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Ackerman, Mason, Cartwright parks in consideration for dedicated pickleball courts
The city’s Parks and Recreation Department plans to consider Ackerman, Mason and Cartwright parks for pickleball courts in the coming months. Parks and Recreation Director Audrey Thompson delivered this update to a full room at the parks and recreation meeting on Thursday night at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.
Unauthorized Look Inside Abandoned Bum’s Castle In Illinois
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.
New Data Shows 87,000 Illinois Residents Flee the State
New data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that in 2022 alone, more than 87,000 Illinoisans – faced with some of the highest taxes in the nation – relocated to other states. This exodus saw nearly $10 billion in income leaving Illinois, significantly impacting the state’s economic landscape....
Lake Forest Basketball Car Wash Fundraiser
We were joined in the studio by the Lake Forest basketball team to share about their Car Wash Fundraiser taking place tomorrow (Saturday, July 20,. We were joined in the studio by the Lake Forest basketball team to share about their Car Wash Fundraiser taking place tomorrow (Saturday, July 20, 2024) at Advanced Auto Parts on Keith Street. For more details visit their Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LakeForestMiddleSchool.
Chicago launches summer safety campaign to address opioid crisis in 5 neighborhoods
The city of Chicago has created a new campaign to combat the opioid epidemic in five West Side neighborhoods after seeing a surge in overdoses. Outreach workers hit the streets on Saturday morning, going from door to door in Austin on a mission to help save a life. “We’ve had...
Will Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party is coming to Chicago this fall
Comedian and actor Will Ferrell will join a slate of prominent musicians on stage in Chicago this fall in the name of charity. Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party, featuring Swedish House Mafia D-Nice, A-Trak and more, will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Chicago's Wintrust Arena.
3 injured in Bronzeville shooting
CHICAGO — A shooting on the city’s South Side on Saturday morning left three men hospitalized. According to Chicago police, the gunfire erupted in the 4000 block of South Prarie Avenue in Bronzeville at around 10:15 a.m. Officers say the three victims, two 34-year-old men and a 44-year-old man, were standing outside in the area […]
Common performs as Millennium Park continues 20th anniversary celebrations in downtown Chicago
Millennium Park is still being celebrated this weekend as the can't miss attraction in Chicago turned 20 years old this week.The city continued its four-day celebration on Saturday, with Chicago music artist Common performing a concert with the Grant Park Orchestra.The concert started at 7:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Most reserved spots appeared to be sold out ahead of the show.Lawn seating for the concert was free, and many fans had lined up to get into the venue well before the show got underway. The event was be capped off with a fireworks display at 8:45 p.m.ABC7 Chicago...
Chicago Race Riot of 1919 victims memorialized in new South Side art display
Activists, artists and Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled Saturday public art pieces commemorating the Chicago Race Riot of 1919. Johnson cut a ribbon Saturday, unveiling five markers each a work of art embedded in the sidewalk at 35th and State.
Home Sweet Home Chicago (07/20/24): David Hochberg with Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properies, a Sarah Leonard Company, Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping, Sergio Rodriquez of the KCTCU, and MegaPros Jeremy
We started off this week’s show by chatting with Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, a Sarah Leonard Company about the importance of having a thorough discussion with home inspectors. Next, Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joined the show to talk about how his company can help save you thousands. Then, Senior Vice President of the Kane County Teachers Credit Union Sergio Rodriguez shares information about their buy now, pay later service that can help you establish and raise credit. And, throughout the show, listeners call in asking their questions and getting the information they need for the best outcome!
How KCTCU can help raise or establish your credit
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/20/24: Senior Vice President of the Kane County Teachers Credit Union Sergio Rodriguez joins the show to discuss their buy now, pay later service that can help you establish credit. To learn more about the KCTCU and what they can do for you, visit kctcu.org or call 888-741-3344.
Pitchfork 2024: Black Pumas, Sudan Archives and 100 Gecs top a glorious Day 1
Pitchfork Music Festival opened in Union Park Friday with the kind of July weekend NASCAR can only dream about — bright sun, lake breeze. Music headliners for the weekend: Black Pumas on the mainstage Friday, DJ/musician Jamie xx on Saturday and original fearless female rocker Alanis Morissette Sunday. If Pitchfork is the festival more about the music, less about the scene, must-see bands pop ...
Center Guard Plumbing can save you thousands
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/20/24: Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to highlight how Center Guard Plumbing can help listeners save big on their plumbing needs. To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for you, go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883.
Sarah Leonard: Home inspections are about health and safety
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/20/24: Sarah Leonard of Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, joins the show to discuss why it is so important for buyers to have open and honest conversations with home inspectors and why it might be a bad thing to try and sell as-is. To learn more about what Sarah and her team can do for you, go to sarahleonardsells.com or call her at 224-239-3966.
3 people hurt in multiple-vehicle crash involving hotel van at O'Hare airport
Three people were hurt in a multiple-vehicle crash involving a hotel van at O'Hare airport Friday night.At least three people were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash that involved a hotel van at O'Hare airport Friday night.It happened at around 9:52 p.m. on the lower level near Terminal 1, Chicago police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAccording to police one of the drivers lost control of their vehicle and hit a wall and struck a second vehicle that was sitting in traffic. The impact cause the second vehicle to hit a third vehicle.A 32-year-old and 54-year-old man were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, police said. A third person refused medical attention.No citations have been issued at this time.
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