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First Line Friday (week 407): The Deadly Shallows
Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today I’m delighted to feature the first line of The Deadly Shallows by one of my very fave authors, Dani Pettrey! I loved this book (you can read my review HERE), and it’s been much too long since I hung out with Dani in person. So I’m SUPER EXCITED that Dani will be at this year’s JustRead Rendezvous – an author/reader event that will take place in Downers Grove, Illinois, on Friday, November 15th. More details below – I’d love to see you there! Only nine more readers and we’ll add another three authors!!! Please come join us – it’s so much fun!
Man dies in motorcycle accident in Washington County
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP — An Illinois man is dead after a motorcycle accident in Washington County Wednesday afternoon. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash involving a 2008 KTM LC8 motorcycle around 1:39 p.m. Wednesday near milepost 9 on Ohio 26 in Lawrence Township, according to an OSHP media release.
Simone Biles Is Hitting the Road for the “Gold Over America Tour”: How to Get Tickets
The most decorated gymnast in history will be traveling the US for a fall tour. Learn how to get tickets to see the Olympian alongside other award-winning athletes in person. Simone Biles Is Hitting the Road for the “Gold Over America Tour”: How to Get Tickets Mary Siroky
U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute holds annual dinner fundraiser in Chicago
The Hispanic community celebrated Latino leaders that serve their communities with a special event Thursday in Chicago.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute, or USHLI, held it's annual dinner fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in the Loop.Since 1982, the organization has trained more than one million people.Some ABC7 employees were at the event.More information about USHLI can be found on their website.SEE ALSO | United States Hispanic Leadership Institute holds 40th anniversary celebration in 2022
The New York Giants Will Trade Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Chicago Bears
With the 2024 NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to start looking at players that could be moved at the trade deadline. A player in mind that becomes an interesting option is New York Giants edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, if he is traded, it will be to the Chicago Bears.
Chicago gun violence stories: South Side community tries to heal — and forgive
CHICAGO - Gun violence remains a tragic reality in Chicago, but a local nonprofit is striving to help communities heal and persuade young men to put down their weapons before it's too late. In a FOX 32 Special Report, our chief photographer, Jeff Sutker, brings us the voices of those...
New DMV concept opens in Melrose Park
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias opened what’s being called a DMV Plus office at the driver’s license facility in Melrose Park on Thursday. Giannoulias says the Melrose Park Facility is the first such facility in the Chicago area.
Downtown Chicago businesses board up over possible unrest during upcoming DNC
Concern over possible unrest during next week's Democratic National Convention has some business owners in Chicago's Loop taking precautions.Boarded up windows and doors could be seen downtown Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"As we know, this city has a poor track record when it comes to protecting businesses," said Scott Shapiro, owner of Syd Jerome.The looming unknowns ahead of next week's convention are why Shapiro said he knew he had to take precautions to keep his decades-old business safe."We felt it was more prudent to board up, since our customers and their employers have told them...
4 days after mugging 80-year-old woman, migrant burglarized an occupied home, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — Perhaps you read our story last week headlined “Migrant mugged 80-year-old Bridgeport woman, prosecutors say (and a judge released him the next day).” What we didn’t know was that the migrant in question had been arrested again just hours before we published the story—for allegedly burglarizing an occupied home.
12 people at West Town migrant shelter hospitalized, Chicago fire officials say
Chicago fire officials said 12 people at a migrant shelter on Chicago's North Side had to be taken to the hospital Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey were all transported from the shelter in the 1300 block of North Elston Avenue, in the West Town community.None of the patients have life-threatening conditions, a spokesperson for the Chicago Fire Department said. They were taken to four different hospitals.Officials did not immediately provide an exact reason for the hospitalizations.SEE ALSO | Migrant surge no longer expected ahead of DNC, but city remains ready for new arrivals: deputy mayorNo further information was available.This is a developing story. Check back with ABC7 for more updates.
Statewide: The whole world was watching
Chicago is playing host to another Democratic National Convention next week. It's only the second time since 1968 that Chicago has been the site of the DNC. On this episode, we look back to that event and how anger and violence led to chaos in the streets and on the convention floor. The whole world was watching.
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Former Chicago alderman to report back to prison after judge's ruling
Former Chicago Alderman Ricardo Munoz will soon be back behind bars. On Thursday, he was ordered to report back to prison for seven months, beginning Aug. 26. He was arrested back in May for a DUI but the case is still pending in Cook County Traffic Court.
Latin Restaurant Weeks Return to Chicago, Aug. 16-30
Latin Restaurant Weeks are back with specials across the Chicago area. It’s an opportunity to sample flavors from across Latin America without leaving Illinois. It all kicks off Friday and runs through Aug. 30. WTTW News stopped by one of the participating restaurants, Caribella in Logan Square, which offers...
Trio charged with chasing man onto Red Line tracks where he contacted the 3rd rail
CHICAGO — Three men have been charged with felony reckless conduct for allegedly chasing a man onto the Red Line tracks, where he came into contact with the third rail. The Chicago Police Department issued a short, routine statement about the incident shortly after it occurred around 3:30 a.m. on August 4:
Hobbs to join female governors at DNC for conversation hosted by ‘Veep’ actress
(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will be joining the seven other women Democratic governors in Chicago next week at the Democratic National Convention. All eight women will be participating in a panel discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 21 that will be moderated by award-winning actress, producer and activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus. “Governor Hobbs is looking forward to joining a panel with the country’s eighth democratic female governors on Aug. 21,” Hobbs’ office told The Center Square. “She’s excited to discuss how they’re delivering for...
Walker: Stationed on Vietnam’s southeast corner
Editor’s note: This story is reprinted with permission from Honor Flight Chicago. Bob Walker’s father was a career Navy man who served on a minesweeper clearing obstacles before D-Day and then spent the days after the invasion recovering bodies and parts of bodies from the water. Bob graduated...
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