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ComEd continues to restore power days after Chicago-area storms spawned at least 30 tornadoes
ComEd is making major progress in restoring power to customers in the south suburbs Saturday following this week's tornado outbreak.As of Saturday afternoon, there were 75 active outages impacting just under 1,000 customers.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe number of total outages is down from Friday, when there were more than 360 outages affecting nearly 5,000 customers.ComEd said crews have been working around the clock to get the power back on.READ MORE | Thousands still without power days after Chicago-area storms; Homewood helped by surrounding suburbsThe National Weather Service said preliminary information shows at least 24...
Getaway vehicle found torched after fatal shooting of Chicago postal worker
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago Police have found the Dodge Durango connected with the shooting death of a Chicago postal worker. However, it is unclear how much evidence they will be able to recover because that vehicle has been torched. Police found the Durango in the 8900 block of South Holland Avenue. Officers were on scene with the U.S. Postal Police, investigating the case involving 48-year-old Octavia Redmond's death. The car was left in the middle of a field before being towed away for processing. Social media has been filled with tributes to Redmond, and there has been a renewed push to protect...
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.
PHOTOS: Brookfield Zoo welcomes new animal residents
CHICAGO - Brookfield Zoo has announced the addition of several new animals, which includes emus, a sloth bear, and a puggle. In late June, three 3-month-old emus arrived at the Zoo. The one male and two females are adjusting to their outdoor habitat alongside kangaroos at Australia House. Emus, the second-largest birds in the world, are flightless and can sprint up to 30 mph, according to the zoo. The young emus have already gained 25% of their body weight in the past month.
Jennifer Hudson surprises fans at Common's concert for Millennium Park 20th anniversary celebration
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.Jennifer Hudson also made a surprise appearance, delighting fans in the packed crowd.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...
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.
Second Alarm at Channahon, Illinois Refinery: Hazmat Crews Assess 5,000-Gallon Tank
Channahon, IL – A hazardous materials incident at the Ineos Styrolution America refinery, located at 25846 S Frontage Road in Channahon, has been elevated to a second alarm level this afternoon, requiring additional support personnel and resources. The incident reportedly remains contained to the facility and poses no threat...
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!
Watch the Oscar Winners: The Holdovers, Saturday, 7/27, 2-4:30 PM
Ready to catch up with some of this year’s Academy Award–winning films? You can see them at the Library! This month we are showing The Holdovers, which won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (Da’Vine Joy Randolph).
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.
Chicago ranks as one of most stressed cities in country
(The Center Square) – With the city of Chicago ranking as one of the most stressful places to live in the country in a new WalletHub survey, Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says there’s a good reason why so many area residents feel the malaise that they do. “J.B. Pritzker has destroyed safety and security in the city,” Miller told The Center Square. “The second thing that I think would be causing people stress is as a parent they're turning the education system into not...
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