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La Fox-based Richard Electronics rings closing bell on NASDAQ to celebrate 75th anniversary
Richardson Electronics, based in La Fox, Illinois, celebrated its 75th anniversary by ringing the NASDAQ closing bell Monday afternoon.
NEW YORK (WLS) -- A suburban technology company celebrated its 75th anniversary by ringing t... | 2022-10-24T21:35:31Z | abc7chicago.com | NASDAQ today: Richard Electronics, based in La Fox, Illinois, celebrates 75th anniversary by ringing closing bell - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/nasdaq-today-richardson-electronics-rell-la-fox-illinois/12371566/ | https://abc7chicago.com/nasdaq-today-richardson-electronics-rell-la-fox-illinois/12371566/ |
'I have been broken for the last 48 hours.. Rishawn was the kid who you always felt like would be safe anywhere': Terrence Redmond
A North Lawndale, Chicago shooting killed 16-year-old Rishawn Hendricks. The college prep school he attended is remembering him.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Rishawn Hendricks, 16, was a star athlete a... | 2022-10-24T22:18:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting news: North Lawndale College Prep mourns student Rishawn Hendricks, teen shot and killed on Fairfield Avenue - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-teen-shot-and-killed-north-lawndale-college-prep-rishawn-hendricks/12371889/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-teen-shot-and-killed-north-lawndale-college-prep-rishawn-hendricks/12371889/ |
Chicago Public Schools math scores mirror nation's historic COVID setbacks
The nation's report card shows that in Chicago, public schools reading scores have remained steady, but math scores have dropped significantly.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The nation's report card is out, and according to the National Assessment of Educati... | 2022-10-24T23:15:32Z | abc7chicago.com | NAEP test scores 2022: Chicago Public Schools math scores mirror nation's historic COVID setbacks for kids - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-public-schools-cps-report-card-math-scores-school-test/12371848/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-public-schools-cps-report-card-math-scores-school-test/12371848/ |
What is Diwali? The Naperville, IL South Asian community is celebrating the 2022 festival of lights and noticing an increased awareness of the holiday
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Just several years ago, when the Bansal family decorated their Naperville home for Diwali, they got most of the decorations from India.
Society... | 2022-10-24T23:19:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Happy Diwali 2022: Indian Community Outreach CEO, Naperville, IL South Asian community celebrate festival of lights - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/naperville-il-happy-diwali-2022-festival-of-lights-indian-community-outreach/12371903/ | https://abc7chicago.com/naperville-il-happy-diwali-2022-festival-of-lights-indian-community-outreach/12371903/ |
The top candidates seeking to take over for Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White include Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Dan Brady.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- For the first time in 24 years, Illinois voters will go to the polls without Jesse White on the ballot as a choice for Secretary of State. He's retiring when ... | 2022-10-25T01:04:22Z | abc7chicago.com | 2022 Illinois General Election: Illinois Secretary of State candidates Dan Brady, Alexi Giannoulias talk plans - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/secretary-of-state-illinois-dan-brady-alexi-giannoulias-jesse-white/12372579/ | https://abc7chicago.com/secretary-of-state-illinois-dan-brady-alexi-giannoulias-jesse-white/12372579/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman has been charged with fatally stabbing a man on the West Side early Sunday morning, Chicago police said.
The stabbing happened in the South Austin neighborhood's 5100 block of West Augusta Boulevard at about 3:26 a.m., police said. Keshia Golden, 33, stabbed a 30-year-old man during a domestic ... | 2022-10-25T02:49:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago crime news: Man stabbed to death in 5100 block of West Augusta Boulevard; Keshia Golden charged, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/man-stabbed-to-death-austin-chicago-crime-news/12372873/ | https://abc7chicago.com/man-stabbed-to-death-austin-chicago-crime-news/12372873/ |
Chicago shooting: Man shot, killed outside West Loop Greyhound bus station identified
A West Loop, Chicago shooting left a man shot and killed outside a Greyhound bus station on Harrison Street, the police department said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The identity of a man shot and killed outside of a Chicago Greyhound bus termina... | 2022-10-25T13:28:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: Man shot, killed near West Loop Greyhound bus station on Harrison Street identified - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/greyhound-bus-station-chicago-shooting-crime-harrison-street/12375243/ | https://abc7chicago.com/greyhound-bus-station-chicago-shooting-crime-harrison-street/12375243/ |
LaSalle Veterans' Home, where dozens died earlier in pandemic, reports 65 new 'mild' COVID cases
The LaSalle Veterans' Home, where dozens died earlier in the COVID pandemic, is reporting 65 new "mild" COVID-19 cases.
LA SALLE, Ill. -- An Illinois veterans' home where 36 veterans died during the pandemic is experiencing... | 2022-10-25T13:50:30Z | abc7chicago.com | LaSalle Veterans' Home, where dozens died earlier in COVID pandemic, reports 65 new 'mild' COVID-19 cases - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lasalle-veterans-home-covid-il-illinois/12375157/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lasalle-veterans-home-covid-il-illinois/12375157/ |
Facets Chicago in Lincoln Park is hosting an all-day Asian horror movies marathon Sunday, the day before Halloween 2022.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's nothing like a scary movie to get you in the mood for Halloween.
This Sunday, October 30, Facets in Lincoln Park is hosting an all-day Asian Horror Marathon.
The event is par... | 2022-10-25T22:41:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Facets Chicago in Lincoln Park hosting Asian horror movie marathon all day Sunday before Halloween - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/facets-chicago-asian-horror-movies-movie-marathon-halloween-2022/12377157/ | https://abc7chicago.com/facets-chicago-asian-horror-movies-movie-marathon-halloween-2022/12377157/ |
Chicago Public Schools accused Englewood and Bronzeville Urban Prep charter programs of financial mismanagement in a report to the Board of Education.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Reading the creed is all part of the tradition at Urban Prep.
For years, Chicago's only all-male charter school operated by Black educators has been the... | 2022-10-25T22:41:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Public Schools accuses Englewood, Bronzeville Urban Prep charters of financial mismanagement in Board of Education report - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/urban-prep-chicago-schools-board-of-education-news/12377494/ | https://abc7chicago.com/urban-prep-chicago-schools-board-of-education-news/12377494/ |
A Batavia High School worker is under investigation after video reportedly shows the worker putting a student in a headlock in the school cafeteria.
BATAVIA, Ill. (WLS) -- An employee at Batavia High School is under investigation after video reportedly shows the worker putting a student in a headlock in the school cafe... | 2022-10-26T00:43:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Batavia High School Illinois: Video appears to show school employee with student in chokehold; police investigating - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/batavia-high-school-illinois-il-news-student-in-chokehold/12377840/ | https://abc7chicago.com/batavia-high-school-illinois-il-news-student-in-chokehold/12377840/ |
CPD released surveillance video, and USPS is offering a $50K reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
ByDiane Pathieu and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team via
Chicago police want people to take a close look at video of a man suspected of attacking a mail carrier.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are question... | 2022-10-26T02:14:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Police Department questioning person of interest in after USPS letter carrier attack on South Pulaski in Little Village - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/little-village-chicago-police-usps-mail-carrier-crime/12378283/ | https://abc7chicago.com/little-village-chicago-police-usps-mail-carrier-crime/12378283/ |
Chicago Public Schools board to vote on revoking Urban Prep charter schools' licenses
Urban Prep leadership asking Mayor Lightfoot to intervene
CPS accuses Urban Prep of gross financial mismanagement, including ghost pay-rolling.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote Wednesday on an effort... | 2022-10-26T10:48:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Board of Education to vote on revoking Englewood, Bronzeville Urban Prep charter schools' licenses - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-public-schools-cps-board-of-education-englewood/12379627/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-public-schools-cps-board-of-education-englewood/12379627/ |
Jennifer Brennan, horticulture information specialist, with Chalet Nursery & Garden Center shares some gardening tips.
WILMETTE, Ill. (WLS) -- If you think the fall season is the time to put away your gardening tools for the year, think again.
It's bulb-planting time, according to horticulture information specialist at... | 2022-10-26T13:51:28Z | abc7chicago.com | Gardening tips: Prepare for spring season by planting bulbs now - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/gardening-tips-chalet-nursery--garden-center-jennifer-brennan-fall-planting/12379942/ | https://abc7chicago.com/gardening-tips-chalet-nursery--garden-center-jennifer-brennan-fall-planting/12379942/ |
$25K reward being offered after US Postal Service mail carrier robbed in Matteson
The US Postal Inspection Service is offering a $25K reward for information after a Matteson robbery of a USPS mail carrier.
MATTESON, Ill. (WLS) -- A $25,000 reward is being offered for an arrest and conviction in an armed robbery of a po... | 2022-10-26T13:51:29Z | abc7chicago.com | US Postal Inspection Service offering $25K reward for information after Matteson robbery of USPS mail carrier - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/usps-matteson-robbery-us-postal-service-inspection/12380143/ | https://abc7chicago.com/usps-matteson-robbery-us-postal-service-inspection/12380143/ |
A semi crash caused Kennedy Expressway traffic, closing some I-90 lanes for hours near Montrose; 1 person was injured, Illinois State Police say.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- One person was injured in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway that shut down some lanes for hours Wednesday morning, Illinois State police said.
Troopers respo... | 2022-10-26T16:54:29Z | abc7chicago.com | Kennedy Expressway traffic: Semi crash closes some I-90 lanes for hours near Montrose; 1 injured, Illinois State Police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/kennedy-expressway-traffic-chicago-report-i-90-montrose/12380552/ | https://abc7chicago.com/kennedy-expressway-traffic-chicago-report-i-90-montrose/12380552/ |
CHICAGO -- A federal judge Wednesday sentenced former Teamsters boss John T. Coli Sr. to 19 months in prison for illegally pocketing $325,000 in secret cash payments from Cinespace Chicago Film Studios.
The longtime labor leader conceded in 2019 that he had threatened to call a strike and shut down Cinespace if the sec... | 2022-10-26T16:58:50Z | abc7chicago.com | John Coli sentencing: Former Teamsters boss gets 19 months in prison for illegal payments from Cinespace Studios - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/john-coli-sentencing-teamsters-extortion/12380993/ | https://abc7chicago.com/john-coli-sentencing-teamsters-extortion/12380993/ |
Florida man bitten while trying to remove alligator from property: VIDEO
ByMichael Hudak, WINK
Video catches man bitten while trying to remove alligator from Florida property
FORT MYERS-NAPLES, Fla. -- An attempt to remove an alligator found at a Florida home led to a man with a bite to his arm.
It happened Tuesday in ... | 2022-10-26T20:19:15Z | abc7chicago.com | Florida alligator bites man while trying to remove gator from property in Charlotte City: VIDEO - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/florida-man-bitten-by-alligator-video-charlotte-city/12381547/ | https://abc7chicago.com/florida-man-bitten-by-alligator-video-charlotte-city/12381547/ |
The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is asking for help naming new baby sea otters
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is asking for help naming one of their new baby otters.
For one week only, the aquarium will hold a vote to give otters 926 and 929 names as they join the rest of the rescued otter population on exhibit... | 2022-10-26T21:28:58Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is hosting a digital vote to name new sea otter rescued from California - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/shedd-aquarium-chicago-sea-otter-museum/12381831/ | https://abc7chicago.com/shedd-aquarium-chicago-sea-otter-museum/12381831/ |
A car dealership in Westmont caught a deer on camera trying to break into their business. Shortly after, it crashed through a window into a nursing home nearby,.
WESTMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- Westmont police said a deer was caught on camera at a dealership trying to get into the show room before crashing through the window o... | 2022-10-26T21:50:36Z | abc7chicago.com | McGrath Lexus of Westmont captures video of deer trying to get into showroom before crashing into nursing home, injuring 1 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/deer-westmont-westmonth-nursing-home-video/12382073/ | https://abc7chicago.com/deer-westmont-westmonth-nursing-home-video/12382073/ |
Relatives of Chicago landlord Frances Walker said she had tried multiple times to remove the tenant now charged in her murder.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- As relatives of Frances Walker prepare to lay her to rest, they tell ABC7 Eyewitness news say she had tried to remove the tenant accused of her murder many times.
Services for ... | 2022-10-26T23:04:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Relatives say Chicago landlord Frances Walker tried multiple times to remove tenant Sandra Kolalou, now charged with her murder - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/frances-walker-chicago-murder-landlord-found-in-freezer-sandra-kolalu/12382424/ | https://abc7chicago.com/frances-walker-chicago-murder-landlord-found-in-freezer-sandra-kolalu/12382424/ |
Mayoral candidate, Alderwoman Sophia King, traded barbs with Mayor Lori Lightfoot at Wednesday's Chicago City Council meeting.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mayoral politics took center stage Wednesday during the Chicago City Council meeting.
Alderwoman Sophia King, who's among the field challenging Mayor Lori Lightfoot in next yea... | 2022-10-26T23:22:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago City Council meeting gets heated over vote to make retired Alderman James Cappleman Education Committee chair - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-city-council-meeting-mayor-lori-lightfoot-alderwoman-sophia-king/12382145/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-city-council-meeting-mayor-lori-lightfoot-alderwoman-sophia-king/12382145/ |
Derek Drake isn't your typical farmer. He doesn't rely on soil or sunlight, and his farm is parked in his Mokena driveway.
MOKENA, Ill. (WLS) -- Derek Drake decided to think outside the box after losing his job during the pandemic.
Or rather, think inside the box -- a 320 square foot shipping container to be exact.
"I ... | 2022-10-26T23:48:14Z | abc7chicago.com | Urban farming: Mokena man, Derek Drake, grows farm in shipping container - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/urban-farming-mokena-illinois-farm/12382461/ | https://abc7chicago.com/urban-farming-mokena-illinois-farm/12382461/ |
August airline passenger complaints up 320% compared with pre-pandemic figures, DOT says
ByPete Muntean, CNN, CNNWire
The federal government saw a spike in complaints from angry airline passengers in August, marked by flight cancellations and delays.
In just-released data, the Department of Transportation says it recei... | 2022-10-27T01:23:53Z | abc7chicago.com | August airline passenger complaints up 320% compared with pre-pandemic figures due to flight cancellations, delays, officials say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/department-of-transportation-airline-complaints-passengers/12382963/ | https://abc7chicago.com/department-of-transportation-airline-complaints-passengers/12382963/ |
What is Gas app? New social media platform uses anonymous compliments to build someone up
An anonymous app for high schoolers is currently ranked #1 in the App Store, dethroning TikTok and BeReal.
Let's talk about gas. No, not the kind you put in your car.
The new app that's dethroned TikTok and BeReal in the app store... | 2022-10-27T02:07:37Z | abc7chicago.com | Is the Gas app dangerous? New social media platform uses anonymous compliments to build someone up - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/gas-app-social-media-new-store/12383101/ | https://abc7chicago.com/gas-app-social-media-new-store/12383101/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A diner had their wallet stolen while eating at Labriola Restaurant on Michigan Avenue Wednesday evening, Chicago police confirmed.
The Chicago Police Department said that at about 7:10 p.m., a 52-year-old man was inside the restaurant when the thief approached his table and took his wallet and cell ph... | 2022-10-27T02:24:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Diner's wallet stolen while eating at Labriola on Michigan Avenue, Chicago police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-wallet-stolen-labriola-michigan-avenue-restaurants/12383193/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-wallet-stolen-labriola-michigan-avenue-restaurants/12383193/ |
chicago mayor election
Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson enters Chicago mayor election
Chicago Teachers Union backing Johnson
Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is entering the Chicago mayoral election, with CTU backing.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The race for Chicago mayor just got a little more crowded.
The latest... | 2022-10-27T11:15:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson enters Chicago mayoral election to face Lightfoot, with CTU backing - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-mayoral-election-mayor-brandon-johnson-cook-county-commissioner/12384755/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-mayoral-election-mayor-brandon-johnson-cook-county-commissioner/12384755/ |
Hispanic Housing Development Corporation owns, manages building
The families of Janice Reed and Gwendolyn Osborne have filed lawsuits after the women died in the James Sneider Apartments in Rogers Park.
CHICAGO -- The clout-heavy owner of a Rogers Park senior home was fined just $1,500 after three women died during a h... | 2022-10-27T13:44:05Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago weather: Clouted owner of James Sneider Apartments in Rogers Park fined after resident deaths during hot spell - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-rogers-park-senior-home-james-sneider-apartments-hispanic-housing-development-corporation/12385259/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-rogers-park-senior-home-james-sneider-apartments-hispanic-housing-development-corporation/12385259/ |
15-year-old boy killed in Greater Grand Crossing shooting: Chicago police
CHICAGO -- A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot Wednesday night in Greater Grand Crossing.
The teen was walking about 8:40 p.m. in the 7700-block of South Vernon Avenue when someone in a white Jeep shot him, Chicago police said.
He was struck multi... | 2022-10-27T15:15:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting on South Vernon Avenue in Greater Grand Crossing leaves teen dead: CPD - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-greater-grand-crossing-south-vernon-avenue-boy-shot/12385439/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-greater-grand-crossing-south-vernon-avenue-boy-shot/12385439/ |
GURNEE, Ill. (WLS) -- A suspect involved in a robbery at a Gurnee Mills Portillo's was arrested in Elgin Wednesday night, police said.
Elgin police said the suspect, Eric Gatlin, was seen in the 1000-block of Summit Street and when officers approached him, he drove away and crashed in the 1200-block of Coldspring Road.... | 2022-10-27T16:47:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Gurnee Mills Portillo's robbery: Grayslake man Eric Gatlin arrested in Elgin, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/portillos-gurnee-robbery-grayslake-illinois-eric-gatlin/12385748/ | https://abc7chicago.com/portillos-gurnee-robbery-grayslake-illinois-eric-gatlin/12385748/ |
A Kanye West mural in Chicago's Fulton Market has been painted to black out the Chicago rapper's image.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A mural of Kanye West in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood is now painted over.
The Chicago native and rapper is facing mounting criticism over antisemitic remarks he's made in recent weeks.
Sever... | 2022-10-27T19:49:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Kanye West mural: Chicago rapper's image painted over in Fulton Market amid backlash over comments on Jews - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/kanye-west-what-did-say-mural-chicago/12386373/ | https://abc7chicago.com/kanye-west-what-did-say-mural-chicago/12386373/ |
ByDrew Andre, KVVU, CNNWire
Two families are calling for a change in how missing persons cases are handled. They believe quicker action could have saved their loved ones' lives
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- A missing couple's story sparked change in Nevada's Silver Alert system.
Their family reported the couple missing on March 2... | 2022-10-27T20:20:19Z | abc7chicago.com | What is a silver alert? Nevada change qualifications following death of missing Indiana man Ronnie Barker on road trip - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-a-silver-alert-nevada-news-ronnie-barker/12386545/ | https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-a-silver-alert-nevada-news-ronnie-barker/12386545/ |
Looming over every holiday weekend in Chicago is the fear, and possibility, of increased violence.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's annual HalloWeek is underway with neighborhood parties, costume contests and more, but city officials are keeping a keen eye on safety over the weekend.
Looming over every holiday weekend in Chi... | 2022-10-27T22:53:02Z | abc7chicago.com | City, Chicago police partner with neighborhood groups for Halloween weekend safety push - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/halloween-2022-chicago-violence/12387073/ | https://abc7chicago.com/halloween-2022-chicago-violence/12387073/ |
The Universoul Circus show will run in Washington Park through Halloween
DOLTON, Ill. -- There is no teacher asking these kids to be quiet and listen. In fact, The Universoul Circus ringmaster wants them to make some noise.
The gym at Lincoln Elementary School in Dolton is a far cry from the Big Top the Universoul Circ... | 2022-10-27T22:53:27Z | abc7chicago.com | Lincoln Elementary School students in Dolton, Illinois, get surprise performance from Universoul Circus - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/universoul-circus-2022-dolton-lincoln-elementary-school/12386897/ | https://abc7chicago.com/universoul-circus-2022-dolton-lincoln-elementary-school/12386897/ |
CA father arrested for allegedly attempting to drown 2-year-old daughter in pond, authorities say
His 5-year-old son was also locked in a car nearby, authorities say
ByRob McMillan and ABC7.com staff via
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- A San Bernardino father was arrested for allegedly trying to drown his 2-year-old daughter... | 2022-10-27T23:23:13Z | abc7chicago.com | San Bernardino father Timothy Ryan Shipman arrested for attempting to drown daughter in Pali Mountain Camp pond, authorities say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/san-bernardino-father-timothy-ryan-shipman-arrested-drowning-attempt/12387267/ | https://abc7chicago.com/san-bernardino-father-timothy-ryan-shipman-arrested-drowning-attempt/12387267/ |
2022 Illinois school report card shows highest graduation rate in a decade, chronic absenteeism
Illinois 2022 report card is out and it shows the highest graduation rate in a decade. However, it also shows a glaring pandemic-related issue.
This year's Illinois report card is out and it shows the highest graduation rate... | 2022-10-27T23:27:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois school report card 2022: State sees highest graduation rate in a decade despite high levels of absent students - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-school-report-card-2022-state-graduation-rate-il/12387341/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-school-report-card-2022-state-graduation-rate-il/12387341/ |
Oklahoma sues federal prisons for custody of a state death row inmate it wants to execute
His lethal injection is scheduled Dec. 15
ByKEN MILLER via
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma is suing the Federal Bureau of Prisons for custody of a state death row inmate whom the bureau is refusing to hand over, with the state saying th... | 2022-10-28T00:54:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Oklahoma is suing the Federal Bureau of Prisons for custody of a state death row inmate it wants to execute - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/john-hanson-execution-oklahoma-lawsuit-federal-bureau-of-prisons/12387651/ | https://abc7chicago.com/john-hanson-execution-oklahoma-lawsuit-federal-bureau-of-prisons/12387651/ |
The date was chosen because it was the birthday of Former President Teddy Roosevelt
A photo from October 27, 1922, shows the official groundbreaking ceremony at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo 100 years ago.
BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- The Brookfield Zoo celebrated a huge milestone Thursday, marking 100 years since they broke g... | 2022-10-28T01:55:35Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago's Brookfield Zoo celebrates 100 years since breaking ground on former President Teddy Roosevelt's birthday - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/brookfield-zoo-chicago-near-me-illinois/12387720/ | https://abc7chicago.com/brookfield-zoo-chicago-near-me-illinois/12387720/ |
The Chicago native is now the fourth woman to hold the post
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Thursday was the first full day on the bench for Illinois' new Supreme Court Chief Justice.
Justice Mary Jane Theis was sworn in Wednesday.
The Chicago native is now the fourth woman to hold the post following the late Justice Mary A... | 2022-10-28T01:55:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Justice Mary Jane Theis sworn in as Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/judge-mary-jane-theis-illinois-supreme-court-chief-justice/12387837/ | https://abc7chicago.com/judge-mary-jane-theis-illinois-supreme-court-chief-justice/12387837/ |
The Shedd Aquarium's newest resident is a baby sea otter rescued from Alaskan beach
There's a new resident at the Shedd Aquarium and he is a 5-month-old sea otter that was rescued from a beach in Alaska.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is a new resident at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium.
Meet Qilak. He's a 5-month-old otter rescued f... | 2022-10-28T02:47:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Shedd Aquarium Chicago announces new baby sea otter rescued from beach in Alaska - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/shedd-aquarium-chicago-baby-sea-otter-qilak/12388015/ | https://abc7chicago.com/shedd-aquarium-chicago-baby-sea-otter-qilak/12388015/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have released photos of a suspect in the shooting of a Greyhound worker killed outside of a Chicago bus terminal Monday.
Investigators released a photo of a suspect in the clothing he was wearing before the homicide and after; the suspect changes from light to dark clothing.
Police say t... | 2022-10-28T03:57:35Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: CPD release photos of suspect in deadly West Loop Greyhound bus station shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/greyhound-bus-station-chicago-shooting-suspect-photos/12388222/ | https://abc7chicago.com/greyhound-bus-station-chicago-shooting-suspect-photos/12388222/ |
Win comes as Powerball jackpot climbs to $800M for Saturday's drawing
SYCAMORE, Ill. -- A $1 million winning Powerball ticket for Wednesday night's drawing was sold in Sycamore, the Illinois Lottery said.
The win comes as the Powerball jackpot has climbed to $800 million for Saturday's drawing, the fifth-largest lotter... | 2022-10-28T10:55:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Powerball results, $1M winning numbers drawing lottery ticket sold in Sycamore, Illinois - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/powerball-illinois-winning-numbers-winner-lottery-today/12389346/ | https://abc7chicago.com/powerball-illinois-winning-numbers-winner-lottery-today/12389346/ |
SUMMIT, Ill. (WLS) -- Argo Community High School is set to break ground on a new memorial honoring Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley Friday.
The Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till memorial walkway will be constructed on the school's northwest side and will include a bronze sculpture and plaza.
Till-Mobley, a ... | 2022-10-28T12:57:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Summit Illinois memorial to honor civil rights icon Mamie Till-Mobley, late son Emmett Till at mothers alma-mater Argo High School - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/emmett-till-mother-argo-community-high-school-summit-il/12389559/ | https://abc7chicago.com/emmett-till-mother-argo-community-high-school-summit-il/12389559/ |
"We miss her:' Friday marks 15 years since disappearance of Stacy Peterson
Stacy Peterson disappeared 15 years ago Friday.
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- Friday marks 15 years since the disappearance of Stacy Peterson.
The mother of two was married to former Bolingbrook Police Sergeant and convicted murderer Drew Peterson.... | 2022-10-28T12:57:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Stacy Peterson disappeared from Bolingbrook home 15 years ago Friday; Husband Drew Peterson in prison for Kathleen Savio murder - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/stacy-peterson-drew-kathleen-savio-missing/12389669/ | https://abc7chicago.com/stacy-peterson-drew-kathleen-savio-missing/12389669/ |
Man charged in fatal shooting of West Rogers Park liquor store owner, Chicago police says
CPD Supt. David Brown announced that police have arrested and charged a man suspected of killing Salim Khamo in West Rogers Park.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police announced charges in the murder of Salim Khamo, 66, who was fatally ... | 2022-10-28T18:24:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Shooting: Man charged in West Rogers Park shooting of Salim Khamo: Sean Dunnavant charged with murder, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-west-rogers-park-breaking-news-salim-khamo/12390760/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-west-rogers-park-breaking-news-salim-khamo/12390760/ |
Surveillance video shows a Portage Park, Chicago business owner fighting off an armed robber with a gun pointed in his face at Car Care Auto Spa.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Surveillance video shows a Portage Park business owner fighting off an armed robber at the Car Care Auto Spa EARLIER THIS MONTH.
"All of a sudden, it's just,... | 2022-10-28T19:03:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Portage Park news: Video shows Chicago business owner fighting off armed robber at Car Care Auto Spa - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/portage-park-news-chicago-crime-armed-robbery-surveillance-video/12390859/ | https://abc7chicago.com/portage-park-news-chicago-crime-armed-robbery-surveillance-video/12390859/ |
Happy Halloween! Val and Ryan are going "Under the Sea" with friends Kenzie K and Roman for Windy City Weekend.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Happy Halloween! Val and Ryan are going "Under the Sea" with friends Kenzie K and Roman for Windy City Weekend.
They took a look at the most popular Halloween costumes by state, and Illinois'... | 2022-10-28T20:04:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Val, Ryan talk 2022 Halloween costumes, movies, candy, Chicago Bears vs Cowboys game, and Wrigley Field 1914 Club tickets - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/halloween-movies-costumes-chicago-bears-cubs/12391037/ | https://abc7chicago.com/halloween-movies-costumes-chicago-bears-cubs/12391037/ |
Northwest Side school choir sings Ukrainian anthem, honoring 70 new students whose families fled war
The St. Nicholas Cathedral School choir sang the Ukrainian national anthem during a Lyric Opera of Chicago performance.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Seven members of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's orchestra performed and shared about... | 2022-10-28T22:19:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Russia Ukraine war news: St. Nicholas Cathedral School choir sings Ukrainian national anthem during Lyric Opera of Chicago concert - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-lyric-opera-ukrainian-village-russia-ukraine-war/12391535/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-lyric-opera-ukrainian-village-russia-ukraine-war/12391535/ |
Doctors are warning about dangerous drugs like rainbow fentanyl and legal drugs like marijuana edibles being mistaken for candy this Halloween.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Doctors are warning about the risks of dangerous drugs being mistaken for candy. Those incidents increase around Halloween, especially now with some drugs look... | 2022-10-28T23:50:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Doctors warn about rainbow fentanyl, marijuana edibles and other colorful drugs during Halloween season - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/halloween-2022-candy-rainbow-fentanyl-marijuana-edibles/12390231/ | https://abc7chicago.com/halloween-2022-candy-rainbow-fentanyl-marijuana-edibles/12390231/ |
A gun was recovered at Dunbar High School at 300 S. King Drive on the city's South Side, the Chicago Police Department said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A gun was found inside a school on Chicago's South Side on Friday, police said.
Police said they were called to Dunbar Vocational High School at 3000 South King Drive in South Co... | 2022-10-29T02:35:59Z | abc7chicago.com | Gun recovered at Dunbar High School Chicago at 300 S. King Drive on South Side, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/dunbar-high-school-chicago-south-side-police-news/12392505/ | https://abc7chicago.com/dunbar-high-school-chicago-south-side-police-news/12392505/ |
2 dead, 1 critically hurt in multi-vehicle crash involving tow truck in Geneva, police say
1 airlifted to Advocate Good Samaritan hospital, police say
Geneva police said two people were killed and another was critically injured early Saturday morning near Kirk Rd. and Fabyan Parkway.
GENEVA, Ill. (WLS) -- Two people we... | 2022-10-29T11:27:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Geneva Crash: 2 dead, 1 critically hurt in multi-vehicle crash involving tow truck near Kirk Rd., Fabyan Parkway in west suburbs - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/geneva-crash-2-dead-kirk-road-multi-vehicle/12393846/ | https://abc7chicago.com/geneva-crash-2-dead-kirk-road-multi-vehicle/12393846/ |
POP! Heights Park to open on formerly vacant, blighted land on Chicago's Far South Side
Nearly 22K square feet of outdoor space linked by brightly colored walking ribbon
POP! Heights Park is opening along the South Halsted Corridor in the Roseland neighborhood as part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Chicago Recovery Plan.
CH... | 2022-10-29T14:30:14Z | abc7chicago.com | POP! Heights Park to open on formerly vacant, blighted land on Chicago's Far South Side - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-park-pop-heights-south-halsted-corridor-roseland-neighborhood/12384891/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-park-pop-heights-south-halsted-corridor-roseland-neighborhood/12384891/ |
CPD's budget would increase to over $1.9B
The BGA weighs in after Mayor Lori Lightfoot asks City Council to boost the Chicago Police Department's budget.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Earlier this month, Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled her proposed 2023 budget that includes an increase for the Chicago Police Department.
If passed, th... | 2022-10-29T16:23:28Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot asks City Council to boost CPD budget next year; BGA weighs in - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-department-budget-increase-mayor-lori-lightfoot-bga/12390890/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-department-budget-increase-mayor-lori-lightfoot-bga/12390890/ |
A mountain lion was been captured and sedated Friday after it was detected wandering from Illinois from Nebraska, according to DNR officials.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Conservation police are asking people not to look for the mountain lion and say it should soon move out of the Springfield area.
Its appearance in Springfiel... | 2022-10-29T16:36:44Z | abc7chicago.com | Mountain lion Illinois: Springfield cougar sedated, taken to Indiana refuge, DNR says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/mountain-lion-captured-springfield-sedated/12394229/ | https://abc7chicago.com/mountain-lion-captured-springfield-sedated/12394229/ |
Angelica Carrasquillo was being held with a bond set at $20K
EAST CHICAGO, Ind. -- A fifth-grade teacher in northwestern Indiana charged with felony intimidation after authorities say she told a student she had a "kill list" of students and staff has agreed to stay away from the school.
Please note: The video at the to... | 2022-10-29T17:20:05Z | abc7chicago.com | Indiana News: St. Stanislaus, East Chicago teacher with 'kill list' agrees to no-contact order - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/east-chicago-indiana-st-stanislaus-teacher-kill-list-angelica-carrascquillo-school/12355655/ | https://abc7chicago.com/east-chicago-indiana-st-stanislaus-teacher-kill-list-angelica-carrascquillo-school/12355655/ |
'We have seen that the traditions from Mexico have been getting lost'
Students from Unity Junior High School in Cicero honor their loved ones Saturday with a Day of the Dead ceremony.
CICERO, Ill. (WLS) -- Hundreds of families in west suburban Cicero packed into Unity Junior High School Saturday to mark the Day of the ... | 2022-10-29T22:42:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Day of the Dead 2022: Cicero junior high school honors Mexican holiday tradition - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/day-of-the-dead-2022-cicero-school-unity-junior-high-dia-de-los-muertos/12395109/ | https://abc7chicago.com/day-of-the-dead-2022-cicero-school-unity-junior-high-dia-de-los-muertos/12395109/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman was shot while taking out the trash Saturday night on the city's Southwest Side, Chicago police said.
The shooting happened in the Pilsen neighborhood's 1900 block of South Miller Street at about 8:24 p.m., police said. Someone inside a black SUV started shooting at people inside a blue sedan.
... | 2022-10-30T03:16:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Pilsen shooting today news: Woman shot while taking out trash in 1900 block of South Miller Street, Chicago Police Department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/pilsen-shooting-today-news-chicago-police/12396537/ | https://abc7chicago.com/pilsen-shooting-today-news-chicago-police/12396537/ |
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown rented out a Streeterville movie theater for the West Side Boys and Girls Club.
A Halloween parade kicked off in downtown Chicago and a trunk-or-treat event showed out for kids in Grand Crossing.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- On this Halloween weekend, the Loop has been frightfully fantastic.
The 8t... | 2022-10-30T04:00:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Halloween events for kids today: Parade in the Loop, 'trunk or treat' in Grand Crossing and Chicago police movie in Streeterville - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-loop-halloween-parade-trunk-or-treat-near-me-today-streeterville/12396482/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-loop-halloween-parade-trunk-or-treat-near-me-today-streeterville/12396482/ |
Halloween parade downtown Chicago: Loop haunting Saturday with 8th annual Arts in the Dark event
Chicago police are emphasizing safety as Halloween 2022 celebrations continue Sunday.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are emphasizing safety, as Halloween celebrations continue Sunday.
Halloween is less than 24 hours away, ... | 2022-10-30T11:50:41Z | abc7chicago.com | Halloween events today: Chicago police emphasize safety as celebrations continue Sunday - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/halloween-2022-chicago-events-parade/12397591/ | https://abc7chicago.com/halloween-2022-chicago-events-parade/12397591/ |
Suspect, William Roth, sentenced to life in prison for Texas murder
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The remains of Alan Livingston, who was missing for nearly 40 years, were found in the Gadsden, Alabama area.
GADSDEN, Ala. -- For 39 years, the muddy waters of an Alabama river held a deep dark secret.
Human remains found there in January were ... | 2022-10-30T19:27:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Alan Livingston missing: Remains of man who disappeared nearly 40 years ago found in Gadsden, Alabama river - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/alan-livingston-missing-william-roth-gadsden-alabama-news/12398676/ | https://abc7chicago.com/alan-livingston-missing-william-roth-gadsden-alabama-news/12398676/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was carjacked at gunpoint downtown on Sunday morning, Chicago police said.
The incident happened in the Loop neighborhood's 0-100 block of East Jackson Boulevard at about 5:30 a.m., police said. A 48-year-old man was inside his BMW when a black 4-door sedan pulled alongside him.
SEE ALSO | 2 teen... | 2022-10-30T21:34:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Carjacking Chicago news: Armed robbery happens in 0-100 block of East Jackson Boulevard in the Loop, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/the-loop-chicago-crime-armed-robbery-carjacking/12399063/ | https://abc7chicago.com/the-loop-chicago-crime-armed-robbery-carjacking/12399063/ |
Indiana State Police to release details on arrest in Delphi murders of Libby German, Abby Williams
Libby German's sister tweets 'Today is the day'
Sources tell ABC7 a man has been arrested for the 2017 murders of Libby German and Abby Williams in Delphi, Indiana. Police are expected to announce charges Monday.
DELPHI, ... | 2022-10-31T10:02:55Z | abc7chicago.com | Delphi murders update: Indiana State Police to release details on arrest in 2017 murder of Libby German, Abby Williams - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/delphi-murders-indiana-update-murder-suspect/12400800/ | https://abc7chicago.com/delphi-murders-indiana-update-murder-suspect/12400800/ |
CHICAGO -- A Chicago police supervisor retired earlier this month amid an investigation into racist and other incendiary comments he made on a Facebook account he falsely claimed had been hacked.
Police Lt. John Cannon, who once served as a watch commander of the Near North Police District, stepped down on Oct. 15 - ne... | 2022-10-31T12:44:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Police Lieutenant John Cannon quits amid probe into racist, incendiary posts on Facebook - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-department-lieutenant-john-cannon-cpd-supervisor-facebook/12401098/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-department-lieutenant-john-cannon-cpd-supervisor-facebook/12401098/ |
Grandmother killed in Hanover Park house fire identified: Neighbors rescue kids
2 firefighters were injured in the blaze, but are expected to be okay, authorities said.
Neighbors saved kids from a Hanover Park fire killed their grandmother and hurt two firefighters in the 7300 block of Thornwood Street, locals said.
HA... | 2022-10-31T12:57:28Z | abc7chicago.com | Hanover Park: Grandmother killed in house fire in 7300-block of Thornwood Street identified as - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/hanover-park-il-news-fire-department-woman-killed/12401289/ | https://abc7chicago.com/hanover-park-il-news-fire-department-woman-killed/12401289/ |
CPS teacher, student face off in footwork challenge | Video
A Chicago Public Schools teacher and student went head-to-head in a footwork challenge at Percy L. Julian High School.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago Public Schools high school teacher and a student -- with very similar names -- recently went head-to-head in a foo... | 2022-10-31T13:36:39Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Public Schools teacher, student go head-to-head in footwork challenge at Percy L. Julian High School - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cps-chicago-public-schools-percy-l-julian-high-school-news/12401314/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cps-chicago-public-schools-percy-l-julian-high-school-news/12401314/ |
Tunnel of Terror car wash promises to scare your socks off
Tommy's Express Car Wash featuring Tunnel of Terror at nearly 60 locations nationwide, including Orland Park
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The scary tunnel will be in nearly 60 locations nationwide, including Orland Park.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- Going through a car wash can sometimes be ... | 2022-10-31T15:38:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Halloween 2022: Haunted car wash Orland Park, Wisconsin promise to scare your socks off - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/halloween-2022-haunted-car-wash-orland-park-news/12401527/ | https://abc7chicago.com/halloween-2022-haunted-car-wash-orland-park-news/12401527/ |
Chicago's top doctor pleads with residents to get flu shot, COVID booster
Chicago health officials urged residents to get the flu shot and COVID booster now -- and to get children the shots, too.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois reported 1,711 new COVID cases and zero new deaths Monday.
As of Sunday night, 1,119 patients in I... | 2022-10-31T18:45:58Z | abc7chicago.com | CDC COVID tracker: Illinois reports 1,711 new cases, zero new deaths; Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster vaccines - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/covid-19-vaccines-booster-cdc-tracker-test/12402174/ | https://abc7chicago.com/covid-19-vaccines-booster-cdc-tracker-test/12402174/ |
Chicago carjacking: Rideshare driver carjacked by passenger, CPD says
There was an East Chatham carjacking in which a rideshare driver was carjacked by a passenger on South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago police said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 26-year-old rideshare driver was carjacked early Monday morning by the person he was driv... | 2022-10-31T18:46:04Z | abc7chicago.com | East Chatham carjacking: Rideshare driver carjacked by passenger on South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/east-chatham-carjacking-chicago-south-ingleside-avenue-rideshare-driver-carjacked/12402108/ | https://abc7chicago.com/east-chatham-carjacking-chicago-south-ingleside-avenue-rideshare-driver-carjacked/12402108/ |
Maine South High School football player honored for hosting blood drives with American Red Cross
A Maine South High School football player is being honored for his work hosting American Red Cross blood drives.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- What a high school football player did off the field is making Chicago Proud.
Noah Collins is... | 2022-10-31T18:46:30Z | abc7chicago.com | Park Ridge Maine South High School football player honored for work with American Red Cross blood drives - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/maine-south-high-school-football-american-red-cross-blood-drive/12402059/ | https://abc7chicago.com/maine-south-high-school-football-american-red-cross-blood-drive/12402059/ |
1 person killed in Campton Hills crash involving school bus, Kane County Sheriff's Office says
One person was killed in a Campton Hills school bus crash on Empire Road near Burlington and Route 47, the Kane County Sheriff's Office said.
CAMPTON HILLS, Ill. (WLS) -- One person was killed in a west suburban crash involvi... | 2022-10-31T23:25:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Campton Hills school bus crash today: Kane County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal Empire Road crash by Burlington, Route 47 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/school-bus-crash-today-kane-county-campton-hills/12402958/ | https://abc7chicago.com/school-bus-crash-today-kane-county-campton-hills/12402958/ |
Toyota Priuses latest target of Chicago catalytic converter thieves
Catalytic converter thieves are targeting the Toyota Prius, leaving dozens of cars waiting for new parts in Chicago.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Victory Toyota of Midtown in Chicago has more than a dozen Priuses lined up like a used car lot, but they're not for s... | 2022-10-31T23:25:25Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago catalytic converter thieves target Toyota Prius cars, owners wait weeks or months for replacements - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/toyota-prius-chicago-crime-catalytic-converter-theft-stolen/12403012/ | https://abc7chicago.com/toyota-prius-chicago-crime-catalytic-converter-theft-stolen/12403012/ |
ByNader Issa, Sun-Times Media Wire
City Colleges of Chicago's faculty and staff have set a strike date of November 2 if they don't secure a new contract.
CHICAGO -- Faculty and professional staff at the City Colleges of Chicago have reached a tentative agreement on a new union contract and called off their planned stri... | 2022-11-01T01:48:47Z | abc7chicago.com | City Colleges of Chicago reaches tentative contract agreement with faculty, staff union; strike called off - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/city-colleges-of-chicago-cook-county-college-union-strike-called-off/12403476/ | https://abc7chicago.com/city-colleges-of-chicago-cook-county-college-union-strike-called-off/12403476/ |
At least 5 shot in Garfield Park on Halloween night, Chicago police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least five people were shot in the city's Garfield Park neighborhood on Halloween night, Chicago police said.
A CPD spokesman said multiple people had been shot in the 2700-block of West Flournoy on the West Side. Chicago police... | 2022-11-01T03:20:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: At least 5 people shot in Garfield Park near Polk and California, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-in-today-garfield-park/12403725/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-in-today-garfield-park/12403725/ |
Chicago police said a rollovre crash in West Town left six people injured Tuesday morning.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least six people are hurt in a rollover crash in the West Town neighborhood Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.
Police said say they were trying to pull over a dark-colored Kia for speeding when the driver t... | 2022-11-01T11:27:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police: 6 injured in West Town rollover crash n Augusta Boulevard; driver flees on foot - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crash-west-town-crime-police/12404690/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crash-west-town-crime-police/12404690/ |
2 northbound lanes closed near Lemont Road, ISP says
DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- One person was killed in a west suburban Interstate 55 crash on Tuesday afternoon, Illinois State Police said.
The crash happened near Lemont Road in DuPage County at about 12:19 p.m., police said. A truck tractor semi-trailer and a Dodge... | 2022-11-01T20:50:29Z | abc7chicago.com | Fatal accident on I-55 today: 1 person killed in semi truck, car crash in DuPage County by Lemont Road, Illinois State Police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/i-55-crash-semi-truck-illinois-state-police-traffic/12405955/ | https://abc7chicago.com/i-55-crash-semi-truck-illinois-state-police-traffic/12405955/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's flirtation with a second run for mayor appears to be getting more serious.
According to a poll he commissioned last week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot would beat Garcia in the crowded field for the February election 22% to 14%. But in the April runoff, Garcia would beat Lightf... | 2022-11-01T22:21:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Chuy for mayor? Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia flirts with idea of running against Lori Lightfoot, Brandon Johnson in Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jesus-chuy-garcia-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-lori-lightfoot/12406185/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jesus-chuy-garcia-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-lori-lightfoot/12406185/ |
Chicago Native American activist Susan Kelly Power, who died over the weekend at 97, is top of mind for many as Native American Heritage Month begins.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Field Museum kicked off its Native American Heritage Month programming with a performance.
"It's one of those things that we do every time we gather... | 2022-11-01T23:14:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Field Museum kicks off Native American Heritage Month as late activist Susan Kelly Power top of mind for many - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/native-american-heritage-month-susan-kelly-power-indian-center-field-museum/12406186/ | https://abc7chicago.com/native-american-heritage-month-susan-kelly-power-indian-center-field-museum/12406186/ |
Chicago area polling place workers have been preparing for Illinois Election Day 2022 as the FBI warns of threats nationwide.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Poll workers are on the front lines of democracy, making sure our elections run securely and smoothly. Amid a national political climate where some election workers across the c... | 2022-11-02T00:49:53Z | abc7chicago.com | How much do poll workers get paid? Cook County election judge workers ready for Illinois Election Day 2022 as FBI warns of threats - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-election-day-cook-county-judge-voting/12406722/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-election-day-cook-county-judge-voting/12406722/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- In the closely-watched U.S. Senate race, Democratic incumbent Tammy Duckworth and her Republican challenger Kathy Salvi are talking about what they think are the key issues for voters deciding this contest.
It's the first time Kathy Salvi has run for statewide office and she is still introducing hersel... | 2022-11-02T00:49:59Z | abc7chicago.com | U.S. Senate race in Illinois: Tammy Duckworth, Kathy Salvi talk abortion, crime, gun control ahead of 2022 Election Day - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/senator-tammy-duckworth-abortion-kathy-salvi-senate/12406615/ | https://abc7chicago.com/senator-tammy-duckworth-abortion-kathy-salvi-senate/12406615/ |
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- A driver has been charged with driving under the influence for a Sunday morning crash that severely damaged a train crossing in Arlington Heights.
Police said just after 7:30 a.m. Sunday, EMTs responded to a crash with someone trapped at Arlington Heights Road and Northwest Highway, nex... | 2022-11-02T02:21:35Z | abc7chicago.com | Driver charged with DUI for Arlington Heights crash that took out Union Pacific train crossing signal - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/arlington-heights-crash-dui-train-crossing/12406903/ | https://abc7chicago.com/arlington-heights-crash-dui-train-crossing/12406903/ |
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Siblings in Lowell, Indiana, generously gave back to the trick-or-treaters who would come after them when they encountered an empty bowl on Halloween.
HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- Siblings in Indiana, generously gave back to the trick-or-treaters who would come after them when they encountered an empty bowl o... | 2022-11-02T04:27:53Z | abc7chicago.com | Indiana siblings add candy to empty bowl for trick-or-treaters in Lowell: Video - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lowell-indiana-news-hammond-firefighters/12407129/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lowell-indiana-news-hammond-firefighters/12407129/ |
Chicago police are warn of the theft of Kia and Hyundai cars in Logan Square, Humboldt Park and Hermosa.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police issued new warnings Wednesday about car thefts targeting Kias and Hyundais on the Northwest Side.
Nearly a dozen of those vehicles have been stolen in the 25th District, throughout Hu... | 2022-11-02T12:35:45Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police warn of theft of Kia, Hyundai cars in Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Hermosa - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/kias-hyundais-logan-square-humboldt-park/12408157/ | https://abc7chicago.com/kias-hyundais-logan-square-humboldt-park/12408157/ |
A Chicago police officer is facing felony charges, accused of firing her gun at a group of suspected carjackers.
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill, (WLS) -- An off-duty Chicago police officer accused of reckless discharge after allegedly firing her gun at a group of suspected carjackers was found not guilty Tuesday.
Officer Oneta Sa... | 2022-11-02T14:55:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police Officer Oneta Sampson Carney found not guilty after allegedly firing gun at Evergreen Park carjacking suspects - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-evergreen-park-carjacking-cpd-oneta-sampson-carney/12408415/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-evergreen-park-carjacking-cpd-oneta-sampson-carney/12408415/ |
Dominican University in River Forest celebrates Day of the Dead, places ofrendas on campus
Chicago's Dominican University hosted a Day of the Dead celebration Wednesday.
RIVER FOREST, Ill. (WLS) -- Dominican University students and staff celebrated the Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, Wednesday.
"Dia de los Muer... | 2022-11-03T00:04:17Z | abc7chicago.com | River Forest, IL, Dominican University celebrates Day of the Dead with campus party, ofrendas - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/day-of-the-dead-dia-de-los-muertos-dominican-university-river-forest/12410314/ | https://abc7chicago.com/day-of-the-dead-dia-de-los-muertos-dominican-university-river-forest/12410314/ |
Proud Boy from Aurora bragged he 'bonked 2 cops,' pleads guilty to Jan. 6 role
CHICAGO -- A member of the Proud Boys from Aurora admitted he bragged about his "rally cry" and that he "bonked 2 cops" during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as he pleaded guilty Wednesday to his role in the event.
Federal guid... | 2022-11-03T00:34:48Z | abc7chicago.com | Proud Boy from Aurora bragged he 'bonked 2 cops,' pleads guilty to Jan. 6 US Capitol riot role - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/proud-boys-aurora-il-us-capitol-riot/12410386/ | https://abc7chicago.com/proud-boys-aurora-il-us-capitol-riot/12410386/ |
Chicago Outfit mobster Paul Schiro has been moved to a halfway house after serving time for the 1986 murder of Arizona businessman Emil Vaci.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The last major "Family Secrets" mobster is out of federal prison.
At age 85, Paul Schiro has now moved to a halfway house.
He had been locked up Butler Federal P... | 2022-11-03T01:09:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Family Secrets mobster, Paul Schiro, moved to halfway house after serving prison time for Chicago Outfit murder of Emil Vaci - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/paul-schiro-operation-family-secrets-chicago-outfit-mob-murder-trial/12410500/ | https://abc7chicago.com/paul-schiro-operation-family-secrets-chicago-outfit-mob-murder-trial/12410500/ |
Darren Bailey school locked down after Scott Lennox allegedly made threat
Scott Lennox, 21, has been charged with allegedly making a death threat against Republican Illinois candidate for governor Darren Bailey.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is expected to make his first public appea... | 2022-11-03T10:53:19Z | abc7chicago.com | Darren Bailey, Illinois governor candidate running against Gov. JB Pritzker, to vote Thursday after death threat - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/darren-bailey-illinois-jb-pritzker-governor-school/12412062/ | https://abc7chicago.com/darren-bailey-illinois-jb-pritzker-governor-school/12412062/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- This will bring out a lot of nostalgia for people who grew up in Chicago.
The Museum of Science and Industry opens a new exhibit Thursday all about Mold-A-Rama machines.
For more than 60 years, the machines have pumped out hundreds of plastic novelties at various attractions around Chicago.
Mold-A-Rama... | 2022-11-03T12:29:27Z | abc7chicago.com | Mold-A-Rama exhibit opening at Museum of Science and Industry - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/museum-of-science-and-industry-msi-mold-a-rama-exhibit-chicago/12412408/ | https://abc7chicago.com/museum-of-science-and-industry-msi-mold-a-rama-exhibit-chicago/12412408/ |
Higher prices seem to now be a staple at the grocery store, with inflation impacting food prices ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Higher prices seem to now be a staple at the grocery store.
With so much of the holiday season, centered around food, shoppers are really paying attention, this time of ye... | 2022-11-03T16:50:57Z | abc7chicago.com | How will inflation affect grocery plans for Thanksgiving? Food Association CEO shares tips - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/grocery-store-inflation-2022-thanksgiving-food-ideas-industry-association-prices/12412843/ | https://abc7chicago.com/grocery-store-inflation-2022-thanksgiving-food-ideas-industry-association-prices/12412843/ |
Two hundred seventy thousand-plus items are being stored pending trial in floor to ceiling palettes.
WILL COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Ten people are facing charges for a multi-state, organized criminal retail theft fencing operation involving an estimated $7.5 million in products, Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow a... | 2022-11-03T21:25:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Organized crime: 10 facing charges in massive retail fencing operation ring bust after $7.5M in stolen goods recovered - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/retail-theft-organized-crime-ring-operation/12413709/ | https://abc7chicago.com/retail-theft-organized-crime-ring-operation/12413709/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some witnesses describe portions of a 45 minute puppet show at the Rogers Park bar Touché as racist and transphobic.
Cris Bleaux was working the bar Tuesday night.
"I couldn't really believe that I was seeing that caliber of what I was seeing, literal almost blackface going on in front me," Bleaux said... | 2022-11-03T23:10:13Z | abc7chicago.com | Rogers Park bar Touche regrets 'racist' puppet performance, some employees quit on spot - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/rogers-park-chicago-bar-touche-racist-puppet-show/12414140/ | https://abc7chicago.com/rogers-park-chicago-bar-touche-racist-puppet-show/12414140/ |
building a better chicago
Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago and Lowe's have partnered together and are on a mission to repair homes and revitalize in Chicago communities.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- In a just few short weeks, Rosetta Scott's house will finally become a home again.
"This has been a godsend," Scott said.
Scott has ... | 2022-11-04T00:41:41Z | abc7chicago.com | Lowe's home improvement store partners with Rebuild Together Metro Chicago to give home makeovers in Chicago's Austin neighborhood - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/home-makeover-improvement-repairs-renovation/12414515/ | https://abc7chicago.com/home-makeover-improvement-repairs-renovation/12414515/ |
Richard Allen is charged with the 2017 murders of Libby German and Abby Williams
Richard Allen, 50, is charged with the 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German in Delphi, Indiana.
DELPHI, Ind. (WLS) -- The judge overseeing the case against the Delphi murder suspect is stepping down.
Judge Benjamin Diener asked T... | 2022-11-04T03:01:43Z | abc7chicago.com | Judge Benjamin Diener approves transfer of Richard Allen before stepping down from the Delphi murders case - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/delphi-indiana-murders-update-judge-benjamin-diener/12414906/ | https://abc7chicago.com/delphi-indiana-murders-update-judge-benjamin-diener/12414906/ |
CHICAGO -- A federal judge announced a final ruling Thursday ending the lawsuit that tried to block the Obama Presidential Center from being built.
A U.S. District judge officially dismissed the suit and ended the civil case following a long legal fight.
The group Protect Our Parks wanted to stop the ongoing constructi... | 2022-11-04T03:45:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Federal judge ends civil case by Friends of the Parks against Obama Center after long legal fight - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/obama-center-chicago-lawsuit-dismissed-friends-of-the-park/12415080/ | https://abc7chicago.com/obama-center-chicago-lawsuit-dismissed-friends-of-the-park/12415080/ |
Amoco gasoline executive Charles Merriam was murdered 35 years ago in a mob-style hit that has never been solved.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It is Chicago's forgotten hit: 35 years ago, gasoline executive Charles Merriam was locked in a bitter battle to streamline Amoco gas station operations. He may have paid for it with his li... | 2022-11-04T04:41:40Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Cold Case: Mob-style murder of Amoco executive Charles Merriam still unsolved 35 years later - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/charles-merriam-murder-chicago-outfit-mob-hit/12414911/ | https://abc7chicago.com/charles-merriam-murder-chicago-outfit-mob-hit/12414911/ |
Chicago police warn of 2 child luring attempts in Austin hours apart
Two separate luring attempts in Austin have led CHicago police to issue a community alert.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two child luring attempts blocks apart in the West Side have prompted Chicago police to issue an alert.
The incidents occurred blocks away from... | 2022-11-04T11:00:59Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police warn of 2 child luring attempts in Austin hours apart - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-crime-child-luring-austin/12416060/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-crime-child-luring-austin/12416060/ |
Missing pregnant woman, baby found dead in Missouri; married couple in custody on kidnapping charges
The bodies of Ashley Bush and her 31-week-old daughter were found in different locations, police say
Amber Waterman and Jamie Waterman, of Jane, Missouri, were arrested on kidnapping charges after Ashley Bush, a missing... | 2022-11-04T15:39:39Z | abc7chicago.com | Ashley Bush update: Amber Waterman and Jamie Waterman in custody after missing pregnant woman found dead in Jane, Missouri - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/ashley-bush-missing-arkansas-update-amber-waterman/12416680/ | https://abc7chicago.com/ashley-bush-missing-arkansas-update-amber-waterman/12416680/ |
GOP candidates for state, federal offices greet commuters ahead of Election Day
Metra riders jumping off trains at Ogilvie Transportation Center Friday morning were greeted by some of the Republican candidates running for office.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- With the mad dash to Election Day now underway, Metra riders jumping off ... | 2022-11-04T18:42:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Election Day 2022: GOP candidates for state, federal offices greet Chicago commuters outside Ogilvie Transportation Center - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/election-2022-illinois-day-chicago/12416778/ | https://abc7chicago.com/election-2022-illinois-day-chicago/12416778/ |
Illinois State Board of Elections warns of text message directing voters to wrong polling place
The Illinois State Board of Elections said voters have complained of receiving unsolicited text messages with incorrect information on Election Day polling places.
The text messages, from a group called Voting Futures, list ... | 2022-11-04T20:14:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Where is my polling place Illinois: IL State Board of Elections warns of text message directing voters to incorrect information - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/where-is-my-polling-place-illinois-board-of-elections-election-2022/12417441/ | https://abc7chicago.com/where-is-my-polling-place-illinois-board-of-elections-election-2022/12417441/ |
At least five different shops on Chicago's Northwest Side have hit this week by thieves driving away with stolen cars or breaking in.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are warning about a rash of crimes targeting auto repair businesses on the city's Northwest Side.
At least five different shops in Albany Park and Irving ... | 2022-11-04T23:17:17Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago crime: At least 5 auto repair shops in Albany Park, Irving Park targeted by thieves in last week - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-auto-theft-repair-shop-albany-park/12417738/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-auto-theft-repair-shop-albany-park/12417738/ |
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