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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.
Loop hit-and-run crash leaves 1 dead
CHICAGO - A person was killed after he was struck by a semi that fled the scene Wednesday night in the Loop. The male, whose age was unknown, was walking around 10 p.m. when he was hit by a semi truck in the first block of East Lower Wacker Drive, according to police.
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...
Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA's game assist record with 19 in Fever's loss to Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas — (AP) — Indiana rookie Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game Wednesday night, finishing with 19 in the Fever's 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings. “I just try to set my teammates up for success,” Clark said. “I think at times...
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
Podtalk: Director Greg Kwedar & Producer Monique Walton of ‘Sing Sing’ w/ Colman Domingo
CHICAGO – The power of performance is on unique display in “Sing Sing,” expanding in theaters this August. It’s directed/co-adapted by Greg Kwedar and features the consummate Colman Domingo. The film is set in the infamous prison, as the incarcerated become a troupe of actors, and how it changes their lives.
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.
Portillo's, Wiener Circle and more: Where to find National Hot Dog Day deals in Chicago
Chicagoans, rejoice: National Hot Dog Day is upon us. The holiday, traditionally celebrated on the third Wednesday in July, the delicious holiday for 2024 will be observed by hot dog lovers across the country on July 17. And there are plenty of ways to get in on the hot dog...
Dispensary opens in South Loop
As a businessman, Fred Spencer has had his eye on the cannabis industry for a while. “I always saw the industry from afar, and I tried to get involved,” said the Chicago finance professional and entrepreneur. “I started talking with a few friends in the industry and we put a team together.”
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
Speed Awareness: IDOT, NHTSA, law enforcement agencies urge drivers to slow down, save lives
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other law enforcement agencies to promote the nationwide, “Speeding Catches Up with You” speeding prevention campaign to remind drivers to slow down and to emphasize the importance of safe driving.
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