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Survivor of deadly Chicago hit-and-run crash left with pain, few answers
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The only survivor of a hit-and-run crash on the West Side who lost two cousins last July is speaking out.Tatiana Cox told CBS News Chicago exclusively that she is appalled that police have no updates on their case.Cox didn't want to speak at first, but she broke her silence and showed her scars because she can't believe there hasn't been a single update on the investigation into the crash that left her in a comma for days and killed her cousins."I will never be OK," Cox said. "I'm going to be physically messed up for the rest...
Don't do this on Election Day: Important reminders and advice for Chicagoans
The 2024 Presidential Election is almost upon us here in the beautiful city of Chicago!. …And, your friendly Chicago Star opinion column writer has put together—just in time—some friendly (or not so friendly) reminders to help you get through the process.
Summer-like warmth expected in Chicago this weekend
CHICAGO (CBS) — South winds and sunshine will lead to gorgeous, warmer-than-normal weather this weekend into early next week.Saturday's high temperatures are expected to reach the low 70s, but the real story will be on Sunday, when highs actually flirt with 80 degrees, especially in parts of the suburbs.All this is expected to exist under beautiful, cloud-free skies. Outdoor plans both days look wonderful.CBS Chicago meteorologist Laura Bannon says the next chance for any precipitation develops by mid-week, and "at most it'll be sprinkles."This means a cool-down will follow as a cold front moves through. Highs by late week fall closer to normal in the 60s.Peak fall foliage looks like it'll happen the first week of November for Chicago.Chicago forecast at a glanceSaturday afternoon: Sunny, warm. High: 72Saturday night: Clear and cool. Low: 49Sunday: Sunny and warmer. High: 78
Michelin Stars In Illinois: Unveiling The Finest Restaurants In The State
There's no debating we've got some of the best eateries in the world right in our backyard, and now there's another restaurant in Illinois that has received the biggest award in the world. What is the Michelin Star Award for Restaurants?. Since the early 1900's the Michelin Guide has been...
Fire guts historic Johnny Twist Historical Blues Museum in Woodlawn
A piece of Chicago music history is now ashes and burned debris after a devastating fire in the Woodlawn neighborhood.The fire broke out Saturday at the decades-old Johnny Twist Historical Blues Museum at 65th and Cottage Grove.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe museum's owner is vowing to rebuild and hopefully reopen the South Side staple.Black smoke spewed from the devastating flames earlier Saturday, and by the time firefighters were done, the Woodlawn treasure was left scorched and gutted."This building got about three folds to it in history, some odd 70-something years of history in the Woodlawn...
Southeast Side residents call on officials to slow down massive quantum campus project
Residents and groups near a proposed quantum computer campus at the former U.S. Steel South Works site on Chicago’s Southeast Side are urging city and state officials to slow down the development process and first secure an agreement on community benefits. At a press conference organized Friday by the...
Amid reports Reinsdof considering sale of White Sox, mayor hopes they find way to keep team in Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson is choosing his words carefully in reacting to reports that Jerry Reinsdorf is considering selling the Chicago White Sox, but he clearly wants the team to stay in the city.
Chicago woman goes all in with elaborate ‘The Bear' Halloween display
A North Side family is paying homage to "The Bear" -- the FX hit show about an acclaimed chef who returns home to take over his family's restaurant -- with an impeccable Halloween display. The display sits outside the home of NBC Chicago Content Producer Rich Moy, though he gives...
Northwest Side horror shop seeking help after being forced to move
Recently, WBBM shared the story of a store on Chicago’s Northwest Side that specializes in a wide variety of horror merchandise as part of our “Made in Chicago” series. Now, the owners say they’re being forced to move.
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