Elmwood Park
LATEST NEWS
Parolee charged with shooting CTA bus driver, but not with killing fellow passenger
CHICAGO — A man on parole from Wisconsin killed a man and injured a CTA bus driver when he opened fire on a bus without even looking where the gun was pointed, prosecutors said today. The shooting occurred around 12:14 a.m. Monday in the 3400 block of South State.
Angel Reese’s Chic Pregame Style Sets Social Media Abuzz
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are set to face the Minnesota Lynx Sunday at 3:00 ET. This rookie from LSU created a stir with her pregame outfit, attracting wide attention online. Reese was seen sporting Sky blue attire, including a blue crop top, a denim Alexander Wang jacket, and white pants. She completed her look with standout accessories: a white headband, glasses, and a small black Chanel purse.
Records show at least 8 groups applied for permits to protest at DNC
Newly released permit applications show at least eight different groups have applied to demonstrate during the week of the Democratic National Convention in late August. The list may not be complete, however, as other city agencies like the Chicago Park District and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have still not turned over records in response to Freedom of Information Act requests from NBC 5 Investigates.
Lakeview ‘psychic’ swindled woman out of $72,000 by promising to remove a curse: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A woman now living in Phoenix has been charged with felony theft, accused of swindling a client out of $72,000 through a fortune-telling scam operated from storefronts near Boystown. Perhaps, as the old joke goes, she should have seen it coming. Jennifer Williams, 50, has pleaded not...
North Riverside Park Mall shooting injures 2 after fight, mayor says
Two people were injured in a shooting at north Riverside Park Mall Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Joseph Mengoni said.According to the mayor, police received a call just before 5:20 p.m. for shots fired at the mall. They determined two couples got into a physical altercation inside the mall before shots were fired.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTwo men and two women were involved; a single gunshot injured both men, Mengoni said. The two were taken to a local hospital where their conditions stabilized.The shooting occurred inside the mall, which the mayor said had recently beefed up security...
Orange Line service to Midway Airport temporarily halted following shooting
The CTA’s Orange Line service to and from Midway Airport was temporarily disrupted Wednesday afternoon after a man was shot at 25th and Archer Avenue, not far from the line’s Halsted station.
Video shows brazen broad daylight armed robbery of contractors working on Chicago's West Side
A pair of armed robbers attacked contractors as they worked on the West Side, part of a brazen armed robbery caught on video."I was shocked, honestly," said Cynthia Bednarz, who lives in East Garfield Park. "I've lived here for 24 years and we've never had anything like that happen on our block. We are a tight community.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crime happened at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, in the 2700-block of West Washington Blvd. It was captured in its entirety on a doorbell security camera.The footage shows a 61-year-old contractor and a 38-year-old contractor...
AEW Dynamite: Young Bucks’ Mystery Man Revealed in Epic Chicago Show
Dynamite airs live tonight from Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, marking the start of the eight-week build towards All In on August 25. The Young Bucks' mystery man debuts in one of the most anticipated AEW TV shows. Tonight's matches feature Bryan Danielson facing PAC in the Owen Hart tournament, with speculation around a potential big reveal for Wild Card chosen by The Elite.
Graduate of Northwestern prison program dies at Stateville Correctional
Michael Broadway, 51, walked across the stage at Stateville Correctional Center in November to receive his diploma from Northwestern University. He was one of the first incarcerated students in the country to graduate from a top-10 university, according to Northwestern. Broadway died June 19 while incarcerated at Stateville, the Illinois...
Cook County residents advised to check property tax bills after homeowner hit with 3,811% increase
COOK COUNTY - Darryl Lloyd of unincorporated Chicago Heights was shocked to receive his latest property tax bill, which showed an astronomical increase due to clerical errors. Lloyd's second installment tax bill skyrocketed from $1,800 to over $30,000, representing a staggering 3,811% increase. "I was literally devastated," said Lloyd, reflecting...
Illinois man says Des Moines trucking company let him go because of his dreadlocks
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Chicago man who worked at Des Moines' TMC Transportation has filed a civil rights complaint against the trucking company for wrongful termination and discrimination. Drew Harvey told Local 5 News on Thursday that he was let go by the company about two weeks ago...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.