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Maya Hawke shares Stranger Things update
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, Jonathan Owens is a Chicago Bears newbie and is expected to start training camp on July 19. This is just a little over a week before his wife Simone Biles competes in Paris and the Bears have granted him just a few days off to watch her in the Olympics.
Number of migrants in Chicago shelters fall to lowest level in months
CHICAGO (CBS) – The number of people living in Chicago's migrant shelters is at one of its lowest points since new arrivals first began to arrive in the city.The City of Chicago closed its temporary migrant shelter at Daley College this week as the state opened a new location near Midway Airport.The newest location, a hotel, has been turned into a state-run migrant shelter. No one is allowed in or out without an escort by security. The hotel can fit 950 people, though it was not clear as of this week how many were living there.Chicago officials said they're preparing...
Chicago man accused of carjacking 83-year-old woman at gunpoint facing felony charge
CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused of carjacking an elderly woman at gunpoint on the city’s Far South Side is now facing a felony charge. Chicago police say 19-year-old Trevon Robinson, a Back of the Yards resident, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm. Authorities say the charge […]
Violence in Chicago has changed. An outreach group explains why and what needs to be done
The Fourth of July long weekend has so far been a violent one in Chicago with 11 people killed and 55 shot by late Friday afternoon. Just after 6:15 on the morning of July 4, a house on the 7100 block of South Woodlawn was the target of a brutal attack that left three people dead, including an 8-year-old, and two more children critically wounded.
Barnes & Noble Delays Wicker Park Store Opening to September for Historic Preservation
Barnes & Noble’s expansion into Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has taken a slight detour as the company now plans to open its doors not in July, but instead on September 4, as confirmed by Block Club Chicago. Citing the need for preservation of the historic architectural elements of the Noel State Bank Building at 1601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Director of Store Planning Simon Vodopianoff told Block Club Chicago, “We are sorry to disappoint our customers with the delayed opening of the Wicker Park store, We are working with the city to ensure the correct preservation of the iconic historic elements of the building and look forward to opening our doors on September 4.”
Woman accused of shooting at 2 people in River North this week was accused of a similar crime in January, but prosecutors rejected felony charges that time
CHICAGO — A woman accused of shooting a gun at two people after an argument on a River North street corner this week was arrested under very similar circumstances earlier this year, but prosecutors refused to charge her with a felony back then. She wasn’t so fortunate this time.
A Scout’s Take: Chicago Bears defensive players I can’t wait to see in camp
Training Camp opens for the Chicago Bears rookies in less than two weeks. With that, it's the start of the 2024 NFL season, and most fans have hope for the Chicago Bears to have a strong year. If that is to happen, both the offense and defense will have to show improvement over a year ago. The Bears' defense played very well in the second half of 2023 but still needs to improve. For that to happen, there are some players that need to improve their play from a year ago. The following are a few that I feel will.
Chicago police investigate string of business burglaries on Northwest Side
At least seven Northwest Side businesses were burglarized in the early morning hours on the 4th of July, when most of them were closed for the holiday.One ice cream shop was broken into for a second time. The criminals were caught on surveillance camera.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBetween midnight and 6 a.m. on the 4th of July, three men decided to wreak havoc on the Northwest Side, Chicago police said.The suspect were seen in surveillance video around 4 a.m. breaking into the Chocolate Shoppe near Devon Avenue and Minnehaha Avenue.Thieves were dressed in all black...
Search underway for 81-year-old man last seen on South Side
CHICAGO — Authorities in Chicago are seeking help from the public in the search for an endangered missing elderly man. According to Chicago police, 81-year-old Lozie Helms has been missing since Monday, July 1. Officers say the missing man was last seen in the 3800 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in the […]
New favorite emerges in DeMar DeRozan talks
A new team appears to be emerging as a favorite to land DeMar DeRozan, likely as part of a sign-and-trade agreement with the Chicago Bulls. The Sacramento Kings are involved in sign-and-trade negotiations with the Bulls over DeRozan, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Wojnarowski said on “SportsCenter” Friday that DeRozan is certainly finished in... The post New favorite emerges in DeMar DeRozan talks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chicago Police Warn of Ongoing Armed Robberies in Englewood, Suspects Yet to Be Apprehended
Chicago Police Department has sent out a community alert warning the public about a spate of armed robberies in the Englewood neighborhood. According to the alert, these incidents took place in the 007th District, marking an unsettling start to the month for residents. There have been two reported cases, with...
A Dialogue with the Invisible Institute
On this episode of Dialogue, we hear from the host of The 21st, Brian Mackey, who sat down with the Invisible Institute to discuss "Missing in Chicago", their long-term investigation into thousands of missing person cases, and its imbalanced effect on Black Chicagoans. Then, a conversation with Invisible Institute journalist...
Video: 2 Illinois Dogs Tied the Knot
On the South Side of Chicago, two dogs proved that it's more than puppy love as they got married on Saturday. About a year ago Comedian Gabriel Iglesias threw a $100,000 Quinceañera for his chihuahua. As a dog lover, I am no stranger to spoiling dogs. However, I think we can all agree that shelling out $100,000 for a dog party is too far. But hey, if you have the money, how you spend it is your business. Back in 2018 actress Sofia Vergara put together a huge birthday party for her son's dog. So, I guess this is a thing and anything is paws-ible.
Chicago: Bally’s gains full control of casino property
Bally’s took a small logistical step forward Friday when it obtained full control of the Tribune Publishing Plant grounds, where it plans to build its $1.7 billion casino in the River West neighborhood of downtown Chicago. Story continues below. Bally’s, which has been operating its temporary casino at nearby...
Chicago mayor plans to address violence with more spending, guaranteed income
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to address public safety issues by investing in people. Speaking at a public forum in the Little Village neighborhood, the mayor blamed Chicago’s violence on disinvestment by previous administrations. “My vision for safety in Chicago is that every single neighborhood has safe spaces, and that we are fully funding our public accommodations: education, transportation, healthcare, jobs,” Johnson explained. ...
Lake County, Illinois – Fireworks Destroy Two Homes Early Friday Morning
Wadsworth, IL – Two residential fires in Lake County, likely caused by fireworks, have left one home completely destroyed and another severely damaged. According to Lake County Sheriff’s Police it began early Friday around 12:50 a.m., when Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies and local fire agencies responded to a fire on Charlotte Drive, Wadsworth. The three occupants and their pets evacuated safely before the home was engulfed. Firefighters battled the fire for hours, but the home was a total loss. The fire was linked to explosive fireworks set off near the house earlier.
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