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8 injured in Little Italy shootout, including 74-year-old woman: Chicago police
Eight people were shot or grazed in a shootout in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood early Friday morning, Chicago police said.Chicago police responded just before 12:15 a.m. to the 1300-block of West Hastings Street for a report of a person shot, CPD said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWhen police arrived, they found multiple victims.CPD said there was a shootout between two people, who fled the scene.All the injured victims who wanted treatment were taken to Stroger Hospital.A 74-year-old woman was shot in the leg, and is in fair condition.A 31-year-old woman was shot in the leg, and...
Angel Reese Makes Personal WNBA History Against Seattle Storm
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has been on a tear of late. The "Chi Barbie" and former LSU Tiger earned a roster spot for the WNBA All-Star Game last week; just a few days after she set a new WNBA record for the most consecutive games with a double double (11). Reese and the Sky are facing ...
Two missing swimmers in NW Indiana: Search efforts will continue Saturday
WHITING, Ind. - Search efforts for two missing swimmers in Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana will resume Saturday. Officials were notified after 2:30 p.m. Friday of a boat in distress off of the shore near Whiting on Lake Michigan, according to a spokesperson with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Chicago alderman pushes harsher penalties for crimes committed wearing facemasks
(The Center Square) – With violent crime like robberies sharply on the rise over the past year, a Chicago city council member is sponsoring an ordinance that would mean enhanced penalties for individuals convicted of crimes while wearing masks. Just four years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic, masks were required by local officials. Illinois’ indoor […]
Angel Reese Breaks The Internet With Pregame Outfit
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is preparing for a matchup against the Seattle Storm at 10:00 p.m. ET on Friday. Before tipping off on the West Coast, Reese made sure to put on a show with her pregame outfit. The rookie out of LSU was rocking a light-tone short-cut dress, paired with a ...
Area parades, fireworks shows celebrate Independence Day
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - Cities, towns and villages in northern Illinois flocked to the streets of parade routes to celebrate the Fourth of July with the four essential F’s: family, friends, food and fireworks. Rockford. Rockford’s annual 4th of July parade makes its grand return to the stateline in a...
Labor Coalition Led by Massachusetts, Illinois, and Seattle Urges DHS to Extend Protection for Noncitizen Workers Amid Investigations
To protect noncitizen workers during investigations into labor violations, new measures are being introduced to strengthen their rights, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, joined by the offices from Illinois and the Seattle Office of Labor Standards, has formed a coalition with 27 other labor enforcement agencies to petition the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Their request is to extend the Deferred Action Program period for these workers from two years to a minimum of four years, according to a press release from the Massachusetts AG's office.
Man, woman found shot to death in South Chicago: police
Two people were found shot to death on Chicago's South Side on Friday morning, police said.Police said a man and a woman, whose ages were not immediately known, were found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds in the South Chicago neighborhood's 3400-block of East 87th Street just after 7 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe victims were pronounced dead on the scene, police said. What led up to the shooting was not immediately clear.Area Two detectives are investigating. Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Photos: Along the parade route
Thousands lined Central Street to watch 79 entrants march in the Evanston Fourth of July parade Thursday afternoon. The theme of the celebration was “Seeds of Change.” It was sponsored by the Evanston Fourth of July Association. Scroll down to see what the celebrations looked like. (Video and photos by Richard Cahan.)
More questions than answers surround Indiana’s new execution drug
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — After state officials announced last week that Indiana will resume executions for the first time in over a decade, secrecy largely shrouds the new drug, pentobarbital, acquired for the impending lethal injections. The one-drug method is a departure from the state’s protocol used since 1995, involving a series of three […]
Angel Reese's Emotional Exchange With Chicago Sky Coach Goes Viral
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese was recently announced as a 2024 WNBA All-Star. Following the announcement, Reese shared an emotional moment with Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon. Reese spoke on the impact Weatherspoon has had on her WNBA career, sharing high praise for the first-year ...
AEW Dynamite: Beach Break Night 1 Results & Review (July 3rd, 2024)
AEW aired the 1st Night of Beach Break live in Chicago Illinois at the Wintrust Arena. Kicking off Night 1 of Beach Break with Renee Paquette in the back who introduces the Backbone of AEW in Daniel Garcia & he had Matt Menard by his side. Garcia says he feels pressure, but they’ve felt that since the first day they stepped into AEW. This is the most important night of his entire life and he respects everything Will Ospreay does but he made a promise to himself and everybody else that he’s not losing this match and he bet it on his mother’s life. MJF walks in and says he’s proud of him and tells Garcia not to focus on the Wembley Stadium challenge but on tonight’s match. MJF says he would like to be in Garcia’s corner which Garcia agrees to but Menard says he originally thought MJF was full of it but after everything he’s done for Garcia over the past couple of weeks, he’s okay with him.
A Dodgers-White Sox trade to give Los Angeles the short-term shortstop solution it needs
The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt a devastating blow when Mookie Betts was hit in the hand by a pitch. The Dodgers were 44-29 when he went down, and have gone just 9-6 since despite facing several of the worst teams in the majors. Miguel Rojas has done a fine...
The CTA has a four-pronged plan for rebuilding ridership
CTA ridership is recovering, but not nearly fast enough to avert the looming $730 million regional transit fiscal cliff. So the transit agency is making a four-pronged effort to regain past riders and attract new ones. In a report presented during the CTA board's nearly 3-hour June 25 meeting, Chief...
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
Low-income immigrants over 42 may need to renew their health insurance
If you qualify for either of two Illinois programs designed to give health insurance to low-income immigrant adults, you may need to renew your coverage — or risk losing your benefits with no way to get them back. Members of the state’s Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults/Seniors programs will...
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