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Man found shot to death in South Chicago, police say
A man was found shot to death on Chicago's South Side on Friday night, police said.Police said the shooting happened in the South Chicago neighborhood's 7900-block of South Phillips Avenue just after 11 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOfficers responded to a ShotSpotter call, and while touring the area, received an additional call about a person shot.Officers discovered an unresponsive 35 to 40-year-old man who had been shot in the abdomen, police said.Police said the Chicago Fire Department arrived to treat the victim, who was pronounced on scene.There is no one in custody and Area Two detectives are investigating.Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024, with live updatesINTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Black Woman Alleges She Overheard Staffing Agency Workers Refer To Her As ‘White Trash’
Ashley Chapman, a Black woman from Chicago, filed a discrimination complaint against a staffing agency after allegedly overhearing employees call her “white trash” on a voicemail, WGN TV reports. Chapman searched for employment after moving to the Windy City from North Dakota. After enlisting the help of a...
Chicago Bears’ Douglas Coleman III released from hospital and returning to Chicago after frightening on-field injury
Chicago Bears safety Douglas Coleman III has been released from a Kansas City area hospital hours after suffering a frightening injury Thursday night. The 26-year-old was taken off the field on a stretcher during the team’s preseason game against the Super Bowl champion Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
11 Bears Who Will Be Cut By Tuesday's Roster Deadline
The Chicago Bears capped off a pretty impressive preseason with a win against the Kansas City Chiefs, bringing them up to a rare 4-0 preseason record and certainly keeping optimism brimming among the fan base. The Bears have been a focus for just about everyone during the 2024 offseason thanks to the arrival of #1 overall pick Caleb Williams, and the expectations for this team on a national level have dramatically changed since his arrival.
Chicago’s ‘ugly law’: A look back at a discriminatory ordinance
In 1881, Chicago passed a law making it illegal for people with physical disabilities to be in public spaces. The ordinance specifically targeted unhoused people with disabilities who asked passersby for money. It became known as Chicago’s “ugly law.”. “The name was really intended both to capture this...
Ramaswamy and Jones clash at DNC over ‘demagogue’ remark
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy finally had a chance to confront CNN analyst Van Jones for calling him a “demagogue” during a segment on the network last year. The feud between Ramaswamy and Jones took a more heated turn in December, when the Trump surrogate posted a video clip on X responding to Jones’s […]
Young political activists get lesson in organizing from some high-powered Democrats
CHICAGO – In the sanctuary of a historic church converted into an event space, not far from the hustle and bustle of the Democratic National Convention, a group of young people with a passion for politics met. The Youth VoteFest, hosted by University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, aimed to provide lessons in political organizing […]
13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana, missing for nearly 2 weeks, family says
Family and friends of a missing teen from Gary organized a search party for her on Saturday.Dalia Guerrero is wracked with worry. She says her 13-year-old granddaughter, Ja'Niyah McMichael, has been missing for nearly two weeks.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Just reach out. We just need to know you are okay," Guerrero said. "If somebody does have her, please just let her go."The family says Ja'Niyah was last seen on the evening of August 11 at the Gary, Indiana, home she shares with her mother, Jasmine McMichael, and her siblings.The home where the teen was last...
West Nile Virus Detected in Morris
Mosquitoes in Morris, Illinois, have tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Grundy County Health Department reports. These are the first positive cases in the county this year, with mosquitoes collected in mid-August. As summer ends, residents are urged to continue precautions against mosquito-borne viruses. Recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities...
Dryer Fire in Carpentersville Home Leads to $15,000 in Damage
Carpentersville, IL – A fire in a Carpentersville home caused an estimated $15,000 in damage on Friday. Firefighters responded to a call at 40 Ash Street after reports of a fire in the attic. The initial unit arrived within five minutes, quickly finding that a dryer fire had spread to the attic.
Recap: Team Lorenz Rallies for 5-4 Victory in Extra Innings
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Middle infielder Hannah Flippen scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning as Team Lorenz rallied to claim a 5-4 victory over Team Ocasio to complete Saturday’s Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball doubleheader at Parkway Bank Sports Complex. The...
RESULTS: 2024 CMG Ironwood 7-Club
On a beautiful day for golf, Ironwood Golf Course in Hinckley hosted the first Cleveland Metroparks Golf 7-Club Tournament, with 20 players competing. The course was set up short at just 5,537 yards, but the hole locations were a bit challenging. Lakewood’s Colin Burns made eight birdies and a bogey...
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
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