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Officer-involved shooting Milwaukee: Man shot, killed by Ohio police about 1 mile from RNC
There was a deadly police shooting Tuesday about a mile from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.Witnesses told ABC7 Chicago that the victim is a man who lives in a park nearby. He reportedly got into an argument, and pulled out knives.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice officers from out of town are in Milwaukee, helping during the convention.They responded, and the man was shot.No officers were hurt.SEE ALSO: RNC 2024 Day 2 live: Speakers include Haley, DeSantisInvestigators say this shooting was not related to the RNC.The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 9 said the shooting involved members of the Columbus, Ohio Police Department.Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson told ABC affiliate WISN that he was aware of an officer-involved shooting outside the "soft perimeter here at the convention," but did not know any more details.The incident took place in the outer perimeter of the RNC, within the operational zone to which officers were assigned, Columbus police said.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office said an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.ABC News contributed to this report.
Illinois announces new $140M federal investment for quantum computing research
Governor J.B. Pritzker joined federal and state leaders to reveal a federal investment in Illinois.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe new $140 million investment sets Illinois to lead the way in quantum computing research.The federal funds will go directly into a new research center in the state in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, also known as DARPA."We are positioning ourselves here as a national hub of quantum technology development and in turn the prosperity that can come from the economic benefits of it," Pritzker said.The governor says the top quantum companies and researchers will now compete to come to Illinois to take part.
'Female Strong' organization offers free summer camp for local girls
Female Strong is working to build the next generation of lady leaders.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMore than 2,400 girls have gone through its programs. The non-profit has free upcoming camps for young women.The organization is also looking for candidates to join their fall entrepreneurship program.Emily Smith, the Founder of Female Strong and Sophia Mariconda, a Female Strong camp participant joined ABC7 Chicago to talk about their experience.The organization's motto is "a place where girls can see what they can be."A free one-day summer camp is happening on July 17.The camp is for girls 8 to 12-years-old and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wintrust Building downtown.To learn more, click here.
Illinois delegation reacts to Republican VP pick, Trump's surprise appearance at RNC
Republicans had an energized meeting on Tuesday as former New York Senator and gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin gave the keynote address urging Republicans to make the case for Donald Trump to disenfranchised Democrats.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"There are these longtime Democratic voters disenfranchised by democratic policies, ready to vote for conservative solutions, but we can't just expect them to show up on their own and start voting for us," Zeldin said.It was a call to action for leaders to reach out to voters that maybe for years have voted for democrats just out of habit.The...
Singer and songwriter 'Slique Jay Adams' talks about his new album 'Brown Liquor'
Chicago singer-songwriter Slique Jay Adam stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about his latest album "Brown Liquor." The producer and performer uses his blend of rhythm and sound to explore the complexity of relationships through songs. To learn more about Slique Jay Adam and his music and songs, click here.Slique Jay Adam will be performing his song named "Chill" on August 9th at The Taste of Bellwood.
1 dead after semi-trailer falls off I-80, overturns; Illinois State Police say
One person is dead after a semi-trailer went down an embankment on Interstate 80 in the south suburbs Tuesday morning, Illinois State police said.The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of I-80 near Kedzie Avenue.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said the semi-trailer left the roadway, went down an embankment and overturned onto Kedzie Avenue.LIVE TRAFFIC: Check out the latest conditions on our live traffic mapPolice said the driver of the semi-trailer was pronounced dead. One lane on eastbound I-80 was closed, and both directions of Kedzie Avenue under I-80 were closed, police said.They have since reopened.Police are investigating, and further details were not immediately available.
CPD issues pickpocket alert for bars, restaurants, hotels in the Loop | VIDEO
A new warning was issued by Chicago Police regarding a series of pickpocket robberies in the Loop.There have been nearly two-dozen incidents since early June.The suspect walks into a crowded bar, restaurant, or hotel and takes credit cards or cash from purses and wallets.In most of the cases, the thief used the stolen debit or credit cards at a department store immediately afterward.In the past two months, there have been nearly two-dozen pickpocket robberies in the Downtown Chicago, CPD said.These were the incidents reported over the past two months:- 100 block of Michigan Ave on June 2 at 1 p.m.-...
Woman dead after at least 11 tornadoes, including 2 in city, hit Chicago region Monday night
A woman was killed as strong storms created at least 11 tornadoes and caused widespread damage across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana Monday night.For the latest on this story, click hereA 44-year-old woman was killed inside her Cedar Lake home when a tree fell on top of it, the Lake County, Indiana coroner's office said. She has been identified as Laura Nagel.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchABC7 Chicago Meteorologist Cheryl Scott said a derecho, or a widespread, long-lived wind storm, hit the Chicago area. Derechos have a wind damage swath of more than 240 miles with...
Secret Service faces scrutiny over attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump
When the shots were fired on Saturday at former President Donald Trump during a campaign event in Pennsylvania, it was the worst-case scenario for the U.S. Secret Service.The Secret Service's major aim is to protect the president, under the motto, "worthy of trust and confidence."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAs protesters converged peacefully on the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Monday, avoiding another violent event is now the Secret Service's mission.Two months earlier, at Secret Service headquarters in Washington D.C., the ABC7 Chicago I-Team spent time with director and suburban Chicago native Kim Cheatle.SEE ALSO |...
Chicago prom dress designer charged with theft, arrested after allegedly not delivering dresses
A Chicago prom dress designer accused of not delivering dresses for teenage girls has been charged with felony theft.Chicago police previously told the I-Team they were investigating Fatoumata "Binta" Diallo.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDiallo made her first court appearance Monday, after being arrested.Teens and their parents told the I-Team they paid Diallo hundreds of dollars to design their prom dresses, but they say she never delivered, leaving them empty-handed.Chicago police arrested Diallo, and she has since been released under pre-trial conditions.SEE ALSO: Prom dress designer speaks out after complaints from students and parentsABC7 Chicago previously spoke with Diallo over the phone, but she did not want to provide a statement. The mothers said all they want is a refund.CPD is encouraging anyone who believes they have a complaint about Diallo to contact Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263.She is next due in court Aug. 9.The video in the player above is from an earlier report.
Evanston rolls out C.A.R.E., in which civilians respond to low-level, low-risk emergency calls
Evanston is rolling out a new group of first responders, who are designed to help in a crisis.The two-person teams will be sent to some 911 calls, when police might not be the best fit.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchC.A.R.E. stands for Crisis Alternative Response Evanston.The program is a city initiative that provides a non-police response to low-level, low-risk emergency calls.C.A.R.E is made up of four civilians, who went through a month of extensive training."They've had training from de-escalation, to motivational interviewing, CPR, Narcan," said Audrey Thompson, director of the Evanston Parks and Recreation Department.Crisis responders...
1st suburban Cook County Restorative Justice Court opens in Sauk Village, following Chicago's lead
A second chance is being offered for young people in south suburban Sauk Village. A court focused on restorative justice has opened.It's an expansion of a program in the city, with a goal of reducing the number of repeat offenders.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"We let the participants see the decision they made, there can be better decision-making and that they can restore not only within their community, but everybody else's community," said Andrea Boler, a case manager with the Cook County Restorative Justice Program.Next month, a peace circle will include young people, ages 18-26, accused...
Secret Service, Chicago police responsible for securing rooftops around United Center during DNC
The Chicago Police Department called a press conference Monday in response to all the questions that have inevitably surfaced surrounding security for the upcoming Democratic National Convention after an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump over the weekend.The Secret Service will be in charge of security of what is being referred to as the hard perimeter, which is the inside of the United Center and the immediate area surrounding it.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt will be up to CPD to secure the soft perimeter, meaning everything outside, and that may be where the biggest...
Kitchen fire leaves significant damage at Illinois Youth Center fire in suburban Warrenville
People at a suburban juvenile detention center are being relocated after a kitchen fire on Monday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDozens of firefighters, first responders were seen around 1 p.m. at the Illinois Youth Center in Warrenville on Ferry Road.The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice said the flames and smoke left significant damage.First responders were seen breaking part of a roof where the smoke was coming out of.Some firefighters were seen taking breaks under trees as the heat index in the high 90s.One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.It's unknown what caused the fire.
Patel Brothers grocery store chain celebrating 50 years
A local grocer celebrating 50 years in the city and they're making Chicago Proud.The Patel Brothers, an iconic Indian grocer, first opened on Damen and Devon in 1974.Now, there are 52 stores nationwide. It's one of the largest grocery chains in the country!Swetal Patel, a partner at Patel Brothers, joined ABC7 to talk about how his dad and uncle got things going and their recipe for success.Patel also spoke about the items they sell the most of and what's next for the chain.
Illinois Republicans help Trump clinch GOP nomination at 2024 RNC in Milwaukee
On Monday afternoon, former President Donald Trump officially became the Republican Party nominee.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Trump campaign is shifting into full gear as Republicans march on toward November with a finalized ticket.The party faithful, some 2,400 delegates, erupted in cheers and danced in the Fiserv Forum when the delegate count put former Trump over the top to formally become the party's nominee."This isn't just a party. We're gonna win. We know we're gonna win. And we're excited," said delegate Ken Jochum.Just before 9 p.m. the Republican National Convention erupted in cheers when Trump,...
Man critically injured, teen shot in robbery near CTA bus turnaround in Gresham, Chicago police say
A teenager and a man were shot near a South Side CTA bus turnaround, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 7900-block of Halsted Street, police said.A man, 39, was standing at the Gresham bus turn around when the suspect walked up to him.The offender demanded the man's items and started shooting when the victim tried to run away.The victim was shot in the abdomen and back, he was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.The same shooter then shot a 17-year-old boy who was near the area. He had gunshot wounds to his legs.No one in custody. CPD Area Two detectives are investigating as an armed robbery.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch</center>
1 dead after Metra train strikes vehicle, sheriff says; delays impacting Fox Lake, Grayslake
At least one person was killed after train and a vehicle crashed in the north suburbs on Monday, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMetra said inbound train #2124 struck a vehicle in the Ingleside area near the intersection of Wilson Road and Larkin Lane.Metra announced a series of changes to its service due to the crash.At last check, trains were operating with a 15-to-25-minute delay at Grayslake and Fox Lake.The sheriff's office and Fox Lake police are at the scene of the crash.It was not immediately known how many people were on the train at the time of the crash.The crash happened before 8 a.m., according to Metra.Metra police is handling the investigation.This is a developing story.
Officials assure 'full' investigation in search for Taylor Casey, cooperation with US government
Authorities in the Bahamas provided an updated on the disappearance of Taylor Casey.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Chicago woman was in the midst of a month-long retreat with Yoga Retreat Bahamas on Paradise Island to become a yoga instructor when she stopped showing up to classes on June 20. She was last seen on June 19.Since her disappearance, her family pleaded the American government to get involved in the search.In a new statement from the Bahamas Consul General, authorities said they are cooperating with U.S. authorities and Casey's family despite claims from Casey's family that...
Chicago weather: Strong storms spark tornado warnings, take out power for more than 300K across area
A strong line of storms moving through the Chicago area sparked a number of tornado warnings Monday night.For the latest coverage on this story, please click hereABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Lake County (IL) until 12:30 a.m. CDT Tuesday.Storms initially developed near the Iowa border and moved east toward Chicago, ABC7 Chicago meteorologists said. The storms reached the far western suburbs around 8 p.m. and arrived in Chicago after 9 p.m.All of Cook County is under a Tornado Warning until 10 p.m. Monday, a rare occurrence.ABC7 Chicago meteorologists...
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