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Lombard boys' rocky business venture proves to be a sparkling success
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A group of 9- and 10-year-old boys found a fun way to spend their summer break. They stumbled on a gold mine – or rather, a rock mine – that has turned into a sparkling success.Carter, Isiah, Tommy, and Pete are buds from the same neighborhood in Lombard. Now they're business partners."Isiah was smashing these rocks with a hammer, and he found one of the gems," Carter said. "Then Isiah said we should sell these, and then we just started selling them."Taken from Isiah's side yard, the boys hammered out a plan as solid as their merchandise....
Cubs agree to deal with free-agent righty
The Cubs have agreed to a deal with free-agent righty Josh Staumont, reports Darren Wolfson of KSTP and SKOR North Radio. The Twins released Staumont recently after designating him for assignment. He’s headed to the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate in Iowa. Staumont, 30, pitched to a solid 3.70 ERA...
Chicago teachers demand climate solutions in their next contract
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Former White Sox top draft pick Kris Honel hasn’t thrown his last pitch just yet
BRADLEY, Ill. — In Bradley, Illinois, the town’s namesake adorns a century old factory that now hosts GoldStar Gym. Inside those brick walls, another name from the community’s past is plowing ahead with his passion for baseball. “Having someone like me to sit here and help [kids] out, someone that’s been there, done that, everything […]
Illinois senator proposes legislation for aid-in-dying medication
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,...
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...
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