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Angel Reese had a double-double during the WNBA All-Star Game because of course she did
Of course, Angel Reese had a double-double at the WNBA All-Star. Of course, she did. Well, I’ll be. Caitlin Clark called it. Angel Reese, in fact, did grab the most rebounds. I mean, I didn’t doubt she would. But to see it happen live — against Team USA — was something special. Angel also added 12 points to that amazing effort — including a dope bounce pass from Caitlin that led to a bucket — and honestly, we love that for her. The girl’s motor is just relentless, and to see her shine Saturday was awesome.
Cam’ron Makes Interesting Pick For Which City Has The Best Lyricists
Cam’ron says Chicago and Louisiana have the best lyricists. Cam’ron says Chicago and Louisiana are the two best cities for lyricism when it comes to hip-hop. He shared his take during the latest episode of It Is What It Is with Mase. In doing so, he showed love to several artists including Lil Wayne, Eminem, and more.
Chicago shootings: At least 10 shot in weekend gun violence across city, police say
At least 10 people have been shot in shootings across Chicago so far this weekend, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFour teenage boys were wounded in two separate shootings Saturday less than an hour apart on the South Side.About 3:30 p.m., two boys, ages 14 and 15, were in the 8200 block of East 82nd Street in the South Chicago neighborhood when they both suffered gunshot wounds to the back, Chicago police said.Around 4:15 p.m., two boys, ages 15 and 17, were near a sidewalk in the 7000 block of South Vincennes Avenue in Grand...
Man attacked and carjacked Uber driver, prosecutors say
Chicago police detectives were able to identify the man who attacked and carjacked an Uber driver because he ordered the rideshare on an account linked to his driver’s license, officials said. Judge Caroline Glennon-Goodman rejected a state detention petition and sent Juan Salgado, 38, home on an ankle monitor.
Thanks, mom! Woman is charged with violent CTA attack after her mother recognizes her in Chicago police bulletin
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old woman turned herself in to Chicago police after her own mother recognized her as one of the people who attacked and robbed a man on the Orange Line downtown. Tamia Washington is the fifth person, but the first adult, to be charged with the robbery, which occurred around 11 p.m. on July 8.
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...
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.
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.
Illinois Officials Question Alton Mine Collapse and Future Safety Plans
The collapse of a mine on June 26, 2024, in Gordon Moore Park, Alton, Illinois, has alarmed local officials and residents. The falling apart resulted in a large sinkhole in the park’s soccer fields. With dimensions nearly 200 feet wide and 50 feet deep, the hole kept growing after several rains disrupted sports events and camps scheduled for the summer.
Indiana woman accused of killing 10-year-old foster son by sitting on him arrested in Michigan
An Indiana foster mother has been charged in a warrant with reckless homicide for allegedly sitting on her young foster son, causing his death. She was arrested in Michigan last Saturday.
Will County, IL – Hazmat Incident: I-55 Open, Area Safe to Avoid
Channahon, IL – Channahon Fire Protection District is managing a hazardous materials incident at 25846 S Frontage Road in Channahon this Saturday afternoon. The situation is contained, and there are no threats to the community. Currently, there are no evacuation advisories, and I-55 remains open in both directions. Authorities advise avoiding the area until the incident is fully resolved.
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...
Caleb Williams' teammates are setting a standard he and the Bears rookies may not be able to live up to
There's one clear message coming out of Chicago Bears training camp, so far, and it's impossible to miss: This team wants to start fast in 2024."The urgency's [there], we have to get this thing going quickly," Bears tight end Cole Kmet told reporters on Friday. "There's not going to be time to ...
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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