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Naperville volunteers return from Fort Meyers, Florida, after helping with Hurricane Ian cleanup
Chicago area volunteers who helped with the Hurricane Ian cleanup in the Fort Meyers area are back home and sharing what they saw.
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Naperville volunteers who helped with the Hurricane Ian cleanup in... | 2022-11-04T23:17:27Z | abc7chicago.com | Naperville volunteers from Edwards Hospital return from Fort Meyers, Florida, after helping with Hurricane Ian cleanup - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/naperville-edwards-hospital-hurricane-ian-clean-up/12418097/ | https://abc7chicago.com/naperville-edwards-hospital-hurricane-ian-clean-up/12418097/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Board of Elections said voter turnout in 2022 is on pace to match or exceed 2018, the last gubernatorial general election.
"People, I know are voting, I hope people come out and vote," said Cindy Hyndman, who voted early.
"I believe it's going to be a big election," said early voter Sharon ... | 2022-11-04T23:52:07Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago, suburban voter turnout on pace to match or exceed 2018 general election - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/voting-illinois-chicago-early-near-me/12418239/ | https://abc7chicago.com/voting-illinois-chicago-early-near-me/12418239/ |
Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia running for mayor of Chicago, sources say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's will make a second run for mayor, sources tell ABC7 Eyewitness News.
He has also begun raising money through the ActBlue website, the sources said.
Garcia admitted recently that he had been consi... | 2022-11-05T01:23:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Chuy for mayor? Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia will run for mayor of Chicago against Lori Lightfoot, sources say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jesus-chuy-garcia-mayor-chicago-lori-lightfoot/12418515/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jesus-chuy-garcia-mayor-chicago-lori-lightfoot/12418515/ |
The Trump Organization lawyer said the judge's order sends a message that "free enterprise is simply not welcome in New York"
Trump Tower is the icon of the former president's cheating scheme in Chicago, according to authorities.
NEW YORK -- A Manhattan judge said Thursday he will appoint an independent monitor "to ens... | 2022-11-05T02:20:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Trump Organization tax fraud: Judge Arthur Engoron to appoint watchdog to monitor former president's real estate company - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/donald-trump-organization-monitor-judge-arthur-engoron/12418664/ | https://abc7chicago.com/donald-trump-organization-monitor-judge-arthur-engoron/12418664/ |
Chicago police have released photos of the man suspected of killing a Greyhound employee at the West Loop bus terminal.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a Greyhound worker outside a city bus terminal in October.
An arrest warrant has been issued aainst... | 2022-11-05T03:51:39Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting: CPD issues arrest warrant for Rodnee Miller for West Loop shooting death of Greyhound employee Duwon Gaddis - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/greyhound-bus-station-chicago-shooting-suspect-photos/12418829/ | https://abc7chicago.com/greyhound-bus-station-chicago-shooting-suspect-photos/12418829/ |
College football stadiums with single-tunnel access to locker rooms are at Michigan, Michigan State, Rutgers and Stanford
ByERIC OLSON via
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan Stadium is one of the few places left in American sports where the home and visiting teams use the same tunnel to enter and exit the field, a design pop... | 2022-11-05T21:47:55Z | abc7chicago.com | Michigan State tunnel fight: Tussles in stadium tunnels a throwback issue in older venues - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/stadiums-with-single-tunnel-michigan-state-football-incident-players-suspended-fight/12421059/ | https://abc7chicago.com/stadiums-with-single-tunnel-michigan-state-football-incident-players-suspended-fight/12421059/ |
Officials say Chicago and suburban Cook County is on pace to match or exceed 2018 numbers, with early voting surpassing vote-by-mail.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Early voting just wrapped up for the day and despite these windy conditions, a South Side voting site was packed all day.
According to the Chicago Board of Elections, tu... | 2022-11-05T22:26:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois election 2022: Midterm elections has Chicago, suburban Cook County voters energized, turning out for early voting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/early-voting-midterm-election-2022-illinois/12421168/ | https://abc7chicago.com/early-voting-midterm-election-2022-illinois/12421168/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An off-duty south suburban police officer is injured after she was shot while driving on Chicago's South Side Saturday night.
A 51-year-old woman was driving in the 2300-block of E. 103rd Street around 5:30 p.m. when someone in a white Chevy sedan fired shots at her vehicle, striking her, according to ... | 2022-11-06T03:22:58Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting today: Off-duty Merrionette Park police officer shot while driving on South Side, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-merrionette-park-police-officer-off-duty/12421868/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-merrionette-park-police-officer-off-duty/12421868/ |
Kamala Harris Chicago visit expected after President Biden stumps in suburbs
Biden Illinois trip meant to highlight incumbent Democrats
Where is Kamala Harris today? After President Joe Biden's Joliet visit, the VP is expected in Chicago.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's the final countdown before Tuesday's closely watched midter... | 2022-11-06T15:12:41Z | abc7chicago.com | Where is Kamala Harris today? After President Joe Biden Joliet visit, VP expected in Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/kamala-harris-chicago-joe-biden-joliet-illinois/12423313/ | https://abc7chicago.com/kamala-harris-chicago-joe-biden-joliet-illinois/12423313/ |
As Election Day 2022 approaches, here's a look at what the largest generation cares about most
As the Illinois election approaches, here is some research exploring what young voters care about most.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Millennials are the largest generation, according to Pew Research.
This means their voting power is stro... | 2022-11-06T15:12:48Z | abc7chicago.com | Voting Illinois, 2022 election: Chicago research explores what issues matter most to young voters - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/voting-illinois-chicago-in-2022/12423288/ | https://abc7chicago.com/voting-illinois-chicago-in-2022/12423288/ |
Chicago Bears football: Team to take on Dolphins after making big moves ahead of trade deadline
Bears-Dolphins game will have left guard Cody Whitehair activated
Here are some Bearly accurate predictions for the upcoming Bears vs. Dolphins game.
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears are gearing up for their first game after mak... | 2022-11-06T15:47:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Bears schedule 2022: Team to take on Dolphins for 1st game after making big moves ahead of trade deadline - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-schedule-football-game-news/12423433/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-schedule-football-game-news/12423433/ |
The Tinley Park Amaze Light Festival returns to Odyssey Fun World on Oak Park Ave. for the holidays.
TINLEY PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- The excitement and wonderment of the holidays returns to Tinley Park.
RELATED: Better Business Bureau gives ways to protect information and money, holiday shopping tips
It opens on Nov. 18 and... | 2022-11-06T19:16:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Tinley Park Amaze Light Festival returns to Odyssey Fun World on Oak Park Ave. for holidays - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/tinley-park-amaze-light-festival-odyssey-fun-world-news/12423325/ | https://abc7chicago.com/tinley-park-amaze-light-festival-odyssey-fun-world-news/12423325/ |
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (WLS) -- Family and friends came together Sunday night to remember a brother and sister who were killed after they crashed into a school bus in the western suburbs last week.
"You would walk into a room with them and they would just light up the whole thing," said Pari Schnoor.
That light shined brigh... | 2022-11-07T04:51:22Z | abc7chicago.com | Emil and Grace Diewald car accident: Community remembers sibling killed after crashing into school bus in Campton Hills, Illinois - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/grace-and-emil-diewald-school-bus-crash-car-accident-campton-hills/12425292/ | https://abc7chicago.com/grace-and-emil-diewald-school-bus-crash-car-accident-campton-hills/12425292/ |
A sign of the season: Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas campaign starts Monday
Many see campaign as start of holidays
The Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas campaign starts Monday.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's one of the most iconic sounds of the season -- the jingle of the Salvation Army's bells.
Monday marks the start of... | 2022-11-07T18:17:39Z | abc7chicago.com | The Salvation Army Chicago: Red Kettle Christmas 2022 campaign starts Monday - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/the-salvation-army-chicago-red-kettle-christmas-campaign-2022/12427049/ | https://abc7chicago.com/the-salvation-army-chicago-red-kettle-christmas-campaign-2022/12427049/ |
'A fantastic experience': Actor Tenoch Huerta talks new movie 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'
'When you're a kid, you dream to be a superhero, and it finally happened to me,' said the actor, who plays 'Namor.'
Tenoch Huerta joined ABC7 to talk about playing "Namor" in the new Marvel movie "Black Panther: Wakanda Forev... | 2022-11-07T23:13:49Z | abc7chicago.com | 2022 movies: Tenoch Huerta Mejia talks playing 'Namor' in new Marvel movie 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/black-panther-wakanda-forever-tenoch-huerta-namor-marvel-movie/12427630/ | https://abc7chicago.com/black-panther-wakanda-forever-tenoch-huerta-namor-marvel-movie/12427630/ |
Gage Park murders: Diego Uribe sentenced to life in prison for killing 6 family members in 2016
In the Gage Park murders trial, Diego Uribe has been found guilty on six counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his six family members.
CHICAGO -- Diego Uribe was sentenced to life in prison Monday for the murders of... | 2022-11-07T23:53:07Z | abc7chicago.com | Diego Uribe Chicago news: Man sentenced to life in prison for Gage Park murders of 6 family members in 2016 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/diego-uribe-chicago-gage-park-murders-breaking-news/12427954/ | https://abc7chicago.com/diego-uribe-chicago-gage-park-murders-breaking-news/12427954/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was critically hurt in a Monday night shooting on the city's West Side, Chicago police said.
The shooting happened at about 8:12 p.m. in the West Garfield Park neighborhood's 4000 block of West Carroll Avenue, police said. A 47-year-old man was on the sidewalk when a silver SUV drove by and someo... | 2022-11-08T03:26:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting today: Man injured in West Garfield Park drive by in 4000 block of W. Carroll Avenue, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/west-garfield-park-drive-by-shooting-chicago-today/12428535/ | https://abc7chicago.com/west-garfield-park-drive-by-shooting-chicago-today/12428535/ |
The Chicago Bears may not end up in Arlington Heights after all.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- The Arlington Heights Village Board has approved a "pre-development plan" for the Chicago Bears to pursue a stadium on the Arlington Race Track site.
According to the Daily Herald, the mayor said it's "certainly possible" ... | 2022-11-08T04:23:03Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Bears news: Arlington Heights Village Board approves 'pre-development' plan for potential new stadium, retail complex - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-news-football-arlington-heights-il/12428627/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-bears-news-football-arlington-heights-il/12428627/ |
Illinois governor election: Pritzker, Bailey whip up core base before polls open Tuesday
As race for governor of Illinois come to a close, candidates drumming up last-minute support
Before polls opened for the Illinois election Tuesday, governor candidates JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey were hoping to garner support fro... | 2022-11-08T11:25:41Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois governor race: Governor Pritzker, Darren Bailey whip up core base ahead of Election Day - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-governor-race-election-candidates/12429427/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-governor-race-election-candidates/12429427/ |
Car crashes into Park Ridge home on Oakton Street
A car crashed into a home in Park Ridge, Illinois Tuesday morning.
PARK RIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- A car crashed into a home in Park Ridge Tuesday morning.
Chopper 7HD flew above the scene with as firefighters responded to a home in the 900-block of Oakton Street.
It is not k... | 2022-11-08T18:19:28Z | abc7chicago.com | Park Ridge, Illinois: Car crashes into home on Oakton Street - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/car-crashes-into-home-park-ridge-news-illinois-oakton-street/12430369/ | https://abc7chicago.com/car-crashes-into-home-park-ridge-news-illinois-oakton-street/12430369/ |
Election 2022: Voter turnout strong at Chicago Loop super site
Election officials said over 21% of voters citywide have turned out to vote so far, with over 325,000 ballots already cast.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Voter turnout has already jumped as people in Chicago have been showing up to the polls.
At the super site in Chicag... | 2022-11-08T18:58:41Z | abc7chicago.com | Election 2022: Voter turnout strong on Election Day at downtown Chicago Loop super site - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/election-2022-turnout-voter-illinois/12430425/ | https://abc7chicago.com/election-2022-turnout-voter-illinois/12430425/ |
Election 2022: Cyberattacks that slowed Champaign County Election Day voting process 'resolved'
ByRoss Weidner via
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The ABC7 I-Team has learned that a cyberattack impacting computer server performance in Champaign County, Illinois slowed the voting process on Election Day.
Champaign County officials str... | 2022-11-08T19:51:03Z | abc7chicago.com | Election 2022: Champaign County Clerk reports DDOS attacks slowed Election Day voting process - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/champaign-county-clerk-what-is-ddos-attack-meaning/12430547/ | https://abc7chicago.com/champaign-county-clerk-what-is-ddos-attack-meaning/12430547/ |
NASCAR Chicago 2023: Tickets for summer races go on sale this week, ranging from $465 to $4.3K
A new deal keeps Lollapalooza in Grant Park for the next 10 years, but combined with next summer's NASCAR race, is it too much for downtown?
CHICAGO -- Want a reserved seat when NASCAR hosts two days of races along Chicago's ... | 2022-11-08T20:34:30Z | abc7chicago.com | NASCAR Chicago 2023 tickets: Grant Park area Xfinity Series street race tickets go on sale this week - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/nascar-chicago-2023-tickets-xfinity-series-street-race-grant-park/12430633/ | https://abc7chicago.com/nascar-chicago-2023-tickets-xfinity-series-street-race-grant-park/12430633/ |
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ABC 7, Chicago's #1 news, is seeking a creative, hands-on newscast producer! Are you an excellent writer who lives for breaking news? Do you know how to grow an audience with new and innovative ideas? Do you have a passion for compelling content and impactful storytelling? If so, we want to hear from y... | 2022-11-08T21:18:32Z | abc7chicago.com | Job: WLS News Producer - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-news-producer-jobs-tv-job-newscast/12430767/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-news-producer-jobs-tv-job-newscast/12430767/ |
'Cartel wives' married to Pedro, Margarito Flores lose bid to dismiss money-laundering charges
Flores brothers surrendered in 2008 and agreed to cooperate against Mexican drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Loera
ByFrank Main, Sun-Times Media Wire
Olivia Flores said her husband Margarito told her that she was covered b... | 2022-11-08T22:45:32Z | abc7chicago.com | El Chapo Chicago news: Money laundering charges kept against Vivianna Lopez, Valerie Gaytan, married to Pedro and Margarito Flores - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/sinaloa-cartel-el-chapo-pedro-and-margarito-flores-money-laundering/12430970/ | https://abc7chicago.com/sinaloa-cartel-el-chapo-pedro-and-margarito-flores-money-laundering/12430970/ |
Two-term incumbent Democrat Sean Casten is facing off against Republican Keith Pekau, who is the currently mayor of Orland Park, in Illinois' 6th Congressional District.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sean Casten was first elected to Congress in 2018, a year that saw a blue wave with Democrats capturing the House of Representatives ... | 2022-11-08T22:49:47Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois 6th Congressional District Race between Rep. Sean Casten, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau draws national attention - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-6th-congressional-district-race-rep-sean-casten-keith-pekau/12430940/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-6th-congressional-district-race-rep-sean-casten-keith-pekau/12430940/ |
'Windy City Live' contributor Louise Monger shot to death in Westmont home, police say
WESTMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- ABC7 is mourning the death of friend and Windy City Live contributor Louise Monger.
Monger, 40, was found with a gunshot wound to her chest at a home in suburban Westmont early Sunday morning, police said.
Wes... | 2022-11-08T22:49:48Z | abc7chicago.com | Louise Monger Chicago: 'Windy City Live' contributor found shot to death in Westmont home, police say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/louise-monger-chicago-death-westmont-il-obituary/12430686/ | https://abc7chicago.com/louise-monger-chicago-death-westmont-il-obituary/12430686/ |
Chicago high school students are serving as polling place judges through Mikva Challenge for Illinois Election Day 2022.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- High school students Niah Jones and Carlos Zambrano-Cruz are getting a hands-on civics lesson on Election Day.
"It's a lot of work," Jones said.
"It started off very stressful," Zamb... | 2022-11-08T23:37:42Z | abc7chicago.com | 2022 Election Day Illinois: Chicago high school students serve as polling place judges through Mikva Challenge - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/2022-election-day-mikva-challenge-high-school/12431111/ | https://abc7chicago.com/2022-election-day-mikva-challenge-high-school/12431111/ |
Rep. Lauren Underwood is seeking a third term in the closely watched remapped 14th Congressional District that she won back in 2020.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Republican candidate Scott Gryder hopes to unseat incumbent Democratic congresswoman, Lauren Underwood, and turn Illinois' 14th Congressional District red again.
"I keep ... | 2022-11-09T00:21:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois 14th Congressional District map: Republican Scott Gryder aims to unseat incumbent Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-14th-congressional-district-race-lauren-underwood-scott-gryder-map/12431287/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-14th-congressional-district-race-lauren-underwood-scott-gryder-map/12431287/ |
Illinois governor results: JB Pritzker wins 2nd term, defeating Darren Bailey
JB Pritzker has been reelected as governor of Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker has won a second term in the IL governor election, defeating Republican Darren Bailey.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Gov. JB Pritzker has won a second term as Illinois governor, defea... | 2022-11-09T11:49:25Z | abc7chicago.com | Election results governor: JB Pritzker wins 2nd term, defeating Darren Bailey - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/election-results-governor-illinois-race-2022/12432889/ | https://abc7chicago.com/election-results-governor-illinois-race-2022/12432889/ |
Illinois voters approve Worker's Rights Amendment to state constitution
Evanston approves ranked choice voting; Cook County forest preserve tax hike approved
Illinois 2022 Election Results
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois voters decided issues in referendums on Election Day.
They voted in favor of amending the Illinois consti... | 2022-11-09T12:59:08Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois Constitution Amendment 1 election results: IL voters approve Worker's Rights Amendment - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/did-amendment-1-pass-in-illinois-results-workers-rights-constitution/12433071/ | https://abc7chicago.com/did-amendment-1-pass-in-illinois-results-workers-rights-constitution/12433071/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An off-duty Chicago police officer was involved in a shooting on the Northwest Side Wednesday morning, police said.
The shooting occurred in the 2000-block of North Laramie Avenue.
Chicago police spokesman Tom Ahern said a police officer was involved in the shooting and was not injured.
The Civilian Of... | 2022-11-09T17:03:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police: Off-duty officer involved in shooting on Laramie Avenue in Belmont Cragin shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-shooting-crime-belmont-cragin-involved/12433797/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-shooting-crime-belmont-cragin-involved/12433797/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- For 165 years, Metropolitan Family Services has helped families overcome hardships.
That includes poverty, epidemics, and natural disasters.
President and CEO Ric Estrada joins ABC7 to talk more about the organization.
Estrada spoke about the kind of services they provide and some of their main program... | 2022-11-09T18:34:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Metropolitan Family Services helping families for 165 years - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/metropolitan-family-services-mfs-programs-what-does-servicesdo/12433662/ | https://abc7chicago.com/metropolitan-family-services-mfs-programs-what-does-servicesdo/12433662/ |
Featuring Walt Disney World's Mickey and Minnie Mouse, fireworks, and musical performances along Michigan Avenue
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The magic of the holidays, Chicago style, is captured for viewers around the country with musical performances, beloved Walt Disney World characters, and dazzling fireworks, as more than a m... | 2022-11-09T23:04:54Z | abc7chicago.com | ABC7 Chicago kicks off holiday season nationwide with Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2022 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/magnificent-mile-lights-festival-2022-the-parade-chicago-christmas-tree-lighting/12434868/ | https://abc7chicago.com/magnificent-mile-lights-festival-2022-the-parade-chicago-christmas-tree-lighting/12434868/ |
Couple killed when car slammed into Park Ridge home ID'd
Two people killed in a Park Ridge crash have been identified as Miloje Markovic, 85, of Niles and his 77-year old wife, Milena.
PARK RIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- Two people who were killed when a car crashed into a Park Ridge house Tuesday have been identified.
Park Ridg... | 2022-11-10T02:12:20Z | abc7chicago.com | Park Ridge IL crash: Miloje and Milena Markovic, of Niles, killed after car slams into home on Oakton Street - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/park-ridge-il-illinois-crash-news/12435702/ | https://abc7chicago.com/park-ridge-il-illinois-crash-news/12435702/ |
CRESTWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- Several hundred people gathered at Shepard High School in Crestwood to remember star soccer player Ryan Plowman, who died at age 17 after catching mononucleosis.
While mono is generally considered a common illness, Ryan's immune system was compromised from having Crohn's Disease and he was unab... | 2022-11-10T04:01:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Shepard High School classmates, soccer teammates honor Crestwood teen Ryan Plowman who died of mono - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/crestwood-il-teen-dies-mono-ryan-plowman-vigil-shepard-high-school/12436071/ | https://abc7chicago.com/crestwood-il-teen-dies-mono-ryan-plowman-vigil-shepard-high-school/12436071/ |
Allen wrote in a letter to the court that his wife has stopped working for "her personal safety."
DELPHI, Ind. (WLS) -- The man accused of killing two teenage girls has requested a public defender Wednesday.
In a letter to the court, Richard Allen said he didn't realize how expensive an attorney would be, and he said h... | 2022-11-10T04:05:38Z | abc7chicago.com | Delphi murders update: Richard Allen, man accused in killing of Libby German, Abby Williams, asks for public defender - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/delphi-murders-suspect-richard-allen-public-defender/12436119/ | https://abc7chicago.com/delphi-murders-suspect-richard-allen-public-defender/12436119/ |
11 Chicago mayoral candidates joined a forum on the North Side Wednesday night. Mayor Lori Lightfoot was not there.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- While Mayor Lori Lightfoot didn't participate, 11 other Chicago mayoral candidates joined a forum on the North Side Wednesday night.
Lightfoot's office said she had a scheduling conflict ... | 2022-11-10T05:19:47Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago mayoral candidates including Brandon Johnson, Sophia King, Paul Vallas share vision for city's future at North Side forum - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-mayor-election-candidates-lori-lightfoot-brandon-johnson/12436168/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-mayor-election-candidates-lori-lightfoot-brandon-johnson/12436168/ |
ABC7's own Val Warner was among the honorees at Wednesday night's Leading with Virtue fundraiser.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7's own Val Warner was among the honorees at tonight's Leading with Virtue fundraiser in Chicago.
The event is put together by the non-profit Ladies of Virtue, which provides mentoring and leadership pr... | 2022-11-10T05:37:07Z | abc7chicago.com | Val Warner among those honored at Leading with Virtue fundraiser - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/val-warner-leading-with-virtue-fundraiser-chicago/12436467/ | https://abc7chicago.com/val-warner-leading-with-virtue-fundraiser-chicago/12436467/ |
Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia expected to announce Chicago mayor run Thursday at Navy Pier
'Chuy' Garcia for mayor of Chicago? This is congressman's 2nd bid for city's top job
Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is expected to announce run for Chicago mayor Thursday at Navy Pier. Lori Lightfoot is also running for reelec... | 2022-11-10T11:52:13Z | abc7chicago.com | 'Chuy' Garcia mayor? Congressman to join in crowded Chicago mayor election, which includes Lori Lightfoot, Brandon Johnson - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jesus-chuy-garcia-mayor-of-chicago-lori-lightfoot/12437335/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jesus-chuy-garcia-mayor-of-chicago-lori-lightfoot/12437335/ |
Election 2022 results: Durkin will not seek reelection as Illinois House Republican leader
There was no 'red wave' - or even a ripple - after Illinois election
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. JB Pritzker, statehouse Democrats... | 2022-11-10T15:56:18Z | abc7chicago.com | Jim Durkin, Illinois House Republican leader, will not seek reelection in position after 2022 election results - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/jim-durkin-illinois-election-results-2022-news/12438033/ | https://abc7chicago.com/jim-durkin-illinois-election-results-2022-news/12438033/ |
ELMHURST, Ill. -- A postal carrier is charged with stealing thousands of dollars in checks from the mail along his route in west suburban Elmhurst.
DuPage County prosecutors said Keevon Dockery, 22, stole more than 100 checks totaling $40,000 from businesses and residents on his route.
SEE ALSO | Downers Grove postal w... | 2022-11-10T20:31:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Elmhurst, IL news: Postal worker charged with stealing over 100 checks worth $40K from mail along his route - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/elmhurst-il-news-stolen-mail-checks/12438831/ | https://abc7chicago.com/elmhurst-il-news-stolen-mail-checks/12438831/ |
Chicago shooting: 3 people shot at McDonald's in Princeton Park
A Chicago shooting at a McDonald's Thursday left three people seriously wounded. CPD is on the scene at Lafayette and 95th Street in Princeton Park.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three people were seriously injured in a shooting at a McDonald's on Chicago's Far South S... | 2022-11-10T22:32:59Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting today: 3 people shot at McDonald's on 95th, Lafayette in Princeton Park - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-breaking-news-mcdonalds/12439164/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-today-breaking-news-mcdonalds/12439164/ |
Families seek answers after police claim disturbance led to high-speed chase, deadly crash
HAZEL CREST, Ill. (WLS) -- Grieving family members are demanding answers after a deadly crash in a south suburb.
Investigators said a disturbance that started at a gas station in suburban Harvey led to a high speed police chase a... | 2022-11-10T22:46:04Z | abc7chicago.com | Families seek answers after Harvey police claim disturbance led to high-speed police chase, crash leaves 2 dead, another injured - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/police-chase-crash-fatal-elexis-dampier/12439300/ | https://abc7chicago.com/police-chase-crash-fatal-elexis-dampier/12439300/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Violent crime on the CTA is at a level not seen in decades, Chicago police data shows, with more than 500 incidents reported so far this year.
"I was by myself minding my own business. I was sucker punched in the jaw. Sent me reeling," said Greg Perdue, CTA ride and crime victim.
The data has spurred d... | 2022-11-10T23:43:02Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago City Council grills CTA president about crime on trains and buses, but solutions are elusive - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-cta-train-bus/12439574/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-cta-train-bus/12439574/ |
Suspect rams police cruiser, steals vehicles during violent police chase in California
A man rammed into sheriff's cruisers, sideswiped cars and stole multiple vehicles during a desperate attempt to get away in a long and dangerous chase through LA.
LOS ANGELES (WLS) -- A suspect rammed into several cars, as well as st... | 2022-11-11T03:07:27Z | abc7chicago.com | Suspect rams police cruiser, steals vehicles during violent California police chase today - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/police-chase-los-angeles-california-car-orange-county/12440179/ | https://abc7chicago.com/police-chase-los-angeles-california-car-orange-county/12440179/ |
Alexander Tung Cuu Le is facing a federal charge after video captured him punching a flight attendant during a flight from Mexico to L.A.
CHICAGO -- Flight attendant Corliss King wonders what it is about being in a tube at 30,000 feet that lets some passengers think there are no repercussions for harassing and abusing ... | 2022-11-11T03:46:39Z | abc7chicago.com | Fight attendants want protections against abusive passengers as assault, harassment continues - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/flight-attendant-attacked-assault-unruly-passenger/12440397/ | https://abc7chicago.com/flight-attendant-attacked-assault-unruly-passenger/12440397/ |
ETHS student Rashaun Watkins was charged with carrying loaded gun into the Evanston high school, the police department said.
EVANSTON, Ill. -- A student at Evanston Township High School has been charged with bringing a loaded gun onto the campus, but police said they found no evidence the 18-year-old was planning to sh... | 2022-11-11T15:19:41Z | abc7chicago.com | ETHS gun news: Student Rashaun Watkins charged with carrying loaded gun into Evanston Township High School, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-township-high-school-eths-gun-news-police-department/12442128/ | https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-township-high-school-eths-gun-news-police-department/12442128/ |
Chicago weather forecast: Temperatures drop dramatically with flurries possible over weekend
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Temperatures are set to drop dramatically over the weekend in Chicago, according to ABC7 Chicago Meteorologist Tracy Butler.
Though it was 60 degrees Fahrenheit around midnight on Friday, it will be a cold and ... | 2022-11-11T15:41:37Z | abc7chicago.com | When is it going to snow? Chicago weather forecast shows the temperature dropping today, possible flurries tomorrow - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/weather-chicago-forecast-tomorrow-temperature/12442222/ | https://abc7chicago.com/weather-chicago-forecast-tomorrow-temperature/12442222/ |
Mitchell Garabedian said his client was sexually abused by Father George Clements starting at age 7, continued for 5 years.
An Archdiocese of Chicago settlement names Father George Clements as the alleged sexual abuser of a 7-year-old boy in the 1970s.
CHICAGO -- The Archdiocese of Chicago last month doubled the length... | 2022-11-11T16:51:15Z | abc7chicago.com | Lawyer Mitchell Garabedian asks Archdiocese of Chicago to add Father George Clements to list of priests accused of sex abuse - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/father-george-clements-archdiocese-of-chicago-sex-abuse-bronzeville/12442425/ | https://abc7chicago.com/father-george-clements-archdiocese-of-chicago-sex-abuse-bronzeville/12442425/ |
Dionne joins Val and Ryan to talk Black Friday deals, upcoming Chicago Bears game and new movies
Plus, 12 months of dad bod eye candy await buyers of Veterans Q Barbecue Sauces & Rubs 2023 "Barbecue Boy Toys'' calendar!
If you had a time machine, what decade of their life would you go back too? One poll surveyed senior... | 2022-11-11T18:35:51Z | abc7chicago.com | Dionne joins Val, Ryan to talk Black Friday deals, new movies 2022, 'The Crown' season 5 and Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions game - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/black-friday-deals-new-movies-the-crown-chicago-bears/12442658/ | https://abc7chicago.com/black-friday-deals-new-movies-the-crown-chicago-bears/12442658/ |
I Team lead contamination
When it comes to lead poisoning, "every single zip code in Chicago has been determined to be a high-risk area."
Kert McAfee, an expert in childhood lead poisoning prevention at the Illinois Department of Public Health, explains how to know if your home has lead paint.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- In the l... | 2022-11-11T22:04:58Z | abc7chicago.com | What is lead poisoning? I-Team follows effects in children with lead poisoning; how to know if your home has lead paint - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-lead-poisoning-children-paint-effects/12442543/ | https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-lead-poisoning-children-paint-effects/12442543/ |
ByMitchell Armentrout, Sun-Times Media Wire
Along with Cook County, McHenry, Lake, DuPage, Will and Grundy counties are up to the "medium" COVID level. Kendall and Kane remain at a "low" level.
CHICAGO -- COVID-19 transmission has risen to a medium risk level across the Chicago area, as temperatures drop and cases rise... | 2022-11-11T23:49:33Z | abc7chicago.com | COVID-19 Illinois: Chicago area rises back up to 'medium' COVID risk level as health officials push booster vaccines - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/covid-19-vaccines-booster-cdc-tracker-test/12443750/ | https://abc7chicago.com/covid-19-vaccines-booster-cdc-tracker-test/12443750/ |
DePaul University honors veterans enrolled as students
DePaul students Simone Ramsey and Jimmy Powers credit their years in military service for motivating them to go to college after they served.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- DePaul University has more than 500 veterans now enrolled as students, and the university honored them on ... | 2022-11-12T01:25:36Z | abc7chicago.com | Veterans Day 2022: DePaul University in Chicago honors veterans enrolled as students - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/veterans-day-2022-depaul-university-simone-ramsey-jimmy-powers/12443985/ | https://abc7chicago.com/veterans-day-2022-depaul-university-simone-ramsey-jimmy-powers/12443985/ |
Thieves are stealing checks out of the US mail and using check washing techniques to alter them and steal money from people.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thieves are snagging checks from the mail and using check washing tactics to alter them and steal from you.
Thieves changed one woman's check from $9 to more than $9,000 and cash... | 2022-11-12T04:50:10Z | abc7chicago.com | Thieves steal checks from mail and use check washing tactics to alter them and steal thousands of dollars - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/stolen-check-mail-washing-fraud/12442648/ | https://abc7chicago.com/stolen-check-mail-washing-fraud/12442648/ |
Ashbey Beasley, who was at the Highland Park parade shooting, is set to meet with Mark Kelly, Pat Toomey and Kyrsten Sinema about gun violence.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A Highland Park mom is on a mission to combat gun violence.
Ashbey Beasley and her 6-year-old son, Beau, were at this year's 4th of July parade dur... | 2022-11-12T13:02:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Highland Park mass shooting: Ashbey Beasley to meet with Mark Kelly, Pat Toomey, Kyrsten Sinema after 2022 election - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-ashbey-beasley-mass-shooting-gun-violence/12445831/ | https://abc7chicago.com/highland-park-ashbey-beasley-mass-shooting-gun-violence/12445831/ |
CHICAGO -- Two men were injured early Saturday in a shooting in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood.
About 2:10 a.m., the men were standing outside in the 2300 block of South Damen Avenue when they heard multiple gunshots and felt pain, Chicago police said.
SEE ALSO | Drive-by shooting: 16-year-old boy shot in Greater Gr... | 2022-11-12T14:51:25Z | abc7chicago.com | Heart of Chicago shooting today: 2 hurt after shots fired in 2300 block of South Damen Avenue, police department says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/heart-of-chicago-shooting-today-news/12446090/ | https://abc7chicago.com/heart-of-chicago-shooting-today-news/12446090/ |
Make sure you use a password manager and two factor authentication to prevent your passwords from being leaked on the dark web.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Did you know 80% of consumers have had their email leaked on the dark web?
According to a recent study from Lookout Mobile Security, there are also many common passwords leake... | 2022-11-12T19:08:25Z | abc7chicago.com | Tips from Lookout Security on how to manage passwords, two factor authentication on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook account - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/lookout-security-two-factor-authentication-manage-passwords-social-media/12446643/ | https://abc7chicago.com/lookout-security-two-factor-authentication-manage-passwords-social-media/12446643/ |
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Whole Foods Englewood: Customers disappointed as grocer closes 6 years after opening in food desert'
Whole Foods is closing its store in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood just six years after its opening was celebrated on W. 63rd Street.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It was six years when this store opened its doors in... | 2022-11-12T23:21:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Whole Foods closing: Englewood grocery store on W. 63 Street closes 6 years after opening in South Side 'food desert' - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/whole-foods-englewood-closing-grocery-store/12447317/ | https://abc7chicago.com/whole-foods-englewood-closing-grocery-store/12447317/ |
Looking for things to do in Chicago? The State Street Holiday Market features small businesses and special Christmas events in the Loop.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A celebration similar to Sundays on State is coming to Chicago's Loop for the holiday season!
It won't be a street festival, but it will showcase plenty of small busi... | 2022-11-13T00:00:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Events near me: State Street Holiday Market features small businesses, special Christmas programs in Chicago Loop - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/things-to-do-in-chicago-holiday-market-loop-christmas-events/12446697/ | https://abc7chicago.com/things-to-do-in-chicago-holiday-market-loop-christmas-events/12446697/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is new information on Friday's attempted robbery and deadly shooting in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
A relative of the victim who was shot inside a family grocery store spoke to ABC7.
Investigators said two people were killed, including the alleged offender, as the attempted robbery quickl... | 2022-11-13T01:14:32Z | abc7chicago.com | South Shore shooting: Ali Hassan dies after shot by attempted robber, who concealed carry holder killed at Chicago grocery store - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/south-shore-shooting-ali-hassan-store-clerk-killed-attempted-robber/12445893/ | https://abc7chicago.com/south-shore-shooting-ali-hassan-store-clerk-killed-attempted-robber/12445893/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A decades-old store in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood caught fire Saturday night.
Fire crews continue to battle the flames as some people were forced to evacuate and are now left in the cold.
There were at least six fire trucks seen at the scene at W. 23rd Street and S. Wentworth Avenue.
Chicago fire... | 2022-11-13T04:17:26Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Fire Department battles blaze at Chang Ying Ginseng Hong in Chinatown; firefighter injured - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-fire-department-chinatown-chang-ying-ginseng-hong/12448102/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-fire-department-chinatown-chang-ying-ginseng-hong/12448102/ |
3 critically hurt after at least 1 person ejected from bus, police say
St. Ignatius hockey players were among 16 people injured in an Indiana bus crash.
WARSAW, Ind. (WLS) -- Sixteen people, including students from Chicago's St. Ignatius College Prep, have been injured after their bus was hit by a semi in Indiana on Sa... | 2022-11-13T14:27:31Z | abc7chicago.com | Warsaw Indiana news: 16 people, including Chicago students on hockey roster, injured in St Ignatius bus crash - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/saint-ignatius-hockey-st-bus-crash-warsaw-indiana-news-chicago/12449350/ | https://abc7chicago.com/saint-ignatius-hockey-st-bus-crash-warsaw-indiana-news-chicago/12449350/ |
Alleged kidnapping victim found safe on scene, police say
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A kidnapping suspect was arrested after a police chase on Chicago's North Side early Sunday morning, officials said.
Illinois State Police responded to a Chicago police pursuit of a silver Ford Festiva wanted in a kidnapping case at about 2:38 a... | 2022-11-13T14:40:29Z | abc7chicago.com | Illinois State Police chase today: Kidnapping suspect in custody after car chase with Chicago Police Department on Near North Side - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-state-police-chase-today-chicago-news/12449409/ | https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-state-police-chase-today-chicago-news/12449409/ |
How can Chicago create an inclusive environment for small business growth and Black-owned businesses after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic?
CHICAGO (WLS) -- 1968 was a tumultuous year in this country. The riots that following the killing of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. prompted Chicago business leaders and Black pas... | 2022-11-13T19:32:28Z | abc7chicago.com | How to create inclusive environment for small business growth, Black-owned businesses in Chicago after COVID-19 pandemic height - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/small-business-covid-pandemic-black-owned-businesses-chicago-united/12447669/ | https://abc7chicago.com/small-business-covid-pandemic-black-owned-businesses-chicago-united/12447669/ |
'He saved all of our lives': Officer saves family from house fire; arson investigation underway
A Cornelius, NC police officer saved a family and their dogs from a house fire. They're thanking him as an arson investigation is underway.
CORNELIUS, N.C. (WLS) -- A family in North Carolina is thanking a police officer for... | 2022-11-13T20:11:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Cornelius NC police officer saves family, dogs from house on fire; arson investigation underway - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/cornelius-nc-police-officer-house-fire-arson-investigation/12450111/ | https://abc7chicago.com/cornelius-nc-police-officer-house-fire-arson-investigation/12450111/ |
A United Airlines flight attendant was taken to the hospital after an incident aboard a Chicago-bound flight Sunday.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A United Airlines flight attendant was taken to the hospital after an incident aboard a Chicago-bound flight Sunday.
Flight 476 arrived in Chicago from San Francisco Sunday.
The flight a... | 2022-11-14T02:39:14Z | abc7chicago.com | United Airlines incident today: Flight attendant taken to hospital, unruly passenger removed from San Francisco flight to Chicago - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/united-airlines-incident-unruly-passenger-today/12450926/ | https://abc7chicago.com/united-airlines-incident-unruly-passenger-today/12450926/ |
Chicago weather: 1st measurable snow of season to begin during Tuesday morning rush hour
By Wednesday, parts of the Chicago area could see 3 inches of snow, with the highest amounts in the northern suburbs, Butler said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The first measurable snow of the season is on the way for the Chicago area - and th... | 2022-11-14T18:33:44Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago snow forecast tomorrow to begin during Tuesday morning rush hour, up to 3 inches possible - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-snow-forecast-tomorrow/12452918/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-snow-forecast-tomorrow/12452918/ |
Pink is bringing her tour to Chicago's Wrigley Field for summer 2023. Special guest include rocker Pat Benatar, Grouplove and KidCutUp.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Grammy Award-winning performer Pink is bringing her 21-city tour to Chicago next summer.
Her "Summer Carnival 2023 Tour" includes Wrigley Field on August 12.
Tickets f... | 2022-11-15T00:31:20Z | abc7chicago.com | Pink tour 2023: Singer to play at Wrigley Field this summer with Pat Benatar, Grouplove, KidCutUp - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/pink-tour-2023-concert-tickets-presale-wrigley-field/12453880/ | https://abc7chicago.com/pink-tour-2023-concert-tickets-presale-wrigley-field/12453880/ |
An increasingly popular tactic is to use fentanyl test strips on recreational drugs before using them.
What is fentanyl used for? Opioid overdose statistics show an increase in deaths in Illinois, federal public health investigators said.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The opioid crisis is a public health epidemic taking lives at an... | 2022-11-15T00:53:12Z | abc7chicago.com | Fentanyl overdose statistics: Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital weighs in as opioid drug deaths by state increase in IL - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/fentanyl-overdose-statistics-drug-deaths-by-state-northwestern-medicine-palos-hospital/12453933/ | https://abc7chicago.com/fentanyl-overdose-statistics-drug-deaths-by-state-northwestern-medicine-palos-hospital/12453933/ |
Chicago weather forecast: Snowfall begins ahead of 1st measurable accumulation of season | Radar
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Snow has begun to fall Tuesday ahead of the first measurable amount of the cold precipitation of the season for the Chicago area, and the timi... | 2022-11-15T11:33:39Z | abc7chicago.com | Weather Chicago: Snow begins ahead of 1st measurable accumulation of season | Radar - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-snow-forecast-severe/12455217/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-snow-forecast-severe/12455217/ |
A Chicago shooting left 2 teens injured on South Yale Avenue in a West Pullman home, CPD says.
CHICAGO -- Two teenagers are in critical condition after being shot inside a West Pullman residence on the Far South Side.
A boy, 15, and a man, 18, were found with gunshot wounds in a living room in the 11600-block of South ... | 2022-11-15T13:09:34Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago shooting leaves teens injured on South Yale Avenue in West Pullman home, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-west-pullman-teens-shot-injured/12455442/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-west-pullman-teens-shot-injured/12455442/ |
City Council panel approves $5M settlement for family of teen killed in Chicago police shooting
Michael Elam Jr. shot in back in 2019
The family of 17-year-old Michael Elam Jr., plans to file a lawsuit Thursday against the city.
CHICAGO -- Chicago taxpayers will spend $5 million to compensate the family of a slain 17-y... | 2022-11-15T15:07:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago City Council panel approves $5M settlement for family of teen killed in CPD shooting - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-shooting-cpd-michael-elam-jr-shot-city-council/12455630/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-shooting-cpd-michael-elam-jr-shot-city-council/12455630/ |
Truck driver who slammed into St. Ignatius hockey bus did not try to slow down, swerve: witnesses
Semi driver Victor Santos' blood alcohol level was .13%, almost twice the legal limit in Indiana, police reported
BySophie Sherry, Sun-Times Media Wire
Semi driver Victor Santos has been charged in the Warsaw, Indiana bus ... | 2022-11-15T18:10:45Z | abc7chicago.com | St. Ignatius hockey bus crash: Semi driver Victor Santos did not try to slow down or swerve to avoid collision, witnesses say - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/st-ignatius-hockey-bus-crash-victor-santos/12455964/ | https://abc7chicago.com/st-ignatius-hockey-bus-crash-victor-santos/12455964/ |
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 -- A federal jury Tuesday convicted the head of the relentlessly violent Wicked Town street gang and held him responsible for six murders at... | 2022-11-15T21:53:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Wicked Town Chicago shooting: Donald Lee convicted in deaths of Donald Holmes Jr., Dianne Taylor at Dirksen Federal Building - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/wicked-town-chicago-gang-shooting-dirksen-federal-building/12456452/ | https://abc7chicago.com/wicked-town-chicago-gang-shooting-dirksen-federal-building/12456452/ |
Garth Brooks just announced he'll host a Las Vegas residency in 2023. Tickets to Garth Brooks/PLUS One go on sale Monday, Nov. 21.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's a new headliner in Las Vegas - and it's a name country music knows very well.
Garth Brooks just announced he'll host a residency in 2023 at the Colosseum at Caesars... | 2022-11-15T22:15:06Z | abc7chicago.com | Garth Brooks announces 2023 Las Vegas residency; tickets for Garth Brooks/PLUS One go on sale Nov. 21 - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/garth-brooks-las-vegas-concert-2023/12456379/ | https://abc7chicago.com/garth-brooks-las-vegas-concert-2023/12456379/ |
Chicago's own Bonnie Hunt and co-star Don Lake share what it's like voicing the bunny rabbit couple in Zootopia+, now streaming on Disney+.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Zootopia+" is a new streaming series based on the Oscar-winning movie -- and it's not just for kids!
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY & PARENTING DISNEY+ STREAMING SER... | 2022-11-15T23:25:01Z | abc7chicago.com | Zootopia+ stars Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake talk new Disney+ streaming series that's not just for kids - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/disney-zootopia-zootopia-show-new-series/12456476/ | https://abc7chicago.com/disney-zootopia-zootopia-show-new-series/12456476/ |
The ABC7 Great Chicago Blood Drive to be held January 11, 12
The 9th annual ABC 7 Great Chicago Blood Drive expands to 7 locations across Chicago, NW Indiana areas
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The countdown begins! Today marks 56 days until the 9th annual ABC 7 Great Chicago Blood Drive on January 11 and 12 expanding to seven loca... | 2022-11-16T00:17:05Z | abc7chicago.com | Blood drive near me: The ABC7 Great Chicago Blood Drive to be held January 11, 12 in 7 locations across Chicago area, NW Indiana - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/blood-drive-near-me-chicago-red-cross-donate/12456965/ | https://abc7chicago.com/blood-drive-near-me-chicago-red-cross-donate/12456965/ |
Edwin Davila was officially exonerated by a Cook County judge for wrongful conviction for muder. Now a grandfather, he served more than 24 years in prison.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Edwin Davila's 1995 murder conviction was officially vacated by a Cook County judge Tuesday, the 35th overturned conviction tied to disgraced forme... | 2022-11-16T00:17:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago man's murder conviction, tied to disgraced CPD Det. Reynaldo Guevara, officially vacated after nearly 25 years in prison - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-corruption-reynaldo-guevara-murder-conviction-overturned/12456966/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-corruption-reynaldo-guevara-murder-conviction-overturned/12456966/ |
Chicago police to increase presence on CTA during holiday shopping season
Chicago police are making their presence known on the CTA ahead of the busy holiday season.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ahead of a busy holiday season, the Chicago Police Department is making their presence known on the CTA.
Commander Joe Bird of CPD's Publ... | 2022-11-16T00:56:17Z | abc7chicago.com | CTA crime: Chicago police to increase presence on public trans during holiday shopping season - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-cta-crime-safety-police/12456707/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-cta-crime-safety-police/12456707/ |
The blast in the tiny rural town of Przewodow that sits just on the Poland's border with Ukraine instantly triggered international alarm.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two Polish citizens are dead after what Poland's Law and Justice Ministry calls an "explosion," though the source is still unknown.
The blast in the tiny rural town ... | 2022-11-16T01:22:32Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago's Polish community reacts after deadly missiles cross into Poland, killing 2 in Ukrainian border town of Przewodow - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/russia-poland-missiles-przewodow-missile/12457076/ | https://abc7chicago.com/russia-poland-missiles-przewodow-missile/12457076/ |
PEWAUKEE, Wis. -- Three adults and dozens of dogs on board a twin-engine plane are OK after an emergency landing on a golf course in southeastern Wisconsin on Tuesday, according to sheriff's officials.
PETS & ANIMALS WISCONSIN DOGS ANIMAL RESCUE U.S. & WORLD EMERGENCY LANDING PLANE CRASH
Plane makes emergency landing o... | 2022-11-16T02:27:52Z | abc7chicago.com | 3 people, 56 dogs OK after plane goes down on golf course in Pewaukee, Wisconsin - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/pewaukee-wisconsin-plane-crash-emergency-landing-rescue-dogs/12457316/ | https://abc7chicago.com/pewaukee-wisconsin-plane-crash-emergency-landing-rescue-dogs/12457316/ |
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- A west suburban high school student has been charged after bringing a gun onto campus on Tuesday, police said.
The Aurora Police Department responded to a report of a student with a firearm at West Aurora High School shortly before noon, officials said.
SEE ALSO | ETHS gun: Student charged with ca... | 2022-11-16T03:59:41Z | abc7chicago.com | West Aurora High School student brings gun to campus, charged with FOID card violation, aggravated battery: police department - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/west-aurora-high-school-district-il-police-department/12457577/ | https://abc7chicago.com/west-aurora-high-school-district-il-police-department/12457577/ |
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center close to where gunshot victim reported
1 person was hospitalized after a gunshot wound victim was reported on Midwest Road, near an Oak Brook hotel, Westmont police said.
OAK BROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- Westmont police are investigating a possible Oak Brook shooting th... | 2022-11-16T13:39:11Z | abc7chicago.com | Westmont police: 1 hospitalized after report of person shot on Midwest Road, near Oak Brook hotel - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/oak-brook-shooting-midwest-road-hotel-westmont-police/12458613/ | https://abc7chicago.com/oak-brook-shooting-midwest-road-hotel-westmont-police/12458613/ |
MI family alleges 8-year-old son fell 24 feet off Navy Pier rock wall onto pavement below in lawsuit
A Grand Rapids, Michigan family has filed a lawsuit against Navy Pier Chicago, alleging their young son fell off a rock climbing wall there.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Michigan family filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Cook County, all... | 2022-11-16T17:47:59Z | abc7chicago.com | Navy Pier Chicago lawsuit: Grand Rapids, Michigan family files suit after son allegedly falls from top of rock climbing wall - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/navy-pier-chicago-rock-climbing-wall-grand-rapids-michigan/12459397/ | https://abc7chicago.com/navy-pier-chicago-rock-climbing-wall-grand-rapids-michigan/12459397/ |
More than 1 year after Woodridge tornado, volunteers help families make repairs to homes
WOODRIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- Almost a year-and-a-half after an EF-3 tornado ripped through Woodridge and the surrounding area, dozens of families remain without homes, or with major projects left to finish.
Wednesday, some of those fam... | 2022-11-16T18:44:52Z | abc7chicago.com | Woodridge tornado 2021: Volunteers with Home Depot, Neighbors Helping Neighbors help residents left homeless by tornado - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/woodridge-tornado-2021-illinois-damage-repair-home-depot/12459131/ | https://abc7chicago.com/woodridge-tornado-2021-illinois-damage-repair-home-depot/12459131/ |
River Oaks Mall shooting leaves security guard injured, 1 other hurt, spokesperson says
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (WLS) -- A security guard was shot inside the River Oaks Mall in south suburban Calumet City Wednesday.
The security guard was shot just after 12 p.m. and was transported to a local hospital, according to Calumet ... | 2022-11-16T19:15:09Z | abc7chicago.com | River Oaks Mall shooting leaves security guard injured, 1 other hurt by broken glass, spokesperson says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/river-oaks-mall-shooting-security-guard-shot-calumet-city/12459700/ | https://abc7chicago.com/river-oaks-mall-shooting-security-guard-shot-calumet-city/12459700/ |
Parts of northern Indiana are under a Winter Storm Warning as lake effect snow moves through.
CHESTERTON, Ind. (WLS) -- Parts of northern and northwest Indiana are under a Winter Storm Warning as lake effect snow moves through Wednesday.
The band of lake effect snow has been moving through Lake, Porter and LaPorte coun... | 2022-11-16T22:57:37Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago weather: Some parts of Northern Indiana under Winter Storm Warning as lake effect snow moves through - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/weather-snow-storm-northwest-indiana-winter-warning/12460028/ | https://abc7chicago.com/weather-snow-storm-northwest-indiana-winter-warning/12460028/ |
'Mom, I Don't Want War': Art exhibit shows war through eyes of children at NEIU
'Mom, I don't want war" is a powerful art exhibit on display at Northeastern Illinois University that shows people war through the eyes of children.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A powerful Chicago art exhibit is showing people war through the eyes of c... | 2022-11-16T23:50:08Z | abc7chicago.com | 'Mom, I Don't Want War': War photography, art by children on display at Northeastern Illinois University - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/mom-i-dont-want-war-see-photography-exhibit/12460552/ | https://abc7chicago.com/mom-i-dont-want-war-see-photography-exhibit/12460552/ |
Measure did not get 60% of those voting on the question, but did get more than 50% of all votes cast
Voters approved the Workers Rights Amendment, which ensures the right to collective bargaining for government workers. What does it mean overall for Illinois?
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois is a strong union state, and to ke... | 2022-11-17T00:34:16Z | abc7chicago.com | Did workers' rights pass in Illinois? What the workers rights amendment means for Illinois residents and unions - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/workers-rights-amendment-illinois-explained-in/12460824/ | https://abc7chicago.com/workers-rights-amendment-illinois-explained-in/12460824/ |
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There are several opportunities to get free Thanksgiving food Thursday.
"The Road Home" program will hand out food at the Jewel-Osco at 1340 South Canal Street from 4-7 p.m.
The Blue Door Neighborhood Center will giveaway turkeys and vegetables at noon at 2551 West Cermak Road. The program is through B... | 2022-11-17T11:58:13Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago area free turkey, Thanksgiving food giveaways happening Thursday, including by Chicago Bears, Jewel-Osco - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/free-turkey-chicago-giveaway-thanksgiving-food-meals/12462780/ | https://abc7chicago.com/free-turkey-chicago-giveaway-thanksgiving-food-meals/12462780/ |
2 dead after car hits tree in Avalon Park crash: Chicago police
Chicago police investigators on scene for hours after deadly crash
A Chicago crash left 2 people dead on Stony Island Avenue in Avalon Park early Thursday morning, CPD says.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two people have died after a single-car crash on Chicago's South ... | 2022-11-17T12:32:46Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago crash leaves 2 dead on Stony Island Avenue in Avalon Park, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crash-avalon-park-stony-island-avenue-police/12462793/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crash-avalon-park-stony-island-avenue-police/12462793/ |
Construction on President Obama center resumes days after noose found on site
Chicago police have not given any updates regarding discovery on future site of Obama library
Obama Presidential Center construction is suspended after builders found a noose at the site in what Lakeside Alliance called an "act of hate."
CHIC... | 2022-11-17T15:57:42Z | abc7chicago.com | Barack Obama Presidential Center construction resumes days after noose found on site - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/barack-obama-presidential-center-president-chicago/12463301/ | https://abc7chicago.com/barack-obama-presidential-center-president-chicago/12463301/ |
Mark Berkshire still cannot walk after incident, lawyer says
The Village of Oak Lawn is being sued by the family of a man who police say was struck by a village-owned car.
OAK LAWN, Ill. -- Oak Lawn has approved a $10 million settlement three years after the former village manager allegedly hit a man with his car, leav... | 2022-11-17T16:58:50Z | abc7chicago.com | Village of Oak Lawn, IL approves $10M settlement in 2019 hit-and-run involving then-village manager, Larry Deetjen - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/village-of-oak-lawn-il-larry-deetjen-mark-berkshire/12463490/ | https://abc7chicago.com/village-of-oak-lawn-il-larry-deetjen-mark-berkshire/12463490/ |
Where is Kevin Trudeau now? Federal authorities want to lock up the weight-loss infomercial king because he still owes millions to the government.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man described as a Chicago huckster, fraudster and ex-con is back in legal trouble, just months after being released from federal prison.
Federal authorit... | 2022-11-18T02:47:57Z | abc7chicago.com | Who is Kevin Trudeau: Chicago's weight-loss infomercial king back in legal trouble months after released from federal prison - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/who-is-kevin-trudeau-weight-loss-infomercial-net-worth-jail/12465963/ | https://abc7chicago.com/who-is-kevin-trudeau-weight-loss-infomercial-net-worth-jail/12465963/ |
Parents beware: Dangerous, recalled and counterfeit toys are being sold online
PIRG said that in October it was able to buy more than 30 recalled toys from several US-based online sellers, noting that it is illegal for retailers and online marketplaces to sell toys that have been recalled, CNN reported.
The group was a... | 2022-11-18T03:17:56Z | abc7chicago.com | Trouble in Toyland: Parents beware of dangerous, recalled toys still on sale, Public Interest Research Group says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/recalled-toys-counterfeit-trouble-in-toyland-kids/12466205/ | https://abc7chicago.com/recalled-toys-counterfeit-trouble-in-toyland-kids/12466205/ |
Chicago's transgender community faces an uphill battle for justice for murders of transgender women, most often trans women of color, data shows.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Many Chicago area transgender and gender non-conforming people are looking for answers amid what the American Medical Association has branded an "epidemic of... | 2022-11-18T05:41:47Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago transgender community faces 'epidemic of violence,' often uphill battle for justice and accountability - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/trans-chicago-transgender-community-violence/12466193/ | https://abc7chicago.com/trans-chicago-transgender-community-violence/12466193/ |
Chicago police to outline plans for downtown holiday events
Chicago police will outline plans for downtown holiday events such as the Millennium Park Christmas tree lighting and the Christkindl Market.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Events like the Millennium Park tree lighting and holiday shopping will bring a lot more people downt... | 2022-11-18T12:09:48Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago police to outline plans for downtown holiday events such as Millennium Park Christmas tree lighting, Christkindl Market - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-christmas-tree-lighting-downtown-events-christkindlmarket/12467329/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-christmas-tree-lighting-downtown-events-christkindlmarket/12467329/ |
I-65 in Crown Point, Indiana rea closed in both directions
Bursts of snow Friday morning in the southa dn west suburbs as well as northwest Indiana have led to a number of crashes and traffic problems.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Winter weather conditions have led to traffic issues across the Chicago area Friday morning.
Bursts o... | 2022-11-18T12:27:14Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago Weather: Crashes, traffic backups reported with roads covered in snow across area - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-traffic-snow-forecast/12467468/ | https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-weather-traffic-snow-forecast/12467468/ |
A Chicago fire on South Seeley Avenue in Gresham left 1 person critically injured, CPD says.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- One person was critically injured in a house fire early Friday morning on Chicago's South Side, CPD said.
The fire broke out in a two-story home in the 8400-block of South Seeley Avenue in Gresham just after 4 ... | 2022-11-18T12:53:24Z | abc7chicago.com | Chicago fire on South Seeley Avenue in Gresham leaves 1 critically injured, CPD says - ABC7 Chicago | https://abc7chicago.com/gresham-house-fire-chicago-south-seeley-avenue-police/12467552/ | https://abc7chicago.com/gresham-house-fire-chicago-south-seeley-avenue-police/12467552/ |
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