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8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to welcome families to Du Quoin State Fair
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Children family services will soon welcome hundreds of foster parents to celebrate how they are changing the lives of thousands of Illinois youth. DCFS is celebrating its 39th annual foster and adoptive family picnic. This year’s theme is “Be a Child’s...
Many Spot Bizarre Daytime Meteors Exploding Over Illinois & Iowa
You will sometimes see a meteor burn up in the atmosphere over Illinois and Iowa, but you'll rarely see them during the daytime which is exactly what happened early Friday morning. The American Meteor Society documented this widely-seen meteor or meteors that appeared at approximately 6:13am Friday morning over Illinois,...
Man who stole laptops from Chicago courthouse jailed in unrelated charges
CHICAGO (CBS) — The man who stole laptops from the Cook County State's Attorney's Office last month was already in jail for unrelated charges, Sheriff Tom Dart announced on Saturday. Jordan Jose Ocampo, 44, is facing new burglary charges.The Cook County Sheriff's Office identified him as the person who removed laptops and other items from the State's Attorney's Office on July 22. Detectives were notified of the theft in the Criminal Court Administration Building at 2650 S. California Ave. According to the sheriff's office, three laptops and other items were reported missing from the 12th floor. Ocampo was captured on security video leaving the building with the items. The sheriff's office learned that Ocampo has been detained at Cook County Jail since Aug. 14 on unrelated aggravated robbery, kidnapping, and attempted criminal sexual assault charges. Detectives met with Ocampo at the Jail, where he admitted to taking the laptops and the other items.He is scheduled to appear in court on Sunday.
2024 Football Preview | Experienced Sandburg eyes deep playoff run
2023 Record: 6-4 (lost 27-7 to Minooka in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs) OUTLOOK: Sandburg flipped the script last season, going 6-3 in the regular season to earn a playoff nod after going 3-6 in 2022. They will play this year in the new Southwest Valley Conference.
Thieves stealing guns from parked vehicles in South Loop, Chicago police warn
Chicago police are warning people about a series of recent thefts from cars parked in the South Loop.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchInvestigators said in every case but one, an unsecured firearm was taken from each vehicle.The thieves entered the vehicles by either breaking through the passenger side window or by opening an unlocked door.Police are urging people to take steps to protect their cars and belongings. That includes buying a gun safe, especially for their cars.No information was known about the possible offenders, police said.The crimes happened at the following locations and times:0-100 block of E. Cermak Rd. on July 21 at 11:30 p.m.2400 block of S. Michigan Ave. on July 27 at 11:45 p.m.2200 block of S. Wabash Ave. on July 28 at 2:30 a.m.2200 block of S. Michigan Ave. on July 29 at 2:50 a.m.2200 block of S. Wabash Ave. on August 4 at 2:30 a.m.2000 block of S. Wabash Ave. on August 4 at 1 p.m.2100 block of S. Wabash Ave. on August 9 at 11 p.m.2300 block of S. Wabash Ave. on August 15 between 1:00 a.m. and 1:54 a.m.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Man shot, killed inside car on Chicago's Southwest Side: police
CHICAGO - A man has died after being gunned down inside his car on Chicago's Southwest Side, according to police. The incident happened at 7:17 p.m. Saturday in the 7200 block of S. Washtenaw, in the Brighton Park neighborhood. The victim, a 21-year-old man, was inside a vehicle when he...
2 charged with armed carjacking had felony cases pending in restorative justice court, where defendants participate in ‘peace circles’
CHICAGO — Two men charged with carjacking a driver in Logan Square both have felony cases pending in Cook County’s Restorative Justice Court, where criminal charges can be washed away by participating in “restorative conferences and peace circles.”. Teondre Smith and Darian Maggette, both 20, are now...
South suburban police seek suspect in back-to-back bank robberies
Police in the south suburbs were searching for whoever robbed two banks back-to-back on Friday, authorities said. The first robbery was reported at 4:50 p.m. at the the Old National Bank, 1030 Dixie Hwy., in Chicago Heights. According to authorities, a suspect with a silver handgun made a verbal demand for funds before leaving the scene.
Ukrainians in Chicago celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day, raise funds for Ukraine
A celebration of Ukrainian independence was held Saturday on Chicago's Northwest Side.The gathering comes at a difficult time for Ukraine, which is currently fighting back from Russia's invasion more than two years ago.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHundreds gathered, standing shoulder to shoulder outside the Ukrainian Cultural Center, located at 2247 W. Chicago Ave. in Ukrainian Village. They were wrapped in the colors of their country, marking 33 years of its freedom, even while their homeland remains under siege by Russia.The many voices that sang Ukraine's national anthem before singing prayers came laced with a defiant...
Father Pfleger fires back at JD Vance's criticism of Chicago
CHICAGO - Gun violence in Chicago and across the nation took center stage this week, both at the Democratic National Convention and at events held by the Republican Party ticket. Ahead of his community event this weekend, Father Michael Pfleger joined the national conversation, responding to remarks made by Republican...
Chicago-area teen cancer patient to meet Luke Bryan after gifting Make-A-Wish to fellow patient
A Chicago-area teen who's fighting a rare form of cancer is paying it forward this weekend.Patrick Stevenson gave up his Make-A-Wish opportunity to help another child he met at the hospital.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchStevenson turns 14 next week and is just beginning his freshman year of high school. It's a busy time, not to mention that he's also battling a rare genetic form of cancer.The teen spent several weeks in the hospital this summer. The illness is serious enough that the Make-A-Wish organization offered to grant a wish for him. However, Stevenson turned...
13-year-old girl from Gary, Indiana, missing for nearly 2 weeks, family says
Family and friends of a missing teen from Gary organized a search party for her on Saturday.Dalia Guerrero is wracked with worry. She says her 13-year-old granddaughter, Ja'Niyah McMichael, has been missing for nearly two weeks.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Just reach out. We just need to know you are okay," Guerrero said. "If somebody does have her, please just let her go."The family says Ja'Niyah was last seen on the evening of August 11 at the Gary, Indiana, home she shares with her mother, Jasmine McMichael, and her siblings.The home where the teen was last...
Our division: Brewers must have Cubs, Craig Counsell in full panic mode
When the Milwaukee Brewers let Craig Counsell walk to the Chicago Cubs -- walk as in lost him to a record-breaking contract, of course -- the initial reaction out of Wisconsin was one of betrayal. Counsell should and will be booed at American Family Field for quite some time, and he can't be surprised by the overwhelming anger of a fanbase that once loved him.
Unhealthy Air Quality Expected in Chicago, Residents Urged to Limit Outdoor Activities
Chicago, IL – An air quality alert is in effect across the greater Chicago metropolitan area this weekend. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an Air Pollution Action Day for Sunday, warning of elevated ozone and particulate levels. The alert, effective from midnight tonight until midnight Sunday, cautions...
Angel Reese Getting Roasted After WNBA Stat Exposes Her Weakness
Angel Reese has posted generational numbers in her first season in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky, but the rookie has been under fire lately for a specific weakness in her game. Fanduel recently posted a graphic of Reese with the message, "Angel Reese is a rebounding MACHINE." While some fans ...
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