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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...
Officials urge public to leave fireworks to experts, citing risks and past injuries
Officials are reminding individuals to leave the fireworks to the experts this Independence Day. Officials said fireworks can be dangerous and cause fires and severe injuries. Last July, 108 injuries were reported to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. "You don't have to do fireworks. Don't do them, just...
Itasca Prepares for Illinois’ Biggest July 4th Fireworks Show
The suburban village of Itasca in Chicago is all set up for an impressive Independence Day celebration with what’s been called the largest July 4th fireworks show in Illinois. Work crews started early this week to make sure everything is ready for the big show. Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn...
Do Not Approach Illinois 10 Most Wanted, All Considered Dangerous
Everyone would like to think they're a superhero, but this is one instance where you need to understand how dangerous real life can be. Law enforcement in Illinois has issued a warning about the 10 most wanted fugitives that should not be approached as they are all to be considered armed and dangerous.
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
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