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Self-Checkout Limits Continue To Rise At Walmart In Illinois
We all know the infamous 10 items or less lane in stores... well now we might be seeing those types of limits in the self-checkout lane in Walmart. This new change could be here sooner than you think. Everyone in Illinois loves to hate on Walmart, but this one might...
Gov. Pritzker signs federal and state agreement to protect Lake Michigan from invasive carp
After several months of back and forth, officials announced Monday that Illinois had signed a partnership agreement that will allow construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project to begin in early 2025 with significant federal funding. The effort, decades in the making, will become the last, multi-pronged line of defense to stop invasive silver and bighead carp from making ...
Illinois State Police Bust 3 Suspects Accused of Trafficking Kids
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop human trafficking to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of human trafficking of children. According to the press release just shared recently by the Illinois State Police, they just completed a two-day...
The Storms Keep Coming… Illinois Needs To Put A Quarter In Their Freezer
The storms have been strong this year here in the Midwest. From snow, flooding, and tornados. Illinois has seen a rough year. This idea is a classic, and many have used it for some time. A quarter in the freezer could help you save your food after a summer storm, heavy snowfall, or flood. If these knock out your power, that quarter will tell you if the food is still good.
Local nonprofit Let It Be Us marks 10 years of helping kids find loving homes: 'The need is growing'
In this week’s Difference Maker, WBBM’s Lisa Fielding introduces us to a Barrington woman who’s using her own personal experience to help kids find good homes: Dr. Susan McConnell, with the nonprofit Let It Be Us.
Police pursuit from Missouri ends in serious crash in Illinois
PONTOON BEACH, Ill. – A police chase beginning in Missouri crosses into Illinois before ending in a serious crash. County police say that the incident all began a little after midnight in the Jennings area of north St. Louis County. The incident started when an officer from the City of Jennings Precinct attempted to stop […]
Canaries Win Rubber Match to Take Series over Cougars
The Sioux Falls Canaries would win Sunday’s rubber match over the Kane County Cougars at home with a 7-4 victory to claim the series win. The Canaries would do the damage in the sixth and seventh innings as the Birds scored twice in the sixth to take a 2-1 lead and five times in the seventh to get the win. Mike Hart would hit the two run homer in the sixth to push the Canaries ahead and he would double to give the Birds the final tally as four straight men came to the plate and drove in runs in the seventh. Simon Reid hit a three run homer in the ninth for Kane County, but the Canaries would hold on for the win to improve to a league-best 27-16. Pierre’s Spencer Sarringar would have the day off on Sunday, but would still go 3-6 in the series with a triple and homer while driving in five RBI in the first two games of the series.
Howard Brown Health Is Laying Off 43 Employees
CHICAGO — Howard Brown Health is laying off 43 workers — including 29 union members — as the Midwest’s largest LGBTQ+-affirming health care center continues to deal with severe budget shortfalls. Robin Gay, Howard Brown Health’s interim president and CEO, told employees in an email Monday...
Purple Heart medal returned to family of sergeant who served during World War II
CHICAGO (CBS) — Ahead of celebrating America's independence, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a Purple Heart medal to the son of a man who was a World War II veteran who was a master sergeant serving in the Army Air Corps.Jerome Even witnessed Japanese planes descending on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was on guard duty when the Japanese planes launched their attack.His family recently learned his Purple Heart medal was in a safe deposit box.His son Jim shared his father's story at this ceremony. He served for the duration of the war in the Pacific Theater....
53 arrested, including 9 juveniles, in Lakeview hours after Pride celebrations, police say
Mass arrests took place late Sunday night on the city's North Side as people were reportedly jumping onto cars and throwing bottles at police overnight, hours after the city's Pride parade.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Chicago Pride parade ended around 1 p.m. Sunday, and the mass arrests took place beginning at about 1:23 a.m. in the 3000 block of North Clark Street near Halsted in Lakeview, police said, meaning there was a 10 to 11 hour separation between Pride celebrations and these incidents.Police said a total of 53 people were arrested, including nine juveniles, and...
19-year-old passenger killed, CTA bus driver shot in Bronzeville, Chicago police say
Tire tracks and a knocked over street post are among the few visible signs left at the spot where a CTA bus shooting happened on the South Side.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened as the bus traveled in the 3400-block of State Street on Monday around 12:14 a.m. in the Bronzeville neighborhood.An altercation broke out onboard the #29 State Street bus as it traveled southbound near 34th street.The driver reported that a passenger pulled a gun and fired on another.A man in his late 20s was shot in the chest and was taken to...
Woodstock barn known for signs promoting local businesses destroyed by fire
Woodstock fire crews battled a large barn fire Monday morning, that destroyed a local landmark.The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District said in a Facebook post just after 11:15 am.. that they were fighting the blaze in the 1600-block of South Rose Farm Road.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOfficials did not immediately provide any additional information about how the fire began or if there were any injuries.SEE ALSO: Fire destroys at least 2 homes in South Chicago neighborhood, CFD saysDowned power lines and strong winds made for a difficult response for firefighters. The closest hydrant was also more than two miles away.No people or animals were hurt, but the bar was destroyed. It was well-known for having signs promoting local businesses outside.Officials are still working to determine the cause of the fire.
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