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Trio charged with chasing man onto Red Line tracks where he contacted the 3rd rail
CHICAGO — Three men have been charged with felony reckless conduct for allegedly chasing a man onto the Red Line tracks, where he came into contact with the third rail. The Chicago Police Department issued a short, routine statement about the incident shortly after it occurred around 3:30 a.m. on August 4:
Hobbs to join female governors at DNC for conversation hosted by ‘Veep’ actress
(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will be joining the seven other women Democratic governors in Chicago next week at the Democratic National Convention. All eight women will be participating in a panel discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 21 that will be moderated by award-winning actress, producer and activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus. “Governor Hobbs is looking forward to joining a panel with the country’s eighth democratic female governors on Aug. 21,” Hobbs’ office told The Center Square. “She’s excited to discuss how they’re delivering for...
Chicago Sky Announce Unexpected Injury Update On Chennedy Carter
Chicago Sky star Chennedy Carter has been ruled out of the team's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. The Sky reported Carter will miss the game just a few hours before tip-off, which is currently set at 8 p.m. ET. Chicago listed Carter's absence as a non-COVID illness. ...
White-bellied pangolin pup born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
A white-bellied pangolin pup was born last month at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The scaly endangered mammal is the newest addition to the 13 pangolins in the zoo’s care. The pangolin is one of the most trafficked mammals in the world, but the creature is likely best known for potentially passing COVID-19 on to humans, triggering the yearslong global pandemic.
Suburban Chicago Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Five Years for Bribery Involving Cook County Assessor’s Office
The realm of corruption has ensnared yet another player in the construction industry as Alex Nitchoff, owner of a suburban Chicago construction company, is set to spend five years behind bars. The sentencing, which arrived on a federal judge's decision Wednesday, stems from Nitchoff's involvement in a bribery scheme aimed at a Cook County Assessor’s Office employee, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois.
Former Chicago Cubs trade target placed on waivers, proving a disaster was avoided
In news that would have had more interest to the Chicago Cubs during the first half of the season instead of where they are now, barely clinging onto being part of the conversation in the National League Wild Card race, the Colorado Rockies have placed former All-Star catcher Elias Díaz on outright waivers.
City of Chicago admits $35k Water bill a mistake- after NBC 5 Responds steps in to help Rogers Park landlord
When a Chicago property owner checked his bimonthly water bill in May, he discovered something unusual: an amount due of more than $35,000, nearly 100 times the amount he usually paid. He got in contact with the city, and expected the resolution to take months. With the help of NBC...
Chicago Bears’ failed pursuit of Matthew Judon may hold a surprising silver lining
Well, that was a fun few hours. Not long after smelling smoke and postulating about a potential Chicago Bears trade for Matthew Judon, the Patriots finally pulled the trigger on a deal in exchange for a third-round pick — to the Atlanta Falcons. According to insider Jordan Schultz, the...
‘Machine gun-like shots:’ 2 shot, 1 fatally, on Chicago’s West Side
CHICAGO — A 19-year-old man was killed and another man critically injured after they were shot multiple times Thursday morning on the city’s West Side. Witnesses to the 10:20 a.m. shooting on the 1100 block of North Lawndale Avenue, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, said they heard at least 25 rounds that sounded like they […]
Union Pacific investigating freight train cargo theft on West Side, authorities say
Authorities are investigating a train cargo theft involving a Union Pacific freight train Thursday afternoon on the West Side of Chicago.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchUnion Pacific issued a statement to ABC7, saying it is investigating a cargo theft near Lawler and Kinzie streets in Chicago and cleaning up the site.Chicago police were monitoring the scene as Union Pacific investigated.Chopper 7 was over the scene during the investigation.Dozens of boxes of what appeared to include Insignia Fire TVs could be seen scattered on the side of the train tracks.Metra UP-W trains were delayed near Oak Park due to the police activity.Train 48, scheduled to arrive Chicago at 1:50 p.m., will not operate due to earlier police activity. Train #50 will accommodate passengers. Please listen to platform announcements for updates. - Updated at 1:08pm— Metra UP-W (@metraUPW) August 15, 2024 No further information was immediately available.
‘It's not 1968:' Chicago's top cop says police are ready for DNC, potential protests
Practically from the moment Chicago was announced as the host for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, conversations have swirled around security and crime prevention, but the city's top cop says his department is ready for the challenge. During a sit-down interview with NBC Chicago's Stefan Holt, Police Supt. Larry Snelling...
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