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VIDEO: NFL Fans Are Loving The New Chicago Bears Logo Redesign
When social media is used correctly, it can produce glorious things. One young lady has the right idea on how to properly distribute her content, as she now has fans going crazy over her redesign of the Chicago Bears logo. Talented artist Emily Morgan has gained thousands of followers due...
Tyreek Hill Will End Up on the Chicago Bears to Play With Caleb Williams
The Miami Dolphins have spent a lot of money between Tyreek Hill, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jaylen Waddle this offseason. Between Hill making $90 million with $65 guaranteed on a restructured deal, Waddle with a new three-year, $84.75 million deal, and Tagovailoa with a $212 million extension, if they don’t win a Super Bowl it will be a failure. Let alone, if they don’t make it to the Super Bowl it will be a bad result. This will lead to one important player wanting a trade.
These Gold Coast Streets Will Be Closed For The DNC, City Says
GOLD COAST — A slew of Downtown street closures are going into effect starting Sunday ahead of the Democratic National Convention being hosted this week. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Saturday announced eight Gold Coast-area street closures slated to last from Sunday through Friday. The emergency management agency said the closures were related to the DNC, but it is unclear which events related to the DNC are causing the closures.
Teen missing in Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach; water search ends due to dangerous conditions: CPD
A water search for a teen missing in the lake at a South Side beach was called off Sunday evening.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 16-year-old boy went missing around 3:42 p.m. in the 7700 block of East 77th Street, Chicago police said. He went into the water and did not resurface.Chicago Fire Department officials said divers did a water search in Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach in South Shore. The search was ended for the night due to dangerous water conditions.A beach hazard warning has been in effect this weekend until 4 a.m. Tuesday due to dangerous water conditions with rip currents in Lake Michigan, ABC7 Meteorologist Phil Schwarz said.No further information was immediately available.SEE ALSO | Man died while trying to save passengers on sinking yacht in Lake Michigan, wife says: 'He's a hero'This is a breaking news story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.
Car crashes into My Sister’s Closet resale shop on Devon Ave. in Edgebrook
A storefront for a longtime Edgebrook resale shop at 5413 W. Devon Ave. was destroyed after a car crashed into it at about 5:55 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, but the owner of My Sister’s Closet hopes to have the business open on Monday. A white convertible was traveling east...
Chicago police seek help identifying gunman in deadly Austin shooting
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of killing another man in the city's Austin neighborhood Saturday afternoon. According to police, a man in his 30s was in the 0-100 block of South Laverne around 2:30 p.m. when he got into an argument with an unknown person who shot him multiple times. The shooter fled the scene. The victim, who was shot in the neck and the back, was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition and later died. The shooter is described as a Black man with a medium build, short black hair, and a beard. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Area Four detectives at (312) 746-8252. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online.
2 men killed in UTV crash in McHenry County
CHICAGO - A UTV crash in unincorporated Hebron left two men dead late Saturday night. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded to the 13300 block of Thayer Road around 10:50 p.m. for a report of a fiery UTV crash. A 40-year-old Harvard man was driving...
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Slideshow: Illinois Delegate Breakfast at the DNC, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
On the first day of the Democratic National Convention, members of the Illinois delegation met for a breakfast with several speakers including Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen, and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz. The first day of the Democratic...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Democrats kick off convention with typical, mind-blowing hypocrisy
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has called to standby status about 150 members of the Illinois National Guard to assist the already sizable police presence -- including those from departments outside Chicago -- on hand to handle the expected crowds, protesters and agitators at this week's Democrat National Convention. It's good to be a Democrat politician. They get all the security. Just ask Donald Trump.
Illinois School Buses Now Equipped with Video Cameras: What Drivers Need to Know
Kankakee, IL – As the school year begins across Illinois, authorities are reminding drivers about the critical importance of school bus safety, especially with new video cameras installed to enforce traffic laws. Drivers need to be aware of the steep penalties associated with passing a stopped school bus. In...
Iowa and Illinois Brace for Smoky Skies and Mild Temperatures This Week
Davenport, IA – The Quad Cities area, including parts of Iowa and Illinois, is set to experience a beautiful start to the work week, with temperatures hovering around or below 80 degrees. However, residents should be aware of smoky conditions that may persist through the day. According to the...
Mega Millions warning as $1m prize remains unclaimed – but the winner is set to avoid the same fate as Edwin Castro
LOTTERY chiefs have warned a mystery millionaire to safeguard their prize-scooping ticket - to avoid the same pitfalls as Edwin Castro. The Powerball mega-winner has been pictured dining with a close friend of the Kardashians, amid family scandals and a lawsuit. An unknown Lottery player became one of three lucky...
As the DNC Hits Chicago, Who Are Illinois’ Biggest Democratic Donors?
Illinois Democrats are putting their money where their mouths are this election cycle — but a change at the top of the ticket and federal campaign finance reporting deadlines mean we won’t have the full picture of the cash influx until later this year. After President Joe Biden...
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