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Search for missing man to resume Sunday after yacht sinks in Lake Michigan near 31st Street Harbor
A search on Lake Michigan for a missing boater was postponed Saturday due to dangerous water conditions.The U.S. Coast Guard said they received calls about a 25-foot double-decker pleasure yacht capsizing and then sinking around 7:30 p.m. Friday near the 31st Street Harbor.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchRescue crews are waiting until Sunday to resume their search. The conditions have been too choppy on the water Saturday, and that's why the search had to be suspended.The Coast Guard said 16 people were on the boat at the time of the incident. All but one of those...
2 shot, 1 fatally in Chicago's Austin neighborhood
CHICAGO - A man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting on Chicago's West Side Saturday morning. According to Chicago police, the shooting occurred around 4:02 a.m. in the 4900 block of West Madison Street. Two men, aged 39 and 53, were standing outside when a silver Ford...
Pedestrian dies after running into traffic on Lake Shore Drive
CHICAGO - A pedestrian was fatally hit by a car on Lake Shore Drive Saturday morning. Chicago police said an unidentified male ran into traffic and was struck by a Toyota Prius traveling northbound near 49th Street. The incident happened just after 1 a.m. The victim was transported to the...
Illinois Women Warned About Vicious New Banking & Romance Scams
Obviously no scam is good, but I would argue the worst are the ones that prey on emotions to rob a person blind or worse. That's why there are urgent warnings for Illinois women to be aware there are current ploys that use text messages to lure victims into romance and banking problems.
Illinois Duo Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Bank Fraud Scheme and Money Laundering
Two Illinois men, Erik Richard Jones and Mitchell Allen Melega, were sentenced to prison after being convicted of bank fraud and money laundering. They were also ordered to pay nearly $4.84 million in restitution for defrauding First Midwest Bank and misappropriating loaned funds. The sentences were handed down in Rock Island, following their guilty pleas to multiple charges. On July 23, 2024, Erik Jones, of Colona, was sentenced to 54 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Mitchell Melega, formerly of Orion, was sentenced to 75 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. They were both ordered to pay $4,840,944.63 in restitution.
Illinois quick hits: More layoffs announced; suspects sentenced for stealing mail
More layoffs announced Manufacturers Caterpillar and John Deere are laying off workers. Moline-based John Deere laid off 170 employees this week, following hundreds more layoffs in the Quad Cities area the past few months. Caterpillar officials confirmed that the company implemented a one-week layoff for employees in East Peoria. According to Industrial Technology Research, U.S....
Dump truck flips onto side after crash in Addison; roads reopen, police say
A rollover crash caused traffic delays Friday evening in the west suburbs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash happened around 2:25 p.m. at Rohlwing Road and Winthrop Avenue in Addison, authorities said.The Addison Police Department and the Addison Fire Protection District responded to the scene, where a dump truck was reported to have rolled over after a crash with another vehicle.The driver of the truck was trapped after the crash and rescued by first responders, officials said. Both drivers were treated for non-life threatening injuries.Chopper 7 was over the scene, where the overturned truck could be seen blocking multiple lanes.The rollover crash caused major traffic problems during the evening commute.The roadways were closed as crews cleaned up the debris from the crash. The roads were reopened around 6:45 p.m., officials told ABC7.
Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams' late flash of brilliance defines first padded practice
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The 2024 Bears put on the pads for the first time Friday on Day 6 of training camp at Halas Hall, and for most of the day, the defense pushed the offense around. Gervon Dexter, Montez Sweat, and DeMarcus Walker got constant pressure on quarterback Caleb...
GLPI plans business as usual in wake of Bally’s transaction
Gaming and Leisure Properties was prepared for another run-of-the-mill investor’s call Friday when its world exploded Thursday with the news that Bally’s was being taken over by Standard General. Story continues below. Thus, the Q&A portion of GLPI’s 2Q24 investor’s call focused on Bally’s relationship with GLPI, notably...
Lewis University Women’s Bowling Team Adds Six New Bowlers for 2024-25 Season
Flyer Bowling Adds Six To Roster as Lewis University women's bowling team welcomes new bowlers for the upcoming season, including top performers and transfers from other universities. Hale, a transfer from Georgian Court University, finished top 24 in the USBC U22 Queens Tournament and won multiple titles in various competitions.
TRIDENT agents arrest Cicero man on alleged delivery of over 100 bags of purported narcotic mixture
Members of the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (TRIDENT) arrested a Cicero man Thursday after an investigation where he allegedly delivered a mixture of fentanyl and heroin to Trident agents on multiple occasions. 29-year-old Alexander E. Bryant is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. According...
Astros Rumors: Houston eyeing Cubs starter who would push their payroll to the limit
As much as fans would love the Houston Astros going completely wild at the looming trade deadline, that is going to be easier said than done. Not only are there few teams that are actually selling this go around, but the Astros don't have a ton of payroll space or prospect capital to work with. That doesn't mean a big move is impossible, but it does add a degree of difficulty.
Copper Theft Shuts Down Two Popular Beverly Businesses (video)
Two popular businesses in Beverly, Chicago, recently closed their doors after thieves targeted their air conditioning units. The thefts occurred two weeks ago, causing significant damage and financial loss. Ice Cream Shop Severely Impacted. A well-known ice cream shop, which has been operating for six years, suffered extensive damage when...
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