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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...
Black Woman Alleges She Overheard Staffing Agency Workers Refer To Her As ‘White Trash’
Ashley Chapman, a Black woman from Chicago, filed a discrimination complaint against a staffing agency after allegedly overhearing employees call her “white trash” on a voicemail, WGN TV reports. Chapman searched for employment after moving to the Windy City from North Dakota. After enlisting the help of a...
Chicago Bears’ Douglas Coleman III released from hospital and returning to Chicago after frightening on-field injury
Chicago Bears safety Douglas Coleman III has been released from a Kansas City area hospital hours after suffering a frightening injury Thursday night. The 26-year-old was taken off the field on a stretcher during the team’s preseason game against the Super Bowl champion Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
11 Bears Who Will Be Cut By Tuesday's Roster Deadline
The Chicago Bears capped off a pretty impressive preseason with a win against the Kansas City Chiefs, bringing them up to a rare 4-0 preseason record and certainly keeping optimism brimming among the fan base. The Bears have been a focus for just about everyone during the 2024 offseason thanks to the arrival of #1 overall pick Caleb Williams, and the expectations for this team on a national level have dramatically changed since his arrival.
Chicago’s ‘ugly law’: A look back at a discriminatory ordinance
In 1881, Chicago passed a law making it illegal for people with physical disabilities to be in public spaces. The ordinance specifically targeted unhoused people with disabilities who asked passersby for money. It became known as Chicago’s “ugly law.”. “The name was really intended both to capture this...
Ramaswamy and Jones clash at DNC over ‘demagogue’ remark
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy finally had a chance to confront CNN analyst Van Jones for calling him a “demagogue” during a segment on the network last year. The feud between Ramaswamy and Jones took a more heated turn in December, when the Trump surrogate posted a video clip on X responding to Jones’s […]
Young political activists get lesson in organizing from some high-powered Democrats
CHICAGO – In the sanctuary of a historic church converted into an event space, not far from the hustle and bustle of the Democratic National Convention, a group of young people with a passion for politics met. The Youth VoteFest, hosted by University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, aimed to provide lessons in political organizing […]
Draft Pick Profile – Cubs Steal Thomas Mangus from Oklahoma and He Is an Arm to Watch in 2025
When the Cubs took Thomas Mangus in the 18th round of this year‘s draft, I nailed my prediction that they would take one junior college player. I did not think that they would basically steal him from the University of Oklahoma, but that’s what the Cubs did by giving him an extra $70,000 in addition to his $150,00 slot value. And what are they going to get for that $220,000? Well, they’re going to get a very promising arm, and ascending one at that.
West Nile Virus Detected in Morris
Mosquitoes in Morris, Illinois, have tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Grundy County Health Department reports. These are the first positive cases in the county this year, with mosquitoes collected in mid-August. As summer ends, residents are urged to continue precautions against mosquito-borne viruses. Recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities...
Rockford City Market attendance numbers on par with previous years
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Thousands of people from in and around Rockford flood the heart of the city for an outdoor summer tradition since 2010 as it enters its last month of Friday festivities. City market runs Fridays from mid-May to the end of September. Despite one cancellation and an...
Rockford Area Weekend: Celebrity Softball Game, Tough Mudder, Picklefest
As summer winds down and the school season looms, this weekend around Rockford offers a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable last weekend of vacation. Maximize Your Last Weekend of Summer in Rockford Before School Starts. Most schools around the Stateline are already back, and this upcoming Wednesday (8/28) Rockford Public...
First guests rave about Crave: New Rockford restaurant serves ‘masterpieces on plates’
ROCKFORD — A new restaurant from the mother-and-daughter duo of Angela and Ava Vitale offers an upscale culinary experience inside a casual, high-energy atmosphere. That’s how some of the first guests have described Crave kitchen and cocktails, which marks its grand opening Friday at 3801 N. Perryville Road inside the completely overhauled former Camera Craft space.
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