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State, county, city announce 'leap of faith' quantum computing facility in Chicago
(The Center Square) – The State of Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago have announced that the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park will be built on former U.S. Steel property on Chicago’s Southeast Side. The South Works site has been mostly dormant since the mill closed in 1992. In opening the announcement of the project Thursday, and to the backing by taxpayers, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called it a "leap of faith." ...
Beloved Mascot Hall of Fame to close in Whiting
The Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana will be closing on September 14th, according to a post on their Facebook page. The beloved spot was opened in 2018 and has been a popular destination for field trips, community events, and mascot inductions. The Hall will continue online until a new location is secured.
Indiana man learns sentence after trafficking 15 guns to Cook County
CHICAGO - An Indiana man was sentenced to federal prison this week for trafficking 15 guns from Indianapolis to the Chicago area in 2022. Devante T. Brown, 29, of Indianapolis, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a federal firearm charge. According to federal prosecutors, Brown and a co-defendant, Corey Sartin,...
$22M Property Tax Refund Surge: Exclusive for Cook County Homeowners – How to Be Eligible?
Cook County Residents to Receive $22 Million in Automatic Property Tax Refunds Refunds to Be Deposited Directly or Sent via Mail According to the Chicago Tribune, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced that more than 10,000 residents of Cook County will receive an automatic property tax refund due to overpayments on their property taxes. The […]
Courthouse burglar steals computers from prosecutors’ office
CHICAGO — Well, this is embarrassing. Cook County authorities are trying to identify a burglar who stole computers this week from a prosecutor’s office at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse at 26th and California. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office reported the theft to sheriff’s investigators on Tuesday....
Warmth and humidity brings chances for scattered storms late weekend
Quiet weather spills over into the first half of the weekend before increased warmth and humidity brings chances for scattered thunderstorms. Potential rainfall for the next week NOTE: Thunderstorms don’t distribute rainfall evenly, amounts are likely to be much higher in some locations than what is currently being shown Comfortable conditions stick around another couple […]
South Shore Line delays after train hits a pedestrian
(WNDU) - South Shore East Bound train 131 struck a pedestrian at 7:30 p.m. The collision happened west of Hegewisch Station in Chicago, Illinois. The incident resulted in the cancellation of train 131. Other South Shore trains may be delayed. For update on train schedules click here.
Chicago wrestler working towards lifelong goal of winning an Olympic gold medal
A Chicago Olympian is looking to wrestle her way to gold. And it’s a quest that unofficially began with two rambunctious 4-year-olds, Kennedy Blades and her sister Korina, who is 10 months younger than her.
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.Please note: The above video is from a previous reportStandard 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 Gambling 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.
Brookfield Zoo investigating data breach
Officials at Brookfield Zoo Chicago say they and law enforcement are investigating a Data Breach of its network earlier this year. Dr. Michael Adkesson, CEO says they became aware of some suspicious activity on their computer network.
Community Events Focused on Arts and Healing to Feature Vic Mensa, Andre Royo
The city of Chicago and the community organization Inner-City Muslim Action Network will be hosting separate events Saturday as part of a nationwide initiative promoting arts, health and community connection. The free events are part of the “Arts for Everybody” campaign led by One Nation/One Project, in which events across...
‘Equity, equality and parity': Illinois' road to reparations explained
In early 2022, Illinois became the second of three U.S. states to establish a commission to provide reparations for African American descendants of slavery. Through subsequent board meetings, public hearings and oversight from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the goals of the group, titled Illinois' African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC), are starting to take shape.
Fundraiser started to help search efforts for Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas
Family and friends of a missing Black transgender woman from Chicago have launched a fundraiser as they continue to look for answers. Taylor Casey was reported missing on June 20, as she was visiting a yoga retreat in the Bahamas.
'From the 'Go Fest' to return for 4th year at DuSable Museum Campus with headliner Vic Mensa
A festival for young people created by young people is happening this Saturday.The fourth annual "From the 'Go Fest" is returning to the DuSable Museum Campus.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe event is a celebration of all the talent and art in the windy city, courtesy of True Star Media.Chicago's own hip hop star Vic Mensa is performing this year.ABC7 was joined in studio Thursday by True Star Media co-founder DeAnna McLeary Sherman and content creator Chris Lockridge. They talked about what people can expect to see from this year's event.The full interview can be viewed in the video player above."From the 'Go Fest" starts at 1 p.m. Saturday on the DuSable Museum Campus. Admission is free.More information can be found on their website.
2 prolific mail thieves are sentenced to federal prison
CHICAGO — Two men have been sentenced to months of federal prison time for using stolen and forged U.S. Postal Service master keys to steal huge volumes of mail from Lakeview and Lincoln Park to Logan Square. Attorneys representing the men blamed their actions on methamphetamine addiction. Joseph Solomon,...
Advocates, Business Leaders Say Collaboration is Key in Reducing Gun Violence in Chicago: ‘We Can’t Talk at People, We Have to Listen’
Often siloed, community advocates, business leaders and policymakers need to collaborate to end gun violence in Chicago. That’s according to local leaders from those respective fields, who spoke at an event Thursday night in Homan Square called Reducing Gun Violence: The Ecosystem of Public Safety. The event kicks off...
IMAGES: Police searching for suspect involved in Red Line robbery
Police said the suspect approached the victim while riding on the train towards 47th Street on July 14 shortly before 10 p.m. The suspect allegedly hit the victim with a pair of pliers, and then started to strangle the victim.
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