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Woman Fired Found Gun After Spat With Passenger Boarding Same Red Line Train, Prosecutors Say
EDGEWATER — The woman charged with attempted murder in a shooting on the Red Line hopped a turnstile and shot a passenger after a testy exchange as they boarded the train, prosecutors said Friday. Indya Smith, 23, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use...
Illinois Restaurant Earns Spot on America’s Best List – But for How Long?
America's Best Restaurants for 2024 features an Illinois restaurant "for now." According to the New York Times, this ever-changing list of the top 50 spots for a meal in America means restaurants are constantly being added and removed. Keep Reading: Here Are The First Reviews Of The New Capri Opening...
Armed robbers use dating app to lure victims to abandoned building on South Side, Chicago police say
Chicago police issued a warning Saturday after multiple armed robberies involved the use of dating apps to lure the victims to a secluded location.The recent crimes happened on the South Side.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIn each robbery, two to three males robbed the victims after messaging each victim through a dating app and arranging for them to meet at a specific address.In two robberies, the suspects had the victims meet them at an abandoned building in the 800 block of East 90th Street in Burnside. In the first incident on September 15, the suspects used a knife and stole a handgun from a victim. In the second incident on September 24, the suspects used a handgun.Another similar robbery happened Thursday in the 8100 block of South Marshfield Avenue in Auburn Gresham, where the suspects again used a handgun, police said.No further information about the crimes were immediately available.Chicago police continue to investigate.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Rev. Jackson Endorses Bob Fioretti: Champion for Fairness, Equality, and Justice
From the desk of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Today I proudly endorse Bob Fioretti for Cook County State’s Attorney. Bob Fioretti has championed our community for many years as an advocate, a civil rights lawyer, an alderman, and a friend.
Illinois lawmakers want independent audit of facility at center of abuse claims
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois Senate Republicans on Friday filed a resolution calling for an independent audit of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation. The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center, at 5001 S. Michigan Ave.Lawmakers are calling for an audit outside of the executive branch to review the abuse, how staff members with criminal records were hired, and what they consider an attempted...
Here's how many Tesla Cybertrucks are registered in Illinois
Tank-like, straight out of "Dune" electric Cybertrucks are becoming more visible on Chicago streets. The big picture: Tesla's electric pickup truck ranks third (out of four) on Car and Driver's list of "Best EV Pickup Trucks" behind trucks from Ford and Rivian, the latter of which is manufactured in Illinois.
Inside Abandoned Illinois Movie Theater – Everything Left Behind
You don't know what you got until it's gone. That's the story for what used to be a massive Illinois movie theater that has been abandoned for years, but amazingly nearly everything was left behind when it closed forever. Decaying Midwest just shared their investigation today on YouTube of an...
Chicago's multi-million-dollar POD cameras do little to solve most crimes, investigation finds
In an effort to solve the city's violent crimes, the Chicago Police Department placed their bets on a network of so-called police observation devices. These sophisticated surveillance cameras were meant to be a game changer, one that would "stop violent crime before it occurs."But two decades, and hundreds of millions of dollars later, an Illinois Answers Project and Chicago Tribune investigation found the devices do little to solve most crimes. Despite the cost, the city has not done any comprehensive analysis of the program. So, Illinois Answers and the Tribune did their own assessment of Chicago's POD camera program.After filing...
Darvin Furniture & Mattress is offering $250,000 in furniture giveaways to celebrate 104th anniversary
"There is nothing we enjoy more at Darvin Furniture than having a chance to give back to our customers and our community," says Will Harris, President Darvin Furniture & Mattress. "We really want to celebrate our 104th anniversary and the end of the year by giving away more than $250,000 in furniture prizes to our customers and anyone who visits our store to enter." Visitors to the showroom can sign up NOW to submit an entry! Anyone 21 and older can register for a chance to take home amazing prizes, including entertainment sets, dining sets, bedroom sets, sofas, cabinets, mattresses and more.
Teams of people pull 48-ton United Airlines plane at O'Hare to benefit Special Olympics Illinois
More than 100 teams were at O'Hare airport Saturday morning to pull 48-ton United Airlines planes for just a few feet.The key to success? Just wing it.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"It's not easy, that's for sure. You've got to get low and just get at it right away. It's a cool experience," said Dennis Walker, chief of the Algonquin Police Department.Saturday marked the 16th Annual Plane Pull Competition benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. It was hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, United Airlines and the City of Chicago."If you don't get very excited when...
Top 10 Cities to Meet Single Men
This article was written by AI. Looking to meet single men? These ten cities are brimming with eligible bachelors looking to make a connection:. New York City, NY: The city that never sleeps has a thriving singles scene, offering endless opportunities to meet new people.
Police search for man who stole woman’s phone on CTA bus
CHICAGO — Police are asking for help in the search for a man who officers believe was involved in a robbery on a CTA bus last week. According to Chicago police, the incident unfolded just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, on a northbound #8 Halsted bus. Officers said a woman was sitting on […]
Construction Paused On City-Backed Development After Shooting, Robberies Scare Off Workers
BACK OF THE YARDS — A city-backed development that aims to increase affordable housing and boost businesses on 47th Street was paused this week after robberies, a carjacking and a shooting scared off workers. Construction on the United Yards development, 1515 W. 47th St., was temporarily paused for two...
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