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2024 DNC: Pritzker hosts kickoff luncheon as protesters from around the US start arriving in Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hosted a Convention Kickoff Luncheon on Saturday afternoon as national protesters descend upon Chicago ahead of the Democratic National Convention."I've got to ask you, are you ready for the fight? Are you ready for the fight?" Pritzker said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOn the eve of the DNC, the who's who of the Democratic Party in Illinois gathered for a final luncheon near McCormick Place, focusing their efforts on launching Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to victory."So that in about 81 days, we'll all get to say the...
Watch: Bears rookies Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze show off chemistry with sensational play against Bengals
Bears rookies Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze are already on the same page.During Saturday's Week 2 preseason game against the Bengals, the two connected on arguably Chicago's best offensive play of the day.Williams avoided pressure, rolled out to his left and threw an excellent deep pass on the run. Odunze hauled in the 45-yard reception to set the Bears up in the red zone at the Bengals' 7-yard line. Caleb finds Rome on the run : #CINvsCHI on @NFLNetwork: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/pUS2TVwuCN— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2024 Williams nearly found Odunze for a touchdown in the back of the end zone...
Angel Reese refuses to answer reporter's question
Angel Reese has a complicated relationship with the media, to say the least. She can only control what she can control, but the Chicago Sky star has already shared a mistrust for the media in her rookie season, accusing outlets — none specifically — of twisting her words. While she didn’t point to this directly, Read more... The post Angel Reese shuts down question about individual record after loss appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Congressional security officials advise House Democrats to be extra careful during DNC
In preparation for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week — which starts on Monday and ends on Thursday — extra security measures are being put into place to protect big-name attendees from protestors and potential attacks from political opposers. According to a recent report from Axios,...
Simone Biles arrives to watch Jonathan Owens, Chicago Bears
Olympic great Simone Biles returned the favor to the Chicago Bears and her husband Jonathan Owens on Saturday. The multi-time gold medalist was at Solider Field to watch her husband and the Bears play the Cincinnati Bengals. Biles was sporting a walking boot on her left foot. The Bears were...
As the Convention Nears, Chicagoans Wonder: Will It Be a Nuisance or a Party?
CHICAGO — Workers rushed around in the shadow of the hulking United Center on Chicago’s Near West Side this week, planting flowers, spreading mulch, erecting tents and hoisting metal barricades.
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs host back-to-school block party in Humboldt Park
Kids got ready to head back to school with a block party Friday on the city's Northwest Side.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Union League Boys & Girls Clubs hosted the event in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.Kids got to play games and get their faces painted. They also received school supplies and were offered haircuts.Some of our ABC7 employees volunteered at the event with Disney VoluntEARS.
PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week: Meet Silk!
CHICAGO — Meet Silk! A 3-month-old kitty cat looking for her forever home, that is our PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week. Silk can be found at PAWS Chicago’s Lincoln Park adoption center. To book an in-person appointment to potentially adopt a furry friend like Silk, visit pawschicago.com.
Chicago Braces for Chaos: Businesses Fortify as Anti-Israel Protesters Set to Storm DNC!
CHICAGO, IL – Businesses in downtown Chicago, Illinois are taking precautionary measures in anticipation of large-scale protests during the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC). With thousands of anti-Israel demonstrators expected to converge on the city, many businesses in the Loop area have begun boarding up their storefronts to safeguard against potential vandalism.
Person in custody after Chicago police officer shot at car
An investigation is underway into a shooting involving a Chicago police officer in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. At some point, an officer discharged his firearm, but no one was struck. It’s not clear why it happened.
4 Talking Points Used to Smear DNC Protesters—And Why They’re Bogus
As the Democratic National Convention descends on Chicago, protesters are taking to the streets demanding an end to U.S. support for the genocide in Gaza. Don’t buy the arguments of those criticizing them.
Live in Illinois? Your Social Security Number Probably Stolen Now
Do you live in Illinois? Then you have a very good reason to be concerned. Thanks to a class-action lawsuit, it's been revealed that a background check company had a data breach which compromised nearly 3 billion social security numbers and includes every single citizen in the Land of Lincoln.
Biden designates national monument for 1908 Illinois race riot
President Biden on Friday designated a new national monument at the site of the 1908 Springfield, Ill., race riot, a deadly incident that paved the way for the creation of the NAACP. In remarks from the Oval Office, Biden said the riot “shocked the conscience of the nation.” The president signed the proclamation flanked by…
Illinois finished Top 5 among states in medal count after 2024 Paris Games
With the 2024 Paris Games officially in the books, medal counts have been certified, and Illinois finished as one of the most decorated states in the country when it came to total medal count. According to data compiled by The Sports Geek from official Olympic Games records, Illinois finished the Paris Games tied for fourth […]
‘Keen to unite the winner and their winnings:’ Illinois Lottery searching for Powerball winner as deadline to claim prize approaches
CHICAGO — A lucky Illinois lottery player struck it big during a Powerball drawing last year and officials are searching for the winner as the deadline to cash the ticket is quickly approaching. Illinois lottery officials said a $100,000 winning Powerball ticket for the Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 drawing was sold in September at a Road […]
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