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Lawyers for ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan ask judge to exclude certain evidence from upcoming trial
Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan want certain evidence excluded from his upcoming racketeering trial.They say the evidence is irrelevant and could be prejudicial to the case.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey want the judge to exclude details about controversial topics like gaming legislation, and sexual harassment allegationsMadigan and his longtime confident are both due to go on trial in October. They pleaded not guilty.SEE ALSO | Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS rulingREAD MORE | Former Mike Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes reports to prison
Heat wave peaks today | Possible e-scooter ban in parks | Women’s Cricket League
Today is predicted to be the hottest day of this week’s heat wave, with heat indices of up to 115 degrees possible. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Naperville and the surrounding areas today from noon until 10 p.m. Officials advise the public to...
Elmhurst University, Community Show Support for “A Walk Toward Healing”
A demonstration against gun violence took place in suburban Elmhurst, Ill., on June 9, 2024. The event, known as “A Walk Toward Healing,” began at 2 p.m. at the Frick Center on the campus of Elmhurst University, involved numerous Elmhurst residents as well as EU students, and was sponsored by multiple Elmhurst businesses.
Colliers sells three-building industrial complex in Woodridge
Colliers closed the sale of Woodridge Commerce Center, an institutional quality, three-building industrial complex at 10204, 10210, 10216 Werch Ave. on the eastern edge of Chicago’s I-55 Corridor in Woodridge, Illinois. Jeff Devine, Steve Disse and Tyler Ziebel represented the seller, Unilev Capital and an affiliate of Palladius Capital...
Armed Carjacking in Western Springs Today: Suspects Flee After ATM Robbery
Western Springs, IL – A brazen carjacking occurred in Western Springs early Sunday morning, leaving residents on edge. Around 6:05 a.m., a victim withdrawing cash at an ATM on Wolf Road was ambushed by five suspects who arrived in a dark-colored SUV. The suspects blocked the victim’s vehicle before exiting their own. At least three of the suspects were armed with handguns.
Suburban anarchist and ex-con charged with defacing CPD car during DNC protest
Jeremy Hammond served a 10-year prison sentence in one of the largest computer hacking scandals in history.He became a big name in the criminal hacking world beginning 20 years ago, eventually landing in federal prison for compromising personal information from a private intelligence company. Hammond branded this as electronic civil disobedience. The ex-con is facing new criminal charges for alleged hooligan-style behavior during Democratic National Convention protests.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIn the most violent clash with Chicago police during last week's DNC, that began outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago, authorities have charged Hammond with...
Woman shot at White Sox game sues team and stadium authority
CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who was shot in the leg during a White Sox game last year is suing the team and the Illinois agency that owns Guaranteed Rate Field. The woman was in the left-field bleachers in Section 161 when she was shot during the fourth inning of a game against the Oakland A’s on Aug. 25, 2023, the Chicago Sun-Times reported on Monday. She was 42 years old at the time. A 26-year-old woman sitting in the same section suffered a graze wound to her abdomen. The plaintiff’s attorney, John J. Malm, issued a news release on Thursday saying the action had been filed in Cook County Circuit Court, identifying her only as Jane Doe to spare her further harm. Police said in September 2023 that it was unclear whether the gunfire originated from inside or outside the stadium.
VIDEO: Police searching for person of interest in shooting death of postal worker
Chicago Police have released a video of a person of interest in a homicide of an on-duty U.S. postal employee. Officials are seeking to identify the person of interest, who is suspected of shooting and killing a postal worker.
Ahoy! Park District launches Paper Boat Palooza
Brave waterfolk crafted kooky boats out of cardboard and duct tape earlier in August to race across the finish line at the Aquatic Center’s pool. It’s not for the faint of heart. After all, paper sinks. But not for this group. A smattering of kids built boats sturdy...
Underfunded pensions affecting current firefighters and recruits, officials say
Forest Park’s fire department’s underfunded pensions are putting the future of local firefighters at risk, officials said. The pension’s lack of funding not only affects working firefighters looking to retire soon, it also affects the new class of incoming firefighters looking for work. “The incentive to attract...
Oak Park D97 navigates ‘extreme’ heat wave during first full week of classes
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 was ready to take on the heat this week as the district informed families of its plan to ensure the schools are kept as cool as possible amid “extreme” heat early this week. The district emailed parents and posted a message to...
OP mom starts child transport service to help other moms
An Oak Park mom wants to build a village around parents and children, meeting one of the biggest challenges families have to navigate: reliable transportation. Krystle Gaylord, a single mom, said she knew firsthand the struggle of finding reliable transportation for her children — so much so that it affected her job.
Chicago Tribune publishing building demolished to make way for Bally’s Casino
CHICAGO - The iconic Chicago Tribune Freedom Center was torn down Tuesday to make way for the new Bally’s casino project. Representatives from Bally’s, the city and the community gathered for a ceremonial demolition before excavators began the real work. The property at Halsted between Grand and Chicago...
Biss announces mayoral reelection campaign
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss will run for a second term in the city’s 2025 elections, setting the stage for Evanston’s first mayoral reelection campaign in 12 years this spring. The incumbent mayor announced the campaign in an email to supporters Tuesday afternoon. In the message, he highlighted a...
Proviso teachers buy own supplies for back to school
Teachers at Proviso Township High School District 209 were prepping for the return of students to their classrooms, which included finding ways to provide their own school supplies after the district lagged on requests. “I can confidently say that we often exceed average spending to ensure our classrooms and overall...
Youthful OPRF football team is full of energy
After finishing 1-8 last season, the Oak Park and River Forest High School football team is optimistic about a turnaround this year. “A lot of us got experience last year,” said OPRF junior quarterback Johnny Nelson, one of six returning starters. “We’re also pretty confident in our young dudes.”
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