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Antibiotic Breakthrough: New research shows progress in drug resistance
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have been researching a new antibiotic in partnership with scientists in China. They found this new class of medicine could make drug resistance nearly impossible. The findings of the research were published last month in the scientific journal “Nature Chemical Biology.” A professor...
Chicago Police Chief Highlights Officer Training as Critical to Democratic Convention Security
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling is touting extensive officer training as a critical part of the city’s preparations for the Democratic National Convention next week. Roughly 50,000 people are expected in Chicago for the convention, including thousands of anti-war activists who plan to demonstrate near...
Entertainment News: Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com at Fan Expo, Aug 17, 2024
CHICAGO – Anime acolytes unite! The Chicago Fan Expo and Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) is presenting a screening/discussion of the Anime classic “Inu-Oh” that will be moderated by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com, and hosted by APUC Founder/Exec Director Sophia Wong Boccio. Mark down Saturday, August 17th at 10:30am in ROOM 13 for the screening and post-screening interaction. For more information on the Anime happenings at Fan Expo, click FAN EXPO ANIME.
L.A. Care Health Plan reduces services requiring prior authorization
L.A. Care Health Plan has updated its list of codes requiring prior authorization, including those tied to radiology services, reducing the number of services that require it. The health plan removed 24% of existing codes in an effort to avoid delays in member care, speed up discharge requests, and decrease the administrative burden for providers. L.A. Care identified codes to remove from the list after conducting a review of historical utilization approvals.
“Until Scottie Pippen started playing well, they couldn't win” – When Charles Barkley dropped a reality check on Bulls success with Michael Jordan
Right before their Finals matchup in 1992, Charles Barkley pointed out how Michael Jordan started winning titles only after the arrival of Scottie Pippen
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Int. Convention to focus on education reform, women's rights
The 58th annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition International Convention kicks off on Thursday in Chicago.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThis year, the convention is named "People's Agenda," Organizers said they will focus conversations on education reform, voting rights, women's rights, international policy, civil rights and worker rights.The convention runs from Thursday to Sunday. Events include a welcome rally, a back-to-school block party, speakers, and live concerts.Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to attend some of the events, as well as Illinois' 1st Congressional District Rep. Jonathan Jackson and Valerie Daniels-Carter.READ ALSO | Exclusive: New Rainbow PUSH President Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes III speaks 1-on-1 with ABC7To learn more about the convention, click here.
BURN HAZARD! Trader Joe’s Recalls 653,000+ Candles Due To HIGH FLAMES Causing Fire!
CHICAGO, IL – Trader Joe’s is recalling around 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles because the flame can spread from the wick to the wax, posing a fire hazard. The recall includes Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879, sold at Trader Joe’s stores nationwide in June 2024 for about $4, according to a notice posted by the U.S. consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled candles are in a tin container and weigh about 5.7 ounces.
A Showcase for Chicago Black Dance
Two years ago, the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project’s daylong showcase Reclamation drew 7,000 fans to Millennium Park, marking the end of its three-year pilot program and capping the city’s Year of Chicago Dance initiative. Now, on August 24, the project will see if lightning can strike twice as it sets off another joy bomb at Pritzker Pavilion with its latest showcase, Divination: The Dancing Souls of Black Folk.
Chicago man seriously injured in wave runner accident at the Lake of the Ozarks
One person is seriously injured after being in a watercraft accident on August 14. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported that a 2014 Yamaha Wave Runner was traveling down the main channel around 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Michael S. Cooper, 51, of Chicago, Illinois, was driving the vessel when...
Car loses control, crashes into Michigan Avenue Bridge median, Chicago police say
A car lost control on the Michigan Avenue Bridge and crashed into the center median Wednesday night, Chicago police said.The crash occurred at about 11:34 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchVideo from the scene showed a mangled Ford Mustang facing south on the bridge.It appears that the Mustang struck what looks like one of the bridge arms along with a stop light with the car's smashed front end on top of the piece of equipment."We usually just hear cars speed by and stuff, but this time we heard a loud bang, with metal creaking and stuff," witness Zain, who lives near the area, said. "So, we looked out and there were a bunch of cops here already, and the car was actually on fire. The front part of it was on fire."Police said that a woman was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition.
Chicago's Brown Sugar Bakery rolls out special cake for Kamala Harris
Chicago’s Brown Sugar Bakery is getting into the spirit ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC). Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by the South Side bakery a quick bite back in 2021.
Rising Chicago rent: What's driving the increase and how to save
CHICAGO - Renters in Chicago are feeling the pinch as new data shows that rental prices are on the rise across the city. According to a national report by rental platform Zumper, Chicago now ranks as the 11th priciest city to rent in the U.S. Crystal Chen, a spokesperson for...
Bears Trade Pitch Flips 2nd-Round Pick for 4-Time Pro Bowl Pass Rusher
The Chicago Bears ostensibly need at least one more quality edge rusher to fill out the defense, and one of the league’s best continues grappling with his current team over a new contract. Matthew Judon and the New England Patriots are struggling to find common ground as the four-time...
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson says city should keep ShotSpotter
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson criticized the city's decision to stop using ShotSpotter at a Wednesday night meeting.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchJohnson, who is working with a lobbying group that supports ShotSpotter, addressed the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Wednesday night and spoke about ShotSpotter.The City of Chicago plans to stop using the gun detection technology on Sept. 22.Johnson called that choice mind-boggling."Everything the city has to bear, brings to bear to stop gun violence in this city, we should be willing to do. Everyone in this auditorium deserves to feel safe and to be safe," he said.The city declined to respond to Johnson's comments.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Reportedly Seeks Removal of CPS Chief Pedro Martinez Amid Fiscal Disputes
Recent reports have propelled Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez into the spotlight as tensions rise over his potential ouster by Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, unnamed sources close to the situation indicate that Johnson is laying the groundwork to forcefully show Martinez the door amid disagreements over the district's financial management and contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Yet, Martinez's standing is complicated by the requirement of the Board of Education's approval for his dismissal—a board which, to date, has sided with Martinez on key fiscal disputes.
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