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Chicago Man Found Guilty In 2022 Aurora Shooting That Paralyzed Victim
A 32-year-old Chicago man has been found guilty in a 2022 shooting in Aurora that paralyzed his victim. On Thursday, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced that a jury has found Byron Frazier guilty of Attempt first-degree murder, a Class X felony; Aggravated battery with a firearm, a Class X felony; Armed violence, a Class X felony; and Armed habitual criminal, a Class X felony.
Chicago Cubs top the Toronto Blue Jays
CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Friday. Ian Happ began the 10th on second as the automatic runner. Chad Green (3-3) walked Michael Busch before Suzuki lined a 2-2 pitch into left field.
Scattered showers for Saturday, Beach Hazard statement in effect
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Scattered rain showers and brief storms continue to roll through the Chicago area Saturday evening, so if you have any outdoor plans, be sure to have an umbrella with you. Slightly drier conditions arrive Saturday night, and that trend will stick around for Sunday, but the winds are expected to strengthen. The winds on Sunday will be gusty, around 25 mph or greater from the north. With those stronger winds, wave heights for the lakeshore of Lake Michigan will be 5 to 10 feet, creating dangerous swimming conditions and possible rip currents. A Beach Hazards statement remains in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday. Saturday night's lows will drop mainly in the middle 60s, with partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies and a few leftover showers. Highs will max out again Sunday afternoon, primarily in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. Looking ahead to the new work week and, for some, the first school week, it will be beautiful with a mostly clear sky conditions, but temperatures will be much cooler, with highs only peaking in the middle 70s.
Soft lockdown at Sandwich schools lifted after police investigation Friday
Some Sandwich schools went on a soft lockdown Friday afternoon after police received a report of an armed subject in a nearby apartment complex. The lockdown was lifted after about 40 minutes when a police search didn't find anyone posing a threat, but police maintained a presence in the area.
Pickleball, Golf Club Planned for Highland Park
A new 23,000-square-foot indoor pickleball and golf club is slated to open later this year in Chicago’s North Shore. Cushman & Wakefield represented locally-based DINX Social Club in leasing its first location at 1931 Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park, Illinois. DINX Social Club is poised to become an...
Downtown smoking debate continues in Sandwich City Hall
In downtown Sandwich, on Railroad Street, one business establishment has been discussed for the past three city council meetings for smoking and loitering outside the front door. Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham, who is the city’s liquor license commissioner, provided his viewpoint to the city council with a photo. City...
Dolton Mayor’s Reign Crumbles: Illinois Freezes Funds Amid Corruption Allegations!
DOLTON, IL – The Illinois state comptroller, Susana Mendoza, has taken the unprecedented step of withholding funds from the village of Dolton, citing ongoing non-compliance with state financial reporting requirements. This action comes in response to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s failure to submit necessary financial reports for 2022 and 2023.
Daniels | Rounding up high school football recruiting in the area
Aug. 17—ST. JOSEPH — Shawn Skinner sums up Cameron Wagner in one brief, albeit descriptive way. "He's a large human," the ninth-year St. Joseph-Ogden football coach said matter-of-factly. Yes, he is. And Wagner is only entering his second season of high school football. Yet the 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive lineman is already generating buzz. The grandson of legendary Tuscola football coach ...
News Briefs: Aug. 17, 2024
A record crowd showed up to voice their opinions at the public hearing for the approval of the proposed NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Many were employees of Beloit Health System, the owner of NorthPointe, many holding signs in favor of the small hospital with an emergency room. Representatives of OSF and MercyHealth testified that another hospital isn't necessary. The Illinois Health Facilities and Review Board (HFSRB) will make its final decision at its state board meeting on October 29. The crowd packed the Roscoe Township Community Center at Founders Park on Hononegah Road. Roscoe Township Supervisor Bob Nowicki says the Township will be adding more parking there.
Auburn Knights try to take the next step with LeRoy McFadden leading the way
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Auburn Knights made the IHSA playoffs last season. Now, they’ll try to top that this season with a new head coach. The Knights were headed in the right direction last season when they won five games and made their way into the 7A playoffs. It was their first playoff appearance […]
A calm and sunny weather pattern ahead
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - We’ve seen a few scattered showers this afternoon and the chances for these are quickly dropping. We will turn partly cloudy overnight as lows drop to the middle to lower 60s. Sunday will feature a good mix of sunshine and clouds with sunshine expected by...
'Project sWish' to empower Chicago youth with 6th annual Back To School Festival
As young people around Chicago head back to class, one local group is setting them up to make the next school year a slam dunk."Project sWish" will host its sixth annual Back to School Festival next weekend.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchABC7 was joined by the founder of Project sWish, McKinley Nelson.Nelson spoke about what Project sWish Chicago does and what inspired its creation.The full interview can be viewed in the video player above.The Project sWish Back To School Festival is happening next Saturday, August 24, from noon to 5 p.m. at the DuSable Black History Museum in Washington Park.
Mom-of-two found dead on airport conveyor belt at Chicago O’Hare by horrified airport worker
A WOMAN was found dead on a conveyor belt at a US airport by a horrified worker. Virginia Vinton was seen entering a restricted zone for employees at 2.30am on August 8 at Chicago O’Hare airport – and was later found dead by a Delta Airlines baggage handler. The mother-of-two was reported to have tragically […]
A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford just introduced a bill that would transform how the state funds higher education. Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman served on the state’s Commission on Equitable Public University Funding. Their task was to create a “data-driven approach” to funding higher-ed. That’s...
Homeless, formerly homeless activists demand encampment rights ahead of DNC
CHICAGO — A group of current and formerly homeless people arrived in Chicago on Saturday ahead of a march on the Democratic National Convention. They came from Milwaukee after their march on the Republican National Convention and are now facing off with Chicago police and city leaders about putting up tents. Leaders from across the […]
Simone Biles Fans React to Gymnast Being Spotted in Walking Boot
After departing the 2024 Paris Olympics with three gold medals, gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is now back in the U.S. watching her husband Jonathan Owens, and his Chicago Bears squad. However, she could be seen sporting a couple of unexpected accessories at the Bears' Saturday preseason game ...
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