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At least 7 armed robberies reported on South, West Sides within one hour: Chicago police warn
CHICAGO - Chicago police issued a warning to South and West Side residents Saturday after a recent string of armed robberies in the area. According to a community alert issued by police, two male offenders between the ages of 18 and 30 years old have been approaching people on the street, armed with handguns, and demanding their belongings.
Chicago crime: 3 shot in Bronzeville
CHICAGO - Three men were shot in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday morning. Police said the victims were standing outside in the 4000 block of South Prairie Avenue around 10:15 a.m. when someone started shooting at them. A 34-year-old man was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good...
The Botany Shop Holds 3rd Annual Plant Pride
The Botany Shop in South Bend is excited to host it's 3rd annual Plant Pride Maker Market and Plant Faire event today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop is hosting other local small businesses in our area, those shops including Archer Arts Design, Aubrey Rand Art, Bare Naked Salts and Soap LLC, Boxwood Bonsai, House Wins, Knotted Roots, Luna Lemon, Made by Doop, Pottery by Leonor, Quill Woman's Art, Sarah Dashley Studio, Sky Apothecary LLC, Sky + Earth Studio, Spooky Rat Creations, Stitch and Fire, The Hair and The Pear, The Pot Slot, Three Little Birds Crafts, Timeless Tableware, Wildwoods Workshops and Zombabies.
Local Podiatrist Inspired to Write Children's Book
Jason Grove, a Podiatrist at Trinity Health and father of seven, is the author of the children's book Monster's Mustard. Grove says he had always wanted to write a book and after encouragement from his wife and kids, he decided to go for it. Monster's Mustard is about the challenges...
Veterans receive free essentials at giveaway event in Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — Veterans in our area are well stocked on essentials thanks to a giveaway event in Mishawaka. The annual Military Veteran Stand Down at Mishawaka's Jackie Walorski VA Clinic was open to all veterans, service members and their families. Over 60 vendors participated in Friday's event...
10 years for arsonist who set fire inside Target store in the Loop
CHICAGO — A Decatur man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for intentionally setting fire to the bedding section at a Target store in the Loop. Ronald Langley, 26, pleaded guilty to arson in exchange for the sentence from Judge Timothy Joyce. Officials said that Langley entered...
Gunman fires shots while robbing off-duty firefighter in Bucktown
CHICAGO — Armed men fired shots, but injured no one, after robbing an off-duty Chicago firefighter in Bucktown on Friday night. Police said the 40-year-old victim was targeted in the 2300 block of West Moffatt at about 10:59 p.m. Two men exited a dark sedan and took his valuables...
Scrabble Players Championship comes to South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The 2024 Scrabble Players Championship kicks off Saturday in South Bend. The tournament showcases the skill, strategy and vocabularies of top Scrabble players across North America as they compete for championship titles. You can watch the word frenzy starting at 9 a.m. at the...
Solar eclipse paints the perfect backdrop for ISP’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ photo
INDIANA (WFIE) - Indiana State Police is hoping to represent the Hoosier State well with this year’s submission for the “Best Looking Cruiser”, which is put on annually by the American Association of State Troopers. For 2024, ISP took the opportunity to snap their photo during one...
Tech outage causes widespread disruption
INDIANAPOLIS – A widespread tech outage linked to Microsoft and CrowdStrike disrupted operations around the globe Friday, affecting everything from flights to banking to media outlets. The issue grounded flights for several airlines, including American Airlines and Delta, and caused headaches for multiple companies. Some customers were unable to make transactions, while the Indiana Bureau […]
EPA requires stricter coal ash cleanup in Town of Pines due to flawed soil test
The Environmental Protection Agency said the standard for cleaning up coal ash in the Town of Pines will now be a little more strict. In March, the environmental group Earthjustice pointed out flaws in the data used to set that standard. But activists say some flaws still remain — and that means the soil will still be unsafe.
Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Lands in Orland Park: Fans Flock to Grand Opening
Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty store opens at the Orland Square Mall, the first in Illinois (Photo Credit: Lashae Washington/Facebook). Bad girl Riri did it again! This time, in south suburban Orland Park, with the Savage X Fenty brand gracing the shelves for lingerie lovers. With a line wrapped around...
Great Lakes Heating and Air Conditioning honors South Bend firefighters with free lunch
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Great Lakes Heating and Air Conditioning celebrated South Bend firefighters. The company honored crews on Friday with a lunch and games as a way of saying "thank you" for what they do for the community. They say this was the first time they have...
CTA bus crashes into building after sedan runs red light; 1 killed, 3 hurt, Chicago police say
One person has died and three more were hospitalized after a CTA bus was involved in a crash in Little Village Saturday morning, Chicago police said.At about 4 a.m., a white Infinity sedan was travelling westbound in the 4000 block of West 26th Street ran a red light and hit the bus, according to police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe #53 bus was travelling northbound and ended up crashing into a building, police said.The 18-year-old driver of the vehicle was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he later died, police said. His 21-year-old female passenger...
First-ever ‘Double Dutch Bash’ held at Battell Park
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - Battell Park was transformed on Saturday into a dancing extravaganza for the first ever “Double Dutch Bash.”. The event was hosted by Melanin Elite dance group. The group danced, taught, and performed throughout the day... even teaching kids how to double Dutch. The Majorette dance...
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