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Creature Chaos in Chicago Pond! Officials Reveal Mysterious Beast Captured on Cam Is…
CHICAGO, IL – A strange creature has emerged from Lincoln Park’s North Pond, stirring up wild speculation and drawing curious visitors. Rumors are flying that it might be an alligator, causing a frenzy in Chicago. Folks in the Windy City love a good mystery, and this one has...
Taste of Chicago vendors and music lineup announced
The food and music lineup for the city’s iconic Taste of Chicago food festival for 2024 has been released. The festival, which typically, takes place in July, will be held Sept. 6 through 8 in Grant Park, according to officials. Timing for the festival was shifted due to big summer events in the city, including NASCAR Chicago Street Race and the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Large crowd rallies in Humboldt Park as Venezuelans await results in tense presidential election
A celebration got underway in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on Sunday night as people await the results of the Venezuelan presidential election.Video shows the large gathering at Grand and Kedzie.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchEarlier Sunday, people rallied downtown as Venezuelans cast their votes.Whether it is President Nicolás Maduro who is chosen, or his main opponent, former diplomat Edmundo González, the election will have ripple effects throughout the Americas.U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin posted about the election on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying, "Venezuelans showed up in huge numbers to vote for a better future. The regime must respect their votes and not steal another election."Venezuelans showed up in huge numbers to vote for a better future. The regime must respect their votes and not steal another election.— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) July 29, 2024 Seven-point-seven million Venezuelans have already left the country in search of opportunities abroad.Many of them have come to the United States, causing a migrant crisis which impacted Chicago when busloads of migrants were sent to the city from the Texas border.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Bizarre Items That Are Actually Illegal To Bring Into Illinois
Illinois is a state people are constantly visiting and driving through. Whether it's to see Chicago or to head across the country, we attract many people. Well, you better think twice when you pack because there are items that are illegal to bring into the state. Alright, so I'm a...
Northern lights could be visible in Chicago this week
CHICAGO - The northern lights could be visible in Northern Illinois Monday night — so long as conditions are right. Who Has The Cheapest Car Insurance in OregonForbes |. NOAA’s Storm Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued a geomagnetic storm watch from Monday through Wednesday, alerting of a potential G3 (strong) solar storm on Tuesday. Space weather forecasters said the watch was issued after solar activity was elevated through the weekend with multiple solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections (CME). These CMEs create the dazzling northern lights.
Full list of street closures for Lollapalooza 2024
Lollapalooza 2024 takes over Chicago's Grant Park starting Thursday and runs through Sunday.But some street closures for the music festival are already in effect.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHere's a full list of closures provided by festival organizers:Street closuresBalbo from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 17 - Aug. 11Jackson, from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: July 23 - Aug. 10Balbo, from Michigan to Columbus: July 29 - Aug. 5Jackson, from Michigan to Columbus: July 29 - Aug. 5Columbus, from Monroe to Roosevelt: July 29 - Aug. 5Columbus (Northbound, two center lanes), from 13th...
Gov. Pritzker signs birth equity bill, a major 2024 legislative priority
CHICAGO (WGEM) - A major initiative of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is now law. Pritzker signed the birth equity initiative into law Monday. It aims to improve access to prenatal and postnatal health care and close the maternal health gap. The signing comes as the...
Cook County treasurer introduces free Payment Plan Calculator for property taxes
A new online tool to help residents pay Cook County property taxes will be available on Friday.The Payment Plan Calculator is free, and will help homeowners design payment plans.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchCook County Treasurer Maria Pappas' goal is to help homeowners who are struggling with their bills.READ ALSO | Cook County Assessor to correct thousands of property tax assessment errors in south, west suburbsThe calculator is designed to help taxpayers manage incremental payments over time, so that their tax bill is fully paid before the Annual Tax Sale.Last year, the Illinois General Assembly created...
Pritzker Administration Announces Child Support Pass-Through Payment Rule Change Takes Effect this Month
Beginning in July, all child support collected on behalf of Illinois’ low-income families with children who are current or former Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients in Illinois will be passed through to the family for the care and support of the child or children and will no longer be retained by the state, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced.
Illinois Aurora Watch: Northern Lights Expected until Tuesday Night
Chicago, IL – Illinois residents may be treated to a rare celestial event as the Northern Lights are expected to be visible Monday night into Tuesday. The aurora borealis, typically seen closer to the polar regions, could extend as far south as Illinois due to increased geomagnetic activity. According...
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