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Rockford man pinned by car leaves positive impact on community
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A great mechanic and a funny man; those are just two ways people describe 55-year-old Dennis Modloff, who was killed from being pinned between a vehicle lift and a car he was working on Wednesday morning. Friends of Dennis say he was a regular at a...
Illinois quick hits: Chicago firefighters look to protest; campus protesters appear in court
The Chicago firefighters union has been denied a permit for a protest near the United Center during the Democratic National Convention. Now, it's considering its next move. The firefighters have gone three years without a contract. They're asking for pay raises, more ambulances and more paramedics. Campus protesters appear in...
Driver blows red light on 95th Street and crashes into another vehicle; bus stop also damaged
CHICAGO - A driver blew a red light in Longwood Manor Wednesday night, leading to a crash involving another vehicle and a bus stop. At about 11:56 p.m., a female, age unknown, was driving a black sedan in the 9500 block of South Vincennes Avenue when she failed to stop at a red light and struck another black sedan at the intersection, police said.
Semi rolls over after crashing into overpass in Old Irving Park, Chopper 7 over scene
A semi crashed into an overpass on the city's Northwest Side, causing some traffic delays on Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash happened on the eastbound lanes of Irving Park Road between Keeler Avenue and the Kennedy.Chopper 7 over scene around 6:30 a.m., showing the semi on its side.It is unknown if there are reports of serious injuries.CTA rerouted the eastbound #80 Irving Park buses due to the crash.Although lanes eastbound lanes Irving Park Road were closed, traffic was allowed to slowly go around the crash.It is unclear how long it will take to clean up the site.CHICAGO TRAFFIC | See LIVE drive times near you
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
14-year-old robbed CTA passenger at gunpoint, police say
CHICAGO — A 14-year-old boy was part of a group that robbed a CTA passenger at gunpoint earlier this summer, police said Thursday. The robbery occurred around 11:10 p.m. on June 25. Police said the 14-year-old and two other males who remain at large followed a 33-year-old man from a Red Line train at Sox-35th. Once they reached the sidewalk, the three displayed a gun and took the man’s valuables.
Chicago's Credit Rating Soars as Fitch Upgrades City Bonds, Signaling Economic Upswing
Chicago has just received an economic boost, with Mayor Brandon Johnson revealing that Fitch Ratings, Inc. has upgraded the city's credit ratings. The General Obligation (GO) bonds now sit at 'A-' up from 'BBB+', and Chicago’s Sales Tax Securitization Corporation’s (STSC) senior lien bonds have leaped to 'AAA' from 'AA+'. A stable outlook remains for both categories, hinting at a steady financial trajectory for the city.
Register Now for Morris Hospital Corn Fest 5K
Registration is open for the Morris Hospital Corn Fest 5K Run, part of the Grundy County Corn Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Morris Grade School, 2001 Dupont Avenue. Your browser does not support the audio element. The 5K race starts at 9 a.m., preceded...
Changing population is changing the political landscape in Illinois
Illinois politics can be difficult to understand. From a perceived culture of pervasive political corruption to the rise of billionaire backers, shifting regional alliances, and the continued control of the so-called Four Tops — the legislative leaders in the General Assembly — it’s a confusing landscape. But...
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Brice Fritz was naked, strapped down to a chair in a jail cell when a staff member monitoring her via video delivered 80,000 volts of electricity through the stun cuff on her leg. “I felt like I was being electrocuted,” Fritz told the Illinois Answers Project,...
Scattered strong to severe storms possible Thursday
Welcome to August friends! I can’t believe we ended July with just one 90° day and it so happened to occur on the final day of the month. As for August, Rockford typically sees average highs stay in the low 80s, with average lows dropping into the upper 50s by the 31st. Highs to begin the month will remain above average as the “ring of fire” keeps a firm grip on the Midwest. Not only that, we look to see a few more chances for scattered storms before our pattern quiets down this weekend.
Wayfair to open outlet store in Chicago suburbs
Months after Wayfair's first-ever brick-and-mortar store opened in suburban Wilmette, the online furniture and home store will open another store in the Chicago area -- but this one will be an outlet. In fall of 2024, a Wayfair Outlet is set to open in the western suburb of Naperville, a...
EPA waives summer restrictions on gasoline in Michigan
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting an emergency fuel waiver to prioritize fuel access and distribution ahead of the 2024 hurricane season—which is predicted to be severe.
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