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Village of Sugar Grove and Crown debate headed to third meeting
At its second meeting this week for five hours, the Sugar Grove Village Board and Crown Development ironed out some changes in The Grove mixed-use 760 acre project by the I-88 Route 47 interchange. Before a sparse audience, Crown agreed to restrictions for a Route 47 fueling station with 15...
Fire destroys ‘little’ library at Jefferson Memorial Park
One of those “little” free lending libraries that seem to be gaining in popularity in recent years was burnt to a crisp either late Thursday, Aug. 22, or early Friday, Aug. 23, outside the Jefferson Memorial Park fieldhouse, 4822 N. Long Ave. Park employees found most of the...
Mealworms possibly dropped on tables at Chicago hotel hosting DNC delegates breakfast
CHICAGO (AP) — Mealworms may have sickened at least one person at a Chicago hotel event earlier this week during the Democratic National Convention, the city’s police superintendent said Thursday. While the investigation by Chicago police and the FBI continues, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said clues point toward people putting mealworms on tables. “I’m not […]
Lakeview carjacker gets busted within hours after security sees him with a gun at SW Side mall: CPD report
CHICAGO — The man who carjacked a driver in Lakeview this week got caught just a few hours later because he was seen carrying a gun at a Southwest Side mall, officials say. He is also on juvenile probation for armed robbery. At about 5:34 a.m. on Wednesday, a...
Oswego man seriously injured in car vs. motorcycle crash in Joliet Friday morning
An Oswego motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after he was involved in a car versus motorcycle accident in Joliet Friday morning. According to Joliet police, officers responded to the accident scene at North Larkin Avenue and Taylor Street just before 8:00. A preliminary investigation into the accident reveals that a Nissan...
Two Women College Presidents Announce Their Resignations
President of North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, has stepped down from her role during a leave of absence. Her resignation was effective July 30, about one year after she took office on July 1, 2023. When she assumed her presidency last summer, Dr. Thomas became the college’s first woman...
Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago has a longstanding tradition of protest — and college student YM Masood has been immersed in it in recent months, including at the Democratic National Convention. Masood was among thousands of protesters outside the DNC. Their main messages to the Democratic Party and their nominee, Kamala Harris, were clear: End the war in the Middle East. Stop sending aid to Israel. Though the cameras often focused on scraps with police and arrests, the overwhelming majority marched peacefully, with few issues. Masood, a 20-year-old political science major at the University of Illinois Chicago, was often among them — and served as a volunteer marshal for several March on DNC rallies and protests to help keep things orderly and minimize conflict.
Some businesses say they lost out as Chicagoans seemed to stay home during DNC
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Democratic National Convention brought thousands of delegates, volunteers, politicians, and delegates to Chicago—but some say Chicagoans themselves stayed home.So what effect did the DNC have on the busy business areas that are removed from the United Center and McCormick Place? The owners and staffers of some of those businesses said they were somewhat disappointed in how it all worked out. It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area—to avoid convention crowds and traffic. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign."Really slow," said food...
Chicago Loop tops U.S. downtowns in employment, residential growth
24-Aug-24 – The Chicago Loop has surpassed the downtowns of 53 other cities across the United States in a new report comparing metrics such as employment and residential growth. So much so, that the Chicago Loop Alliance says the study confirms that the Loop is “the most significant and...
Five Key Takeaways from Marquette Volleyball’s Exhibition Win Over Northwestern
Marquette volleyball commenced its 2024 season with a 3-0 exhibition victory over Northwestern, showcasing promising teamwork and a fresh roster mix. Head coach Ryan Theis highlighted the learning experience from the match as players adapted to game pressures, revealing both the challenges and growth potential of the team. Marquette finished...
Mother relieved after charges are upgraded in crash that left young Chicago woman, friend dead
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A mother remains in a tenacious fight for justice almost 10 months after losing her daughter in a crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, for which charges against the driver have now been upgraded.Back in March, Sandy Colon funded eye-catching billboards herself reading, "Please think, drive safely."Her daughter Jaida Victoria Rosado Colon, 24, was one of two people killed in a crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive at 31st Street on Oct. 31 of last year. Coming up on 10 months later, the sounds and sight of summer are present on a baseball diamond in Humboldt Park where...
CPD praised for managing peaceful protests; 8 complaints filed against officers
CHICAGO – It’s a chance to reflect after multiple days of protests. “We watched these officers go through it. We saw people yelling in their faces, yelling obscenities, and they maintained their cool throughout. They didn’t take the bait,” Superintendent Larry Snelling said. Snelling gave his police department a round of applause, lauding them for […]
Chicago Police Department Supt. Larry Snelling, Secret Service praise DNC security operation
Chicago officials Friday presented their own review following a year's worth of preparation and then four days of police work at the Democratic National Convention.Night after night, thousands of Chicago police in riot gear were taunted, teased and tested, but CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling, who was on the street with them, said his department passed the test and, "didn't take the bait."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I guarantee the world was watching, because everyone kept talking about 1968," Snelling said. "However, we showed again that this is not 1968. We showed what human beings, men and...
Father Pfleger fires back at JD Vance's criticism of Chicago
CHICAGO - Gun violence in Chicago and across the nation took center stage this week, both at the Democratic National Convention and at events held by the Republican Party ticket. Ahead of his community event this weekend, Father Michael Pfleger joined the national conversation, responding to remarks made by Republican...
Ramaswamy makes surprise appearance at Democratic convention
CHICAGO — Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made a surprise appearance on the final day of the Democratic National Convention, just hours before Vice President Harris is set to take the stage. “I held a conference open to the public, open to the press, earlier today, where I laid out an alternative vision —…
Bears Swap Chase Claypool Pick for Browns DT & 7th-Rounder
The Chicago Bears are finally getting some pay-off for their failed experiment with former wide receiver Chase Claypool ahead of the 2024 season. According to The Athletic’s Adam Jahns, the Bears are trading away the 2025 sixth-round pick they received from the Miami Dolphins for Claypool to acquire defensive tackle Chris Williams and a 2025 seventh-rounder from the Cleveland Browns.
Cameras Catch Angel Reese Taunting Ex-Teammate in Sky-Sun
On Friday night, Marina Mabrey and the Connecticut Sun pulled off a close 82-80 win against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. The game was secured after Sun star Alyssa Thomas made two free throws in the final seconds to give them the lead and the win. Before the Olympic break, Mabrey requested a ...
Marina Mabrey’s Blunt Response To Chennedy Carter’s Flagrant Foul
On Friday night, Marina Mabrey helped the Connecticut Sun defeat her former team, the Chicago Sky, by a final score of 82-80. Things got pretty heated early on between Mabrey and her old teammate Chennedy Carter. With 2:18 remaining in the first quarter, Mabrey received the ball in the low ...
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