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CPD seek man in violent robbery on CTA Red Line at 47th Street
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are searching for the suspect in a violent robbery on a CTA train earlier this month. It happened on the Red Line train at 47th St. on July 14, around 9:53 p.m. Police said the suspect approached the victim while riding the train and became irate. That's when he struck the victim with a pair of pliers, cutting them, and then began strangling the victim. The robber then took the victim's cell phone. The victim was able to get off the train at 47th Street and notified CTA staff, who then contacted the police. Surveillance cameras captured the suspect, who was said to be between 30-35 years old, and was wearing a red baseball cap with a white Bulls jersey and light blue pants at the time of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives – Mass Transit at 312-745-4447.
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Chicago weather: Sunny start to weekend followed by storm chances on Sunday
CHICAGO - Chicago will see some beautiful weather Friday into Saturday, but a small twist is expected for Sunday. Friday was beautiful with sunny skies and temperatures warming into the upper 70s and low 80s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the mid 60s. The weekend ahead will...
Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams' late flash of brilliance defines first padded practice
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The 2024 Bears put on the pads for the first time Friday on Day 6 of training camp at Halas Hall, and for most of the day, the defense pushed the offense around. Gervon Dexter, Montez Sweat, and DeMarcus Walker got constant pressure on quarterback Caleb...
Angel Reese and Tyla Turn Heads in Paris With Captivating Photo Together
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is no stranger to rubbing elbows with A-list celebrities. The "Chi Barbie" made waves back in May when she attended the 2024 Met Gala in New York instead of the latter half of her Sky practice. The 22-year-old WNBA rookie sensation was seen hanging out at ...
Voices Embodied Exhibition Explores Empathetic Futures
On view at the Design Museum of Chicago through October 13, Voices Embodied: Reverberations explores individual and societal barriers, particularly in reference to disability. Now in its fifth iteration, the show suggests ways to reimagine how inclusivity and awareness can lead to a more empathic future where all voices and experiences are equally valued.
Center For Better Aging Opens In Englewood With Wraparound Services For People 50 And Older
ENGLEWOOD — The South Side’s first geriatric-certified emergency room is now open in Englewood, providing neighbors 50 and older with a one-stop location to address their health care needs. Local leaders and community partners gathered Tuesday at St. Bernard Hospital to celebrate the grand opening of the Center...
Glory finish road slate in Rockford
The Green Bay Glory will play their final road fixture of the season on Friday night when they travel south of the border to play Rockford FC. The Glory secured promotion and moved up to first place in the division with their latest effort against Berber City. Tim Geocaris scored both goals in the 2-0 win over the Chicago-based side, burying passes from Tom Geocaris and Edgar Heredia.
Harris calls family of Sonya Massey, Illinois woman who police shot
Vice President Harris spoke Friday with the family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who police shot and killed in her home earlier this month. A spokesperson with Harris’s office confirmed the vice president spoke with Massey’s family. NBC News first reported on the call, and a family member said the vice president gave “her…
Pitchfork Fest chats: Hotline TNT, feeble little horse and Jessica Pratt
Last weekend, 88Nine evening host Arya and I took a road trip to the Midwest hipster mecca: Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago. While there, we chatted with Hotline TNT, feeble little horse and Jessica Pratt. Find clips of the interviews below and videos to go along with them on our social media @radiomilwaukee and @88nine.mke.
Parents buy cargo bikes instead of upgrading the family car
CHICAGO — Kevin Dekkinga’s son was going to elementary school and the family faced a decision: buy a second car, or buy a new cargo bike. His son would attend a Chicago Public Schools magnet school in a different neighborhood. His wife worked in the suburbs. And with CPS facing a bus driver shortage after the pandemic that left school bus service uncertain, the family felt they needed another reliable option to get around.
Ascension’s Significant Sale, Nine Illinois Hospitals to be Acquired by Prime Healthcare
Ascension, a leading Catholic nonprofit health system in America, has decided to sell nine of its Illinois hospitals to Prime Healthcare. Prime Healthcare is a for-profit health care organization from California. This transaction incorporates multiple post-acute and senior living facilities. The deal is anticipated to finalize in the first three months of 2025 and is awaiting regulatory agreement.
Chicago Sky announce the construction of a $38 million training facility
This fall the Chicago Sky will break ground for a new training facility in the Village of Bedford Park. The $38 million, 40,000-square-foot facility will be located next to the Wintrust Sports Complex. Included will be two regulation-sized WNBA courts, first-class amenities, private facilities for the players, player lounges, a high-tech film room, an advanced training room with strength and conditioning equipment, a private chef’s kitchen, locker rooms with personalized lockers, secured parking, a content creation studio, beauty stations and more.
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