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BURN HAZARD! Trader Joe’s Recalls 653,000+ Candles Due To HIGH FLAMES Causing Fire!
CHICAGO, IL – Trader Joe’s is recalling around 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles because the flame can spread from the wick to the wax, posing a fire hazard. The recall includes Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879, sold at Trader Joe’s stores nationwide in June 2024 for about $4, according to a notice posted by the U.S. consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled candles are in a tin container and weigh about 5.7 ounces.
Chicago man seriously injured in wave runner accident at the Lake of the Ozarks
One person is seriously injured after being in a watercraft accident on August 14. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported that a 2014 Yamaha Wave Runner was traveling down the main channel around 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Michael S. Cooper, 51, of Chicago, Illinois, was driving the vessel when...
Chicago not expecting migrant surge ahead of DNC, city official says
Chicago’s top migrant official is walking back a prediction from city leaders last month that tens of thousands of migrants would arrive by bus ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention, saying that there is no “credible intel” that the feared surge will occur. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s deputy mayor for immigration, Beatriz Ponce de León, told reporters in July the city was preparing ...
Car loses control, crashes into Michigan Avenue Bridge median, Chicago police say
A car lost control on the Michigan Avenue Bridge and crashed into the center median Wednesday night, Chicago police said.The crash occurred at about 11:34 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchVideo from the scene showed a mangled Ford Mustang facing south on the bridge.It appears that the Mustang struck what looks like one of the bridge arms along with a stop light with the car's smashed front end on top of the piece of equipment."We usually just hear cars speed by and stuff, but this time we heard a loud bang, with metal creaking and stuff," witness Zain, who lives near the area, said. "So, we looked out and there were a bunch of cops here already, and the car was actually on fire. The front part of it was on fire."Police said that a woman was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition.
Chicago's Brown Sugar Bakery rolls out special cake for Kamala Harris
Chicago’s Brown Sugar Bakery is getting into the spirit ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC). Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by the South Side bakery a quick bite back in 2021.
$1 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Homewood
– An Illinois Lottery player in the south suburbs of Chicago won the Lotto Million 1 this week – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday, August 12 drawing of Lotto Million 1 at South Gate Mini Mart, located at 18747 Dixie Highway in Homewood, a suburb south of Chicago.
WNBA Fans In Disbelief Over 2K’s Angel Reese Reveal
On Wednesday, August 14, NBA2K provided fans their first look at Chicago Sky rookie sensation Angel Reese as she is set to make her video game debut, which will be released on September 6, 2024. It has been nearly a month since WNBA fans have gotten to see Reese take the floor for her Chicago ...
Rising Chicago rent: What's driving the increase and how to save
CHICAGO - Renters in Chicago are feeling the pinch as new data shows that rental prices are on the rise across the city. According to a national report by rental platform Zumper, Chicago now ranks as the 11th priciest city to rent in the U.S. Crystal Chen, a spokesperson for...
Bears Trade Pitch Flips 2nd-Round Pick for 4-Time Pro Bowl Pass Rusher
The Chicago Bears ostensibly need at least one more quality edge rusher to fill out the defense, and one of the league’s best continues grappling with his current team over a new contract. Matthew Judon and the New England Patriots are struggling to find common ground as the four-time...
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson says city should keep ShotSpotter
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson criticized the city's decision to stop using ShotSpotter at a Wednesday night meeting.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchJohnson, who is working with a lobbying group that supports ShotSpotter, addressed the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Wednesday night and spoke about ShotSpotter.The City of Chicago plans to stop using the gun detection technology on Sept. 22.Johnson called that choice mind-boggling."Everything the city has to bear, brings to bear to stop gun violence in this city, we should be willing to do. Everyone in this auditorium deserves to feel safe and to be safe," he said.The city declined to respond to Johnson's comments.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Reportedly Seeks Removal of CPS Chief Pedro Martinez Amid Fiscal Disputes
Recent reports have propelled Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez into the spotlight as tensions rise over his potential ouster by Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, unnamed sources close to the situation indicate that Johnson is laying the groundwork to forcefully show Martinez the door amid disagreements over the district's financial management and contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Yet, Martinez's standing is complicated by the requirement of the Board of Education's approval for his dismissal—a board which, to date, has sided with Martinez on key fiscal disputes.
Harris Hits Major Fundraising Milestone as Momentum Keeps Surging
Fundraising for the Democratic National Convention has gone through the roof, shattering previous Republican and Democratic fundraising efforts with a whopping $94 million, according to the host committee, Development Now for Chicago.“Today’s announcement is a reflection of the unified love for our city, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the broad coalition of partners who came together to ensure Chicago could put its best foot forward at this convention,” Christy George, the host committee’s executive director, said Wednesday in a statement obtained by the Chicago Tribune.The announcement listed AT&T, Invenergy, and United Airlines as major investors, according to the...
Englewood crash leaves one dead, police searching for silver pickup
CHICAGO - Chicago police are searching for a silver pickup truck involved in a deadly hit-and-run in the Englewood neighborhood last Saturday night. The crash happened around 6:38 p.m. at the intersection of 74th Street and Loomis Boulevard. A silver Nissan Frontier, heading west on 74th Street, ran a red...
Star Playmaker Suffers Injury Scare at Bears Practice on Wednesday
Chicago Bears fans took a huge sigh of relief on Wednesday after seeing one of their star wide receivers get banged up at Wednesday’s training camp practice. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reported that veteran wideout D.J. Moore was limping after a play and was getting his right ankle/foot looked at. However, Biggs said shortly after that Moore returned to action.
Search for suspect underway after knife-point robbery at Green Line station
CHICAGO - A search is underway for a man accused in a robbery at a Green Line train station earlier this month. The incident happened at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the station at 63rd Street. Mass Transit Detectives said the suspect, believed to be a man between 20-30...
Migrant robbed 3 people, badly beat one with a scooter, after Lollapalooza: prosecutors
CHICAGO — Authorities have charged two migrants with robbing Lollapalooza concertgoers as the festival’s crowds left Grant Park last weekend. The men, who were arrested hours apart, are not accused of working together. Edinson Yanez, 23, allegedly committed three robberies, including one that left the victim with broken...
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