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Illinois Thrift Shop Supports an Amazing Cause — And It’s a Must-Visit
Any time of year is good for thrift shopping, but it seems that more people like to visit their favorite secondhand stores more often in the fall. It could be because people want to find that extra layer of clothing or something vintage for the last few months of the year, or it could be because they want some great Halloween costume pieces for cheap.
Man charged after 17-year-old girl shot on West Side
CHCAGO — A man was charged after a 17-year-old girl was seriously injured in a shooting earlier this month on the West Side. Esteban Perez, 22, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm after he was taken into custody Monday in the 5400 block of West Fullerton. He’s accused of shooting a […]
Advocates light candles on Chicago's lakefront for victims of domestic violence
CHICAGO (CBS) -- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—shining a light on something that affects millions of families every year.On this cool autumn Tuesday, Ohio Street Beach was lined with brown paper bags with candles planted inside. The candles were lit as night fell as a reminder of how many people have been lost to domestic violence. For 26 years, the nonprofit Between Friends comes out on Oct. 1 to light up the lakefront."The hope is as we come here year after year, the number of candles reduces, said Verda Bhatti, executive director of Between Friends. "But unfortunately, it doesn't."...
3 wounded in West Chatham shooting, Chicago police say
Three men were wounded in a shooting in the West Chatham neighborhood Monday night, Chicago police said.The shooting took place at about 9:22 p.m. in the 9300-block of South Stewart Avenue.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said the three victims were in a vehicle when shots were fired.A 24-year-old man was shot in the leg and transported to Advocate Christ Hospital in serious condition, police said.Two other men, both 28 years old, were transported to Advocate Christ Hospital in good condition, police said.No one is in custody, police said. Area Two detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the investigation.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
😢 Water Tower Place | Shopping mall in Chicago, Illinois 😢 Extremely sad
Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
2-year-old girl accidentally shot by 4-year-old sister in Chicago Lawn: police
A 2-year-old girl was accidentally shot by her 4-year-old sister while playing Saturday evening in Chicago Lawn on the Southwest Side, according to police. Around 7 p.m. Saturday, the girls were in a bedroom of a home in the 2500 block of West 61st Street when a gun went off and struck the toddler in the right thigh, according to a police report obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times.
DoorDash is helping people on government assistance get groceries
DoorDash says since it began accepting SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, in July of last year, 25,000 people in Cook County who receive benefits have used DoorDash for 145,000 deliveries.
Shooting and crash on Chicago's Near West Side leaves 33-year-old man wounded
CHICAGO - A man was hospitalized after a shooting and car crash early Monday morning on Chicago's Near West Side. The man was riding as a passenger in a black SUV around 1:42 a.m. when someone in a white SUV started shooting at him in the 200 block of South Ashland Avenue, according to police.
Stevie Wonder to play first full Chicago show since 2015 in upcoming tour
Fresh off a surprise performance in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, Motown icon Stevie Wonder is embarking on an 11-city tour in the weeks leading up to the 2024 elections, including a stop back in The Windy City. The "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart"...
Man sues TMC Transportation, alleging company fired him because of his dreadlocks
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks, the latest in a series of incidents across the country over an issue activists have dubbed hair discrimination. Drew Harvey, 26,...
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