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Outgoing Local Agriculture Leader Recognized
(La Porte, IN) - A leader in the agriculture community for the region is stepping down from his position. Indiana Farm Bureau District 1 Director Harold Parker decided not to seek reelection after nine years in the seat. His district covers Lake, Porter, La Porte, St. Joseph, Starke, Fulton, Marshall and Pulaski counties.
Country star Luke Bryan's tour truck gets stuck under downtown bridge ahead of Chicago show
CHICAGO - An equipment semi-truck from country star Luke Bryan's tour got stuck under a bridge in downtown Chicago ahead of his show at Wrigley Field this weekend. A bystander captured images of the stuck semi-truck Saturday morning under a bridge at Irving and DuSable Lake Shore Drive and shared them on Reddit.
Weekend warmup brings back 90-degree temps in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Monday and Tuesday have been declared First Weather Alert Days in the Chicago area due to the hottest air of the season arriving for the start of the new week. Cook County has been placed under an Excessive Heat Watch for Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. High temperatures for Monday and Tuesday will be in the middle to upper 90s, competing with record-high temperatures for both days, which currently stand at 97 degrees and were set back in 1973. Other heat alerts will likely be issued within the next day. Heat index values on Monday will range from 100...
4 of the Central Park 5 make an appearance at DNC. Learn more about the case
Thursday at the Democratic National Convention, Rev. Al Sharpton introduced the group known as the "Central Park 5." Invoking the convention refrain "We won't go back," Sharpton brought four of the five men on stage at the United Center in Chicago. ...
Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago has a longstanding tradition of protest — and college student YM Masood has been immersed in it in recent months, including at the Democratic National Convention. Masood was among thousands of protesters outside the DNC. Their main messages to the Democratic Party and their nominee, Kamala Harris, were clear: End the war in the Middle East. Stop sending aid to Israel. Though the cameras often focused on scraps with police and arrests, the overwhelming majority marched peacefully, with few issues. Masood, a 20-year-old political science major at the University of Illinois Chicago, was often among them — and served as a volunteer marshal for several March on DNC rallies and protests to help keep things orderly and minimize conflict.
Some businesses say they lost out as Chicagoans seemed to stay home during DNC
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Democratic National Convention brought thousands of delegates, volunteers, politicians, and delegates to Chicago—but some say Chicagoans themselves stayed home.So what effect did the DNC have on the busy business areas that are removed from the United Center and McCormick Place? The owners and staffers of some of those businesses said they were somewhat disappointed in how it all worked out. It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area—to avoid convention crowds and traffic. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign."Really slow," said food...
Chicago Loop tops U.S. downtowns in employment, residential growth
24-Aug-24 – The Chicago Loop has surpassed the downtowns of 53 other cities across the United States in a new report comparing metrics such as employment and residential growth. So much so, that the Chicago Loop Alliance says the study confirms that the Loop is “the most significant and...
Behind the scenes with CBS Chicago at the DNC
Top row: Photographers Scott Wilson and Tim Viste, producer Dan Kraemer, stagehand Christopher Tarman, intern David Gold, maintenance technician Jose Maldonado, political analyst and former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Joe Donlon, Irika Sargent, political analyst and former Ald. Leslie Hairston, director Kathie Gruber, executive producer Rebecca McCann. Photographer Tim Viste, director Kathie Gruber, photographer Scott Wilson. Mayor Brandon Johnson, Joe Donlon Norah O'Donnell, Joe Donlon, Irika Sargent Director Michael Flanagan, photographers Alfredo Roman, Scott Wilson, and Tim Viste. Joe Donlon, Irika Sargent ...
Sisters of Texas woman who Joshua Zimmerman allegedly murdered speak after his recapture
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - Joshua Zimmerman, the accused killer who escaped from the DeSoto County courthouse in June and was finally recaptured in Chicago this week, now faces charges in four states. Zimmerman is charged with attempted murder and armed robbery in DeSoto County, Mississippi, where investigators say he tried...
Mother relieved after charges are upgraded in crash that left young Chicago woman, friend dead
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A mother remains in a tenacious fight for justice almost 10 months after losing her daughter in a crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, for which charges against the driver have now been upgraded.Back in March, Sandy Colon funded eye-catching billboards herself reading, "Please think, drive safely."Her daughter Jaida Victoria Rosado Colon, 24, was one of two people killed in a crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive at 31st Street on Oct. 31 of last year. Coming up on 10 months later, the sounds and sight of summer are present on a baseball diamond in Humboldt Park where...
High school student fatally shot in Little Village while driving from soccer practice
A teen was shot and killed on the city's Southwest Side earlier this week, just days before the start of the new school year.He was gunned down while driving back from soccer practice on Monday in Little Village. ABC7 spoke with the victim's family and coach about their sudden and heartbreaking loss.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe 17-year-old victim, Juan Salgado, was one week away from starting his senior year at Juarez Community Academy and becoming the captain of the school's soccer team when he was killed, his family said.Torn hearts gathered outside Orozco Community Academy,...
CPD praised for managing peaceful protests; 8 complaints filed against officers
CHICAGO – It’s a chance to reflect after multiple days of protests. “We watched these officers go through it. We saw people yelling in their faces, yelling obscenities, and they maintained their cool throughout. They didn’t take the bait,” Superintendent Larry Snelling said. Snelling gave his police department a round of applause, lauding them for […]
Chicago’s Chief O’Neill’s celebrates 25 years and the Francis O’Neill’s 176th!
Brendan and Siobhan McKinney, proprietors of Chief O’Neill’s, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about next week’s special events including an anniversary brunch, LIVE performances, and more. For more info, visit chiefoneillspub.com.
Chalk Howard Street in Rogers Park to feature artwork, music
Chicago's only chalk art festival is happening this weekend in the Rogers Park neighborhood."Chalk Howard Street" is a family-friendly event with professional artists creating striking images, using just chalk.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchChalk artist Amanda Lee Harris illustrated some of her artwork outside ABC7 Chicago's State Street studio Friday.Sandi Price, executive director of the Rogers Park Business Alliance, talked more about it, as well.SEE ALSO: 'Hostage Square Chicago' exhibit on Near West Side spotlights hostages still held by HamasThe free event is taking place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, east of the Howard Red Line stop, between Paulina Street and Ashland Avenue.In addition to the artists, there will be live music, food and drinks.Visit www.howardstreetchicago.com/chalk-howard-street for more information.
Fans React With Mixed Emotions After Angel Reese's Lackluster First Half
After the first 20 minutes of action in Chicago Sky's game against the Connecticut Sun Friday Night, Angel Reese captured some attention after a poor offensive display. The Sky entered the half down by ten, and Reese, who is in a rookie of the year race alongside Indiana Fever rookie ...
Chicago weekend events: Festivals, family fun heat up as summer winds down
CHICAGO - Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty to do this weekend as the warm weather lingers and festivals continue. With temperatures set to rise, here are a few events you might want to check out. On Saturday, Chalk Howard Street will be in full swing! This...
Father Pfleger fires back at JD Vance's criticism of Chicago
CHICAGO - Gun violence in Chicago and across the nation took center stage this week, both at the Democratic National Convention and at events held by the Republican Party ticket. Ahead of his community event this weekend, Father Michael Pfleger joined the national conversation, responding to remarks made by Republican...
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