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A street in Chicago has been renamed after Steve Albini
A street in Chicago has been renamed in honour of the late Steve Albini. On Monday (July 29), Touch and Go Records shared an official letter of ordinance by the city council of Chicago, confirming that honorary street name signs are being installed along the 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue to rename it Steve Albini Way.
Bally’s Casino demo site serves as training ground for Chicago Fire Department
CHICAGO — One day relatively soon, the old Chicago Tribune printing plant known as the Freedom Center will be home to the new Bally’s Hotel and Casino. But before then it is the perfect testing ground for the Chicago Fire Department. Under the command of 1st District Chief Jim McDonough, the men and women of […]
Baldwin Park to Host 29th Annual Pride of the Valley 5K Run & Walk Saturday
Baldwin Park is thrilled to announce the 29th Annual Pride of the Valley 5K Run & Walk, scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Morgan Park, located in the 4100 Block of Baldwin Park Boulevard. Its beloved summer tradition will feature the Pride of the Valley 5K, the High School...
An Immersive Oasis Celebrating Middle Eastern Cuisine Opens in North Park
Known for doing the absolute most when it comes to restaurant design, CH Projects will undoubtedly be dropping jaws when it opens its latest enterprise — a Middle Eastern restaurant and bar called Leila — this Wednesday, July 31 in North Park. The multi-sensory experience begins as you...
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago: Tuesdays On The Terrace
Free summer concerts are back at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, showcasing diverse genres and styles with unique Chicago roots. This year’s series includes everything from house to electro pop while maintaining a set of jazz performances. (312) 280-2660.
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams fights through training camp’s early ups and downs
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has experienced some ups and downs during his first eight days of training camp. Despite his occasional struggles, the first pick of the 2024 draft from Southern California believes he’s making progress. “I think I’m on track...
Afternoon Briefing: Deputy who killed Sonya Massey should have raised flags, experts say
Good afternoon, Chicago. The Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was kicked out of the Army for the first of two drunken driving convictions in which he had a weapon in his car, authorities said, but that didn’t stop several law enforcement agencies from giving him a badge. Before his policing career began with six jobs in four years — the first three of ...
WNBA Legend Seimone Augustus Holds Nothing Back About Angel Reese
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has been one of the more surprising players in the 2024 WNBA season. After being chosen as the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, the former LSU Tiger dealt with some critics who questioned how her game would translate to the league, and not many expected ...
Man Indicted on Third DUI Offense in Grundy Co.
A Will County man was recently indicted by a Grundy County grand jury. Matthew Krueger, 39, of Joliet was charged with Aggravated DUI, a class two felony; two counts of Aggravated DUI and Driving While License Revoked, all class four felonies. Krueger was arrested for DUI and driving while license...
Central Illinois Braces for Heat and Storms: Dense Fog North of I-72 This Morning
Central Illinois – A Heat Advisory has been issued today for areas from Macomb to Effingham southward, as these regions are least likely to be affected by clouds and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Expansion of the advisory into Wednesday is expected. According to the US National Weather Service Central...
'This is a danger to our children': Missouri police chiefs continue to push for Delta-8 regulation
EUREKA, Mo. — This week, Today in St. Louis is digging into the psychoactive hemp product, Delta-8, and the push from many to get it regulated. Police chiefs across Missouri described Delta-8 as "dangerous." The intoxicating substance is extracted from hemp and mixed with chemicals to create a high.
Person of interest in custody after off-duty Cook County deputy killed in Woodlawn shootout: CPD
A person of interest is in custody after an off duty Cook County sheriff's deputy was killed in a shootout in the Woodlawn neighborhood Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the fallen deputy as 31-year-old Rafael Wordlaw.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOfficers held a procession for the deputy, carrying him from the hospital to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office just after 9 a.m.A procession carries the body of an off-duty Cook County deputy who was killed in a shooting Tuesday.Chicago police said the deputy was at the Clark Gas Station...
Chicago police release image of car wanted in Calumet Heights hit-and-run
Chicago police have released a surveillance image of a vehicle wanted in connection with a Calumet Heights hit-and-run that left a pedestrian critically injured.Police describe the car as silver in color, possibly a 2009 Volvo with windshield and right headlight damage.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash happened in the Calumet Heights neighborhood's 2800-block of East 95th Street just before 3:45 p.m. Police said a car was traveling eastbound on 95th Street when it hit a 36-year-old man crossing the street.Witnesses said the driver appeared to be going at a high rate of speed and...
Local Softball Players Help Illinois Advance to Little League Senior Softball World Series
The team representing Illinois in the Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, won the tourney title on Friday afternoon. Illinois ran the table in the tournament, going (4-0) and defeating Ohio 9-2 in the championship game. West Central High School senior-to-be Addie Seitz and Macomb High...
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