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Chicago native says being part of 'Twisters' cast 'a miracle'
"Twisters" is a movie that's roaring onto the big screen Wednesday and promising to be one of the summer's biggest hits.Actor Brandon Perea was recently back in his hometown, Chicago, and said it was a thrill to star in the epic "popcorn" movie.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPerea plays a fearless, fiery tornado wrangler."Boone is a crazy guy from Arkansas, a storm chaser out of Arkansas, he's someone who's a thrill seeker, who loves to be inside a tornado, not just to chase them and see them, but to be a part of them," Perea said.Because...
6-year-old boy ID'd by family after drowning in Kankakee River: 'Best son somebody could ever have'
A 6-year-old boy who drowned Tuesday after slipping into the Kankakee River has been identified.The boy's name was Jamir Frazier, his family confirmed to ABC7.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Kankakee County coroner said an autopsy was conducted Wednesday and the boy's preliminary cause of death was drowning.The family held a balloon release in the boy's honor Wednesday night near Beckman Park, by the docks where the boy slipped into the river.His step-grandmother, Oshana, said Frazier was involved in youth sports and was a beloved little boy. He was described as vibrant and mighty, and he...
CPD in Milwaukee ahead of DNC, newly elected IL GOP Party chair preaches unity at RNC day 3
The chief of counterterrorism for the Chicago Police Department is in Milwaukee Wednesday, with security on his mind, as Illinois Republicans preach unity on the third day of the Republican National Convention.The chief overseeing security preparations for the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago reviewed security in Milwaukee Wednesday afternoon.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"It's the way we get better. This way we can keep improving on our craft is by seeing other people do it, how it works. Milwaukee is going to be very similar to Chicago with the way the perimeters are set up,"...
Marist High School hosting Southside Summer Festival this weekend
A South Side high school is fundraising to allow some students to stay enrolled.The end of the "Invest In Kids" Tax Credit program put many families in a bind. It provided state support for students to attend private or parochial schools.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchNow, Marist High School is hosting a big party this weekend, to try and raise money for students to stay.Father Tom Hurley joined ABC7 to talk about Southside Summer Festival, how much they are hoping to raise, what the money will do and the response from students and families when they find out they are getting assistance.The event takes place Saturday and you must be 21 or older to enter. For more information, visit.marist.net/southside-summer-festival.
Country Thunder Music Festival opens this weekend
Country Thunder is rumbling back into Wisconsin this weekend. Megan Benoit, with the fest joined ABC 7 Eyewitness to talk about the the four-day party. It opens in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin tomorrow. Organizers expect the festival to draw large crowds. The lineup includes Lainey Wilson, Eric church, Elle king, Phil Vassar and Nickleback. To learn more about tickets and other information, click here.
'Thursday' app supports Chicago singles with dating
Ashley Coates with the app "Thursday" Chicago stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about the dating app. She's the Chicago host for events. It's a dating app for those that are tired of dating apps." The events are hosted every Thursday, click here to learn more about the meetups, click here.
$2 million winning Powerball ticket sold at Logan Square grocery store
A grocery shopper woke up $2 million richer with a winning Powerball ticket.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe ticket was sold at Foodsmart, a family-owned grocery store at 3415 Diversey Avenue in Logan Square."When I heard that we sold a $2 million winning Powerball ticket, I thought 'What a lucky day for somebody... and for us, too!'," the grocery store owner said.The winner matched all five numbers and added the game's 'Power Play' feature.The winning Powerball numbers on the July 14 drawing were: 9-55-59-66-69 and a Powerball of 21.For selling the winning ticket, Foodsmart will receive a bonus of one percent of the prize amount.READ ALSO | $1.25M winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold in Palatine, Illinois Lottery saysPowerball tickets are $2 each, and players have the option to add the Powerplay for an additional $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes.
Teens, including 11-year-old, charged for beating, robbing man on CTA near the Loop, police say
A girl and three teens are facing felony charges after Chicago police said they beat and robbed a man on a CTA train.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOn July 8, a 63-year-old man was beat up and robbed while on a train in the 100-block of Congress Parkway in Downtown Chicago, police said.On Tuesday, police arrested four underage people in relation to the crime in the 7000-block of Cottage Grove Avenue.Each juvenile is facing a felony count for robbery to a victim over 60 and a felony count for aggravated battery.Police arrested an 11-year-old girl, 14-year-old boy, 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy. CPD did not release their names.No other information was available.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
1 wounded in Dan Ryan Expressway shooting, Illinois State Police say
One person was shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway Tuesday night, Illinois State Police said.The shooting took place in the northbound lanes near Canal Street at about 8:45 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said one person was transported to a hospital with injuries from a gunshot.Northbound lanes were shut down at about 10:40 p.m. as police investigated the shooting.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024Further details were not immediately available.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
I-94 OB lanes reopen after semi overturns near Golf Road and Old Orchard Road
The north suburbs saw traffic delays on Wednesday morning on the Edens Expressway.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA semi and a car crashed around 5:31 a.m. on the outbound lanes of I-94 between Golf Road and Old Orchard Road, according to Illinois State Police.As a resulted of the crash, the semi overturned on the expressway.All lanes were shut down around 6 a.m., however law enforcement were allowing traffic to move along on the shoulder.ISP said there were no injuries reported.All traffic was being diverted off I-94 at Old Orchard while crews worked to remove the truck from the highway around 7 a.m.All lanes reopened by 7:40 a.m.TRAFFIC | See LIVE drive times near you here
Thousands without power in Chicago area after storms spawn at least 25 tornadoes in 2 days
There were still more than 65,000 ComEd customers without power Wednesday morning across the Chicago area after Monday evening's powerful storms.For the latest on this story, click hereThe storms spawned at least 25 tornadoes in the Chicago area. The cleanup efforts were still underway Wednesday morning.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchComEd said more than 3,000 utility workers are working around-the-clock to restore power.The National Weather Service said preliminary information shows at least 25 tornadoes hit the Chicago region on Sunday and Monday night.According to ComEd, at the height of the storm, more than 430,000 customers were...
Parts of I-55 in Channahon could reopen Thursday morning as crews clear debris from storm
Parts of I-55 remain shut down in south suburban Will County as crews work to clear power lines downed during Monday night's severe weather. For the latest on this story, click hereIn an update Wednesday morning, Illinois State Police and ComEd said the road could reopen between U.S. 6 and River Road in Channahon early Thursday morning after clearing debris and vehicles.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchChopper 7 flew above the scene and wires could still be seen strewn across the interstate after the storm knocked over two transmission towers and several power poles."Over the last...
2 women wounded in Bronzeville shooting, Chicago police say
Two women were wounded after being caught in crossfire in the Bronzeville neighborhood Wednesday morning, Chicago police said.The shooting took place in the 2900-block of South Dearborn Street at about 12:39 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said the women were standing outside when two suspects exchanged gunfire and fled on foot.A 24-year-old woman was shot in the back and a 28-year-old woman was shot in the hand, police said. Both were transported to Insight Hospital in fair condition.No one is in custody and Are Three detectives are investigating.
15-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park
A 15-year-old girl has died after she was pulled from Lake Michigan in Zion last week.She has been identified as Ceasia Ketchum.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOfficials say she was swimming with her brother at Illinois Beach State Park last Friday when she went under.Her brother tried to save her, but witnesses tell us she was under water for nearly 20 minutes.When he couldn't find her, the family called 911, officials said. Soon, emergency crews took to boats and helicopters to find and pull that teenage swimmer out of the water."We saw the girl coming out,...
Skokie police looking for missing 82-year-old woman Tsering Wangyal, last seen Monday
North suburban police are looking for a missing 82-year-old woman.Skokie police said Tsering Wangyal was last seen in the area of the Westfield Old Orchard mall near 9500-block of Bronx Place in on Monday around 3:30 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWangyal's daughter said her mother left her condo Monday around 3:54pm.Wangyal is described as 5-foot-1 and160 pounds. She has silver hair and brown eyes.Wangyal's family said she was last seen wearing gray baggy pants, a dark top and closed-toe slippers. She also wears glasses.Her family said she does not drive and was likely trying to go by bus to the Tibetan Alliance of Chicago community center on Dempster and McCormick in Evanston.Police said anyone who knows the whereabouts of Wangyal, observes a subject matching her description, or has any information that can aid in locating her should call 911 immediately.The Skokie Police Department can also be reached by calling 847-982-5900.
Gov. Pritzker, Sen. Durbin critique former President Trump VP pick, J.D. Vance
Gov. JB Pritzker and Sen. Dick Durbin are weighing in on former President Donald Trump's choice for running mate.They are also reacting to the assassination attempt on Trump.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt was a hero's welcome for Trump, as he made his first Republican National Convention appearance Monday night, just two days after he was shot.Some Republicans, including Vice Presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance, are blaming the shooting on President Joe Biden and his supporters."I have never, I never would call for any political violence. And you can take that to the bank. It's not...
Actor Dennis Quaid to perform at Athenaeum Center in Lakeview
Dennis Quaid is in town this Friday, not in a movie, but on a Chicago stage making music.The performer said it's a mix of gospel, rock and stories.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchQuaid is excited."It's been awhile; I did a lot of touring when my record came out. Just get people to come out and have a good time, that's what we're going to do, forget all our troubles and woes and just going to have fun," he said. "Music has always been a part of who I am since I was 12 years old, and...
Additional $5M secured for West Side residents impacted by last summer's flooding: Mayor Johnson
Kids at Hope Excel Academy summer camp and school make to most of nearby green space.While Chrystal Kyles, the owner of the nonprofit school, which focuses on trauma-informed learning, is eager to return, the rest of the building to use for the student one year after flooding caused the roof to collapse.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchKyles said she has had to turn away families without the space."I just try to be numb, so I won't be in pain, and just trying to make sure we are doing the best that we can with what we...
RNC speakers Tuesday: Chicago pastor Corey Brooks to give closing prayer in Milwaukee
A well-known Chicago pastor will have a high-profile role in Tuesday's Republican National Convention.Pastor Corey Brooks has been asked to give the closing prayer at the end of the program.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe sat down for a one-on-one interview with ABC7 Chicago to talk about race, politics and how he will pray for the nation Tuesday night.Brooks said he's been a long-time Republican, and he supports former President Donald Trump's policies and the party platform for 2024.On Tuesday, his pulpit will be the Fiserv Forum, and his congregation will be delegates on a mission.Brooks,...
Body of 6-year-old boy pulled from Kankakee River after fall from dock, family says
Tragedy and heartbreak stuck a family Monday evening when a 6-year-old boy drowned after, authorities said, he fell into the Kankakee River.A relative of the young boy who died said he fell in after he tried to get a ball that went into the river, and that the boy's mother did everything she could to try to save her child.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOne witness, who did not want to be identified, saw the boy in the water after hearing his mother screaming."She turned around and was screaming, and by that time, I was like,...
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