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Oak Park board considers ways to grow affordable housing
Among Oak Park’s top goals is growing affordable housing opportunities. That’s why in 2019 the village board adopted an inclusionary housing ordinance. And it’s why on Tuesday, the board reviewed staff recommendations on how to strengthen the ordinance. To do that, the board could expand the geography covered by the ordinance, offer developers additional incentives for including affordable rental units in larger projects and/or increase the fees charged to developers who would rather pay into the village’s affordable housing fund instead of building affordable units.
Dolton, Illinois Mayor’s EX-ASSISTANT Finally BREAKS SILENCE on Alleged Corruption!
DOLTON, IL – Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, often referred to as the “Dolton Dictator,” encountered significant criticism on Monday from a former supporter amid ongoing allegations of financial misconduct during her time in office. Carmen Carlisle, a trustee on the Thornton Township Board, accused Henyard, who is...
Desperate Vikings Sign Failed Bears Quarterback Immediately After Release
There was obviously no doubt this offseason who the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback would be for 2024, but there was an interesting battle going on behind Caleb Williams. Tyson Bagent and Brett Rypien competed through training camp and the preseason for the QB2 role. Bagent ultimately won the job, and...
Excitement builds as suburban Oak Lawn ‘Queen of Hearts' drawing sees jackpot soar
Residents in suburban Oak Lawn are hoping that Wednesday will be their lucky day, as the jackpot for a ‘queen of hearts’ drawing has soared past $1 million. According to officials, the jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing has risen to more than $1.28 million, with no one winning the top prize in nearly two years.
Glenwood woman locked out of bank account needed for cousin's care for months
A woman became her cousin's legal guardian, but couldn't get access to his bank account.She needed the $95,000 in the bank to pay for his care. When the bank wasn't helping, she called the I-Team.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBarbra Schranz of south suburban Glenwood suddenly became the legal guardian to her cousin.In February, a stroke left him cognitively impaired. She needed access to his Chase Bank account to pay for his move from a hospital to assisted living.The account had more than $95,000 in it, so she went to the bank with all the legal...
WNBA Legend Sue Bird Uses Two Words To Describe Angel Reese
WNBA legend Sue Bird was recently chatting with United States women's soccer legend Megan Rapinoe on their joint podcast, "A Touch More." While both of them were giving their insight on the WNBA, with some teams clinching playoff spots, and some players making league history, Bird and Rapinoe ...
Crash-and-grab burglars ram SUV into Park Ridge store after 2 previous attempts to break in
A group of thieves used an SUV as a battering ram to break into a store in downtown Park Ridge, follow two other recent but unsuccessful attempts to break in.The store has a security gate, but it was no match for a speeding vehicle.The thieves made off with shoes and other merchandise from HQ Sneakers and Streetwear, which is nestled on a retail and residential stretch of Northwest Highway."It's a shame, honestly. Coming here, you know, it's always great vibes, great positive energy," said customer Adam Dabookali.Dabookali is friends with the owner, who did not want to speak on camera."It's...
Black Family Opens Stussy’s Diner In Bridgeport — 45 Years After Racist Attack Outside Same Spot
BRIDGEPORT — Restaurateur Erik “Rico” Nance was a year old when, in 1979, he and his family were the victims of a racist attack outside the old Bridgeport Restaurant. The Nance family, including several young kids, sat in their car near the corner of 35th and Halsted streets when the people who lived in the apartments above the restaurant threw eggs and shouted racist slurs at them, Rico Nance said.
Baby Nathan to go home after 9-month NICU stay at Advocate Children's Hospital
A family is getting a very special send-off at Advocate Children's Hospital Park Ridge on Wednesday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBaby Nathan of Chicago was born at 25 weeks and weighed only 14.3 ounces.After a nearly 300-day stay in the neo-natal intensive care unit, his parents can welcome him home.During his nine-month stay in the NICU, Nathan had surgery, battled pneumonia and other medical complications.On Wednesday, doctors and nurses will line the halls to celebrate Nathan leaving the hospital for the first time. The celebration is set to begin around 10 a.m.READ ALSO | Micro-preemie beats the odds, goes home nearly 6 months after miracle birth at Silver Cross Hospital
Man robs Cook County bank at gunpoint; no suspects in custody
NILES, Ill. - A man robbed a bank at gunpoint in suburban NIles Wednesday morning. At about 9:10 a.m., the Niles Police Department responded to the U.S. Bank, located at 8500 W. Dempster St., for a report of a bank robbery. Officers learned that a Hispanic man wearing a COVID-type...
Cook County judge who implemented controversial courthouse ban over cellphone ordered to undergo training
A Cook County judge who controversially banned a law clerk from the county’s main courthouse for using a cellphone in her courtroom will undergo training and mentoring, officials said. The order comes after an executive committee convened by Chief Judge Tim Evans investigated the nine-month courthouse ban implemented by Judge Peggy Chiampas for Robert Almodóvar, an exoneree who was issued a ...
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Kenny's Ribs & Chicken celebrating 40 years of servicing the Chicagoland area
Kenny's Ribs and Chicken is celebrating 40 years of servicing the Chicagoland area this year. Some of the staff members of Kenny's stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to celebrate and share their secret to a successful 40 year run. Kenneth "Mr. Kenny" Lewis, the owner and founder, said the secret is in the sauce. To learn more and follow their journey, click here.
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
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