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Chicago sues 2 suburban gun shops, accuses them of contributing to crime
CHICAGO (CBS) – The City of Chicago is suing two suburban gun shops accused of contributing to crime in the city.The newly expanded lawsuit named Eagle Sports Range in Oak Forest and Midwest Sporting Goods in Lyons as defendants. The parent company of Glock Handguns in Austria was also added as a defendant.The city accused the gunmaker and its local dealers of endangering Chicago residents by selling and marketing Glock handguns that can be easily turned into fully automatic weapons.The lawsuit claimed the two suburban dealers are top sellers of guns used in crimes in Chicago.
Longtime Bud Billiken Parade performers, Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders, may not be allowed this year
The Bud Billiken Parade is a celebrated South Side Chicago tradition. But, this summer, a team that has been part of the parade for more than two decades, might not be able to participate.The Chi-Town Cheerleaders say their insurance company will not cover them.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey're hoping for a last-minute miracle."It emphasizes education, leadership and learning, and that's something that we teach here. And that's why they want to be in the parade," Chi-Town Cheerleaders Head Coach Paulette Franklin said.For the last 25 years, the Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders have performed in the Bud...
17-year-old boy shot at gas station on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO - A teen boy was shot at a gas station on Chicago's South Side Tuesday evening. At about 5:34 p.m., a 17-year-old boy was inside a vehicle at a gas station in the 8300 block of South Cottage Grove when an unknown offender approached him, police said. The offender...
NHL-Oilers hire ex-Blackhawks executive Bowman as new general manager
(Reuters) -The Edmonton Oilers have hired former Chicago Blackhawks executive Stan Bowman to be their new general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations, the National Hockey League team said on Wednesday.
FOX 32 goes one-on-one with Northwestern head coach David Braun
INDIANAPOLIS - After a year of challenges, Northwestern football found its leader. David Braun was hired as the team's defensive coordinator, assumed the interm head coaching role and took the 'Cats to an 8-5 season with a Las Vegas Bowl win. We had a chance to talk to him about...
Maisha Handy Named President of the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago
Maisha I. Handy has been named the twelfth president of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. She will assume her new role on September 3, making her the institution’s first African American and second woman president. McCormick Theological Seminary enrolls roughly 160 graduate students, 40 percent of whom are women.
52 Apartments Planned For Rogers Park Lot, But Some Say That’s Too Much
ROGERS PARK — A six-story apartment building could be coming to a vacant Rogers Park lot, but some neighbors say the plan is too dense and doesn’t have enough parking. Developer 5035 Land Owner, LLC is asking Ald. Maria Hadden (49th) for a zoning change to move forward with building 52 apartments at 7728 N. Sheridan Road. There wouldn’t be any retail space included in the project.
Lawsuit Filed by Man Who Spent 17 Years in Prison After Being Wrongfully Convicted Set for Trial After City Council Refuses to Settle
A federal judge is poised to set a trial date in a lawsuit against the city filed by a Chicago man who spent 17 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of a 2001 murder. That comes after a key city panel rejected a recommendation from city lawyers to settle the case for $7.6 million.
Another round of storms expected Wednesday in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Another chance for showers and storms is ahead in Chicago.Wednesday's highs will be in the upper 70s with humidity. Scattered showers are expected to end by Wednesday night. A sunny and pleasant day is ahead Thursday with highs near 80 degrees. Heats builds with highs reaching the 90s by Sunday. Hot and humid weather continues for much of next week.
Diner en Blanc annual outdoor picnic features neighborhood foods.
This year's Dîner en Blanc celebrates the city's vast, diverse culinary culture.Why it matters: Each Chicago neighborhood offers a different set of ethnic traditions and scrumptious foods. For Dîner en Blanc's 10th anniversary, the fancy "outdoor picnic" features baskets with food from Maxwell Street, Greektown, Devon, Pilsen and Little Italy. Last year's Dîner en Blanc. Photo: Courtesy of Chris DiltsHow it works: The annual outdoor picnic is held at a secret location that guests don't learn about until they arrive at a separate meeting place. They must dress in white and bring their own picnic table and place settings; they can opt to provide their own baskets of food.Guests can also purchase tickets that include a prepared picnic basket and buy booze during dinner.Picnic baskets range from $52 for a French cheese and charcuterie platter served with a baguette to $82 for Little Italy-inspired surf and turf.Past locales have included the Art Institute, Lincoln Park Zoo and Federal Plaza.What to expect: This year the food is prepared by Charles Haracz of Blue Plate catering, with wine and champagne (the only beverage options) from local winery Glunz. If you go: Tickets for Wednesday's soiree range from $55 to $68.
United Center's 1901 Project aims to transform Chicago's West Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago's West Side is about to undergo some significant changes as the owners of the United Center announced plans to transform the neighborhood around their venue. The project is described as ambitious and expensive.It's called the 1901 Project, referencing the United Center's current address along Madison Avenue. Anyone who has ever been on the West Side of town knows about the United Center and the parking lots surrounding it.Those lots are a major part of the $7 billion development. "We think the time now is right, and the city is ready for it, and we're ready to do it...
ESPN trying to stir up non-issue regarding Bears’ QB Caleb Williams
ESPN is on coverage overload when it comes to Chicago Bears’ rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. We get it, Williams is a special talent who was drafted first overall by a team that has historically been bad at drafting and developing quarterbacks. The narrative is there, but at a certain point - and ESPN has reached that point, you can dig too deep for news.
Downed trees, power outages reported in North Suburbs from Tuesday evening storms
A line of fast and furious thunderstorms left downed trees and power outages in their wake Tuesday evening.The north suburbs saw the brunt of the damage, especially in Morton Grove and Glenview.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMorton Grove police said trees were down in the area of Greenwood Street and Mamora Avenue. In Skokie, at least one large tree fell and blocked the road on Kilbourne Avenue.The downed trees and branches damaged at least one car and pulled own power lines.In Glenview, a house fire is being investigated as possibly started by a lightning strike, though officials have not yet confirmed that.ComEd said as of 8:30 p.m. about 3,930 customers were without power.The heavy rains prompted a Flash Flood Warning in Boone and McHenry counties for several hours, though downpours were widespread and stretched all the way into downtown Chicago.And round of scattered storms are expected Wednesday.Weather Alerts Live Doppler RadarCook County Radar DuPage County Radar Will County Radar Lake County Radar (IL) Kane County Radar Northwest Indiana Radar
Bears’ Intriguing Young Playmaker Named Top Breakout Candidate
The Chicago Bears are a team filling headlines with their new additions. The acquisitions of Keenan Allen, D’Andre Swift, Caleb Williams, and Rome Odunze have encouraged some to predict a rise from the Bears in 2024. However, one analyst believes a diamond might have been on the team before any of their arrivals. Writing for […] The post Bears’ Intriguing Young Playmaker Named Top Breakout Candidate appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Despite Cubs having no plans to add help in the form of rental players, Craig Counsell 'absolutely' believes they can still make a playoff push
While the Cubs have no plans to be buyers at the trade deadline, manager Craig Counsell “absolutely” believes they can still rally in the final two months of the season to earn a playoff berth.
Another shortened start for AL strikeout leader and All-Star Garrett Crochet of the White Sox
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — American League strikeout leader Garrett Crochet had another shortened start for the Chicago White Sox. The big question is how many more the hard-throwing All-Star lefty might have with them. Crochet, a potential trade target for contenders as a starter or reliever, fanned seven in four innings in a 3-2 loss at Texas on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old converted reliever has already thrown a career-high 111 1/3 innings in 21 starts this season, and the White Sox are trying to carefully manage the workload for their 2020 first-round draft pick. “Benefit-wise ... I’m sure that’s more so a long-term thing that I’ll see at the end of the year,” Crochet said. “But, you know, the body’s been feeling good, recovery has been good. When I’m approached with information that it’s going to be a shortened start, I’m just going to take it in stride and keep competing the way I have been all season.”
Bears Could Sign Former Jets $45 Million Pass Rusher ‘Instead of Ngakoue’
Edge rusher remains an area of need for the Chicago Bears, with Pro Bowler Montez Sweat the star of the group. DeMarcus Walker, Dominique Robinson, Jacob Martin and rookie Austin Booker round out the rest of the group. In his annual preseason projections, ESPN’s Mike Clay ranked Chicago’s pass rushing...
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