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High school student fatally shot in Little Village while driving from soccer practice
A teen was shot and killed on the city's Southwest Side earlier this week, just days before the start of the new school year.He was gunned down while driving back from soccer practice on Monday in Little Village. ABC7 spoke with the victim's family and coach about their sudden and heartbreaking loss.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe 17-year-old victim, Juan Salgado, was one week away from starting his senior year at Juarez Community Academy and becoming the captain of the school's soccer team when he was killed, his family said.Torn hearts gathered outside Orozco Community Academy,...
Latest news from Evanston: Your Friday daily digest
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4 of the Central Park 5 make an appearance at DNC. Learn more about the case
Thursday at the Democratic National Convention, Rev. Al Sharpton introduced the group known as the "Central Park 5." Invoking the convention refrain "We won't go back," Sharpton brought four of the five men on stage at the United Center in Chicago. ...
Ramaswamy makes surprise appearance at Democratic convention
CHICAGO — Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made a surprise appearance on the final day of the Democratic National Convention, just hours before Vice President Harris is set to take the stage. “I held a conference open to the public, open to the press, earlier today, where I laid out an alternative vision —…
Riverside issues new kind of liquor license to Brookfield Zoo Chicago
While its name might suggest Brookfield Zoo Chicago falls solely in Brookfield, the easternmost portions of the zoological park actually lay within Riverside. As a result of the overlap, the village has altered its liquor code to enable the zoo to expand its liquor sales. At the village board’s Aug....
Watch: Cubs OF motors around the bases for inside-the-park home run at insane speed
Chicago Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has not yet made a significant impact with his bat at the major league level. But he does have a ton of speed, and he showcased that on Friday night by hitting an inside-the-park home run against the Miami Marlins.An inside-the-park home run is always exciting, but this one was especially so because Crow-Armstrong motored his way around the bases going from home to home in a staggering 14 seconds. Have a look. PCA just ran from home to home in 14 seconds. pic.twitter.com/tYLhntYjlY— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 23, 2024 According to Bleacher Report, that is the fastest home-to-home time in the league this season. That is Crow-Armstrong's sixth home run of the season and helped lift the Cubs to a 6-3 win and bring them to within one game of .500 (64-65).It might be too little, too late when it comes to earning a playoff spot, but they have been playing significantly better baseball in the second half of the season and especially throughout the month of August.
The internet was devastated by fake rumor that Beyonce would be at the DNC. Actual spectators were unburdened
Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia did not know what song she would want Beyoncé to perform ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris delivering her speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president. But she had some ideas of what not to pick. "I feel like there might be some state-related...
Cubs designate longest-tenured player David Bote for assignment
The Cubs announced Friday they designated David Bote, their longest-tenured player, for assignment, ending his 12-year career with the North Side. The team recalled infielder Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa in his place. They also claimed right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell off of waivers from the Diamondbacks, optioning him to Triple-A.
Protesters gather outside DNC after-party at Ramova Theater in Bridgeport
Protesters gathered in the Bridgeport neighborhood outside the Ramova Theater where a DNC after-party was being held.There was a large police presence with officers trying to keep protesters and party-goers separated at 35th and Halsted streets.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThursday night, there were thousands of protesters march near the United Center, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.The Coalition to March on the DNC are pro-Palestinian and want the U.S. to stop sending aid to Israel, but also demand money for jobs, school, health care, housing and the environment, as opposed to war.Things remained peaceful with Chicago police controlling and containing the crowd.
District 33 Board of Education Earns Governance Recognition Honor
(Originally submitted by West Chicago Elementary School District 33 on August 20, 2024) The District 33 Board of Education has been recognized for its exceptional governance practices by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). District 33 was one of 46 Illinois school districts to earn the School Board Governance Recognition honor for their effective governance behaviors and their commitment to obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead the district.
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Daylight saving time and more: What to expect with start of fall less than 1 month away
The start of fall is just under one month away, and with pumpkin spice already hitting stores, many are already looking ahead to the autumn season and what comes with it, including the end of daylight saving time. The annual "fall back" will once again return in Illinois, but not...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Aurora, IL Police Seek Public Help in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old Girl
Aurora, IL – The Aurora Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating 16-year-old Theresa Aguilera, who was reported missing earlier this week. Aguilera was last seen on August 21 at 11:00 p.m. She was wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and black Crocs. Theresa is described as...
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