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What’s Left of Hurricane Beryl Is Heading Toward Chicago, Bringing a Chance for Heavy Rain and Flooding
After leaving a path of destruction in its wake in the Caribbean and slamming the Texas Gulf Coast, what’s left of Hurricane Beryl is aiming toward Chicago. The remnants of Beryl are expected to sideswipe northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, according to the National Weather Service’s Chicago office, bringing the potential for a narrow band of heavy rain and flooding, predicted to hit the region Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Another Chicago suburb abruptly cancels Fourth of July fireworks
Another Chicago suburb has issued a statement after a malfunction during a Fourth of July fireworks show, marking the third time during the extended holiday weekend that a suburb's July 4 fireworks show was cut short. In a statement, the City of Crystal Lake said a "significant event" occurred shortly...
Most Dangerous Chicago Neighborhoods: How Technology is Helping Residents Stay Safe Amidst Record Crime Rates
High Crime Rates Plague Chicago’s Most Dangerous Neighborhoods. Residents Turn to Technology for Enhanced Security. Chicago will have serious safety issues in 2024 in a few neighborhoods where the crime rate is 67% higher than the national average. Residents in these locations have prioritized home security measures because of the high rates of violent and property crimes in these areas, according to Southwest Journal. Notwithstanding the thriving cultural and economic life of the city problems such as gun crime still exist in some neighborhoods. A increasing worry for safety in the midst of the bustle of the city is reflected in the fact that many locals now depend on cutting-edge technology to protect themselves and their family.
Isolated afternoon storms for Chicago ahead of evening showers and thunderstorms
CHICAGO (CBS) — Isolated storms are possible for the rest of Sunday in the Chicago area. Lightning and gusty winds are the primary threats. Bartlett's Fourth of July Festival was closed on Sunday afternoon and was temporarily evacuated due to weather, Bartlett Police said. "The fest is closed and being temporarily evacuated due to incoming inclement weather bearing nearby lightning strikes. Please take shelter inside your personal vehicles or at the Bartlett Community Center," police said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. Scattered showers and storms are possible overnight Sunday into Monday as a cold front approaches the area from the west. Monday's highs will be in the mid-80s. There is an increasing threat of heavy rainfall Tuesday night into Wednesday as remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl track northward. Behind this system, Thursday into Friday will have lower rain chances and temperatures in the mid-80s. Heat and humidity will build next weekend, with highs in the 90s and heat index values around 100 by next Sunday. Forecast SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. LOW: 70MONDAY: Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms. HIGH: 85TUESDAY: Partly sunny with scattered areas of rain. HIGH: 82
Boy from Gaza injured in Israeli bombing arrives in Chicago for medical treatment
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A 7-year-old boy from Gaza was greeted by dozens of people as he landed in Chicago for medical treatment Sunday. Baraa lost his right foot and suffered significant injuries to his arm from an Israeli bomb. He is one of 14 children from Gaza set to receive medical care in the United States through the Heal Palestine organization. On Sunday, the Palestinian community in Chicago welcomed him, his 3-year-old sister, and his mother with open arms. "We want to make them feel welcome coming to a new country. The circumstance that they're in is just very difficult," said Abdul Razick. "We're going to let them know, 'You have the entire community behind you from the border to border, doesn't matter where, Chicago, California, Florida, and New York. We're all here for you." Baraa lost his father and grandmother when their house was bombed by the Israeli military in Rafah. He will be treated at Shriners Children's Chicago.
9 of the Creepiest and Oldest Schools in the State of Illinois
Some schools in Illinois have been around for an insanely long period of time. Obviously, some have seen better days and been around a lot longer than others. These I found are the absolute oldest in the entire state. Memories Of Going To School In Illinois. When I walk into...
Chicago Park District Board President Myetie Hamilton Announces Sudden Resignation
On Monday, the Chicago Park District announced that Myetie Hamilton, president of the district’s board of commissioners, will step down from the role following Wednesday’s board meeting. No reason was given for the decision. Board Vice President Modesto Valle will serve as interim president until Mayor Brandon Johnson...
The Windy City Smokeout, AKA The Best Weekend Of The Summer In Chicago, Is One Week Away! Here's Everybody You Should See
The Windy City Smokeout, held annually in July, combines three of life's greatest pleasures: delicious BBQ, refreshing beer, and live country music. Held right by the iconic United Center, the festival offers a unique blend of urban charm and southern hospitality. And it's back next week. The event spans four...
Time to reinstate the death penalty
It has been 13 years since the state of Illinois eliminated the death penalty. There was a lot of hoopla when it happened because of the number of individuals on death row who were innocent of the crimes for which they had been convicted. Faulty eye witnesses, lying cops, and overzealous prosecutors all contributed to the mistakes. And Black politicians were at the forefront to make the change. However, the criminal element within this society didn’t end their practice of committing death-penalty-worthy crimes.
Funeral services for Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer this week in Chicago, Forest Park
Public visitation is Monday for late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer, who died last month at 51.It's taking place from noon to 8 p.m. at the Calahan Legacy Center, located at 7046 S. Halsted St., in Englewood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDeer's funeral is set for Tuesday, at Living Word Christian Center in Forest Park.Deer represented the county's second district.In a statement, his family said, "Dr. Deer's passionate lifelong dedication made him a tireless servant to the community in areas of healthcare, education, economic development, employment and training, re-entry and affordable housing."Dr. Deer's greatest joy and pride were his family, He cherished his roles as husband to his high school sweetheart Barbara Deer and father to his twin sons Kaleb and Kanaan and daughter Trinity."No details were given about Deer's cause of death, but he had suffered from health problems in the past.He underwent a double lung transplant last year.
A migrant family felt ‘blessed’ to be picked for a state rental program. They were given units that seemed unlivable — with a difficult choice.
The news last fall couldn’t have come at a better time for Karina Fuentes. For nearly three months, the 42-year-old Venezuelan migrant had been living in a cramped and musty Streeterville hotel room with her husband and two kids. Space was tight even outside her Inn of Chicago room, with hotel common areas often jammed with hundreds of other migrants from Venezuela, who — like them — had ...
The 4th Of July Got Kind Of Wild In These Illinois Communities
We're recovering from the holiday weekend today and taking a look back at how it went. The Monday following a holiday is never fun. We're pretty much all relearning our jobs and readjusting to our schedules and routines. For a lot of us, the 4th of July was fun. We...
NASCAR and BCBSIL celebrate local heroes with a big surprise in Chicago
On Friday July 5, 2024, NASCAR Chicago and Blue Cross Blue Shield came together to honor Chicago Hometown Heroes with an exclusive tour of the Chicago Street Course. The exciting day was created to recognize individuals from the Chicago Police Department, the Chicago Fire Department and Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation. The tribute was to recognize the courage and commitment of these heroes, each nominated for their efforts by their superiors.
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