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Man shot, critically wounded in car in Back of the Yards
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man was hospitalized in critical condition Friday night after being shot in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.The 23-year-old man was in a car parked in the 4600 block of South Damen Avenue when three attackers approached and took out guns, police said.The attackers fired shots at the victim, striking him in the back, police said.The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in critical condition.The rear windshield of the car, which remained at the scene afterward, was shattered by the gunfire.The shooters were still on the loose Friday night. Wentworth Area detectives are investigating.
This loving pup just wants to snuggle
Our PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week is a loving, 5-year-old girl named Belina. She came to PAWS from one of their shelter partners and has been eager for adventure ever since! She loves to train, swim, go for a card ride, and most importantly, snuggle.
Chicago animal shelter hoping to adopt out an unlikely pair
A local animal shelter is hoping someone will adopt an unlikely pair of best friends. In a facebook post, One Tail at a Time shared adorable pictures of the bonded pair – a large-breed puppy named Scooter and a one-eyed kitten named Socker Bopper.
Artist Creates ‘Wooden Quilt’ From Pieces Of Emmett Till’s South Side Home
WOODLAWN — There was a point when Emmett Till was too painful a subject for artist Jean-Marcel St. Jacques. “Emmett Till is the most famous story in the history of American civil rights, but especially for Black men, we don’t want to hear about that s**t,” the New Orleans-based sculptor and storyteller said. “We seen the picture. We know what happened. Anytime I’d hear that name, I’d get mad.”
Cody Bellinger homers to cap 7-run 2nd inning as Cubs take series opener from Nationals, 7-6
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cody Bellinger homered to cap a seven-run second inning, and the Chicago Cubs held on to defeat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series. Chicago, which has scored 80 runs in its last eight games, improved to 6-1 on...
Stars Lose Season Opener on the Road
Chicago, Ill. - The Dominican University women's soccer team traveled to University of Chicago to face off against the Maroons. In the Stars season opener. -The Stars and Maroons had a slow start to this one, feeling each other out in the match. Freshman Tia Garr got the first shot of the game for DU.
Cardinals Sweep Knights, Oles in Season Opener
CHICAGO (Aug. 30, 2024) - Kicking off the 2024 season, the North Central College women's volleyball team cruised to sweeps of Carleton College and St. Olaf University to begin newly appointed head coach Ray Gooden's time with the Cardinals on Friday night at the Ratner Athletics Center. A kill from...
Chicago’s ‘Take Back the Block’ summer program seeks to target crime by linking residents to resources
CHICAGO — The city’s summer program “Take Back the Block” kicked off the holiday weekend on the West Side. The city is targetting violent crime by flooding communities like Humboldt Park with opportunities to access city services and resources, hoping that all together, they can make neighborhoods safer. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson brought his initiative […]
The Hyde Park Neighborhood Club builds for the future
As Angela Habr, the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club’s executive director, led a group of hard-hatted board members through a recent tour of its stripped-down facility, she gestured to a couple of cinder block walls, noting that they would soon be knocked out. Habr was giving board members their first...
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally near DNC
Demonstrators protesting the Israel-Hamas war have been rallying near the site of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. On Tuesday, dozens of protesters were arrested in front of the Israeli consulate following clashes with law enforcement. Lilia Luciano has more. Air Date: Aug 21, 2024.
Chicago Public Schools offers teachers 4%-5% raises, while union says that’s just a starting point for negotiations
Chicago Public Schools is offering the Chicago Teachers Union salary increases of 4% to 5% over the next four years, the district announced ahead of a bargaining session with the union Friday. The district’s proposal comes four months after the 30,000-member teachers union publicly launched its bargaining efforts in April with a demand for 9% annual raises, or compensation equivalent to the ...
Knights split pair on opening day of Rosalie Resch Invitational
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Carleton volleyball team opened the 2024 season by splitting a pair of matches in the Rosalie Resch Invitational on Friday, hosted by the University of Chicago. The Knights captured a straight-set win over Lawrence University before falling to North Central (Ill.) in the second match.
Chicago Bears acquire DL Darrell Taylor and Chris Williams via trade
In recent news, the Chicago Bears agreed to a trade with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire defensive lineman Darrell Taylor in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round selection, pending a physical. The club also released defensive lineman Khalid Kareem and wide receiver Freddie Swain. Since entering the league as a second-round...
Illinois’ ‘Black Moms Rising’ Is Tackling Maternal Mortality Crisis
The state of Illinois is working to address maternal mortality, with a special focus on moms of color. The state of Illinois is working diligently to get good use out of the $118 million in funding the CDC allocated to tackle maternal mortality nationwide. The Illinois Maternal Mortality Review Committee...
Northern Illinois to Experience Overnight Lows in the 40s Next Week
Chicago, IL – Cooler temperatures are expected across northern Illinois next week, with overnight lows forecasted to drop into the 40s. Starting Sunday night, temperatures will dip into the upper 40s to low 50s, especially in areas outside of Chicago. The National Weather Service warns of continued cool conditions through midweek, with the lowest overnight temperatures predicted for Monday and Tuesday.
Scattered storms move into parts of Chicago area after rainy morning
Following a stormy start to the day Friday, another system of scattered storms is moving its way into parts of the Chicago area this evening. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Newton and Jasper counties in Northwest Indiana, with wind gusts of 60 miles per hour and quarter-sized hail possible.
Bears chairman preaches patience with Caleb Williams: 'He's going to make mistakes'
Yes, the Chicago Bears expect big things from No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams. But team chairman George McCaskey wants Bears fans to have realistic expectations when it comes to Williams' rookie season. It's safe to say that optimism hasn't been this high in Chicago in quite some time. A...
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