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Artists create new mini murals in Oak Park
Public transit lovers, drivers and pedestrians alike who have long admired the results of the local mini-mural program that decorates the railroad retaining walls along the Chicago Transit Authority Green Line now can spot some new pieces. Joey Depakakibo, a Berwyn resident and artist for as long as he can...
Brookfield Majors 12-U softball comes one win from state title
The Brookfield Little League softball Major 12-and-under all-stars were fueled by success and high expectations. That was the only disappointment as another great run came up just one victory short with a 6-1 loss to Clarendon Hills, July 10, in the state championship game in downstate Rushville. Team members are...
Annual remembrance ceremony honors fallen first responders
At 10:54 a.m. on July 22, a solemn bell tolled at Firefighter’s Park, marking the time and date that Evanston firefighter/paramedic Marty Leoni made the ultimate sacrifice while searching for an infant in a house fire. A moment of silence followed the bell during the remembrance ceremony held Monday morning.
Duke Blue Devils football 2024 opponent scouting report: Northwestern
No one wants to feel homeless. However, that's what the Northwestern Wildcats football team will be in 2024. With their stadium undergoing massive renovations, the Wildcats will have to play the majority of their home games at a temporary stadium on campus this year. It is expected to hold around just 15,000 people, over 30,000 fewer fans than their home, Ryan Field, held prior to the construction project.
Mayor Daniel Biss: Something exciting happened at last night’s City Council meeting
Editor’s note: This essay by the mayor is in response to the presentation to City Council on Monday, July 22, in which staff outlined potential “bold steps” for the city to take in its rewrite of the zoning code and comprehensive plan. After months of input from...
Two men rob Crystal Lake residents at gunpoint
Two Crystal Lake residents arrived at the 6100 block of West Roosevelt Road on July 15 to buy an item for sale from two men. One of the men displayed a black handgun with an extended magazine and stole money from the victims. The men then fled in an unknown direction. The estimated loss is $4,500.
Gunfire coming from Englewood alley kills man, wounds another
CHICAGO - A man was killed and another was wounded after they were shot from an alley Tuesday night in the Englewood neighborhood. The two men were standing in the street around 1 a.m. when people in the alley started shooting in the 6300 block of South Carpenterville Street, according to Chicago police.
Chicago police seek hammer-wielding burglary crew after 4 businesses targeted in under an hour
CHICAGO - The Chicago Police Department is seeking to identify the individuals who burglarized at least four businesses in under an hour on the North and Northwest Sides. In each incident, at least three offenders used a hammer to break the front glass door of the businesses to get inside.
Man beaten and robbed outside Chicago City Hall
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Four people beat up and robbed a man near City Hall in the Loop early Tuesday.Police said the 61-year-old man was walking near La Salle and Washington streets around 2:45 a.m., when four people got out of a dark car.One person stole his money and phone at gunpoint. The robbers then beat him, cutting his head and arm.One witness said he saw the moment the group attacked the man."As soon as I started picking up the phone to call the cops by my window, they immediately started going through his pants. The fourth man jumped out, grabbed whatever the other dude handed him, looked at me for a split second, and then immediately they all started going in the car, jumped in, sped off," he said.Police said the Fire Department treated the victim at the scene.No one was in custody Tuesday morning. Area 3 detectives were investigating.
Jefferson Park Police District Gets New Commander
JEFFERSON PARK — The Far Northwest Side has a new police commander. Robert Vanna has been appointed to take over as commander of the Jefferson Park (16th) District, which covers Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Dunning, Norwood Park, Edison Park, Gladstone Park and parts of Belmont Cragin and Sauganash. Vanna...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Lockport And Crest Hill Losing A Retailer
Several Big Lots stores are closing in the Chicago area. The longtime retail chain announced that it is going to shut down dozens of stores nationwide. That includes locations in Crest Hill, Lockport, and Niles. The company cited inflation and their inability to compete under economic pressures for the closures.
CPD officer among 5 hurt after pursuit of stolen car ends in SW Side alley crash: Police
Chicago police said officers were trying to stop a stolen black Dodge Durango when it backed up into a squad car and then drove off, hitting two other cars and four pedestrians in the process. It happened in an alley near 46th and Western.
Armed robbers are targeting victims outside this Avondale bank
CHICAGO — For the second time in less than a week, armed robbers targeted a victim outside an Avondale bank on Monday afternoon. The police have not announced any arrests in connection with the crimes. Both robberies occurred outside Bank of America, 3260 West Belmont, just off the Kennedy...
2 violent robberies reported 6 minutes apart in the Loop, Chicago police say
In two different incidents, three people were beat up and robbed as they walked the streets of Downtown Chicago on Tuesday, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAround 2:40 a.m., a man, 49, and a woman, 46, were walking in the 100-block of Adams Street in the Loop.As they were walking, a four people jumped out of a car, struck the victims, and took their things, police said.The victims told police they did not see any weapons. They were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to CPD.About 6 minutes later, a 61-year-old man was on the sidewalk in the 100-block of North LaSalle Street when he was robbed at gunpoint.He told police that four offenders jumped out of a dark vehicle, took his phone and money and hit him on the back of the head.The 61-year-old man was treated on the scene by Chicago firefighters.No one is in custody in either incident. CPD detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood READ ALSO | 18 year old shot during armed robbery near U of C
La Niña could impact Illinois weather in fall and winter, and here's how
The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center is growing more confident in the emergence of a La Niña weather pattern later this year, and it would have significant impacts on fall and winter weather in the Chicago area. According to the latest updates from the CPC, there is...
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
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