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Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot. President Biden will designate a national monument this week at the site of racist mob violence in 1908 in Springfield, Ill., the White House confirmed Wednesday. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci. A White House official told The Hill the...
Police seek suspect wanted in shooting, robbery on Chicago's West Side
CHICAGO - Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying someone who shot and robbed a person earlier this month on the city's West Side. The suspect got into an argument with someone who was riding a bike on Aug. 3 when he shot the victim in the 5700 block of West Augusta Boulevard, according to a CPD community alert.
Waves of storms Thursday in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Waves of storms are ahead for the Chicago area. Heavy rain and thunderstorms start the day on Thursday and may impact morning commuters. Rain tapers off by the afternoon before another round of storms late Thursday night. Storms have potential to be severe with the Chicago area under a level 2 risk. Additional showers and storms move in Friday afternoon.Weekend highs will be in 80s with a few shower chances on Saturday.
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.
Kraftwerk Living Technologies elevates Flyover in Chicago with spatial audio
Since its opening in March 2024, Flyover in Chicago by Pursuit at Navy Pier has offered visitors an immersive experience, culminating in an aerial journey over the city. Flyover constructed this 61-seat theatre, installed a Brogent ride system and brought in other specialists to work on the AV elements. Kraftwerk...
Illinois vs. Hawaii in 2024 Little League World Series: Time, TV channel, schedule
The Little League team from Hinsdale, Illinois, is one of 10 United States baseball teams in the 2024 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Hinsdale, representing the Great Lakes region, will face West region winner Hawaii at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN. ...
This week's cover - Lights, camera, action - freeze!
Poppy Worthley (left) and Mia Bollhofer - with Brandon Jimenez in the background - are clearly enjoying their time at the Stage Door Fine Arts Musical Theater Camp this week at The Community House. The group of young actors is busy preparing to perform three Broadway songs for their parents on Friday - and having a lot of fun along the way. For a story on the camp and more photos, please turn to Page 5. (Jim Slonoff photo)
Little Leaguers reach field of dreams
Summer may be winding down, but Hinsdale Little League has never been hotter. Or "gooder," according to the team's abiding mantra. "Before we take the field, we say, 'This team's good, but we're gooder!' " player Dillon Phelan revealed. On Aug. 7, the town's 12U district team captured the Great...
Central Park Bar Hosts Dog Happy Hour to Benefit One Tail at a Time
As a lead up to National Dog Day this August (Aug 26), Central Park Bar in Avondale will host a Puppy Pawty Happy Hour to benefit Chicago’s One Tail at a Time animal rescue on Tuesday, August 20. The event will be held on Central Park Bar’s patio and feature a dog photo booth, $1 Puppaccinos and a $13 Pooch Punch with La Postolle Chilean Blanco Pisco, Bayab African Palm Gin, Gabriel Boudier Crème de Peche, Combier Liqueur d’Abricot, lemon and lime juice. $1 from every house cocktail sold during happy hour will be donated to One Tail at a Time.
The Chicago Funk tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire to take audiences back in a tremendous way
Written by Tanya Terry, with photos courtesy of The Chicago Funk. Members of the Chicago Funk have a love for and experience with the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire and will present a tribute to the group on September 24 at the Capitol Theatre. “I grew up with Earth Wind...
$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.
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...
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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