a.m., police said.
SEE ALSO | Chicago shooting: 3 shot near River North feeder ramp to Kenne... | 2022-10-10T11:30:32Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting today: Teen boy seriously hurt after shots fired in 7800 block of S. State Street on South Side, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-south-side-violence/12310504/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-south-side-violence/12310504/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police said two armed male suspects have robbed several people in the past week in Logan Square and West Town.
The hold-ups have happened in the 2000-block of North Richmond Street just before 10:40 p.m. and in the 1700-block of North Wolcott Avenue about 11:40 p.m. last Wednesday and in the 27... | 2022-10-10T13:50:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago robberies: CPD says armed suspects robbing victims on Richmond, Wolcott, Fullerton in Logan Square, West Town - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-robberies-west-town-logan-square-richmond/12310771/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-robberies-west-town-logan-square-richmond/12310771/ |
'We cried in the parking lot as he wheeled himself into the school,' said Cooper's parents, Jason and Keely Roberts.
Cooper Roberts, a boy paralyzed in the Highland Park shooting during a 4th of July parade, joined his twin at elementary school, his parents said.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- An 8-year-old boy paralyzed... | 2022-10-10T16:49:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Cooper Roberts GoFundMe: Boy paralyzed in Highland Park, IL parade mass shooting joins twin at school, Glenview fundraiser planned - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-il-mass-shooting-cooper-roberts-gofundme-school/12311192/ | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-il-mass-shooting-cooper-roberts-gofundme-school/12311192/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are warning residents about a series of armed robberies in the Humboldt Park neighborhood that took place late Sunday night overnight into Monday.
In each instance, Chicago police said two to three men exited a vehicle wearing black hooded sweatshirts and black ski masks and approached t... | 2022-10-10T18:25:20Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago crime: Armed robbers strike 5 times overnight in Humboldt Park, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-humboldt-park-police-armed-robberies/12311522/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-humboldt-park-police-armed-robberies/12311522/ |
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker were absent from Chicago's 70th annual Columbus Day parade.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Parades are known for drawing crowds, and with them, politicians looking for exposure and potential votes. But in this election season, they were few and far between at Chicago's 70th ... | 2022-10-11T01:15:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Columbus Day 2022: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker absent from Chicago parade amid controversy - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/columbus-day-2022-parade-jb-pritzker-lori-lightfoot/12312580/ | https://abc7chicago.com/columbus-day-2022-parade-jb-pritzker-lori-lightfoot/12312580/ |
The Abraham Lincoln statue in Lincoln Park was defaced with anti-colonialism messages Monday.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A statue of Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln Park was targeted by anti-colonizer activists Monday.
The group dumped red paint on the statue and spray painted "Avenge the Dakota 38" on the ground.
RELATED: Indigenous... | 2022-10-11T01:41:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Abraham Lincoln statue in Lincoln Park defaced with anti-colonizer graffiti, red paint - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/abraham-lincoln-statue-chicago-dakota-38/12312823/ | https://abc7chicago.com/abraham-lincoln-statue-chicago-dakota-38/12312823/ |
Evanston swears in Schenita Stewart, 1st woman permanent police chief
Schenita Stewart made history Monday evening by being sworn in as the City of Evanston's first permanent female police chief.
EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- A standing ovation greeted Schenita Stewart as she made history Monday evening by being sworn in as ... | 2022-10-11T04:18:29Z | abc7chicago.com | Evanston swears in Schenita Stewart, 1st woman to be permanent police chief - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-news-police-department-schenita-stewart-chief/12313393/ | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-news-police-department-schenita-stewart-chief/12313393/ |
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria offers 'Louie Cream Sauce' white pizza for limited time
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is offering a pizza with white sauce for a limited time, the restaurant chain announced on Monday.
The pizza launched this week, featuring "Louie Cream Sauce," which the company said is a Malnati famil... | 2022-10-11T18:50:31Z | abc7chicago.com | White pizza near me: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria offers 'Louie Cream Sauce' deep dish in Chicago area for limited time - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lou-malnatis-white-pizza-recipe-deep-dish-near-me/12315771/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lou-malnatis-white-pizza-recipe-deep-dish-near-me/12315771/ |
West Loop groups, Chicago police hold safety presentation in light of recent crime
West Loop neighborhood leaders and Chicago police held a safety presentation Tuesday night in light of recent crime in the area.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- West Loop neighborhood leaders held a safety presentation Tuesday night to help residents e... | 2022-10-12T04:43:00Z | abc7chicago.com | West Loop groups, Chicago police hold safety presentation after recent crime; some sponsored self-defenses classes offered - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/west-loop-crime-chicago-police/12317616/ | https://abc7chicago.com/west-loop-crime-chicago-police/12317616/ |
Some CTA buses rerouted due to incident
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A fire broke out at a West Garfield Park tire shop early Wednesday morning and spread to at least two other buildings, Chicago fire officials said.
The blaze broke out just before 3:30 a.m. in the 4300-block of West Madison Street, CFD said.
RELATED: 1 found dead... | 2022-10-12T10:05:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago fire: At least 3 buildings ablaze after Madison Street tire shop in West Garfield Park goes up in flames, CFD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-fire-west-garfield-park-tire-shop-madison-street/12318878/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-fire-west-garfield-park-tire-shop-madison-street/12318878/ |
Chicago police investigation continues after West Ridge landlord's remains found in freezer
Remains found in 5900-block of North Washtenaw
A West Ridge, Chicago death investigation continues after CPD found a landlord's remains in a freezer and bloody rags on Foster Beach.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police continue to in... | 2022-10-12T11:28:19Z | abc7chicago.com | West Ridge, Chicago death investigation continues after CPD finds landlord's remains in freezer, bloody rags on Foster Beach - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/west-ridge-chicago-5900-n-washtenaw-police-cpd/12318899/ | https://abc7chicago.com/west-ridge-chicago-5900-n-washtenaw-police-cpd/12318899/ |
The Wild Mile, a 17-acre eco-park in Chicago's Goose Island neighborhood, will open Wednesday with a ribbon cutting attended by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Lightfoot is expected to attend Wednesday's ribbon cutting for the Wild Mile eco-park in Chicago's Goose Island neighborhood.
The Wild Mile... | 2022-10-12T12:38:04Z | abc7chicago.com | Events in Chicago today: Goose Island eco-park Wild Mile to open on the Chicago River; Mayor Lightfoot among attendees - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/goose-island-chicago-wild-mile-lori-lightfoot-river/12319250/ | https://abc7chicago.com/goose-island-chicago-wild-mile-lori-lightfoot-river/12319250/ |
Amazon warehouse workers in Joliet walked off the job Tuesday in protest over pay and safety concerns within the south suburban facility.
JOLIET, Ill -- Amazon employees at an important distribution hub in Joliet walked off the job Tuesday, calling attention to their demands for higher pay and new workplace safety rule... | 2022-10-12T13:52:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Joliet news: Amazon warehouse workers walk out of south suburban warehouse during busy Prime Day - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/amazon-walkout-joliet-prime-day-news/12319463/ | https://abc7chicago.com/amazon-walkout-joliet-prime-day-news/12319463/ |
The American Cancer Society is hosting its annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Saturday starting at Soldier Field in Chicago.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk returns Saturday to Chicago.
The event begins at Soldier Field and registration opens at 8 a.m... | 2022-10-12T15:23:44Z | abc7chicago.com | Events this weekend in Chicago: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk returns to Soldier Field - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/events-in-chicago-this-weekend-breast-cancer-walk-2022-soldier-field/12319594/ | https://abc7chicago.com/events-in-chicago-this-weekend-breast-cancer-walk-2022-soldier-field/12319594/ |
Philadelphia violence: Teen killed as football scrimmage ended
PHILADELPHIA -- A suspect has been arrested in a deadly shooting near a Pennsylvania high school, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said.
That shooting killed 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde of Havertown, Pennsylvania and left four other teenagers wo... | 2022-10-12T18:26:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Philadelphia shooting: Arrest made after teen shot, killed, others wounded near Roxborough High School - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/philadelphia-shooting-teen-shot-killed-roxborough-high-school/12320253/ | https://abc7chicago.com/philadelphia-shooting-teen-shot-killed-roxborough-high-school/12320253/ |
SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- Catalytic converter theft is a growing problem all over the country, and Skokie police are doing their part to deter those thefts.
Thieves target catalytic converters for its precious metals. Efforts to stop the thefts include spraying catalytic converts with neon paint and etching ID codes. But S... | 2022-10-12T22:17:52Z | abc7chicago.com | Skokie police hand out catalytic converter alarms to help prevent thefts - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/catalytic-converter-alarm-price-lock-theft/12321145/ | https://abc7chicago.com/catalytic-converter-alarm-price-lock-theft/12321145/ |
There are 11 early voting sites that opened Wednesday in Lake County, Indiana. Some believe the abortion issue will drive more women to the polls.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There are 11 early voting sites that opened Wednesday in Lake County, Indiana. Many predict women and issues affecting them will make a difference this year... | 2022-10-13T00:32:58Z | abc7chicago.com | Indiana early voting opens in 11 locations; will abortion drive more women to polls? - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/indiana-early-voting-2022-locations-abortion/12321485/ | https://abc7chicago.com/indiana-early-voting-2022-locations-abortion/12321485/ |
$7.5M worth of retail products recovered after Wilmette thefts lead to major fencing ring
WILMETTE, Ill. -- Millions of dollars worth of merchandise was recovered last week after thefts in Wilmette led investigators to a major fencing ring operating in the Chicago area.
After a yearlong undercover investigation, police... | 2022-10-13T02:48:22Z | abc7chicago.com | $7.5 million worth of retail products recovered after thefts in Wilmette lead to major fencing ring - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/wilmette-thefts-fencing-ring-bust-stolen-goods-found-theft/12321954/ | https://abc7chicago.com/wilmette-thefts-fencing-ring-bust-stolen-goods-found-theft/12321954/ |
Chicago couples say South Loop wedding venues closed without warning, no refunds given
Chicago couples say they're out thousands of dollars after their South Loop wedding venue The Stockhouse closed without warning.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago brides and grooms say they're out thousands of dollars after their South Loop w... | 2022-10-13T04:19:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago couples say South Loop wedding venues The Stockhouse, The Zephyr closed without warning, no refunds given - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-wedding-venue-south-loop-the-stockhouse-zephyr/12321864/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-wedding-venue-south-loop-the-stockhouse-zephyr/12321864/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chinese American Service League held their annual gala Wednesday night.
ABC7's own Judy Hsu emceed the event.
The annual event attracts hundreds of people from Chicago and across the world.
Judy was joined by several more our ABC7 colleagues.
This year, the organization honored the Asian American f... | 2022-10-13T04:19:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Chinese American Service League holds annual gala - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chinese-american-service-league-gala-casl-judy-hsu/12322010/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chinese-american-service-league-gala-casl-judy-hsu/12322010/ |
Woman charged in gruesome death of Frances Walker, Chicago landlord found in freezer, due in court
Sandra Kolalou, the Chicago suspect in the Far North Side death of Frances Walker in the 5900-block of North Washtenaw Avenue, is due in court Thurs.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The woman charged with murder after human remains were... | 2022-10-13T10:30:08Z | abc7chicago.com | Sandra Kolalou, Chicago suspect in Far North Side death of Frances Walker in 5900-block of North Washtenaw Avenue, due in court - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/washtenaw-chicago-ave-sandra-kolalou-frances-walker/12323169/ | https://abc7chicago.com/washtenaw-chicago-ave-sandra-kolalou-frances-walker/12323169/ |
CPD says man thwarted Uptown carjacking while 1 suspect shot at vehicle
A man fought off three would-be carjackers on North Glenwood Avenue in Uptown, Chicago police said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man fought back against would-be carjackers in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood Wednesday night, Chicago police said.
A 35-year-old ... | 2022-10-13T11:05:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago violence: Man fights off would-be carjackers on North Glenwood Avenue in Uptown, CPD said - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-violence-north-glenwood-avenue-uptown-carjacking-police/12323318/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-violence-north-glenwood-avenue-uptown-carjacking-police/12323318/ |
Bears look to continue progressions in Thursday night bout with Commanders
The Chicago Bears unveiled new alternate orange helmets to debut in the 2022 season.
"This is the type of game you'd have as the fifth regional on CBS on Sunday."
"It's first-and-goal. Words I thought I would never speak tonight."
RELATED | Bear... | 2022-10-13T12:36:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Bears game today: Chicago looks to build on progress against the Washington Commanders at Soldier Field - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-game-washington-football-commanders-today/12323490/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-game-washington-football-commanders-today/12323490/ |
A Chicago shooting left a man dead in a South Shore apartment on East 72nd Place, CPD said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 22-year-old man was killed early Thursday morning after someone he didn't know came into the South Shore apartment he was in and shot him multiple times, Chicago police said.
The man was in an apartment in the... | 2022-10-13T13:33:17Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting leaves man dead in South Shore apartment on East 72nd Place: CPD - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-south-shore-east-72nd-place-man-dead/12323635/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-south-shore-east-72nd-place-man-dead/12323635/ |
Aurora casino makes pitch for new location near I-88, outlet mall
Hollywood Casino is making its pitch to move its location from downtown Aurora closer to Interstate 88.
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Hollywood Casino is expected to present a formal proposal Thursday to move its Aurora location closer to the interstate.
The cas... | 2022-10-13T18:08:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Hollywood Casino in Aurora makes pitch for new location near Chicago Premium Outlets on Interstate 88 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/hollywood-casino-aurora-moving-outlet-mall-interstate-88/12324240/ | https://abc7chicago.com/hollywood-casino-aurora-moving-outlet-mall-interstate-88/12324240/ |
Mammograms encouraged by doctors after many breast cancer screenings postponed due to COVID-19
Doctors are encouraging patients to get a mammogram this October after data showed a decrease throughout the pandemic.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say it's the perfect time to get a ... | 2022-10-13T18:08:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Mammograms near me: Doctors encouraging patients to get screened for breast cancer following decrease due to COVID-19 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/october-breast-cancer-awareness-mammogram-near-me-northwestern-medicine-symptoms/12324401/ | https://abc7chicago.com/october-breast-cancer-awareness-mammogram-near-me-northwestern-medicine-symptoms/12324401/ |
A Florida road rage incident was caught on video. Two dads opened fire at each other, shooting each other's daughters, Nassau County officials said.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two girls were shot over the weekend when their fathers allegedly opened fire at each other during a road rage incident that was caught on camera in ... | 2022-10-13T23:26:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Florida road rage shooting leaves 2 daughters shot, their fathers charged in Nassau County incident caught on video - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/florida-road-rage-shooting-daughters-dads-incident-nassau-county/12325450/ | https://abc7chicago.com/florida-road-rage-shooting-daughters-dads-incident-nassau-county/12325450/ |
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Republican Catalina Lauf is seeking to oust incumbent Rep. Bill Foster in Illinois' newly-redrawn 11th District.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- One of the congressional races that Illinois Republicans are targeting as they seek to retake control of the ... | 2022-10-14T01:42:00Z | abc7chicago.com | 11th Congressional District Illinois: Voters to choose between incumbent Bill Foster, Republican challenger Catalina Lauf - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/11th-congressional-district-illinois-chicago-bill-foster-catalina-lauf/12325811/ | https://abc7chicago.com/11th-congressional-district-illinois-chicago-bill-foster-catalina-lauf/12325811/ |
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