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Restrictions on face masks proposed around country, but ACLU of Illinois has concerns
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Just four years ago, a mask requirement for indoor spaces was issued in Illinois at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and masks were still required on the Chicago Transit Authority and other mass transit as recently as the spring of 2022.But now, there is a growing movement of lawmakers and communities who want to ban masks. Civil liberties advocates have some major concerns about that idea.In surveillance videos of crimes being committed, the perpetrators are often wearing masks over their noses and mouths. In many cases, the coverings help hide the faces and identities of those...
Pritzker signs 49 bills impacting elections, hunting, mobile park residents and more
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted 49 bills Monday that touch on elections, hunting, mobile home park residents, criminal justice, education and more. House Bill 4621, effective immediately with some provisions taking effect July 1, 2025, creates the Office of Statewide Pretrial Services within the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. The move allows the office to provide pretrial services to circuit courts and counties that don’t currently have pretrial services agencies. There has been an explosion of pretrial hearings since cash...
Rockford-area housing market sets another price record as inventory rises for first time in 3 years
ROCKFORD — Home sale prices in the region set another record high as the inventory of houses on the market increased for the first time in more than three years. The three-month rolling average price of a home sold in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties was $210,089 in May, according to the latest data from the NorthWest Illinois Alliance of Realtors. That price is up nearly 60% in five years, and it’s up 12% from May 2023.
Aimee Hutchison Legatzke earns Golden Apple Award
The College of Education (COE) is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of impactful educators across our community. COE alum and current School District U-46 teacher Aimee Hutchison Legatzke, ’03, was honored with the 2024 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching for her profound work in her kindergarten classroom.
Pritzker could sign reusable tenant screening bill, further regulating landlords
(The Center Square) – Illinois could become the latest in a string of states to enact a measure seeking to save renters money on repeated application costs with House Bill 4926 on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk. The measure would amend the Landlord and Tenant Act to allow a tenant to use what’s called a reusable tenant screening report when applying to rent properties. Proponents say the bill can save renters money by letting them get their own basic screening from a third party. The screening...
Martin Luther King Jr. statue returns to Illinois Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — After nearly two years, a statue honoring a civil rights icon is available for the public to view again. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office confirmed the Martin Luther King Jr. statue would stand again at its pedestal across from 2nd Street facing the Capitol starting Monday. Officials previously announced the […]
Aurora City Agrees to Plant a Cell Tower in Lebanon Park
With a 9-2 vote of approval, the Aurora City Council aldermen agreed to allow AT&T (NYSE: T) to go ahead with a proposed 125-foot monopole. A conditional use permit was needed because current allowances would have limited the height to 100 feet. The Illinois city needs the cell tower, noted AT&T spokesperson Andrew Flowers, because the area suffers from spotty service and dropped calls. As the Beacon-News reports, the new tower will replace an existing tower located near the Lebanon Park baseball field.
Community solar: Evanstonians are helping to flip the switch to renewable energy
If you live in Evanston and get an electric bill from ComEd, there Is an easy way to go solar and contribute to a shift away from climate-heating carbon emissions in Illinois. There are no upfront costs. You don’t need a sunny rooftop. You can live in a condo, and you can even rent.
Police looking for 3 suspects after shots fired during possible Hoffman Estates home invasion
A mysterious shooting and home invasion rocked a north suburban community on Monday night.This was in Hoffman Estates on the 2000-block of Kettering Road.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice say they were called to a home and found the front door damaged with bullet holes in the wall.But there were no victims.Police say they are looking for three suspects seen running away from the home.Investigators believe the gunmen likely knew the residents.Further information was not immediately available.
Saturday, July 6 | Dundee’s Randall Oaks Zoo Hosts Its Annual “Brew At The Zoo” Fundraiser
Randall Oaks Zoo in Dundee will host its highly-anticipated event, “Brew at the Zoo,” on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. This one-of-a-kind, after-hours experience for adults is the zoo’s premier fundraiser for the season. Ticket holders will also enjoy food for purchase, live music, lawn games, and encounters with some of the Zoo’s most beloved animals.
Another worker at Chicago center accused of abusing foster kids
CHICAGO (CBS) – A former standout college football star with a criminal history was charged with sexually abusing a foster child in the care of a Chicago facility.The center, Aunt Martha's, was already in the middle of an investigation after multiple other workers there were accused of abuse.Trulon Henry, a manager at Aunt Martha's, was arrested and charged last week with sexually abusing a young girl in the care of the facility's integrated care center. He was a supervisor in charge of taking care of some of the state's most vulnerable foster children.The arrest came soon after Antonio Hopkins, who...
Northwestern's law school discriminates against white men, lawsuit claims
A new lawsuit accused Northwestern University's Law School of discriminating against white men.The complaint was filed in federal court by a conservative group called, "Faculty, Alumni and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences."The plaintiffs argued that "left-wing" administrators were violating anti-discrimination provisions by hiring women and people of color over white men with better credentials.Northwestern said it intends to fight the lawsuit, which follows a Supreme Court decision last year to invalidate race-conscious admissions at Harvard University.
Harvey mayor aims to freeze property taxes after residents get huge bills
HARVEY, Ill. (CBS) – As Cook County residents face large increases in their property tax bills this year, one south suburban mayor wants to guarantee his city won't raise taxes next year and urged other municipalities to follow suit.Lillie Rayborn has lived in Harvey for 20 years, but her latest property tax bill may make this the last year she can afford to stick around."I'm angry," she said. "I'm afraid I'm going to lose my house."Rayborn said last year, her bill was a little over $2,000, but this year, it doubled to more than $4,000."It's not fair to the seniors,...
11 injured in West Chatham crash involving CTA bus: Chicago fire officials
Eleven people were taken to various hospitals after a crash involving a CTA bus Tuesday, Chicago fire officials said.The crash took place sometime Tuesday morning near 76th Street and South Lafayette Avenue in the city's West Chatham neighborhood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchCFD said the 11 people suffered non-life threatening injuries.They said 10 patients were from the bus.SEE ALSO: VIDEO: Car lodges under semi on Bishop Ford in south suburbs; all lanes reopenedThree people were in fair condition and eight were in good condition, CFD said.The ambulances went to OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, University of Chicago Medical Center, St. Bernard Hospital and Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center.Video of the scene showed a No. 75 bus with some minor damage to its front end. A tan sedan had severe damage to its front end.It was not immediately clear what led up to the crash or if any citations would be issued.This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
Suburban Whole Foods evacuated due to threat: police
HINSDALE, Ill. - The Whole Foods in suburban Hinsdale was evacuated Tuesday as a precautionary measure, according to village police. The store was closed for approximately an hour before it was reopened. The Village of Hinsdale Police Department posted on Facebook that the Whole Foods located at 500 East Ogden...
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