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Tornado Warnings Around the Tri-Counties Illinois
A Radar indicated tornado warning has been issued for parts of Rock Island, Mercer, Whiteside and Henry Counties. The warning is currently from the Quad Cities to Atkinson but the warning is expected to extend southeast. VERY strong winds have been confirmed with these storms. Funnel clouds have been spotted but any possible spin-up may be rain-wrapped. Stay alert and keep a device with you to stay up-to-date with warnings. Update: Galva, Annawan, and Hoopole are in the extended warning area. UPDATE: 7:28 PM, huge spin-up north of Preemption, headed east towards Sherrard and Orion.
The future of the Adams Street buildings in the hands of the owners | First Listen
Public Works Director David Fuchs gives an update on the Adams Street buildings impacted by a June fire. Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.
Chicago Cubs draft East Noble grad Brayden Risedorph
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – East Noble graduate and Indiana University pitcher Brayden Risedorph heard his name called in the 20th round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday, as the righty was selected with the 602nd overall pick by the Chicago Cubs. Risedorph just finished his sophomore season for the Hoosiers this past spring. He […]
Chicago ‘Rooftop Pastor’ Corey Brooks Set to Deliver Closing Prayer Tuesday at RNC
The Rev. Corey Brooks, best known for camping out on a Chicago rooftop for almost a year in 2012 to raise funds to build a new community center in Woodlawn, will deliver the closing prayer during Tuesday’s session of the Republican National Convention. Brooks, a Republican, posted on social...
Deal Set for Sale, Development of Former Fairmount Park
Accel Entertainment has announced an agreement to purchase FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing, the former Fairmount Park racetrack, with plans to continue racing and develop a long-stalled racino project. The $35 million deal is subject to approval by the Illinois Racing Board and casino ownership, and development would need the...
Angel Reese's Bleak Mental Health Confession to WNBA Legend Lisa Resurfaces Amid Sky Struggles
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese appears to be on top of the world right now. And while Reese skyrocketed to fame in 2023, she has had to overcome multiple mental health hurdles to get to the point where she's at today. But after Reese's sub-par performance against the New York Liberty on ...
Beverly Ice Cream Shop, Gift Store Left Reeling After Air Conditioner Parts Stolen
BEVERLY — Last week, the co-owner of Ohana Ice & Treats scrambled to pick up ice cream bars and popsicles from her distributor to donate to Sutherland Elementary’s summer camp. Keynn Cain, who opened Ohana with her spouse, Kenneth Cain, in 2018, was booked to provide Ohana’s signature...
Chicago’s top watchdog pushed to probe police oversight agency's investigations, allegations of retaliation
A civilian oversight panel voted unanimously Monday to push Chicago’s independent watchdog to probe “the quality and integrity” of investigations led by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability and allegations of retaliation against whistleblowers. Anthony Driver, president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, said...
Carrie Underwood fans gush ‘you’re such a hottie’ as star wears bejeweled top and short shorts for Chicago show
CARRIE Underwood fans have been left gushing over the country star’s outfit, as she sported a bejeweled top and short shorts. Following her appearance at the Windy City Smoke Out festival in Chicago, fans said Carrie was “such a hottie.” The former American Idol winner posted a series of Instagram photos of her headlining performance […]
The Chicago Bulls and Billy Donovan are heading towards a break up
The 2024-25 NBA season will mark the 30th consecutive season as a head coach in Billy Donavon’s professional career, a tremendous accomplishment for the future Hall of Famer. Donavon has had a wildly successful career, even though the last four years with the Chicago Bulls have not lived up to expectations.
Bears ‘Will Not Be Signing’ $23 Million Free Agent: Analyst
Veteran center Connor Williams is currently on of the best remaining available free agents, but if one analyst and former longtime NFL scout is to be believed, Williams won’t be signing with the Chicago Bears. Greg Gabriel, who worked as a scout for the Bears for nine years, currently...
Driver dead after crashing down embankment between overpasses
A truck driver is dead after skidding down an embankment in Illinois on Tuesday morning. The commercial vehicle accident happened on July 16th in the south suburbs of Hazel Crest, Illinois on Interstate 80 near Kedzie Avenue. According to Fox 32, the semi truck left Interstate 80 and traveled down...
1st suburban Cook County Restorative Justice Court opens in Sauk Village, following Chicago's lead
A second chance is being offered for young people in south suburban Sauk Village. A court focused on restorative justice has opened.It's an expansion of a program in the city, with a goal of reducing the number of repeat offenders.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"We let the participants see the decision they made, there can be better decision-making and that they can restore not only within their community, but everybody else's community," said Andrea Boler, a case manager with the Cook County Restorative Justice Program.Next month, a peace circle will include young people, ages 18-26, accused...
Derecho brings damaging winds, EF-1 tornado in Quad Cities
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - The US National Weather Service in Davenport confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Quad Cities metro. The storm Monday which moved across Iowa and Illinois into Indiana and Ohio has also been classified as a derecho by the Storm Prediction Center. A derecho is defined...
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