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38 Days to Purdue Football: Luke Pettaway
High School: Naperville, IL - Naperville North High School. Pettaway enters his second year in the program looking to see his first on field action. He came into the program last year and, as most freshman do, redshirted. He took the year to get bigger and stronger and hopefully absorb what is no doubt a complicated playbook. Now, it’s time to see what he can do.
Forest Park Police Press Release
Officers from the Forest Park Police Department were dispatched to the area of Jackson and Thomas, Forest Park, IL on July 10, 2024 at approximately 7:55pm for multiple reports of gunshots fired. Witnesses told responding officers that they heard approximately three gunshots and observed a maroon Chevrolet fleeing the area.
Man on bicycle wanted for robbing women on South Side, Chicago police say
A man is wanted for allegedly robbing women while on a bicycle in two South Side neighborhoods, Chicago police said.Police shared a video of the suspect on Wednesday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIn each incident, the suspect approaches female victims, tells them he has a gun and robs them, police said.He's wanted for four incidents in the Kenwood and Grand Boulevard neighborhoods.The crimes happened at the following locations and times.800 block of East 47th Street on June 30 at 10 p.m.4700 block of South Ellis on July 7 at 10:10 p.m.4700 block of South Woodlawn on July 12 at 5:30 p.m.4900 block of South Langley on July 13 at 4:30 p.m.No further information about the robberies were immediately available. Chicago police continue to investigate.
Ex-Cub Jon Lester takes up golf at Korn Ferry Tour in Glenview
GLENVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- The Korn Ferry Tour returned to the challenging Glen Club in north suburban Glenview for this week's NV5 Invitational.Former Chicago Cubs lefty pitcher Jon Lester was in the field for Wednesday's Pro-Am. Lester has been spending a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from baseball in 2022 with three World Series rings.CBS News Chicago caught up with Lester before his round. "I get to play a lot more than I used to, so that's good," Lester said. "But it's been fun, man. It's like a new challenge and gives me that competitive kind...
Police search for hammer-wielding burglars targeting restaurants on Northwest Side
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A community alert has been issued for businesses on the city's North and Northwest sides, as police search for the men who have been using a hammer to smash their way into restaurants and steal cash.Four businesses were hit in one night. Two of those four businesses were hit a minute apart on the same block—the 6700 block of North Olmsted Avenue, which diagonally alongside the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line in Edison Park.The Edison Park Inn, a neighborhood sports bar and grill known for its wood burning oven pizzas and for bowling and billiards, had its...
Chicago Sky Star Makes Painful Three-Word Admission About WNBA Break
The WNBA has reached its Olympic break. While some players have shared their excitement for vacation time, Chicago Sky star Chennedy Carter has made it clear that she can't wait to return to the hardwood. Carter went to social media to share her thoughts on the break, mentioning, "I miss ...
Fire erupts at unincorporated Orland Township home after reported lightning strike
ORLAND PARK, Ill. - A fire broke out at a home in unincorporated Orland Township Tuesday night. Around 10:30 p.m., a homeowner in the 165000 block of Lee Avenue called 911 to report that he suspected his property may have been struck by lightning. He stated that his house shook...
Despite pleas from city council, mayor's office holding firm on migrant eviction policy
The Mayor Brandon Johnson administration is still resisting pressure to change its policy of evicting many migrants from City shelters after sixty days. Deputy Mayor Beatriz Ponce de León said migrants can go back to the City’s landing zone.
Shocking New SCAM Hits Chicago: Illinois Residents Beware of FAKE Parking Tickets!
CHICAGO, IL – Brace yourselves, Chicago! A sneaky new scam is preying on unsuspecting residents with fake text messages about unpaid parking tickets. These messages include a link to a bogus website designed to steal your personal details. Text Messages from Canada?. One local resident, recently got a suspicious...
NBA Trades: Warriors throw caution to the wind in a risky proposed deal with Bulls
Thus far, the Golden State Warriors haven't made a major move to improve their roster after failing to make the playoffs last season. While they are reportedly trying to acquire a star, their pursuit appears to be on hold for the time being. However, if their primary trade target doesn't materialize, they could turn to the Chicago Bulls to make a late-summer deal.
Chicago Blackhawks insider comments on Corey Perry scandal
The Chicago Blackhawks dealt with a major Corey Perry scandal last year, and now a Blackhawks insider has addressed it with a major question. The 2023/24 NHL season was a wild ride for Corey Perry, as he began by having his contract terminated by the Blackhawks before ultimately competing in a losing effort in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The details behind his departure from Chicago are still sketchy at best, and now Blackhawks reporter Mark Lazarus of The Athletic has revealed what he knows about the situation.
Owner of Sandwich-Area Property Charged with Animal Cruelty
If you're an animal lover, fair warning: This story will be tough to hear. A property owner in Sandwich has been charged with five criminal counts relating to animal cruelty. DeKalb County deputies arrested 60-year-old Mohammad Raza-Ahsan of Addison Tuesday morning. The Illinois Department of Agriculture conducted a months-long investigation into the goings-on at the property on Wagner Road in rural Sandwich, after the sheriff's office had received multiple complaints of foul odors and neglected animals on the property. The investigation led to the discovery of several neglected animals, as well as deceased animals that had not been properly disposed of.
22-Year-Old Woman Dies After Rescue from Chicago River at Riverwalk
A tragic incident occurred Tuesday afternoon when a 22-year-old woman died after being rescued from the Chicago River at the city’s Riverwalk Park. According to the Chicago Tribune, the young woman was seen lowering herself into the water around 2:30 p.m., prompting an emergency response from Chicago Fire Department medics.
Longtime Bud Billiken Parade performers, Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders, may not be allowed this year
The Bud Billiken Parade is a celebrated South Side Chicago tradition. But, this summer, a team that has been part of the parade for more than two decades, might not be able to participate.The Chi-Town Cheerleaders say their insurance company will not cover them.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey're hoping for a last-minute miracle."It emphasizes education, leadership and learning, and that's something that we teach here. And that's why they want to be in the parade," Chi-Town Cheerleaders Head Coach Paulette Franklin said.For the last 25 years, the Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders have performed in the Bud...
PsiQuantum To Build First US-Based Utility-Scale Quantum Computer in Chicago, Illinois
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 25, 2024-- PsiQuantum today announced a far-reaching partnership with the State of Illinois, Cook County, and the City of Chicago to build the first US-based utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer at the former US Steel South Works property in the City of Chicago. Under this agreement PsiQuantum will anchor the newly established Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) which will catalyze the state’s highly developed quantum ecosystem, including the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), the University of Chicago, the Chicago Quantum Exchange, Argonne and Fermi national labs and DARPA, the US Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Project Agency and others. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240725638752/en/ PsiQuantum’s first US utility-scale quantum computer, anchoring the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. (Photo: Business Wire)
Cook County Officials Opening New Court Facility, Clearing Judges’ Schedules Ahead of Possible Mass Arrests at DNC in Chicago
Cook County court officials are prepping for the possibility of mass arrests during next month’s Democratic National Convention by freeing up judges and clearing “non-essential proceedings” should they be called upon to handle an influx of cases. Chief Judge Timothy Evans, who filed a pair of administrative...
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