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Demolition under way at old Sears headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (CBS) --An era has come to an end in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates, as crews on Thursday were working to tear down the old Sears, Roebuck and Co. corporate headquarters. CBS News Skywatch flew the scene as crews began ripping apart the 2.4 million square-foot office building. The property at 3333 Beverly Rd. in Hoffman Estates was acquired by Compass Datacenters in September of last year, and a new data center will be built on the site. Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives—reportedly valued at $240 million—to lure the...
Bucksbaum Properties Acquires River District Retail Center in Naperville
Bucksbaum Properties, LLC, a real estate owner and developer based in Chicago, has acquired River District, a prominent mixed-use shopping center located in downtown Naperville, Illinois. River District, built in 1988, encompasses 2.74 acres of prime real estate at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Chicago Avenue, at the...
Hinsdale Little League Team preparing for their1st World Series game
The Hinsdale Little League Team is soaking in every moment of this experience as they prepare for their first World Series game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. “All of us we’re so excited to be here,” player Colin Boots told NBC Chicago. “I’ve been looking forward to this since I was 7, watching on the TV—it’s like a dream come true.”
Downtown Chicago businesses board up over possible unrest during upcoming DNC
Concern over possible unrest during next week's Democratic National Convention has some business owners in Chicago's Loop taking precautions.Boarded up windows and doors could be seen downtown Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"As we know, this city has a poor track record when it comes to protecting businesses," said Scott Shapiro, owner of Syd Jerome.The looming unknowns ahead of next week's convention are why Shapiro said he knew he had to take precautions to keep his decades-old business safe."We felt it was more prudent to board up, since our customers and their employers have told them...
Henyard to Dolton cops during police power struggle: ‘Stop playing these silly games’
DOLTON, Ill. — There’s a power struggle playing-out in south suburban Dolton and it led to an emergency meeting in which Mayor Tiffany Henyard told officers they are to continue to obey orders from her handpicked police chief. That’s despite trustees voting to put Lewis Lacey on leave following a federal bankruptcy fraud charge and allegations […]
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Homewood
An Illinois Lottery player in the South Suburbs won a Lotto Million 1 drawing – becoming a millionaire overnight. The $1 million-winning Lotto ticket was purchased for the Monday drawing of Lotto Million 1. The ticket was purchased at South Gate Mini Mart, 18747 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The winner...
City of Chicago admits $35k Water bill a mistake- after NBC 5 Responds steps in to help Rogers Park landlord
When a Chicago property owner checked his bimonthly water bill in May, he discovered something unusual: an amount due of more than $35,000, nearly 100 times the amount he usually paid. He got in contact with the city, and expected the resolution to take months. With the help of NBC...
Broadview students call out dangerous intersection outside school
BROADVIEW, Ill. - Students at Lindop Elementary School in Broadview are calling for safety improvements along their route to school. They said many students cross the busy intersection of 17th Avenue and 15th Street where there is no stoplight or pedestrian crosswalk, and they should not have to deal with the danger.
‘Machine gun-like shots:’ 2 shot, 1 fatally, on Chicago’s West Side
CHICAGO — A 19-year-old man was killed and another man critically injured after they were shot multiple times Thursday morning on the city’s West Side. Witnesses to the 10:20 a.m. shooting on the 1100 block of North Lawndale Avenue, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, said they heard at least 25 rounds that sounded like they […]
Orland Park to Host Meeting on Proposed McGinnis Slough Path Project
Orland Park, IL – The Village of Orland Park is planning significant shared-use path improvements that will enhance connectivity throughout the community. The proposed project will develop pathways through McGinnis Slough, along Wolf Road, and within the ComEd Utility Corridor. These enhancements aim to link neighborhoods on the north and west sides of the village with the existing Bikeway System, including a planned 10-foot-wide shared-use path along the east side of Wolf Road.
EXCLUSIVE: Couple heartbroken after video shows business destroyed in Ashburn burglary for 3rd time
A Southwest Side couple said they feel helpless after their store was burglarized for a third time.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOn Thursday around 3 a.m. multiple suspects forced their way into the New Quick Market in the 8300-block of Kedzie Avenue, Chicago police confirmed."By the time we came, everything was just ruined," Owner Ayesha Khan said.Store owners Ayesha and Sunny Khan said thieves stole the ATM, cash out of the register, and liquor bottles.The owners said they had just rebuilt the front entrance after it was broken down three months ago.Surveillance video captured the moment...
Aurora Shooting Leaves Man Paralyzed; Chicago Suspect Guilty, Faces Possible Life Sentence
St. Charles, IL – A Chicago man may spend the rest of his life in prison after a Kane County jury found him guilty of multiple felonies related to a 2022 shooting that left a man paralyzed. Byron Frazier, 35, was convicted of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, armed violence, and being an armed habitual criminal.
Gunmen kill 17-year-old in targeted daytime attack
CHICAGO — Three gunmen shot and killed a 17-year-old boy in a targeted attack in Humboldt Park on Wednesday evening. Chicago police said it happened in the 3400 block of West Franklin. Surveillance video shows the victim walking with two other men when a car pulls up next to...
The New York Giants Will Trade Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Chicago Bears
With the 2024 NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to start looking at players that could be moved at the trade deadline. A player in mind that becomes an interesting option is New York Giants edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, if he is traded, it will be to the Chicago Bears.
Hobbs to join female governors at DNC for conversation hosted by ‘Veep’ actress
(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will be joining the seven other women Democratic governors in Chicago next week at the Democratic National Convention. All eight women will be participating in a panel discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 21 that will be moderated by award-winning actress, producer and activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus. “Governor Hobbs is looking forward to joining a panel with the country’s eighth democratic female governors on Aug. 21,” Hobbs’ office told The Center Square. “She’s excited to discuss how they’re delivering for...
White-bellied pangolin pup born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
A white-bellied pangolin pup was born last month at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The scaly endangered mammal is the newest addition to the 13 pangolins in the zoo’s care. The pangolin is one of the most trafficked mammals in the world, but the creature is likely best known for potentially passing COVID-19 on to humans, triggering the yearslong global pandemic.
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