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July 4th parades and fireworks 2024: How to watch live
Parades and fireworks are the highlight of the day today as Americans celebrate Independence Day, and you can watch it all right here. If You Have A Computer, This Adventure Game Is A Must-Play. Sunrise Village|. The festivities start at 11 a.m. ET with the Highland Park Parade in Illinois....
Still need a REAL ID? What to know about the upcoming requirements in Illinois
The wait for the long-delayed REAL ID plan may finally be coming to an end next year. Next May, the federal Department of Homeland Security will require that people have a REAL ID in order to access federal facilities – think military bases – and fly on domestic commercial aircraft.
Central Illinois Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Threaten Holiday Weekend
Lincoln, IL – Today is Independence Day, and Central Illinois residents should prepare for scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain throughout the day. The forecast predicts temperatures ranging from 80 to 87 degrees, with mostly cloudy skies. According to the US National Weather Service in Lincoln, IL, the probability of...
Illinois Closings: This Fast Food Giant May Be Shuttering Stores
For over a year now, it seems as though each new week brings some news about another company with locations throughout the country deciding (or being forced to decide) to permanently close multiple locations. We've seen several major retailers in Illinois close their doors forever, and we've seen even more...
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.
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