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CPD supervisor stripped after tavern altercation goes viral
CHICAGO — A veteran Chicago police supervisor has been relieved of his police powers while officials investigate allegations of off-duty misconduct. The move comes after Instagram videos posted Sunday showed men engaged in an altercation at a downtown venue over the weekend. In one clip, a man looks down...
'Thursday' app supports Chicago singles with dating
Ashley Coates with the app "Thursday" Chicago stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness News to talk about the dating app. She's the Chicago host for events. It's a dating app for those that are tired of dating apps." The events are hosted every Thursday, click here to learn more about the meetups, click here.
Two from UIC Baseball Selected in 2024 MLB Draft
CHICAGO (July 17, 2024) – The 2024 MLB Draft concluded on Tuesday afternoon, as two UIC baseball players and one 2024 signee heard their names called to play professional baseball. Ryan Smith (West Chester, Ill./Nazareth Academy) was selected in the ninth round by the Houston Astros and Zane Zielinski (Chicago, Ill./Northeast CC) was also chosen in the ninth round by the San Francisco Giants. 2024 signing class member Ethan Dorchies (Cary, Ill.) was selected in the 10th round by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicagoland-based sports photographer reeling after having $22,000 in camera equipment stolen while covering COPA America
CHICAGO — A sports photographer based out of the Chicago area is searching for answers after having thousands of dollars-worth of camera equipment stolen while covering the COPA America in California. Mohammed Alam, a Carol Stream-based photographer with 20 years of experience shooting professional sporting events, said he was tasked with covering Argentina, Brazil and […]
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.”
Simone Biles Sends Five-Word Parting Message To NFL Player Husband Before Olympics
Simone Biles and USA Gymnastics headed to Paris on Monday as they prepare for the 2024 Olympics. Before that, however, the legendary gymnast made sure to give her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, a sweet parting message. Biles and Owens will be away from each other, albeit ...
DuPage County voters to consider forest preserve referendum
(The Center Square) – The DuPage County Forest Preserve Board is asking taxpayers for an additional $17 million per year. The Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a referendum on raising the property-tax cap. If voters agree, DuPage property owners would pay an estimated $11.67 more annually per $100,000 of home value. Board...
Man who got shot after pointing gun at Millennium Park security gets probation
CHICAGO — Jordan Jackson, the man who got shot after pointing a gun at a security guard inside Millennium Park two years ago, received a two-year probation sentence in the case on Monday. Jackson, 24, pleaded guilty to a single count of possessing a firearm in a park, the...
Angel Reese's Bleak Mental Health Confession to WNBA Legend Lisa Resurfaces Amid Sky Struggles
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese appears to be on top of the world right now. And while Reese skyrocketed to fame in 2023, she has had to overcome multiple mental health hurdles to get to the point where she's at today. But after Reese's sub-par performance against the New York Liberty on ...
Push to Give Chicago Voters Power to Recall Mayor Raises Less Than $300 in 3 Months
The push to give voters the power to recall the mayor of Chicago raised less than $300 since the initiative was announced three months ago, according to records filed with state election officials. Despite a flurry of media attention after Daniel Boland announced the creation of the Committee for Chicago...
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