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Take precautions when warned about summer storms and high water
Monday evening, July 15, the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for DuPage County. Outdoor sirens rang. Cell phones sounded alerts. Television programming was interrupted repeatedly with loud blasts, followed by messages regarding the possibility of “severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage.”
NV5 Invitational comes to Glenview next week
Chris Montagano, PGA, Tournament Director, NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank, joins John Williams to talk about the 6th installment of the NV5 Invitational coming to the Glen Club in Glenview next week, who typically competes in the tournament, why it’s a great event to watch the future stars of golf, and how the […]
Wildcats Celebrate Three Selections to CSC Academic All-American Teams
7/16/2024 2:34:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse, Field Hockey Evanston, Ill. - Northwestern University proudly announces that three student-athletes have been named to the 2023-24 Academic All-America® Women's At-Large teams by College Sports Communicators (CSC). These accolades highlight the exceptional academic and athletic achievements of our Wildcats. Annabel Skubisz, a standout from Houston, Texas (The Kinkaid School), earned her place on the second team after an extraordinary season with Northwestern Field Hockey. As a goalkeeper, Skubisz set a program record with 13 shutouts, leading the Wildcats to their third consecutive National Championship appearance. Her stellar performance earned her the titles of inaugural...
Photos: Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveils plan to transform over 100 acres for wildlife, visitors
BROOKFIELD, Ill. - Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveiled its ambitious Next Century Plan on Tuesday, aiming to transform over 100 acres of the zoo for the benefit of both wildlife and visitors. As it approaches its centennial anniversary in 2034, the zoo plans to blend its historic structures with new animal...
Feds charge Chicago rapper PFG Nuk with violent carjackings, kidnapping, machine gun possession
CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged Chicago rapper PGF Nuk with committing two violent carjackings earlier this year. CWBChicago first told you about the allegations against Virgil Gibson, 22, after state prosecutors filed charges against him in April. Officials believe Gibson carjacked two people in less than 30...
Village to renew contract with Chicago Transit Authority
The village is looking into continuing its contract with the Chicago Transit Authority for special transit police detail services after a unanimous vote at a July 8 council meeting to approve an intergovernmental agreement. The potential contract renewal comes after commissioners approved the original contract at a 2016 village council...
Ace Hardware Hits Three Milestones
Ace Hardware (Oak Brook, Ill.) is celebrating a century in business, an achievement underscored by its 100th new store opening for the calendar year, along with its 5000th domestic location. Overall, Ace plans to open more than 200 new stores by the end of the year. “This serendipitous symmetry is...
'Female Strong' organization offers free summer camp for local girls
Female Strong is working to build the next generation of lady leaders.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMore than 2,400 girls have gone through its programs. The non-profit has free upcoming camps for young women.The organization is also looking for candidates to join their fall entrepreneurship program.Emily Smith, the Founder of Female Strong and Sophia Mariconda, a Female Strong camp participant joined ABC7 Chicago to talk about their experience.The organization's motto is "a place where girls can see what they can be."A free one-day summer camp is happening on July 17.The camp is for girls 8 to 12-years-old and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wintrust Building downtown.To learn more, click here.
Sen. Tim Scott says America ‘isn't a racist country,' blasts Chicago leadership over violence
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott blasted the city of Chicago and its leadership during Monday’s Republican National Convention, saying that educational failures and gun violence are occurring there because of Democratic Party control. “America isn’t a racist country,” he said during his address. “If you are looking for racism...
WNBA Facing Major Backlash for Chennedy Carter's All-Star Status Following Victory over Aces
The Chicago Sky had one of their most impressive victories of the season against the Las Vegas Aces as they looked like the better team from start to finish. While Angel Reese had a solid game, it was another star player on the Sky that took over which led to their victory. Chennedy Carter ...
Angel Reese Receives Big News From Iconic Rapper
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese was recently named dropped in Lil Durk's upcoming song with YTB Fatt. The Chicago rapper sent a shoutout to the Sky, as well as the first-year star out of LSU while recording a music video for the song. Lil Durk and YTB Fatt were filmed recording the music video ...
Illinois Holocaust Museum Using VR Headsets to Bring Survivor Stories to RNC, DNC
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie is taking its mission on the road this summer, bringing the stories of survivors to life at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions through virtual reality headsets. “It’s just a very engaging way to connect,” said Deb Rodak, who’s part of...
Bally’s changes hotel location at Chicago casino project
Bally’s Corp. has made some changes to its ambitious 30-acre Chicago casino development, including plans for its hotel. The project is still getting a 500-key hotel. However, in the latest design update, the tower has been moved to sit along the southern end of the future Bally’s Chicago Casino, near Ohio Street along the Chicago River, pending approval by the Chicago Department of Planning & Development, Bally’s detailed in a release. The hotel was moved due to unforeseen underground infrastructure, Bally’s said.
Common Comes Home To Mark Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary With Free Performance
CHICAGO — Common took to Chicago’s streets 20 years ago to find the core of the city’s soul. The rapper, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, rented a car and drove around Hyde Park to capture the heart of the South Side and translate it into lyrics. He traveled down 87th and Stony Island and DuSable Lake Shore Drive to hear the city’s thrum. He wrote “It’s Your World — Part 1 & 2” after a conversation with a sex worker in Bronzeville, he said.
MLB Trade Rumors: Cleveland Guardians Interested in Chicago White Sox Breakout Pitcher
MLB Insider suggests that the Cleveland Guardians might pursue a trade for breakout pitcher Erick Fedde from the Chicago White Sox to address their need for starting pitching before the July 30 deadline. Erick Fedde has a 7-3 record and a 2.99 ERA this season. Fedde has allowed 96 hits...
Push to Give Chicago Voters Power to Recall Mayor Raises Less Than $300 in 3 Months
The push to give voters the power to recall the mayor of Chicago raised less than $300 since the initiative was announced three months ago, according to records filed with state election officials. Despite a flurry of media attention after Daniel Boland announced the creation of the Committee for Chicago...
Strong winds cause damage around Oak Park
At about 9:30 p.m. Monday, a tornado warning blared on Oak Park resident phones, telling them to shelter in place until 10 p.m. Tornado warnings were in effect throughout parts of Illinois at the same time, including portions of Will, Kendall, Grundy, northern DuPage and Cook County and in Chicago, according to the National Weather Service Chicago.
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