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Mail, packages reported stolen from postal vehicles in Portage-Jefferson Park area
Mail and packages were reported stolen Monday, July 1, from U.S. Postal Service vehicles, including incidents in the Portage-Jefferson Park area on the Northwest Side, according to Chicago police. “In the following incidents two (male) subjects park in the vicinity of an unoccupied USPS vehicle. Both subjects exit their vehicle...
Remembering Acclaimed Actor, David McKnight, Dead at 87
Veteran actor David McKnight died on December 3, 2023, at age 87. With a career spanning half a century, McKnight had an extensive career in film and television. Although not famous amongst today’s younger film audiences, he was known for his credits in the 70s and 80s. David McKnight’s...
Illinois Tollway Scam Resurfaces: What Drivers Need to Know
Palos Park, IL – A recurring scam has resurfaced, once again targeting Illinois drivers and their wallets. Late Thursday and early Friday, it appears that scam texts were sent to many people, including several Palos Park Police Department cell phones. According to the Palos Park Police Department, unsuspecting motorists...
Will County Coroner Identifies Man Found Dead In Pump House
At 6:47 on Tuesday night, Joliet police and the Joliet Fire Department responded to the US Steel property at 941 Collins Street for a report of a body found. Police entered a pump house which had flooded with water and located a deceased adult male floating in approximately four to five feet of water. It appeared the body was in an advanced stage of decomposition.
CPD warn of several business burglaries on Northwest Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are warning about a string of business burglaries on the city's Northwest Side.At least seven burglaries were reported on Thursday. Police say three men, between 16 and 25 years old, have been using a hammer or crowbar to break the glass front doors of businesses before making off with cash, safes, and electronics.Incident times and locations:4700 West block of Belmont Avenue at 12:00 a.m.4800 West block of Irving Park Road at 1:00 a.m.5300 West block of Devon Avenue at 4:05 a.m.5300 West block of Devon Avenue at 4:39 a.m.5300 North block of Milwaukee Avenue at 4:48 a.m.5600 West block of Montrose Avenue at 5:05 a.m.3600 South block of Iron Street at 6:28 a.m.Police said the burglars were wearing black masks, black hooded sweatshirts, black pants, and gloves.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives – Area 5 at 312-746-7394.
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.)
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