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NASCAR considering Cincinnati as host city for future street race: report
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - NASCAR is reportedly considering Cincinnati as a host city for a future street race. According to Sports Business Journal,citing those familiar with the matter, NASCAR is considering several cities to host a future street racing event. The publication reported that NASCAR is looking to explore the street racing concept across America.
Chicago police oversight body hears traffic stop concerns and ideas for reform
At a special hearing held by Chicago’s Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Tuesday evening, dozens of Chicagoans and a panel of experts gathered to provide input on what meaningful traffic stop reform could look like in Chicago. Commission president Anthony Driver Jr. said the purpose of the...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — More rain is ahead for the Chicago area on Wednesday. Chicago-area residents are waking up to storm damage after severe weather Tuesday evening. Strong winds from the storms sent trees crashing to the ground, and 44,935 Northern Illinois ComEd customers were without power Tuesday night. Wednesday's highs will be in the mid-80s with scattered showers in the morning and thunderstorms possible by the afternoon. Storm chances stay in the forecast through Friday. After Friday, the holiday weekend will be dry and cooler.
WTTW News Explains: How Did Redlining Work in Chicago?
To this day, Chicagoans live in a fairly segregated city — with the vast majority of the Black population living on the city’s South and West Sides, the Latino population on the West and Northwest Sides, and the White population on the North Side. And that segregation didn’t...
Tigers, Cubs & Whitecaps Triumph on Tuesday
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 28, 2024) – Kerry Carpenter homered and drove in three runs as the Tigers topped the visiting Los Angeles Angels last night, 6-2. The series at Comerica Park in Detroit continues this evening, with coverage led by Dan Dickerson at 6:15 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
Tuesday marked the 19th 90°+ temp this year in Chicago
Tuesday afternoon heat index Tuesday afternoon temperatures Forecast temperature anomaly: Transition to a much cooler pattern as we move into Labor Day and beyond next week Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Thursday, Sept. 5:
Bally’s chairman confident as Chicago project takes big step toward construction
Bally’s chairman confident as Chicago project takes big step toward construction. As excavators make way for Chicago’s future mega-casino, the leader of the corporation behind the River West development believes Bally’s is poised to start “eating a lot of people’s lunches” in an Illinois gambling market already saturated with numerous casinos and video gaming options.
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates on District Leadership, Ongoing Union Negotiations
The first day of classes is in the books for Chicago Public Schools, though getting there has been short of an easy A. The Chicago Teachers Union is still in the midst of public contract negotiations, and the union said CPS leaders aren’t doing enough about the lack of academic resources. This comes amid concerns over district funding.
Man gets 25 years for murdering 75-year-old man in Rogers Park knife attack
CHICAGO — A man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stabbing a 75-year-old man to death in Rogers Park. Judge Peggy Chiampas handed down the sentence on Tuesday after Cash Johnson, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of murder, according to court records. The victim, Nanda Bhattarai,...
60-year-old man carjacked Amazon driver at knifepoint in Lakeview, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — A 60-year-old man accused of carjacking an Amazon delivery driver at knifepoint in Lakeview will be released on electronic monitoring after a judge rejected a detention petition filed by prosecutors. Chicago police said the 53-year-old courier was carjacked just after 7 a.m. on Monday while making deliveries...
Real test for CPD still ahead after Democratic National Convention protests, police watchdog says
Chicago police were given a lot of credit for how they handled the protests during the Democratic National Convention and kept the city safe.But a police watchdog group is saying the real test for police is still ahead.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDuring the DNC protests, Chicago police said, officers made 74 arrests and noted there were only eight or nine complaints about police conduct.On Friday, CPD Supt. Larry Snelling praised his officers for their restraint."So as a result of it, you didn't see the activity that people expected to see," Snelling said.One of the leaders...
Northwestern Medicine’s Dr. Bell on Bronzeville’s new outpatient care center
Dr. Kimbra Bell, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Medical Director at Northwestern Medicine Bronzeville Outpatient Care Center, joins Lisa Dent to talk about what clinical services the Bronzeville center will provide when it opens in 2025 and why there is a need for a location on the South Side of Chicago.
‘We have more work to do' — Local delegates fired up after Democratic National Convention
Amidst the flurry and fanfare of this year’s Democratic National Convention, which saw thousands of journalists, politicians and delegates converge in Chicago last week for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential nomination, Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-1st) was nostalgic. He attended his first DNC in San Francisco at 18 years...
Midwest Currently Center of Songbird Migration
(Undated) -- The Midwest is currently at the center of songbird migration. Annette Prince with the Chicago Bird Alliance says the largest number of them are flying through Iowa. "Millions of birds come through," Prince says. "Birds are currently coming through from their summer breeding areas in the northern United...
More than 30 candidates make the ballot for Chicago’s first School Board election
The ballot for Chicago’s first school board elections is largely set, with 32 candidates remaining in the running after weeks of challenges and withdrawals. The Chicago Board of Election commissioners made their final determinations Tuesday on the few remaining challenges to the qualifications of candidates who had filed to appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Candidates have until Sept. 3 to appeal decisions. Early voting begins Sept. 26.
WNBA star Angel Reese launches weekly podcast, ‘Unapologetically Angel'
Angel Reese's bag just keeps getting bigger. One week after unveiling a brand partnership with Reese's candy, the Chicago Sky rookie announced yet another business venture Tuesday on social media — a podcast titled "Unapologetically Angel." "Unapologetically Angel," will debut Sept. 5, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. "I...
JD Vance targeting battleground states
Over the next few days, Vance is focusing on top voter issues.
Healing trauma caused by gun violence can start at the hospital
Gun violence can change the lives of survivors, friends, family and the larger community. It can make people fearful for their lives, untrusting of the people around them and even lead to PTSD, depression and anxiety. Trauma can impact all aspects of life from relationships to education to employment. But...
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