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NWS Survey Teams confirm 11 tornadoes on Monday night across the area…
Nearly 500 total severe weather reports (and likely to still grow as more reports are confirmed and finalized) logged by the Storm Prediction Center, the majority across the Chicagoland area. A total of 11 tornadoes that we have confirmed in northern IL (including 2 in Ogle County just outside of the immediate Chicago area) and […]
A'ja Wilson's Huge Block on Angel Reese Draws Viral Reaction
A'ja Wilson was up for the challenge against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Tuesday, giving the star rookie a "welcome to the WNBA" moment. After helping lead a big second-half rally to erase a double-digit deficit, Wilson had a viral moment when she delivered a monster block on Reese's attempt ...
NU to use lakefill as tailgating space for home football games
Northwestern plans to convert its lakefill into a ticketed tailgating and watch party space for home football games played at the temporary lakefront field over the next two seasons, while also allowing fan tailgating at several parking areas on and around campus, the university’s Athletics Department announced Tuesday. Dubbed...
'Slique Jay Adams' talks about his new album 'Brown Liquor'
Chicago singer-songwriter Slique Jay Adam talks about his latest album "Brown Liquor." Slique uses his blend of rhythm and sound to explore the complexity of relationships through songs. To learn more about Slique Jay Adam and his music and songs, click here. Slique Jay Adam will be performing his song named "Chill" on August 9th at The Taste of Bellwood.
Chicagoland-based sports photographer reeling after having $22,000 in camera equipment stolen while covering COPA America
CHICAGO — A sports photographer based out of the Chicago area is searching for answers after having thousands of dollars-worth of camera equipment stolen while covering the COPA America in California. Mohammed Alam, a Carol Stream-based photographer with 20 years of experience shooting professional sporting events, said he was tasked with covering Argentina, Brazil and […]
Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Deal for Chicago’s First Padel Location
Cushman & Wakefield has secured a 30,000-square-foot building at 219 N. Paulina St. for Padel Chicago LLC, which will house the city’s first-ever Padel Club. Chip Evans from Cushman & Wakefield represented the main investors, Lakeshore Sport & Fitness (LSF) and Fabian Gosselin, in lease negotiations with building owner Walnut Street Properties. Lakeshore Sport & Fitness owns and operates large, multi-sport facilities featuring tennis, pickle, racquetball, squash, swimming, basketball and more. Gosselin is a Chicago venture capital investor whose family has owned and operated a global hospitality and restaurant company for three decades.
Bally’s changes hotel location at Chicago casino project
Bally’s Corp. has made some changes to its ambitious 30-acre Chicago casino development, including plans for its hotel. The project is still getting a 500-key hotel. However, in the latest design update, the tower has been moved to sit along the southern end of the future Bally’s Chicago Casino, near Ohio Street along the Chicago River, pending approval by the Chicago Department of Planning & Development, Bally’s detailed in a release. The hotel was moved due to unforeseen underground infrastructure, Bally’s said.
Man who got shot after pointing gun at Millennium Park security gets probation
CHICAGO — Jordan Jackson, the man who got shot after pointing a gun at a security guard inside Millennium Park two years ago, received a two-year probation sentence in the case on Monday. Jackson, 24, pleaded guilty to a single count of possessing a firearm in a park, the...
Elite American Airlines Frequent Flyer Says He Was Barred From Entering Airport Lounge Because He Was Wearing a Pro-Union Pin Badge
An elite American Airlines frequent flyer says he was barred from entering one of the carrier’s Admirals Club airport lounge at Chicago O’Hare because he was wearing a pro-union pin badge on his lapel and the agent only relented when she discovered he was a regular passenger. Josh...
Common Comes Home To Mark Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary With Free Performance
CHICAGO — Common took to Chicago’s streets 20 years ago to find the core of the city’s soul. The rapper, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, rented a car and drove around Hyde Park to capture the heart of the South Side and translate it into lyrics. He traveled down 87th and Stony Island and DuSable Lake Shore Drive to hear the city’s thrum. He wrote “It’s Your World — Part 1 & 2” after a conversation with a sex worker in Bronzeville, he said.
Angel Reese’s Height Called Into Question After Summer League Appearance
Just one day before the Chicago Sky's showdown with the Las Vegas Aces, WNBA rookie Angel Reese made an appearance at the Las Vegas Summer League game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Reese was accompanied by Celtics star Jaylen Brown and her former Sky teammate Kysre ...
Mayor Johnson on more funding for West Side residents impacted by last summer’s flooding
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to explain how his administration was able to secure an additional $5 million for the flood assistance repair program to help West Side residents, mainly seniors, impacted by last summer’s floods. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
South Siders clean up debris, wait for power after 2 tornadoes hit area
Some South Side neighborhoods are still cleaning up debris and waiting for power after two days of severe storms and several tornadoes buffeted the Chicago area. As tornado sirens wailed throughout the South Side on Sunday and Monday evenings, winds between 50 and 80 miles per hour tore through neighborhoods, knocking down trees and power lines.
The Chicago School’s Local Impact in Chicago
The Chicago School enrolls more than 6,000 students across the country and makes a major impact in each of its local communities: Washington, D.C.; Dallas; Chicago; and Southern California. In this article, President Michele Nealon, Psy.D., describes how The Chicago School is making a difference in its home city. The...
RNC speakers Tuesday: Chicago pastor Corey Brooks to give closing prayer in Milwaukee
A well-known Chicago pastor will have a high-profile role in Tuesday's Republican National Convention.Pastor Corey Brooks has been asked to give the closing prayer at the end of the program.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe sat down for a one-on-one interview with ABC7 Chicago to talk about race, politics and how he will pray for the nation Tuesday night.Brooks said he's been a long-time Republican, and he supports former President Donald Trump's policies and the party platform for 2024.On Tuesday, his pulpit will be the Fiserv Forum, and his congregation will be delegates on a mission.Brooks,...
Dr. Jim Adams on the impact of ‘vicarious trauma’
Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to explain what vicarious trauma is and how individuals can be impacted mentally by widespread violence. Dr. Adams also answers other health-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn...
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. announce fall symphony-backed shows
Grateful Dead’s Bobby Weir has announced a set of shows that will have him backed by symphonies from each city he plays in. Billed as Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack, the fall tour hits three cities, starting Nov. 13 in Cincinnati, backed by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. They’ll then play Chicago Nov. 17-18, with the Chicago Philharmonic, before wrapping the trek Nov. 22-23 in New Orleans, backed by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
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