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Northern Illinois Weather: Humid Days and Stormy Nights Expected
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois residents should prepare for a humid and stormy week ahead. Starting Sunday, periodic thunderstorms are expected through Wednesday, bringing high temperatures and increased humidity. Highs will gradually climb, reaching around 90 degrees by Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the US National Weather Service in...
James Calitri Receives the 2024 Award of Excellence in Artistic Directing by the Illinois Theatre Association
James Calitri is poised to be honored with the 2024 Award of Excellence in Artistic Directing by the Illinois Theatre Association. Recognized for his profound impact on state theatre, Calitri’s accolades will be formally acknowledged at the ITA Annual Members Celebration. This event is scheduled for August 3, 2024, at the historic Two Brothers’ Roundhouse in Aurora. Attendees can expect a vibrant evening celebrating artistic achievements, where Calitri’s influence on Illinois theatre will be front and center. This award underlines his longstanding commitment and innovative contributions to the artistic community. “James believes in the magic that ignites the stage and the message that shines under the lights. His creativity is beyond measure, and his passion for theater is boundless. He is well-deserving of this award.” said Princeton Theater Group Board President Tracy Makransky.
Nine Illinois hospitals to be sold
Prime Healthcare has reached a deal to buy Ascension’s hospitals in Illinois. Ascension has been selling some facilities as it looks to improve its financial position. Prime Healthcare has announced the biggest acquisition in its history, just as Ascension continues to slim down. Prime has reached a deal to...
3 stateline communities receive funding to replace lead service lines
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - Communities in Winnebago, Ogle and Jo Daviess counties will receive hundreds of thousands of dollars to replace lead service lines. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced a total of $43,159,886 for 17 cities and villages to improve their water infrastructure. Stateline communities receiving funding:. The Village of...
IDOC, police department issue statement on ‘inflammatory’ Facebook posts
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Two Illinois agencies have issued statements about offensive comments made on social media Thursday. The Illinois Department of Corrections issued a statement announcing a correctional officer has been placed on administrative leave after they made an offensive Facebook post. “The Department has been made aware of social media posting on Facebook […]
Report Shows 110% Rise in Illinois Domestic Violence Deaths as Advocates Call for Action
Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm on a spike in domestic violence cases. A new report from the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence says domestic violence deaths in Illinois rose by 110% last year, with 94 incidents of domestic violence leading to 120 deaths in 2023. That includes 107 homicides and 13 suicides in which the perpetrators took their own lives. That’s up from the previous year, when there were 45 incidents that led to 57 deaths.
Illinois Women Warned About Vicious New Banking & Romance Scams
Obviously no scam is good, but I would argue the worst are the ones that prey on emotions to rob a person blind or worse. That's why there are urgent warnings for Illinois women to be aware there are current ploys that use text messages to lure victims into romance and banking problems.
Dump truck flips onto side after crash in Addison; roads reopen, police say
A rollover crash caused traffic delays Friday evening in the west suburbs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash happened around 2:25 p.m. at Rohlwing Road and Winthrop Avenue in Addison, authorities said.The Addison Police Department and the Addison Fire Protection District responded to the scene, where a dump truck was reported to have rolled over after a crash with another vehicle.The driver of the truck was trapped after the crash and rescued by first responders, officials said. Both drivers were treated for non-life threatening injuries.Chopper 7 was over the scene, where the overturned truck could be seen blocking multiple lanes.The rollover crash caused major traffic problems during the evening commute.The roadways were closed as crews cleaned up the debris from the crash. The roads were reopened around 6:45 p.m., officials told ABC7.
Aurora Man Charged with Aggravated Fleeing After Leading Naperville Police on High-Speed Chase Exceeding 100 MPH
An Aurora resident is facing severe legal repercussions after allegedly leading Naperville police on a dangerous high-speed chase that culminated in his car crashing into a patrol vehicle. According to a press release issued by DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres, Mitchell Simmons, 31, has been charged with Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, Aggravated Assault on an Officer among other misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses.
Chicago man charged in Naperville armed robbery, shooting, police say
A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in an armed robbery and shooting in west suburban Naperville that took place earlier this year, Naperville police said Friday.Kanyon J. Hardy was arrested Wednesday by Forest Park police, and charged with armed robbery, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHardy allegedly shot a 22-year-old man during a robbery April 16 in the 2500-block of Leach Drive.Police previously said two people, who the victim knew, came to his home, and a struggle ensued. He was shot in the leg, and the two suspects fled on foot, police said.They also stole money, police said.Naperville police searched the area for several hours that day, and arrested a juvenile, who was transferred to River Valley Juvenile Detention Center.The juvenile was charged with aggravated robbery with a firearm.The victim has since been released from the hospital, Naperville police said.Several area schools were locked down for hours after the shooting.The video in the player above is from an earlier report.
Alsip, IL – Bomb Squad Inspects Suspicious Object at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library
Alsip, IL – The Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library was temporarily closed on Friday due to the discovery of a suspicious object. The Alsip Police Department, acting out of an abundance of caution, called in the Cook County Bomb Squad to inspect the object. According to the Alsip Police Department,...
Lewis University Women’s Bowling Team Adds Six New Bowlers for 2024-25 Season
Flyer Bowling Adds Six To Roster as Lewis University women's bowling team welcomes new bowlers for the upcoming season, including top performers and transfers from other universities. Hale, a transfer from Georgian Court University, finished top 24 in the USBC U22 Queens Tournament and won multiple titles in various competitions.
Person struck, killed after running into traffic on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago police say
Chicago police said a person was hit and killed on DuSable Lake Shore Drive early Saturday on Chicago's South Side.The male pedestrian ran into traffic and was struck by a Toyota Prius travelling northbound just past 47th street, CPD said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said this happened at around 1 a.m.The person was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital where he was pronounced dead.No one else was hurt.
Boy, 14, critically wounded in drive-by shooting in Woodlawn, Chicago police say
A 14 year-old boy was critically wounded in a shooting Friday night in the city's Woodlawn neighborhood on the South Side, Chicago police said.Investigators said it happened Friday night around 10:45 p.m near 65th and Cottage Grove.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe teen was walking through an alley when someone in a black Jeep fired shots, police said.The boy was hit in the abdomen and transported to Comers Children's Hospital in critical condition, police said.No one is in custody.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Search continues for missing teen on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO - A search is underway for a missing 16-year-old girl on Chicago's South Side. Ja'niya Hollis was last seen July 26 in the area of 79th and Stony Island Avenue, according to Chicago police. She's described as being 5-foot-5 with brown eyes, black hair and was wearing a white...
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