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Itasca Prepares for Illinois’ Biggest July 4th Fireworks Show
The suburban village of Itasca in Chicago is all set up for an impressive Independence Day celebration with what’s been called the largest July 4th fireworks show in Illinois. Work crews started early this week to make sure everything is ready for the big show. Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn...
One man’s heart—Tom Vallely shares his story of cardiac bypass surgery
On September 11, 2001 Tom Vallely had a heart attack. He didn’t know it was a heart attack. He had been a construction worker/superintendent all his life and was fit, strong and always busy with some project. His wife, Rita, was in Hayward at the time, staying at their cabin on Lovejoy Lake. Tom was hauling shingles for the gazebo in their yard in Lombard, Illinois, when he said he started to feel weak, sweaty and faint. It was a hot, uncomfortable day, so he...
Fireworks likely destroyed Wadsworth home, caused unincorp. Deerfield fire 1 hour later: sheriff
Two fires likely caused by fireworks destroyed one home and left another badly damaged in the north suburbs early Friday, the Lake County Sheriff's Office in Illinois said.Deputies responded to the first fire at about 12:50 a.m. in Wadsworth.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThree people in the home in the 37700-block of Charlotte Drive, along with their pets, were able to escape before flames engulfed the building. Firefighters fought the blaze for several hours, but the home was a total loss.Less than an hour later, at about 1:45 p.m. deputies and multiple local fire agencies responded...
Participants champion Fourth of July parade’s ‘Seeds of Change’ theme
With the Evanston Fourth of July centennial celebration now in the rearview mirror, participants and residents ushered in a new era of festivities on Thursday while keeping with this year’s “Seeds of Change” theme. The Evanston Fourth of July Association named Reparations Committee Chair and former Fifth...
Chicago's Pension Liability Soars to $37.2 Billion as Fiscal Challenges Deepen
The pension crisis in Chicago is escalating with the city's unfunded pension liability now reaching $37.2 billion, up from $35.4 billion the previous year, signaling a protracted struggle ahead for municipal finances. The increase, a 5.2% hike, is largely due to legislative adjustments and changes in the pension assumptions, as detailed in the annual financial report by Deloitte & Touche, highlighted in an article from the Chicago Sun-Times. Amid these fiscal tremors, Mayor Brandon Johnson's pension commission, convening for over a year, has yet to release any long-term solutions to the deepening predicament.
Fireworks canceled due to unruly crowd
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2024) – This year’s traditional fireworks celebration in Lan-Oak Park was cancelled around 9:15 p.m. after members of the crowd broke through the fencing surrounding the fireworks zone at the north end of the park. Melrose Pyrotechnics, who has contracted with Lan-Oak Park District...
Kyle Schwarber sticks the dagger in deeper for Cubs fans with classy gesture
Although we won't see Kyle Schwarber at the plate this week with the Philadelphia Phillies in town to play the Chicago Cubs, the longtime fan favorite took center stage after a 6-4 Phillies victory on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field with a gesture that perfectly embodies the type of leader he is.
2024 continues 4 year trend of decreasing murders in Chicago
It was a violent month of June in Chicago, but Chicago Police now share that murder in the city continues to trend downward. Year over year, Chicago has seen less gun violence and fewer murders since 2021.
Hilarious Social Media Exchange Could Land Angel Reese Big Endorsement Deal
Chicago Sky rookie power forward Angel Reese may have inadvertently stumbled her way into the most obvious partnership in professional sports. The WNBA star is reportedly in talks with the Hershey Company about an endorsement deal with the brand’s popular candy, Reese’s, according to TMZ Sports. ...
Relief for Highland Park parade survivor: Internal wires reduce pain and improve mobility
It’s not just emotional pain that lingers after a shooting. Gunshot survivors are often left with chronic, debilitating physical conditions and they’re seeking relief from the daily reminder of the damage they suffered. Liz Turnipseed was shot during the Highland Park Parade Shooting two years ago. “My day-to-day was I would get up in the […]
Suburban July Fourth celebrations include parades, big fireworks show
Southwest suburban Palos Heights held its annual Fourth of July parade on Thursday, following several other Independence Day events Wednesday night.This parade down Harlem Avenue brought out the entire community, with kids, parents, and grandparents lining both sides of the street.All of them came out to enjoy the holiday, and many were decked out in red, white, and blue. Firefighters led the parade with trucks and sirens. Some of the first-timers of the parade had to wear headphones to handle the noise. Kids came with goodie bags, and the firefighters came with candy to fill them, and some brought water...
Steven Kwan homers, officially takes over as majors' leading hitter as Cleveland Guardians roll over Chicago White Sox 8-4
CLEVELAND — All-Star Steven Kwan homered, went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and officially took over as the majors' leading hitter while sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Kwan connected for his eighth homer leading off the third inning...
Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament 2024: Sweet 16
It might be the 4th of July, but we’ve already seen plenty of fireworks during the first two rounds of the 2024 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament!. Who will advance to the Elite 8? Vote on our Sweet 16 matchups and tell your friends to do the same until the polls close on Monday, July 8th.
The Blackhawks have signed the most valuable free agent available
The Chicago Blackhawks have landed one of the top defensive free agents in Alec Martinez. Fans are familiar with Martinez, as in 2014, the Kings defeated the Blackhawks in the WCF sending them to the Stanley Cup Finals. As a three-time Stanley Cup champion, Martinez will have a lot to...
Rich Paul Issues Strong Statement on Zach LaVine Amid Bulls Trade Rumors
The Chicago Bulls have tried to trade Zach LaVine but have found a barren trade market. LaVine’s agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, issued a statement disputing any misconceptions around LaVine’s attitude during what has been a two-year process to relocate the two-time All-Star guard. Paul suggests his...
Former Chicago Blackhawks Veteran officially makes return to the organization
The Chicago Blackhawks veterans still have a close relationship with the team and to this day contribute past their days of playing hockey, for the original six clubs. One of them is Johnny Oduya who was a part of the Blackhawks Cup Runs in 2013 and 2015 who recently launched a clothing line, and is still working in coaching hockey players.
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