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Election integrity efforts underway as IL early voting begins in two months
(The Center Square) – With early voting for the Nov. 5 election beginning in just over two months in Illinois, the political parties are putting out their election integrity teams. Early voting in Illinois begins 40 days before the November election in Illinois, or around Sept. 26. Former Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy said Illinois voting needs reforms. “You know it used to be we had election day, now we...
Brookfield 11-U softball tops Riverside for district title
Solid pitching by Molly Beattie and Leila Chavez helped the Brookfield Little League softball 11-and-Under all-stars capture the District 9 championship at Sedgwick Park in La Grange. Moments after the clinching victory, July 16, the pair were even stronger together. During the postgame celebration, coach Andy Righeimer was doused by...
Kinslahger hosts GoFundMe for lead brewer’s family home destroyed in hurricane
Hurricane Beryl, a category 4 hurricane that struck Jamaica in early July, killed at least 22 people, destroyed houses and triggered power outages. Russhane Dawkins, a 10-year Oak Park resident and lead brewer at Kinslahger Brewing Company, is experiencing such damage first-hand. Dawkins’ family lives in Treasure Beach, Jamaica, an...
Drug Ring Suspects In Court
GREEN BAY,WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Four of the seven suspects arrested in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking operation appeared in court Tuesday, but their criminal complaints were sealed, so no new details of the allegations were released. Ebony Grandberry, Kyla Sanache, Cheri Austin and James Grandberry appeared Tuesday. Michael...
Chicago Air & Water Show: How you can get a preview of this year's performances
The Chicago Air & Water Show is just a few weeks away, with this year's event taking place a week earlier than normal due to the city hosting the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The Air & Water Show, known as the "largest free admission event of its kind," will take...
Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil – The Musical.
“Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” is the best musical I have seen in years. Opening night was one to remember. John Berendt, the author of the best-selling book, was on hand for the curtain call and to see this new musical version written by Taylor Mac come to life. The excitement of the evening spilled out into the street as people chattered about what a great time this was.
FBI Chicago leadership shifts month out from highly secured 2024 DNC
The ABC7 Chicago I-Team has learned of a shake-up at the top of the FBI in Chicago. The major change comes within a month of the Democratic National Convention.Chicago's top federal agent, who supervised a year-long ramp-up to the DNC, Robert "Wes" Wheeler, will not be in charge when it starts next month.After just a year and a half in Chicago, Wheeler has been promoted to Washington, D.C., as assistant director of the Critical Incident Response Group, effective now, according to an FBI news release.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe DNC is classified as a National...
Music of the Baroque presents historic performance on the Chicago River
For the first time in Chicago’s history, George Frideric Handel’s music, written in 1717 for the River Thames in London, will be performed on the Chicago River along with some favorite Handel choruses. Dame Jane Glover will conduct The Chicago Water Music with the MOB Orchestra, Chorus, and a group of young musicians from its “Strong Voices” Chorus from seven Chicago public high schools. The music will be free to all listeners along the Riverwalk, bridges, streets close to the lake—anywhere it’s audible and visible.
Chicago prepares for ‘upwards of 25,000’ additional migrant arrivals ahead of DNC
The city's deputy mayor of immigration said Tuesday that officials are anticipating and preparing for the possibility of a large influx of migrants from the southern border to coincide with the city's hosting of the Democratic National Convention.
Chicago residents warned of new parking ticket scam
CHICAGO - A new scam is targeting Chicago residents with fraudulent text messages claiming they have unpaid parking tickets. The texts include a link to a fake website designed to steal personal information. Treveyon Kinnard, a Chicago resident, recently received a suspicious text from a phone number with a 343...
Off-duty CPD officer in Beverly engages in shootout, police say
According to Chicago Police, the incident occurred shortly after 5:30 a.m., at 108th and Campbell, in the Beverly neighborhood. The off-duty officer was approached by multiple armed suspects and gunfire broke out, police said.
Angel Reese pulls up with Steph Curry, Kevin Durant for Team USA exhibition game
The Chi Barbie has gone global in support of the U.S. women's Olympic basketball team. Chicago Sky superstar Angel Reese sat courtside next to Steph Curry and Kevin Durant to watch Team USA beat Germany 84-57 in an exhibition game on Tuesday. It was a needed bounce-back win for the...
Angel Reese's WNBA All-Star Game Teammates Are Arguing Over Reese's Affection
Chicago Sky rookie Angle Reese clearly made a few friends during the WNBA All-Star Game. Reese was seen interacting and laughing with just about every player on Team WNBA. But the two players Reese was most often seen being jovial with was Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike and Los Angeles ...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Chicago prepares for ‘upwards of 25,000’ additional migrant arrivals ahead of DNC
CHICAGO — The city’s deputy mayor of immigration said Tuesday that officials are anticipating and preparing for the possibility of a large influx of migrants from the southern border to coincide with the city’s hosting of the Democratic National Convention. “We have anticipated through discussions with people...
Cam Newton Imitating Angel Reese's Viral Video About Romantic Life Has WNBA Fans in Tears
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese surely has a lot of suitors sliding into her DM's. Yet, the "Chi Barbie" made it very clear that she's tired of hearing men asking her to get flown out to Sky games. Reese went extremely viral earlier this month for saying, “The delusion y’all think ...
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
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