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Campbell to retire An Illinois sheriff who hired the deputy charged in the death of Sonya Massey announced Friday that he will retire, five weeks after the 36-year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her home. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, who won the office in 2018, said politics stood in the way of his effectiveness as sheriff and suggested he and his family had received death threats. The 60-year-old Campbell said he would vacate his office no later than Aug. 31. ...

The CDC confirmed that a third death is connected to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meats. The CDC reports, “Since the last update on July 31, 9 more cases have been reported bringing the total to 43. All 43 people have been hospitalized and three deaths have now been reported, one from Illinois, one from New Jersey, and, as of this update, one from Virginia.”

Solar activity is heating up just in time for weekend, bringing back-to-back chances for northern states to spot the northern lights.

McHenry County Sheriff's Office has reported the arrest of two individuals from Tucson, Arizona, who were caught with a significant quantity of fentanyl pills. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Gloria Gastelum, 54, and German Vargas, 22, were apprehended yesterday near Marengo after being found in possession of 120,000 fentanyl pills falsely marked as oxycodone.

(The Center Square) – The Liberty Justice Center filed a First Amendment lawsuit to challenge a recently enacted Illinois law that would prohibit companies from holding mandatory meetings where “religious or political matters” are discussed. Liberty Justice Center Senior Counsel Jeffrey Schwab explained that political matters as defined in the law extends to discussions surrounding policy changes or regulations. "You can imagine a company wanting to talk about changes to...

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $15 million in funding for 33 organizations across Illinois for the Job Training and Economic Development Program (JTED). JTED provides workforce training and wrap-around services to help bolster equitable workforce recovery for Illinoisans struggling to gain meaningful employment. As part of Illinois' workforce recovery efforts, JTED grants focus on helping increase employment among workers and industries hardest hit by COVID-19. “As we continue to bounce back from the pandemic, my administration remains committed to an equitable workforce recovery that uplifts every worker and industry,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With an additional $15 million in funding for the Job Training and Economic Development Program, we’re providing even more Illinoisans with the skills and support they need to succeed. From revitalizing our healthcare and tourism industries to strengthening manufacturing and agriculture, we're building a workforce that's ready to power Illinois’ continued growth – leaving no one behind as we move forward.”

(The Center Square) – Although a bipartisan measure to raise the threshold on estate taxes stalled in the Illinois General Assembly, the legislation may not be dead yet. Current state law says that if an estate is under a $4 million threshold, there are no estate taxes to pay, a number that critics say is too low. If the number is higher, proponents of raising the threshold said some families have been forced to sell off some or all of the family farm just to...

Aurora State Sen. Linda Holmes is proposing legislation that would allow a patient with a terminal disease to request aid-in-dying medication from a doctor. Holmes says there are many safeguards in place to ensure the legislation can't be abused. Holmes acknowledges that it will be a tough bill to pass,...

The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (JLC) at the College of Lake County loves to bring in performances from a wide range of genres, from Americana to world music. Everyone can find something they enjoy in the newly announced 2024-25 season. “The best way to describe the upcoming...

After almost a decade of planning, the Carpentersville Dam on the Fox River will be removed starting in late August, according to a news release. A ceremony marking the dam's removal will be scheduled at a later date. The dam is part of the Fox River Shores Forest Preserve in...

HARVARD, Ill. — There are few things the Ainger family looks forward to more than their county fair. The nearly week-long event is an opportunity to showcase their animals and have fun with old friends. “The fair is the highlight of our summer,” Alan Ainger said. Alan and...

Classic, immortal lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The newest production at Music Theater Works at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is the second musical written by Rogers and Hammerstein. It is a short run. It closes on August 18. Carousel premiered on Broadway in 1945, 2 years after Oklahoma! premiered. When Carousel opened, there were 2 R & H musicals playing on Broadway. Carousel was one of the first musicals to contain a tragic plotline about an antihero. It does not have an overture. As the curtain rises, the Carousel Waltz is being played with the cast gathered at a carnival. No dialogue. Stage business and dancing. Some of the actors create a moving carousel designed by scenic designer Shane Cinal. It is remarkable and gets the applause it justly deserves. The story revolves around carnival barker Billy Bigelow (another fine performance from Conor Jordan), Julie Jordan (Maliha Sayed in her MTW debut), her friend Carrie Pipperidge (Ella Gatlin) and Mr. Snow, Carrie’s betrothed (Will Koski). The woman who runs the carnival, Mrs. Mullin (Erika Rose making her MTW debut) cares about Billy more than she is willing to admit. Billy and Julie meet at the carnival. They talk about what it would be like if they loved each other. In true R & H fashion, they fall in love very fast and marry. Julie’s friend Carrie is betrothed to Mr. Snow. Mr. Snow tells Carrie his thoughts about their life after marriage. Carrie is hovering between acceptance and unhappiness. Ultimately, they marry as well. Billy has lost his job at the carnival and Julie lost her job at the mill. Julie tells Carrie that Billy hit her and now she has found out she’s going to have a baby. Billy is elated but there is no money. He and Julie are living with her cousin, Nettie Fowler (Alicia Berneche’s MTW debut). Billy’s best friend, Jigger (Will Leonard) has come up with a plan to rob the mill owner, Mr. Bascombe (Cliff Gabor). He is Julie’s former employer. Billy does not want to do the robbery because there is a chance Mr. Bascombe may be killed. Mrs. Mullin tries to lure Billy back to the carousel but Billy would have to leave Julie and their baby. After he refuses Mrs. Mullin’s offer, he contemplates on being a father. When he realizes the baby could be a girl, he decides he needs to help Jigger with the robbery. Jigger tries to seduce Carrie. Mr. Snow sees it happening and breaks his engagement with Carrie. Julie is comforting Carrie but she also knows that Billy is carrying a knife. She tries to convince Billy not to do the robbery. He does not listen and goes with Jigger. Unbeknown to them, Mr. Bascombe has already deposited the money and the robbery fails. Bascombe pulls out his gun and points it at Billy but Billy stabs himself. Julie cradles him as he dies. Carrie and Mr. Snow are reunited by this tragedy. As Billy is waiting to enter Heaven, he is informed he can spend one day on Earth to do good for someone and that would get him into Heaven. He finds out that 15 years have actually gone by. His unhappy daughter Louise (Susannah Harvey’s bravura dancing) is 15 and about to graduate. Billy sees her with a carnival barker very much like himself (Alex Iacobucci’s flawless dancing). They dance the famous Ballet. Billy is able to help Louise to become happy. He also realizes how much Julie loved him despite how he treated her. Billy can now enter Heaven having helped the people he loved.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A teenager is recovering after a shooting just blocks away from the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago. Police say just after 1 p.m., a 16-year-old boy got into an argument with a man in the 4400 block of South King Drive when the man pulled out a gun and opened fire. A bullet grazed the teen's head. He was taken to The University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition. A person of interest is in custody, and two firearms were recovered from the scene, police say. Area One detectives are investigating. 

Naperville, IL – Naperville is set to celebrate the vibrant culture of India with its annual India Day Parade and Celebration on Sunday, August 11. The parade, which begins at 11:00 a.m., will feature traditional music, dance performances, and colorful floats, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of India.

CHICAGO - The search for a missing teen on the city's Southwest Side is nearing the two-month mark. Marrayalean Salgado, 13, was reported missing June 14 from the 2400 block of South Spaulding Avenue, in the Little Village neighborhood, according to Chicago police. She's described as being 5-foot 2 with...

Just when you thought it was safe to go outside after the cicadas died off, there are pockets of people getting mysterious bug bites. Neighbors in west suburban Elmhurst have been complaining of itchy pink welts on their skin.

Hundreds of properties throughout Cook County are being misclassified or undervalued, resulting in a significant loss in tax dollars. That's according to an investigation by the Illinois Answers Project and Chicago Tribune.Last year alone, the Cook County Assessor's Office missed new construction and major improvements to at least 620 properties. This resulted in at least $444 million in market value that is not being taxed this year in Cook County. These errors occurred despite documentation showing these properties have been renovated or developed. Now, some homeowners are paying the price for this oversight.The underassessments can hurt homeowners in at least two significant ways. Some people have to pay more than their fair share in property taxes when others pay less. And if the assessor's office does fix those mistakes, it can have drastic consequences for property tax bills: the assessor can charge up to three years in back taxes in one lump sum that can reach tens of thousands of dollars for a single homeowner.You can read more on the Illinois Answers Project's investigation here.

The Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert is a highlight of the season, and it happens this Monday night!ABC7's Hosea Sanders got a preview of what viewers will see at the free musical extravaganza.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe theatre round-up happens every August at Millennium Park. The evening is bursting with the glorious soundtracks of Broadway hits.Attendees can grab a seat in the Pritzker Pavilion or find a spot on the lawn.Sanders will be hosting the event Monday night along with ABC7's Val Warner at Millennium Park.Broadway In Chicago's summer concert starts at 6:15 p.m. and...