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Black Fire Brigade Unveils New Educational Center in Chicago to Empower Aspiring First Responders
The Black Fire Brigade (BFB) recently celebrated a significant expansion in their mission to nurture a new generation of first responders, with the grand opening of their BFB Educational Center in Chicago’s Washington Park neighborhood. This milestone marks six years of the organization's tireless service led by retired firefighter and BFB founder Quention Curtis and Terri Winston, contributing to a sea change in community empowerment and public safety.
Deadline approaching for Indiana safe room program
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The deadline is approaching for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s safe room program. The initiative would reimburse up to 75% ($5,000 maximum) of safe room installations costs for 25 randomly picked applicants. The IDHS program was developed in 2015 to provide a rebate for the installation of safe rooms for Indiana […]
Common Opens Up About Love for Chicago and Relationship with Jennifer Hudson [Video]
Common recently opened up about his love for his hometown, Chicago, and his relationship with Jennifer Hudson. As you know, the couple confirmed their relationship earlier this year. During a recent interview on The Breakfast Club , Charlemagne asked Common how he taps into his Chicago energy, and Common shared...
Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament 2024: The Championship
Welcome to the final round. A champion will be crowned Thursday, July 18th. Vote for who it should be below:. No purchase necessary. No prize provided. For entertainment purposes only. While we are very excited to announce the winner of the Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament, sponsored by Turano Baking Company...
Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees Selects Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., as Eighth University President
The Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees announced today that it has named Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., as the University’s eighth president, effective Aug. 1, 2024. A special meeting of the University’s Board of Trustees will be held to confirm her appointment. For the past year, Bell-Jordan has...
Teenager faces charges after group attacked, robbed 63-year-old man on CTA train
CHICAGO - A 16-year-old boy was charged after a group of people allegedly attacked and robbed a senior citizen on the CTA last week. The incident occurred on July 8 on an Orange Line train in the Loop. According to police, the group of at least 10 young people approached the male victim, engaged him in a physical altercation and then forcibly took his debit card.
Chicago-area residents asked to delay showers, use less water ahead of severe thunderstorms
Chicago-area residents are being asked to use less water to help prevent overflowing of storm water management systems across the region, with severe thunderstorms possible this evening. According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, an “Overflow Action Day” has been issued for Monday, with another round of powerful thunderstorms expected...
The Chicago Bulls and Billy Donovan are heading towards a break up
The 2024-25 NBA season will mark the 30th consecutive season as a head coach in Billy Donavon’s professional career, a tremendous accomplishment for the future Hall of Famer. Donavon has had a wildly successful career, even though the last four years with the Chicago Bulls have not lived up to expectations.
Christopher Morel had a damn good reason to pimp home run in Cubs win
It hasn't been an easy season for Christopher Morel, who is slashing .202/.303/.387 on the year, which is good for just a .690 OPS. Considering the league average is near the .700 mark, Morel hasn't lived up to expectations so far in 2024, especially given what he achieved just last season in the power department.
Chicago homeless camp closes before Democratic convention
(The Center Square) – Chicago officials have shut down a homeless encampment ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The tents are gone from the site off the Dan Ryan Expressway south of Roosevelt Road. The people who lived there have been offered housing until Aug. 31 in a former hotel on the Near North Side. Patricia Nix-Hodes, of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, said it is critical that the...
Swedish House Mafia to Perform at Will Ferrell’s Ultimate DJ House Party
We are all in a glass case of emotion over the announcement that Swedish House Mafia will perform at a charity show hosted by Will Ferrell this fall. Called Will Ferrell’s Ultimate DJ House Party, the Oct. 26 event will feature a performance by the electronic trio and be hosted by the comedy legend. Don Toliver Announces 2024 Psycho Tour: See the Dates The event happens at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena. The party’s website states that the night will be “a unique and wild celebration of house music featuring some of the biggest DJs in the world along with unique performances and...
Patel Brothers grocery store chain celebrating 50 years
A local grocer celebrating 50 years in the city and they're making Chicago Proud.The Patel Brothers, an iconic Indian grocer, first opened on Damen and Devon in 1974.Now, there are 52 stores nationwide. It's one of the largest grocery chains in the country!Swetal Patel, a partner at Patel Brothers, joined ABC7 to talk about how his dad and uncle got things going and their recipe for success.Patel also spoke about the items they sell the most of and what's next for the chain.
MLB Rumors: Cardinals MLB Draft surprise, Tanner Scott asking price, White Sox buzz
It's the hottest time of year for MLB rumors. The MLB Draft is unfolding and the July 30 trade deadline is close on the horizon. Thankfully, FanSided's Robert Murray has all the latest info, which he revealed in the most recent episode of The Baseball Insiders with co-host Adam Wienrib.
Kitchen fire leaves significant damage at Illinois Youth Center fire in suburban Warrenville
People at a suburban juvenile detention center are being relocated after a kitchen fire on Monday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDozens of firefighters, first responders were seen around 1 p.m. at the Illinois Youth Center in Warrenville on Ferry Road.The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice said the flames and smoke left significant damage.First responders were seen breaking part of a roof where the smoke was coming out of.Some firefighters were seen taking breaks under trees as the heat index in the high 90s.One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.It's unknown what caused the fire.
Person killed after car slams into Lake County Metra train
One person has died in Lake County following a morning collision between a Metra train and a vehicle. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred in Ingleside, near the intersection of Wilson Road and Larkin Lane.
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