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Watch Chris Stapleton Join George Strait for “Pancho and Lefty” at Chicago’s Soldier Field
George Strait and Chris Stapleton continue their tour across the United States. On Saturday (July 20), the pair stopped at Chicago’s Soldier Field to bring a night of country music to fans up north. Both artists delivered hefty sets packed with hits. However, for some fans, the highlight of the show came when Stapleton and Strait came together for a handful of songs.
East Hyde Park residents air grievances about neighboring migrant shelters at community meeting
Nearly one year after a temporary shelter for migrants opened in East Hyde Park amid last summer’s influx of new arrivals, Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th) hosted a virtual community meeting Thursday night to discuss area residents’ concerns about noise, cleanliness and public safety. Representatives from the Mayor’s Office,...
3 shot, 1 fatally, in Lawndale, Chicago police say
One person is dead and two more were injured in a shooting in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood Monday afternoon, police said.The shooting happened near Cermak and Karlov on the West Side. Police said three men were near a home's backyard when someone pulled out a gun and opened fire.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt was not immediately known whether any of the three who were struck had fired shots.Police said a 37-year-old man was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene.A 34-year-old man was struck in the leg, and a 26-year-old man was struck in the chest and armpit area, police said. Both were taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital and were initially reported to be in good condition.No one is currently in custody, police said. An investigation is ongoing.INTERACTIVE CRIME TRACKER: Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
$500 Stimulus Program: Chicago’s Effort to Provide Financial Relief to Pandemic-Stricken Residents
Chicago’s $500 stimulus program funded by the Federal Rescue Plan aims to provide broad financial relief to residents facing economic hardships due to the pandemic. Chicago Launches $500 Stimulus Program to Support Pandemic-Stricken Residents Chicago is launching a $500 stimulus program to help residents struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising costs. This program […]
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VIDEO: Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams Leaves Fans In Awe After Launching Insane Bomb Downfield With Just A Flick Of His Wrist
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had fans raving after the team shared one of the passes he made in practice over the weekend. The Bears began their training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois, on Saturday. The former USC star is getting his first taste of an NFL training camp ahead of what he hopes will be a productive rookie campaign.
“Oh, you were stopping me for driving while Black?” Illinois man in custody after police pursuit
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — A Chicago, Ill. man has been arrested following a multi-county police pursuit on Sunday around 8:47 a.m. Jeffery L. Price, 44, fled from police in his Nissan Rogue through Allen and Whitley counties causing a high-speed pursuit from Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne police and Columbia City police.
Postal worker shot dead while delivering mail in Chicago
A postal worker was shot dead on Friday while working on her route in Chicago, according to officials. Octavia Redmond, 48, of Chicago, was shot at around 11.40pm local time by an unknown shooter, who then jumped in a vehicle and sped away, according to police. Redmond suffered several gunshot...
Peru All-Stars tourney run ends Monday; D20 falls to Elmhurst
The Peru Softball 8 - 10 year old All-Stars finish at State knowing they were in the top four. Coach Tara Backes told WLPO that after Peru fell to an experienced Elmhurst team 4 – 0 Monday evening in Evergreen Park. Over the weekend, Backes' girls vaulted over their...
OSF launches new OnCall Urgent Care Facility in Sycamore
SYCAMORE, Ill. (WIFR) - In 2023, OSF launched a Primary Care Facility to expand its services to residents in Sycamore. In an effort to spread across the Stateline, on Monday, employees and representatives of OSF came together to celebrate the opening of the new OnCall Urgent Care Facility on South Peace Road.
DeKalb moves to make city clerk a non-elected position
DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Months after a judge said the DeKalb city clerk forfeited his position, the DeKalb City Council introduced a referendum to the November elections that could make the city clerk a non-electable position. DeKalb’s Second Ward City Councilwoman Barbara Larson said the job has good reason to...
Girl’s Flag Football is rapidly growing nationally, including right here in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - Flag Football as a sport has exploded in popularity nationally, including right here in our area. Peoria High is fielding their first ever girl’s flag football team, and they plan on playing other high schools on Friday nights right before Varsity Football games. You can...
New Dollar General ‘DG Market’ opens in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford shoppers may save money by shopping at the new “DG Market,” operated by Dollar General, which carries fresh meats, fruits, vegetables, and other products. The new store opened Monday at 4775 Linden Road, and is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. “We are excited to provide Rockford residents with our […]
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