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Peeping Tom in Evanston: Police seek suspect in string of incidents
EVANSTON, Ill. - A man accused in several peeping Tom incidents and a reported battery is on the run from police in Evanston. The first incident happened at 11 p.m., June 18, in the 900 block of Hamlin Street. The victim told Evanston police that a man was looking into...
Pritzker signs medical debt forgiveness bill into law
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation that will require the state’s taxpayers to pay off the medical debt for thousands of Illinoisans. Calling medical debt a “uniquely American issue,” Pritzker is using $10 million in state funding in the new fiscal year to purchase the medical debt of up to 300,000 Illinoisans. “No Illinoisan should face financial ruin after receiving the medical care they need,” said...
‘Sorry! No Internet’: Many city sites offline after accidental severing of cable
Evanston Public Works crews were working to restore service Wednesday after a contractor inadvertently severed fiber optic data lines at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Leon Place early Monday, taking a wide range of city sites offline as a result. The outage occurred about 9 a.m. Monday. Officials are...
Justice Thomas: Of course, the AR-15 is legal under Second Amendment
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas showed his hand on Tuesday on the issue of whether AR-15-style rifles are legal. His Second Amendment analysis: They are. In a brief dissent related to an Illinois ban on the “assault weapon,” Thomas said that the overwhelming popularity of the firearm, coupled with its non-military operation, makes it […]
Monique Parsons of McGaw YMCA takes over as African-American CEO Network chairperson
The YMCA African-American CEO Network has announced the election of Monique Parsons as incoming Chairperson. The African-American CEO Network is a national network of 43 African American CEOs across the YMCA movement. Parsons, the President and CEO of McGaw YMCA in Evanston brings over 30 years of experience and a proven track record of community impact to her new role. She succeeds J. David Brown of the Capital District YMCA, who has completed his term as Chair.
2 women, boy killed in Grand Crossing shooting; 2 boys critically wounded, Chicago police say
Two women and a young boy were killed and two other children were critically wounded in a shooting in the Grand Crossing neighborhood Thursday morning, Chicago police said.An 8-year-old boy died from his injuries at Comer Children's Hospital hours after the two women died, The County Cook Medical Examiner and the Chicago Police Department confirmed Thursday night.Investigators said the attack was carried out early was targeted and personal.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchRelatives said Capri Edwards and her aunt, Nakeeshia Strong, were both killed when several armed gunmen targeted the home Strong owned.Neighbors reported hearing a...
Chicago forecast: Chance for rain, thunderstorms could damper Fourth of July fireworks
The Fourth of July weather forecast for the Chicago area calls for a hot, humid and cloudy day, with a chance for showers and storms in the morning and in the evening, potentially putting a damper on Independence Day fireworks shows in the area. "Unfortunately there is a little bit...
Milwaukee man charged in deadly CTA bus shooting, Chicago police say
A man has been charged in a deadly shooting on a CTA bus in Bronzeville earlier this week, Chicago police said.Jeremy Howard, 20, of Milwaukee has been charged with felony possession of a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm in an occupied vehicle and aggravated battery, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting on a CTA bus at about 12:14 a.m. Monday in the 3400-block of South State Street.Police said an altercation broke out onboard the #29 State Street bus and the driver reported that a passenger pulled a gun and fired on another.A man in his late 20s was shot in the chest and was taken to the hospital, where he later died, police said.The CTA driver was shot in the right shoulder and was taken to the hospital.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Conservative group sues Northwestern Law, alleging discrimination against white men
A group of conservatives has filed a lawsuit against Northwestern University, alleging the university's laws school is using Affirmative Action to favor women and minorities over White men when it comes to hiring and law review member selection.
Onni Secures $1B Refinancing for Chicago, L.A. Apartment Portfolio
Canadian developer Onni Group has secured $1 billion in refinancing for an eight-tower apartment portfolio in Chicago and the Los Angeles area, according to a Fitch Ratings report. Vancouver-based Onni is slated to receive $875 million on a five-year, fixed-rate deal and US$125 million in mezzanine debt. The deal is...
NASCAR sets itself up for another logistical nightmare in Chicago
It was a good thing that Shane van Gisbergen became the story in NASCAR's inaugural Chicago Street Course race in 2023, because otherwise it would have been about how inclement weather and city curfews ruined the historic weekend.Evidently NASCAR forgot about that too, because it learned absolutely nothing and set itself up for the exact same nightmare scenario again this year. Yes, there's a NASCAR event in Chicago and rain is in the forecast...However, it looks like, we *might be in between both systems with a rain-free weekend. As always, check with @NCTNHighCountry and his race weekend forecast. pic.twitter.com/JlReCANyFn— RaceSheetsDFS |...
JERSEY BOYS Begins Its Final Weeks At Mercury Theater Chicago
Mercury Theater Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter, Managing Director Kristi J. Martens, and Executive Producers L. Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon celebrate the successful run of the critically-acclaimed, first built-in Chicago Production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. After 18 weeks, Jersey Boys must close July 21, 2024, at the recently renovated Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue.
A Leap of Faith: The Chicago School’s 45 Years of Community Uplift
Forty-five years ago, The Chicago School began preparing students for clinical practice to serve our global community. While the prevailing Ph.D. programs of the time focused on theory, students in the flagship Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program found real-world training guided by working practitioners with years of experience. As a result of institutions like The Chicago School—and the impact of our graduates—the practical application of the Psy.D. Clinical Psychology program has lifted its status from vanguard to widely accepted, exemplified by American Psychological Association accreditation.
Introducing a Next-Generation Medical School
The Chicago School announces its plan to open the proposed Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) (applicant status-seeking accreditation). The proposed IllinoisCOM hopes to enroll its first class of students in the fall of 2026. Michele Nealon, Psy.D., president of The Chicago School, sees this expansion of the institution into...
Alderman Lamont Robinson, 4th Ward, enforces 9 p.m. curfew at 31st Street Beach
Two people were injured Saturday at 31st Street Beach after an argument left a 17-year-old girl shot in the shoulder and another person with a stab-wound to the arm. Four people have been shot at the South Side beach in less than a month. In response to the violence, Fourth Ward Alderman Lamont Robinson has implemented several measures to tighten security - and is calling on the Park District to enforce a 9 p.m. curfew at the beach.
58-Year-Old Man Charged With Aggravated Battery In South Side Chicago Shooting Of Elderly Woman
Chicago has seen its share of violence, but not every incident makes the headlines. In a recent event that unfolded in the city's South Side, a 64-year-old woman suffered grave injuries after being shot. The alleged perpetrator, 58-year-old Anthony Williams of the 4000 block of E. 134th St., has been...
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