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‘We’ll be right here’ – Woodlawn residents camp out to protest eviction order
Christiana Powell, a 63-year-old Woodlawn homeowner who was foreclosed on in 2022, is camping out on her lawn in a last-ditch effort to keep her family’s longtime home. After years of fighting the foreclosure in the chancery, appellate and federal courts, Powell received a final eviction order from the Cook County Sheriff's office last week. Defying the eviction order and remaining put alongside Powell are her mother, her great nephew and his family, who each live on a different floor in the three-story greystone.
10 years for arsonist who set fire inside Target store in the Loop
CHICAGO — A Decatur man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for intentionally setting fire to the bedding section at a Target store in the Loop. Ronald Langley, 26, pleaded guilty to arson in exchange for the sentence from Judge Timothy Joyce. Officials said that Langley entered...
Gunman fires shots while robbing off-duty firefighter in Bucktown
CHICAGO — Armed men fired shots, but injured no one, after robbing an off-duty Chicago firefighter in Bucktown on Friday night. Police said the 40-year-old victim was targeted in the 2300 block of West Moffatt at about 10:59 p.m. Two men exited a dark sedan and took his valuables...
Angel Reese Breaks Silence On Jaylen Brown, Bronny James Incident
A few days ago, Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese made an appearance at the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. With her was Celtics star Jaylen Brown and her former Sky teammate Kysre Gondrezick. A big story to come out of the game was ...
Chicago shootings: At least 10 shot in weekend gun violence across city, police say
Our coverage of this story has moved here.At least 10 people have been shot in shootings across Chicago so far this weekend, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFour teenage boys were wounded in two separate shootings Saturday less than an hour apart on the South Side.About 3:30 p.m., two boys, ages 14 and 15, were in the 8200 block of East 82nd Street in the South Chicago neighborhood when they both suffered gunshot wounds to the back, Chicago police said.Around 4:15 p.m., two boys, ages 15 and 17, were near a sidewalk in the 7000...
At least 7 armed robberies reported on South, West Sides within one hour: Chicago police warn
CHICAGO - Chicago police issued a warning to South and West Side residents Saturday after a recent string of armed robberies in the area. According to a community alert issued by police, two male offenders between the ages of 18 and 30 years old have been approaching people on the street, armed with handguns, and demanding their belongings.
Chicago crime: 3 shot in Bronzeville
CHICAGO - Three men were shot in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday morning. Police said the victims were standing outside in the 4000 block of South Prairie Avenue around 10:15 a.m. when someone started shooting at them. A 34-year-old man was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good...
Parents sue Lurie over cybersecurity attack, claim hospital failed to keep patients safe
Lurie Children’s Hospital failed to keep its patients safe after a recent cyberattack that shut down the medical center’s systems for months, parents allege in new federal lawsuits. At least two complaints seeking class-action status were recently filed with the U.S. District Court in Chicago. The lawsuits also...
Angel Reese had a double-double during the WNBA All-Star Game because of course she did
Of course, Angel Reese had a double-double at the WNBA All-Star. Of course, she did. Well, I’ll be. Caitlin Clark called it. Angel Reese, in fact, did grab the most rebounds. I mean, I didn’t doubt she would. But to see it happen live — against Team USA — was something special. Angel also added 12 points to that amazing effort — including a dope bounce pass from Caitlin that led to a bucket — and honestly, we love that for her. The girl’s motor is just relentless, and to see her shine Saturday was awesome.
CTA bus crashes into building after sedan runs red light; 1 killed, 3 hurt, Chicago police say
One person has died and three more were hospitalized after a CTA bus was involved in a crash in Little Village Saturday morning, Chicago police said.At about 4 a.m., a white Infinity sedan was travelling westbound in the 4000 block of West 26th Street ran a red light and hit the bus, according to police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe #53 bus was travelling northbound and ended up crashing into a building, police said.The 18-year-old driver of the vehicle was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he later died, police said. His 21-year-old female passenger...
Indiana woman accused of killing 10-year-old foster son by sitting on him arrested in Michigan
An Indiana foster mother has been charged in a warrant with reckless homicide for allegedly sitting on her young foster son, causing his death. She was arrested in Michigan last Saturday.
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin State Line: Showers Sunday, Storms Midweek
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois and the Wisconsin state line area can expect a mix of weather conditions in the upcoming days, with isolated showers on Sunday followed by potential storms early next week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, temperatures will remain near seasonal averages...
Illinois’ Largest Privately Owned Water Utilities Seek Rate Increase Amid Lawmaker Scrutiny
The two largest privately owned water utilities in Illinois are seeking to raise rates for a combined 1.5 million customers around the state. Illinois American Water, which serves 1.3 million people, is seeking a $152.4 million rate increase. That corresponds to a $24 per month increase in water service bills and $5 per month increase in wastewater service for the average residential customer.
Illinois Teachers seek real estate/real asset consultant
The $71 billion Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) in Springfield issued RFPs for consulting firms to provide real estate and real asset investment advice. Incumbent firm Stepstone Group is invited to participate in the search, according to a press announcement on the search, which is collecting responses from interested firms until Aug. 14.
Evening Weather Alert: Isolated Funnel Clouds in SE Iowa, NE Missouri, and Central Illinois
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Reports of funnel clouds have been received west of Washington, IA. Conditions are favorable for isolated funnel clouds with rain showers in southeast Iowa, northeast Missouri, and west central Illinois through 7 PM. These funnel clouds are higher up in the sky and are not anticipated to reach the ground.
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