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80 pro-Palestinian protesters have charges dropped after Art Institute encampment arrests
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors walked free Tuesday, after having their charges dropped following their arrests in May.Now, some local leaders are concerned this sends the wrong message, with the Democratic National Convention just a month away.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt was all hugs after 80 people walked out of the courthouse, free of all charges."None of us showed up to be arrested. I didn't show up to be arrested," protester Jeffery Sun said. "We're trying everything we can because of the ongoing genocide in Palestine."Sun is one of the 80 protesters whose charges were dropped...
Farm in Cumberland, Maine holds pajama party for flock of baby goats
A farm in Cumberland, Maine held a pajama party for their baby goats.Footage of the group of kids in pajamas having a party was captured by Hope Hall, and published on her YouTube channel.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Goats in pajamas with bubbles?" her caption reads. "Why? Why not! Life can be heavy."The farm estimates "60 playful little goats" are born there each spring and their YouTube channel features a wealth of videos showing the daily life and adventures of the farm's inhabitants.The video of the baby goat pajama party features plenty of bleating, leaping, kicking, and - of course - bubbles.
Cows cause chaos in Colombian convenience store, all captured on security video
A couple of runaway cows caused a ruckus in a tiny convenience store in Corinto, Colombia, and it was all caught on video.Security cameras inside the store captured it all. First one cow runs into the shop as a woman can be heard screaming, and knocks over boxes, a table, a computer and some toilet paper.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThen a second cow follows inside.Between the two, by the time they were done they knocked over every item in the store.Both were stuck inside before a worker helped get them out.Where the cows came from or who owns them is unknown.
Chicago small business owner says ghost merchant charged over $40K to his Chase credit card
A small Chicago housing development business was in a big battle with its bank over more than $40,000 in fraudulent charges. The owner believes they were from a ghost merchant.Jeff Benach's fraud fight started shortly after his company, Lexington Homes in Lincoln Park, ordered renderings.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I wanted to do an overview of what the community would look like when it's done from a birds eye perspective," he said.The developer hired a Canadian company, but their renderings didn't meet his expectations. He canceled the order and said he offered to pay them for...
Dolton firefighters demand answers about alleged unpaid insurance premiums, missing retirement funds
DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) -- It is a dire situation for some Dolton firefighters as their union leadership continues to demand transparency from the mayor and her administration about alleged unpaid insurance premiums, missing retirement funds and other financial improprieties. "Dolton is going to be on the up and up, we...
After debate, IL congressman concerned over down-ballot election impact if Biden stays in race
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley has become the latest prominent Democrat to question President Joe Biden's suitability.A growing number of Democrats across the country are publicly raising concerns about whether the president should continue his campaign.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA Democratic representative from Texas has now publicly called for Biden to step aside.Quigley, D-Chicago, did not go that far. But, after the president's debate performance, Quigley is concerned about the down-ballot impact if Biden stays in the race."This was a horrible debate. I think we need to be honest about that," Quigley said.Quigley echoed a sentiment...
NASCAR Street Race course takes over downtown Chicago as race day approaches
Just days before the second NASCAR Chicago Street Race, ABC7 took a guided tour around the track and dozens of kids got some hands-on experience at a local Boys and Girls Club.2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race guide: Start time, where to watch, how to get here, tickets and moreRace officials took us around the racetrack to get a sense of the build-out. Two thousand concrete barriers have been brought in to shape the course, each weighing 4,000 lbs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"This is a city that knows how to put on big events," said Julie...
Wisconsin deputies search for survivors after house explosion, fire; 1 hospitalized
One person was flown to a nearby hospital after a house explosion in southern Wisconsin Tuesday, authorities said.Calls began to come in just after 2:15 p.m. regarding a structure fire and possible explosion at a home in the area, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe home was located on Kulow Road in Lafayette, the Walworth County Sheriff's Office said.Walworth County sheriff's deputies and the Elkhorn Fire Department responded to the scene, and found a small fire and the aftermath of an apparent explosion.SEE ALSO: 1 killed in house explosion, fire at Lake Zurich home on...
COPA releases video of South Austin police shooting that killed stabbing suspect, wounded victim
There's new bodycam video of a Chicago police shooting ended with one man dead and another injured back in May.The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Tuesday released video clips from the incident.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened on May 27. Police said a man, who claimed he was being attacked by another man with a knife, flagged two officers down in the 300-block of Cicero Avenue.As police got out of their cruiser, the fight intensified. Two men were on the ground with one of them stabbing the other multiple times.After telling the man to stop, the officers discharged their weapons, hitting both men. ABC7 froze the video at that point.The man with the knife died. The man on the ground was hurt but survived.The cousin of the man who died claims he was acting in self-defense. COPA is still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
11 injured in West Chatham crash involving CTA bus: Chicago fire officials
Eleven people were taken to various hospitals after a crash involving a CTA bus Tuesday, Chicago fire officials said.The crash took place sometime Tuesday morning near 76th Street and South Lafayette Avenue in the city's West Chatham neighborhood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchCFD said the 11 people suffered non-life threatening injuries.They said 10 patients were from the bus.SEE ALSO: VIDEO: Car lodges under semi on Bishop Ford in south suburbs; all lanes reopenedThree people were in fair condition and eight were in good condition, CFD said.The ambulances went to OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, University of Chicago Medical Center, St. Bernard Hospital and Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center.Video of the scene showed a No. 75 bus with some minor damage to its front end. A tan sedan had severe damage to its front end.It was not immediately clear what led up to the crash or if any citations would be issued.This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
'Tipsy' artist Shaboozey joins Illinois State Fair 2024 lineup
Crossover country sensation Shaboozey has been added to the Illinois State Fair lineup.The artist, with the hit single "Tipsy," will take the stage Sunday, Aug. 18.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchShaboozey also contributed to Beyonce's chart-topping album "Cowboy Carter."Tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.According to the fair's website, tickets start at $20; a pre-show party can be added on for $30.Others performing at the 2024 Illinois State Fair include Keith Urban, Jason Isbell, Lil Wayne, Jonas Brothers, The Smashing Pumpkins and Miranda Lambert.The fair takes place from Aug. 8 to 18 at the state fairgrounds in Springfield.Visit statefair.illinois.gov for more information.
Valparaiso Girl Scout shares American flag etiquette as 4th of July approaches
American flags are everywhere this week, as the Fourth of July approaches. One Girl Scout has made it her mission to teach others about flag care, flag code, flag folding and flag retirement.She even created a pamphlet with tips.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchGirl Scout Gold Awardee Leah Ribordy from Valparaiso joined ABC7 Chicago Tuesday to talk more about it.She's a rising sophomore at Carroll University in Wisconsin.SEE ALSO: Girl Scouts summer day camp offers safe space for Chicagoland girls to learn and exploreShe said her grandfather served in the Korean War, which helped spark her interest in flag care.Her Girl Scout troop was also partnered with an American Legion, growing up.She compared her Gold Awardee status as similar to being an Eagle Scout.
Harvey mayor commits to not increase property taxes under 'Hold the Tax' pledge
A sigh of relief for some homeowners in the south suburbs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHarvey Mayor Christopher Clark announced a plan on Tuesday to not increase property taxes for the 2025 fiscal year."People are getting bills that are 100 times more, some of them are getting $4,000, $6,000 increases," Clark said. "If we can get everyone to hold the tax at 0%, that resident will know that his or her bill is going to be in the upcoming year and they will be able to plan for it."The city encouraged other elected officials in the south suburbs to join the so-called "Hold The Tax" pledge.
14, including 5 teens, face felony charges in mass arrests hours after Chicago Pride parade 2024
Fourteen people, including five teenagers, were charged with felonies, after mass arrests took place early Monday morning on the North Side, hours after the city's Pride parade.Police said a total of 53 people were arrested, including nine juveniles, and four firearms were recovered. Six people were cited for obstructing traffic, six people cited for disorderly conduct and one person was cited for both obstructing traffic and disorderly conduct, police said. One person was arrested on an outstanding warrant.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Chicago Pride parade ended around 1 p.m. Sunday, and the mass arrests took...
VIDEO: Car lodges under semi on Bishop Ford in south suburbs; all lanes reopened
A car was lodged under a semi on the Bishop Ford freeway on Tuesday morning.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash shutdown I-80 westbound ramp to I-94 for about 40 minutes, according to Illinois State Police.The driver of a car crashed into the semi around 8:51 a.m., according to police.The car driver was taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known.Chopper 7 was over the scene, video showed as crews pulled the car from under the semi.The crash was cleared by 9:32 a.m., according to police.The crash shutdown I-80 westbound ramp to I-94 for about 40 minutes, according to Illinois State Police.
Local restaurants team up to offer tons of NASCAR food and beverage options
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants group will join some other local restaurants for the 2024 Chicago street race weekend. The restaurant group's will offer a variety of its signature menu options from RPM Restaurants, Bub City and Summer House.Chef Max Robbins, the Culinary Director for the weekend race stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about food and beverage options. New this year, Lettuce will collaborate with locally-owned restaurants Lexington Betty Smokehouse, Josephine's Southern Cooking and Bronzeville Winery, offering ticket holders a taste of Chicago from the Pullman, Chatham, and historic Bronzeville neighborhoods.To learn more about where to eat, click here.
Chicago woman bites trooper, spits on officer while in custody, Indiana police say
A Chicago woman is facing multiple charges, including felony offenses in Indiana.Shelby E. Foster, 22, was reportedly speeding around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday in Porter County. She was driving eastbound on I-94 near the truck weigh station, according to Indiana State Police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA trooper caught up to Foster as she was going 105 miles per hour, switching lanes without signal and passing vehicles.The 22-year-old was placed in handcuffs after she showed signs that of driving under the influence of alcohol.She then reportedly became aggressive, demanding the trooper call her relative who was...
Burglars smash into Englewood liquor store, Chicago police say
Burglars used a car to smash into an Englewood liquor store Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.The incident occurred in the 6600-block of South Halsted Street at about 4:34 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said the suspects rammed the security gate at the store and then partially removed it to gain entry.Four suspects then entered the store and took property, with two additional suspects later joining, police said.The suspects then fled in a white SUV and a silver sedan, police said.No one is in custody and Area One detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Family shares new concerns about search efforts for Taylor Casey, Chicago woman missing in Bahamas
The family of a Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas is pleading for more support from the American government.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTaylor Casey, 41, was last seen June 19 at a yoga retreat on Paradise Island."A young lady called me and said, have you heard from Taylor? And I'm like, I'm looking at the phone because I know this. She was from the yoga retreat," Taylor's mother Colette Seymore said. "Then she said Taylor hasn't showed up for yoga classes."Casey's mother traveled to the retreat last week, but said her visit was "deeply unsettling."She...
Search resumes for missing swimmer at Evanston's Lighthouse Beach
Lighthouse Beach in Evanston officially reopened to swimming Tuesday morning when lifeguards came on duty as the search continues for a missing swimmer.The beach was closed all day Monday as recovery efforts for the missing 41-year-old continued. Those efforts restarting Tuesday, albeit, in a pared down manner.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA surface and shoreline search is what Evanston's Fire Department said it conducted Tuesday morning as the effort to recover the body of a man who went missing off of Lighthouse Beach Sunday afternoon entered a third day. The man apparently drowned after witnesses said...
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