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More than 700 participate in Chicago Kids Triathlon; street closures in place through Sunday
More than 700 kids from 7 to 14 years old plunged into Lake Michigan, hopped on a bike, and went for a run on Saturday morning as part of Chicago Triathlon weekend."There is an incredible energy. It's incredibly fun to watch the little ones, especially the 7, 8, 9-year-olds get out there and try something maybe they have never tried before," said Dave Kappas with Voice of Chicago Triathlon.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchKids from across Chicagoland and around the country met at Foster Beach for the start of the Triathlon.Saturday's event started with either a...
Man dies after shooting on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Gold Coast, officials say
A man has died after being shot on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive Wednesday night, officials said.Chicago police said the shooting happened at the Oak Street curve near the Gold Coast neighborhood around 9:19 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 20-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were heading northbound in a vehicle when a light-colored sedan pulled and someone inside fired shots, police said.The man, shot in the head, was taken in critical condition to Northwestern Hospital, where he later died. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office later identified him as Orlando Duran.The woman, shot in the left calf, was taken to the same hospital, police said.The shooter fled the scene in the sedan.No one was in custody. Chicago police are investigating.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024, with live updatesINTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Mealworms possibly dropped on tables at Chicago hotel hosting DNC delegates breakfast
CHICAGO (AP) — Mealworms may have sickened at least one person at a Chicago hotel event earlier this week during the Democratic National Convention, the city’s police superintendent said Thursday. While the investigation by Chicago police and the FBI continues, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said clues point toward people putting mealworms on tables. “I’m not […]
Lakeview carjacker gets busted within hours after security sees him with a gun at SW Side mall: CPD report
CHICAGO — The man who carjacked a driver in Lakeview this week got caught just a few hours later because he was seen carrying a gun at a Southwest Side mall, officials say. He is also on juvenile probation for armed robbery. At about 5:34 a.m. on Wednesday, a...
Blue Demons Travel to Northwestern Sunday
CHICAGO – DePaul men's soccer continues its stretch of road matches to open the 2024 campaign with a short trip to Evanston, Ill. to face longtime foe Northwestern on Sunday, Aug. 25. First touch from Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium is set for 4 p.m. Fans can catch...
17-year-old fatally shot driving sick teammate home from soccer practice
CHICAGO (WLS) - A 17-year-old high school soccer player who was about to become captain of his team died after he was shot in the shoulder while driving a teammate home from practice. Juan Salgado, 17, was one week away from starting his senior year at Chicago’s Juarez Community Academy...
Bike the Drive, new school trails offer bicyclists safe rides in the South Bend area
Get your bike out for some fun rides in the South Bend area. Bike the Drive Take your bike to Chicago on Sept. 1 for Bike the Drive, which attracts thousands of cyclists to ride on a 15-mile stretch of DuSable Lake Shore Drive as it’s completely closed to car traffic. This all happens...
Richardson Adventure Farm reveals this year's design for 'world's largest corn maze'
CHICAGO - Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, known for the "world's largest corn maze," is back this fall with a new theme. Each year Richardson's 28-acre corn field is trimmed into a new design with nearly 10 miles of trails to navigate. The 2024 Adventure Maze pays homage to...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
Road Closure Info: Chicago Triathlon
CHICAGO — The Chicago Triathlon is taking place this Saturday and Sunday, which means road closures are coming to the downtown area. Here’s what you need to know that may affect your weekend plans. Several streets throughout downtown Chicago and north side parks will be impacted by road closures, public transit reroutes and traffic detours. […]
Bears Swap Chase Claypool Pick for Browns DT & 7th-Rounder
The Chicago Bears are finally getting some pay-off for their failed experiment with former wide receiver Chase Claypool ahead of the 2024 season. According to The Athletic’s Adam Jahns, the Bears are trading away the 2025 sixth-round pick they received from the Miami Dolphins for Claypool to acquire defensive tackle Chris Williams and a 2025 seventh-rounder from the Cleveland Browns.
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