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Carpentersville Dam approved for removal starting later this month, says forest preserve district
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...
2 killed, suspect critically injured in shooting at Woodridge townhome complex, police say
Our coverage of this story has moved here.Two people are dead and a suspect is critically injured after a shooting at a west suburban home on Friday night, police said.Woodridge police responded to a call of shots fired at The Townhomes at Highcrest in the 3200-block of 83rd Street around 9 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThere, officers found two people, identified only as male, who had been shot to death, police said. The victims' ages were not immediately known.Officers found a third male of an unknown age, believed by police to be the suspect, who...
Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders able to perform in Bud Billiken Parade again thanks to donations
The Chi-Town Cats cheerleading team has been performing at the Bud Billiken Parade for the last 25 years. This year, that streak was almost broken when the team's insurance carrier decided not to cover them for the event.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHowever, thanks to donations the team received after people saw their story from ABC7's Jasmine Minor, the Chi-Town Cats will be back at the parade this weekend!READ MORE | Longtime Bud Billiken Parade performers, Chi-Town Cats Cheerleaders, may not be allowed this yearABC7 was thrilled to have the team in our studios Friday night, including head coach Paulette Franklin and assistant coaches Nicole Smith-Franklin and Marcus Payne.The team performed the routine that has made them famous in a minute, and the coaches talked about how the Chi-Town Cats serve the community.See the full interview and performance in the video player above.RELATED | ABC7 Chicago to broadcast 2024 Bud Billiken Parade
Chicago’s Shamier Little strikes gold in the 4×400 relay — the last race on the track of the Paris Olympics
PARIS — Chicago’s Shamier Little has ended these Summer Games just like she started them: with an Olympic medal and a record-setting run. Little won gold Saturday with the U.S. women’s 4×400 relay team, which crossed the finish line in 3 minutes, 15.27 seconds to break a North American record. The Americans’ time was just 0.1 seconds off the world and Olympic record set by the Soviet Union in ...
Smash-and-grab crew hits Prada store in Chicago's Gold Coast
CHICAGO - The Prada store in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood was hit by a smash-and-grab crew Saturday morning. According to Chicago Police, a group of three to four offenders shattered the front glass door of the high-end retailer located in the first block of East Oak Street. They made off...
Looking at the four new Big Ten football teams: Oregon
Northwestern’s first game of the 2024 season begins on August 31 against Miami-Ohio. With conference realignment shaking up college football, the Big Ten added four new west coast schools into the conference: Washington, UCLA, USC and Oregon. As Northwestern begins its first campaign in a new-look Big Ten, Inside NU is looking at each of these new programs. This week, we will look at Oregon.
Old farm days return to DeKalb County this weekend
At first, work on farms was pure muscle. Horses were the next power source. Then came the day’s high-tech arrival of steam. On Plank Road between Sycamore and Burlington, the annual Northern Illinois Steam Power Show runs until Sunday. But every day at 1:30 p.m. the big parade circles...
Beware of Vicious Illinois Tollway Scam That’s Ripping People Off
Just give me 5 minutes alone with the people that come up with these scams and everything will be fine. Don't I wish. While I wait for that golden opportunity, I can at least warn you to beware of a vicious text scam involving the Illinois Tollway that is ripping thousands of Illinoisans off.
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Illinois facing growing housing crisis as property taxes continue to increase
(The Center Square) – Illinois now ranks as the least affordable state for housing in the Midwest, with 1 in 3 households paying more than 30% of their income for housing as property taxes continue to rise. U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by the Illinois Policy Institute also shows that at least 15% of households pay upwards of 50% of their income for housing, rendering them by federal standards as “severely burdened.” At the same time, data shows that the typical homeowner’s property taxes have...
Photos: Music Theater Works' CAROUSEL
Music Theater Works’ second production of its 2024 season, Carousel, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through August 18. Check out production photos below!. Carousel, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and...
Park Ridge BMO Harris Bank robbed at gunpoint; police seek suspect
PARK RIDGE, Ill. - A BMO Harris Bank in Park Ridge was robbed at gunpoint Friday morning, according to police. According to authorities, the suspect entered the bank, located at 615 Busse Highway, around 11:37 am. The offender was described as a man in his 20s with a medium build,...
Last piping plover at Montrose Beach — all alone after its siblings died and parents left — flies south for winter
Nagamo, the lone surviving piping plover chick at Montrose Beach, headed south for the winter Thursday, according to the Chicago Piping Plovers, a volunteer group dedicated to protecting the birds. Its parents Imani and Searocket flew south days ago, leaving Nagamo, whose sex is still unknown, to survive on its...
WNBA Star Diamond DeShields on Relearning to Walk After Surgery
Basketball games are known for being loud. Crowds cheer. Shoes Squeak. "Lose Yourself" somehow always inevitably blares from a speaker. But, lately, Chicago Sky basketball guard Diamond DeShields has been seeking out the quiet. "Silence is my friend," the 29-year-old reveals. This wasn't always the case. The player grew up...
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