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CVS Health’s Aetna donates $100K to Safer Foundation
The funding will help provide unhoused families with homes. Aetna Better Health of Illinois, a CVS Health company, announced that Aetna provided Safer Foundation with a community investment of $100,000 to help place unhoused Chicago families into homes. To date, the community investment from Aetna has enabled Safer Foundation to...
‘I love my career path’: Meet the woman behind IDOT’s cement testing across Central IL
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — In Central Illinois, summertime also means construction season. Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) workers know that all too well. One civil engineer in particular plays an important part in the process before concrete is poured at job sites. Spending the day outside and on the side of the road isn’t everyone’s […]
Lansing Public Library receives technology grant
LANSING, Ill. (August 25, 2024) – Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias released information last week totaling the grant monies awarded to library districts in Fiscal Year 2024. The award totals include annual per capita and equalization aid grants, public library construction grants, and one-time newly created technology grants.
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
Northern Illinois Residents Alerted to Severe Thunderstorm Risk: Stay Indoors This Afternoon
Rockford, IL – Northern Illinois, including Rockford and Woodstock, is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 p.m. this afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of possible strong storms developing over the area, capable of producing damaging winds up to 70 mph and hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.
Summer Bridge offers first step toward students’ long-term success
GARY, Ind. — Students who attend colleges and universities with on-campus living normally have time to acclimate after moving in. They can freely explore campus, meet new people and get comfortable with their new surroundings before entering their first class. At Indiana University Northwest, there’s a different way for...
Badge ceremony honors fallen CFD firefighter killed in house fire near O'Hare 1 year ago
It was an incredibly somber and emotional morning inside the Chicago Fire Academy as scores of people gathered to remember the life of fallen fireman Lieutenant Kevin Ward, a man cherished for his dedication and service to others.Bells tolled inside the Chicago Fire Academy as the all too familiar sound of bagpipes echoes throughout the solemn ceremony, honoring the life of fallen Chicago fireman Lieutenant Ward.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"It is my prayer that by gathering today we will permanently etch his memory into the story of Chicago - which is a beautiful love story,"...
Neighbors concerned over gentrification in 1901 Project proposed by United Center owners
Community members weighed in on the proposed 1901 Project on Tuesday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDevelopers announced the multi-billion dollar invested last month. United Center owners said it would transform and revitalize the Near West Side neighborhood.The 1901 Project would include residential units, a music hall, a hotel, and retail and park space."We are concerned about gentrification," one neighbor said. "Taking our communities and pricing us out of our own communities."READ ALSO | United Center owners pitch $7B investment called 1901 Project to revitalize neighborhood27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett hosted the meeting along with developers."Do you want your property values to go up and other amenities come to your community and your taxes go up," Burnett asked. "Or do you want vacant land and parking lots and your taxes go up?"The owners of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks are behind the project. They said the $7 billion would be paid for with private funds.However, it needs city council approval.
Lyft rolling out rider verification program in Chicago
Lyft is rolling out a pilot program in Chicago designed to improve safety.Starting next week, passengers who are not automatically verified by the Lyft app will be asked to upload a government-issued ID.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThis is expected to help drivers confirm that the person requesting a ride is who they claim to be before accepting the request.SEE ALSO: How to avoid falling victim to taxi scamsLyft says the rider verification will work by cross-referencing rider information with third-party data sources to confirm that the person requesting a ride is who they claim to...
Albany Park shooting leaves 19-year-old seriously hurt
CHICAGO - A 19-year-old man was seriously wounded in a shooting on Chicago's Northwest Side Wednesday morning. The victim was standing outside his car in the 4700 block of North Kedzie Avenue around 2:39 a.m. when he heard gunshots. He got back inside his vehicle and heard more shots. As...
Notre Dame, St. Pat students & 16th (Jefferson Park) District DAC provide meals for police during DNC
The 16th (Jefferson Park) Police District Advisory Committee and students from Notre Dame College Prep and Saint Patrick High School provided meals to officers on Sunday, Aug. 18, as food was barbecued on an grill outside the district station, 5151 N. Milwaukee Ave. The committee also provided snacks during the...
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