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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
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...
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Tel Aviv’s ‘Hostage Square’ is coming to Chicago for the DNC — whether or not a pro-Israel march gets a permit
(JTA) — Pro-Israel activists will mount a “Hostage Square” during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week, in a bid to spotlight the plight of Israeli captives at a time when the city is preparing for large pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The public art installation, organized by the...
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:
Mayor Brandon Johnson attempting to force out Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, sources say
Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to push out Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, sources told ABC7.On Thursday, ABC7 heard from both Johnson and Martinez amid what could be a major shakeup at Chicago Public Schools.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMartinez has a five-year contract with two years left. Any changes to his employment would require School Board approval.A day after information emerged of Mayor Johnson's administration trying to force out the CPS CEO, both men appeared at the opening of the Rainbow PUSH Convention.While ABC7 has confirmed the effort, which includes a push from...
Dolton deputy police chief pleads not guilty to bankruptcy fraud charges
Dolton's acting police chief appeared before a federal judge and pleaded not guilty on Thursday to multiple charges of bankruptcy fraud and perjury, among others.It was just the latest in an ongoing saga of controversy surrounding the Dolton village government.Acting police chief Lewis Lacey made his initial appearance in court for his arraignment. The judge ordered that he turn in his gun and FOID card as a pre-trial condition.In court, federal prosecutors laid out the nine-count indictment against Lacey, claiming he devised a scheme to defraud, by way of filing a bankruptcy in an effort to hide assets and income...
Freight train burglary disrupts Metra service to and from Chicago's west suburbs
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Trains on the Metra Union Pacific West Line had to be stopped in Oak Park Thursday afternoon, while police investigated a burglary on a freight train that uses the same tracks.Investigators said the burglary happened Thursday afternoon on a Union Pacific freight train near Lawler Avenue and Kinzie Street in the Austin neighborhood.Several trains on both the inbound and outbound tracks were delayed, and at least one did not run at all.By 4 p.m., Metra trains were back running.The Union Pacific West line runs from the Ogilvie Transportation Center in the West Loop to Elburn.Information about the burglary was not immediately available.CHECK: Metra updates
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