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Schaumburg standoff ends with alleged shooter in custody after tree trimmer shot over noise: police
A standoff in Schaumburg on Braintree Drive ended Wednesday night with an alleged shooter in custody.Police said they were called to the 800 block of South Braintree around 2:50 p.m. for a reporter of a person with a gunshot wound.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey said their initial investigation has found there was a dispute about noise between a resident and a contracted tree trimmer from Davey Tree Expert. The resident then shot the tree trimmer. Police gave the individual aid, and the person was taken to the hospital.RELATED: Father of 3 found shot to...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
DuPage Airport Back-To-School Event is August 1
Get ready for a free, fun-filled day at the DuPage Airport on Friday, August 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as the new school year get ready to take flight!. DuPage Airport, along with the City of West Chicago and WGN TV, invites everyone to the annual Back To School Celebration at 2705 International Drive. This event offers a diverse lineup of activities sure to entertain students and families alike.
11th Annual Judd-a-Thon is set for Sun., Sept. 15
This year marks the 11th annual Judd-a-Thon 0.1K, an important race taking place promptly at 10:01AM Sun., Sept. 15, at the Naperville VFW Post 3873, located at 908 Jackson Avenue. This annual “fun run” raises funds in support of the VFW National Home for Children. “We are seeking...
Wicker Park Fest featuring Pet Fest this year
Wicker Park will come alive with music, culture, food and pets this weekend.The annual "Wicker Park Fest" is celebrating 20 years by adding in animals!ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWe're talking pet portraits, a dog ice cream eating contest, tie-dye bandanas, an obstacle course and paw paintings.Catherine Crews, owner of Canine Crews, joined ABC7 to talk about the Wicker Park Fest Pet Fest.Wicker Park Fest is taking place July 26 - 28 for its 20th Anniversary this year. The three-day fest will feature 50 original music acts, a kids area, art installations, a cultural stage, and much more.The Pet Fest will be located on the southwest side of the fest at Honore and Milwaukee, and activities will take place from 12-6 Saturday and Sunday.For more information, visit wickerparkfest.com and caninecrews.com.
North Central Seizes Top Spot in Preseason D3football.com Poll; Wheaton Ninth
NAPERVILLE – Less than a year removed from its fourth consecutive trip to the Stagg Bowl, North Central received 14 of a possible 25 first-place votes to claim the top spot in Wednesday’s D3football.com preseason poll. Wheaton, last season’s CCIW runner-up, was slotted ninth. The Cardinals notched...
4 suspects carrying gel guns steal victim's e-bike in Naperville: officials
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Naperville police are searching for four people involved in the theft of an e-bike earlier this month. Around 8 p.m. on July 6, four individuals allegedly stole an electric Colorway E-Bicycle from a person at Commissioners Park located at 5104 248th Avenue. Napervile Crime Stoppers said the...
Far NW suburban school board votes to close year-round elementary school
A year-round public elementary school in the far northwest suburbs, Landmark Elementary, will close, after Tuesday night’s vote by the McHenry County District 15 School Board. Board member Patrick DeGeorge called it an incredibly tough decision.
New parks honor Naperville traditions | Proposed haiku path | Block 59 construction
New parks to pay tribute to Naperville’s rich horseback riding history. Two parks honoring the Naperville traditions of horseback riding and polo are coming to the city next year. Fairlane Farms Park and Polo Club Park will be part of the new Naperville Polo Club subdivision off 119th Street,...
West Chicago Ranked 20th Best Place to Live for Families
Following an extensive analysis of over 2,000 municipalities across the country, West Chicago has once again affirmed its appeal as a top destination for families, securing the 20th spot on Fortune's 2024 list of best places to live for families. This list, which highlights the premier place to live for...
Haiku path proposed for the Naperville Riverwalk
Though a haiku is only a short-form poem made of 17 syllables and three lines in a pattern of five-seven-five, according to Sharon Martina, “it packs a lot of punch.”. The retired Naperville North High School teacher proposed a haiku path at the Naperville Riverwalk at the July 10 Riverwalk Commission Meeting.
South Side churches' reading camp for Black boys getting national attention
Two churches on the South Side are making Chicago proud.Salem and Progressive Baptist churches started a pilot program to help improve the reading skills of young Black boys. It's called Black Boy Literacy.The program was so successful last summer that the churches brought the reading camp back this year to prepare Black boys for the upcoming school year.What started as a pilot program-- has become a model for other Black churches across the country.The goal is to improve the literacy rates among young Black boys. It's a major investment that the churches say is paying off.Sounding out words, completing sentences...
Streamwood home goes up in flames
CHICAGO - A fire broke out at a home, causing an estimated $75,000 in damage Tuesday night in suburban Streamwood. The fire started around 11 p.m. in the rear of a two-story house in the 100 block of Grey Fox Court, according to the Streamwood Fire Department. All residents of the home were able to escape without injuries.
Men charged with robbing 60-year-old go home after prosecutors don’t ask judge to keep them in jail
CHICAGO — Two men charged with attacking and robbing a 60-year-old man in Uptown last week were sent home with nighttime curfews after prosecutors decided not to ask a judge to keep them in custody pending trial. Omareon Coleman and Samuel Gaines, both 19, and two 16-year-old boys were...
Naperville Park District’s Autumn 2024 Program Guide Available Online July 31
Naperville Park District’s Autumn 2024 Program Guide will be available digitally on the Park District’s website beginning Wednesday, July 31. The Program Guide highlights a variety of programs and special events that will help families and individuals plan for a fun and exciting fall season. The Guide provides information on community events, such as Halloween Happening and Pumpkin Smash, Fall Youth Basketball registration, hayrides, birthday parties, Winter Break Camps and a wide variety of other programs designed for all ages and interests.
Complaint accuses Northwestern of discriminating against Palestinian, Muslim students
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Northwestern University in response to a complaint from Palestinian and Muslim students—who say the school created a hostile environment and failed to protect them from threats and discrimination. Palestine Legal, an independent legal organization that defends Palestine advocacy, filed the Title VI complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights on behalf of four students in April. Two are Palestinian American, and two were targeted for their association with Palestinians, the complaint said. CBS News Chicago obtained a copy of the complaint, which accuses professors of...
Chicago prepares for ‘upwards of 25,000’ additional migrant arrivals ahead of DNC
The city's deputy mayor of immigration said Tuesday that officials are anticipating and preparing for the possibility of a large influx of migrants from the southern border to coincide with the city's hosting of the Democratic National Convention.
Lombard Police Rank 3rd in State DUI Arrests
The Lombard Police Department remains committed to keeping residents and motorists safe by enforcing a zero-tolerance policy on intoxicated driving. According to data compiled by the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM), Lombard Police made 224 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests in 2023, resulting in the Department being ranked third in the state for DUI arrests based on department size and fifth overall in Illinois, with an average of 3.45 arrests per sworn officer.
Construction underway on Naperville’s Block 59
Construction crews are in the midst of tearing down a number of buildings east of Route 59 to make way for a new shopping and entertainment district, collectively called “Block 59.”. Surrounding this central heartbeat are plans for local and national retailers and restaurants, which include The Cheesecake Factory,...
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