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Severe Storms and Heatwaves: Millions at Risk Across the Northeast (Video)
A massive tornado was recorded in Oswego, a suburb of Chicago. This severe weather event resulted in significant damage, including downed trees and power outages affecting nearly 400,000 customers in Northern Illinois. Pounding rain and strong winds created hazardous driving conditions. Impact on O’Hare Airport. Chicago’s O’Hare Airport experienced...
Teens, including 11-year-old, charged for beating, robbing man on CTA near the Loop, police say
A girl and three teens are facing felony charges after Chicago police said they beat and robbed a man on a CTA train.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOn July 8, a 63-year-old man was beat up and robbed while on a train in the 100-block of Congress Parkway in Downtown Chicago, police said.On Tuesday, police arrested four underage people in relation to the crime in the 7000-block of Cottage Grove Avenue.Each juvenile is facing a felony count for robbery to a victim over 60 and a felony count for aggravated battery.Police arrested an 11-year-old girl, 14-year-old boy, 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy. CPD did not release their names.No other information was available.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Elite American Airlines Frequent Flyer Says He Was Barred From Entering Airport Lounge Because He Was Wearing a Pro-Union Pin Badge
An elite American Airlines frequent flyer says he was barred from entering one of the carrier’s Admirals Club airport lounge at Chicago O’Hare because he was wearing a pro-union pin badge on his lapel and the agent only relented when she discovered he was a regular passenger. Josh...
Ex-Deputy Mayor Drank On The Job, Major Contractor Lied About Being City-Based, Watchdog Report Says
CHICAGO — A former deputy mayor accused of drinking on the job has been placed on the city’s do not hire list, according to a report released Monday from the city’s watchdog agency. Though the 57-page report from Inspector General Deborah Witzburg’s office does not identify the...
Cops sought misdemeanor charge in Foxx ‘Big Gulp’ attack. Here’s how it became a felony.
CHICAGO — Police officers in south suburban Flossmoor intended to file a misdemeanor charge against the man accused of tossing a soft drink on Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and reversing his truck toward her. Foxx, however, was unimpressed with the police department’s investigation. Sent packing...
Family of Joliet pastor found dead demands answers amid complicated investigation
JOLIET, Ill. - The family of a Joliet pastor is seeking answers two weeks after his disappearance and one week after his body was recovered. Wednesday, July 17, would have been Warren Beard's 54th birthday. Family members and his church community are demanding clarity about the investigation into his death.
Barry Brewer's 'Chicago, I’m Home' Special Hits Gala Film with NFT Moments
Barry Brewer’s latest stand-up comedy special, “Chicago, I’m Home,” is now available on Gala Film, offering fans a unique way to collect and engage with the content through NFT Moments, according to Gala News. Exclusive Content and Rewards. Gala Film account holders can watch the special...
Lyric Opera debuts new set of marquess messages
Lyric Opera of Chicago is drawing inspiration from some of the music industry’s biggest pop stars for the newest set of marquee messages. You might recognize the Lyric Opera’s historic Madison and Washington Street marquees and their clever messages
NFL makes major moves against Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears rookie star quarterback Caleb Williams finally signed his rookie contract this week after a long delay. It seems that the delay is a result of the rookie attempting some rather creative tax strategies, but the NFL seems to have shut them down. According to a report from NFL...
A New Musical Celebrating the Life of Muhammad Ali To Play World Premiere in Chicago
Richard Willis, lead producer of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, today announced the production will premiere in Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre April 22 through May 18, 2025. Groups of 10+ are on sale now...
Best hospitals for ENT: US News
UCLA Medical Center is the best hospital for otolaryngology, according to US News & World Report's "Best Hospitals for Ear, Nose & Throat" list for 2024-25. To determine the best hospitals for ear, nose and throat and the 14 other specialties ranked by the publication, facilities were scored from 0-100 by an analysis of performance measures in three primary dimensions of healthcare: structure, process, and outcomes, which considered factors including expert opinion surveys, patient outcomes and procedure quantities. The full methodology can be found here.
1 wounded in Dan Ryan Expressway shooting, Illinois State Police say
One person was shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway Tuesday night, Illinois State Police said.The shooting took place in the northbound lanes near Canal Street at about 8:45 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said one person was transported to a hospital with injuries from a gunshot.Northbound lanes were shut down at about 10:40 p.m. as police investigated the shooting.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024Further details were not immediately available.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
1st human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois in 2024 reported in suburban Cook County, IDPH says
A person in suburban Cook County possibly has the first human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois this year.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the case in a preliminary manner.The department said it's waiting for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to confirm the case.There were 119 human cases of West Nile Virus reported in Illinois last year.READ MORE | Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Hoffman Estates, downstate Morgan County
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