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Business suddenly booms at Chicago's Amici restaurant after Keith Lee review
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Keith Lee's online food reviews garner millions of views and help spotlight small, struggling restaurants around the country—his boost to those restaurants has widely become known as the Keith Lee effect.This week, the Last Vegas-based Lee made an unannounced visit to restaurant in Chicago's Lakeview community that has been having a hard time—and the impact was immediate.Amici is a relatively new restaurant located at 3933 N. Broadway—in a narrow storefront at the front of a blond brick building located right where Broadway splits off from Clarendon Avenue. Most recently before Amici, the storefront housed a Harold's Chicken—and...
U-Haul reveals where Chicago's newcomers are moving from
CHICAGO - As summer moving season in the Chicago area enters its peak, you may have noticed a moving truck pull into your neighborhood in recent weeks. So where did your new neighbors come from? A recent study from U-Haul may shed some light. Using the latest U.S. Census reports,...
Lurie Children's Hospital announces small staff reductions after budget review
CHICAGO - A small number of employees have been laid off from Lurie Children's Hospital following a comprehensive review of its budget. The hospital confirmed the layoffs Friday in a statement, shared in part below:. "…We are identifying and acting upon opportunities to increase operating efficiency and support our longer-term...
Bally's accepts $4.5B buyout from chairman's hedge fund, impact on Chicago casino unknown
Bally's has accepted a buyout offer from its largest shareholder for more than $4.5 billion.Standard General, a hedge fund led by Bally's Chairman Soo Kim, will buy the remaining shares of the company, which will keep it publicly traded.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe buyout was announced as Bally's works to build a new casino along the Chicago River. It is also currently operating a temporary casino at the Medinah Temple in River North.Two weeks ago, the company revealed new renderings of the planned casino after saying it secured funding for the complex. The site plan includes a 500-room, 34-story hotel tower at the former Tribune Publishing site, pending approval from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.READ MORE | Bally's lays out new plans for hotel on top of Chicago casinoThe Illinois Gaming Board said they are aware of the buyout and are reviewing it. There is no word on whether this will have any impact on the permanent Chicago casino.
Chicago man charged in Naperville armed robbery, shooting, police say
A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in an armed robbery and shooting in west suburban Naperville that took place earlier this year, Naperville police said Friday.Kanyon J. Hardy was arrested Wednesday by Forest Park police, and charged with armed robbery, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHardy allegedly shot a 22-year-old man during a robbery April 16 in the 2500-block of Leach Drive.Police previously said two people, who the victim knew, came to his home, and a struggle ensued. He was shot in the leg, and the two suspects fled on foot, police said.They also stole money, police said.Naperville police searched the area for several hours that day, and arrested a juvenile, who was transferred to River Valley Juvenile Detention Center.The juvenile was charged with aggravated robbery with a firearm.The victim has since been released from the hospital, Naperville police said.Several area schools were locked down for hours after the shooting.The video in the player above is from an earlier report.
Man who shot tree trimmer in Schaumburg following noise dispute told authorities he heard voices from outer space
Additional details in the shooting of a tree trimmer in Schaumburg following a noise dispute with a nearby resident that led to an hours-long standoff Wednesday were revealed in court Friday, shortly after charges were filed against a suspect. Michael Lang, 55, was charged with one count of attempted murder...
16-year-old dead, man in 'grave condition' after gunman opens fire in Brighton Park
CHICAGO - A 16-year-old boy was killed, and a man was wounded after being shot in Brighton Park Friday morning. At about 10:40 a.m., a 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were on the street in the 2500 block of West 46th Street when an unknown SUV approached them, police said.
Alsip, IL – Bomb Squad Inspects Suspicious Object at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library
Alsip, IL – The Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library was temporarily closed on Friday due to the discovery of a suspicious object. The Alsip Police Department, acting out of an abundance of caution, called in the Cook County Bomb Squad to inspect the object. According to the Alsip Police Department,...
Heavy police presence on Chicago's Southwest Side
CHICAGO - There was a heavy police presence in Brighton Park Friday morning. SkyFOX was over the scene in the 4600 block of South Rockwell Street around 11:30 a.m. At this time, it is unknown what caused the heavy police response. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
Naperville Little League Baseball Continental All-Stars win 2024 11U state championship
Every year after the conclusion of the Naperville Little League season, each of the National, Republic and Continental divisions from Majors AA create a 12-player All-Star team to compete in the state little league tournament. This summer, the Continental 11U All-Stars emerged as the team to beat. Managed by Justin Cronin with assistants Jeff Papp and Billy Sawisch, the team calls themselves the Hawks because they will all likely be heading to Naperville Central once they enter high school.
Baseball player caught in funny video thanks to incredible camera angle
A Chicago Cubs prospect is going viral after poor timing and an incredible camera angle resulted in a hilarious video. The post Baseball player caught in funny video thanks to incredible camera angle appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Used Two Words To Describe Angel Reese At Olympics Party
Angel Reese recently posted photos of her outfit at the "Prelude to the Olympics" party in Paris, France. Following the release of her post, WNBA legend Lisa Leslie commented on the slideshow, sending a supportive message to the rookie. The Chicago Sky forward captioned the photo by tagging ...
Smash Jibarito Opens In West Town’s Desert Hawk Bar
WEST TOWN — A pop-up restaurant known for combining smash burgers and jibaritos is now serving its unique creations in a West Town Bar. Smash Jibaritos set up shop last week at Desert Hawk, 2049 W. Division St. Jibaritos — sandwiches invented at a Puerto Rican restaurant in Humboldt...
Is There an Alligator in Lincoln Park’s North Pond? Witnesses Say Creature They’ve Dubbed ‘Muddy Waters’ Is Lurking But Confirmation Scarce
Tom Hildum knows people aren’t going to believe him. But the Auburn resident swears he’s seen an alligator in Lincoln Park’s North Pond. Not once, but twice. “I was skeptical too,” said Sheba Heard, Hildum’s wife of 16 years. Then she got a look at the creature herself, “tip to tail, skimming across the top of the water.”
‘It's unbelievable:' Relatives cheer on Team USA Wrestler and Lake Zurich native Payton Jacobson
Some north suburban residents who tuned into the Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony saw a familiar face - a world-class wrestler who hails from their town. Friends and family of Payton Jacobson gathered to watch Friday's ceremony together in Lake Zurich and exploded when they saw their hometown hero. "I'm wiping...
Simone Biles' Husband Reveals Their Pregame Ritual Before Each Gymnastics Event
Gymnast Simone Biles is the favorite to win the all-around competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics and will compete for the team gold alongside Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera. Helping fuel her epic comeback to the sport after a tumultuous finish at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the ...
‘Flight of Butterflies’ lands in local natural areas
The Washington Park and South Shore natural areas have a little more sparkle this summer following the installation of two butterfly sculptures by local artists Kahari Blackburn and Candace Hunter. The sculptures were installed this past April as part of “Flight of the Butterflies,” a project of the Chicago Park...
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