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Man sentenced to 25 years for Illinois cell phone store robberies, including Rockford T-Mobile
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years for carrying out multiple armed robberies at cell phone stores throughout Illinois, including one in Rockford. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Jonathan Byars, 26, along with his co-conspirators, carried out six armed robberies and two attempted robberies in 2019 and 2020, […]
Man arrested after driving drunk, crashing into McAdam Landscaping
On July 18, police were dispatched to McAdam Landscaping after a car ran into the company’s fence while the business was closed. The man who crashed into the fence along Des Plaines Avenue left the car on, a handgun on the driver’s seat and immediately fled from his vehicle, according to the police report. After patrolling the area, police found a man lying in a nearby flower bed and took him into custody for the crash. His breath smelled of alcohol and he had slurred speech, according to police. The man was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, having an expired license, leaving the scene with property damage, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Oak Park Ballerina takes dancing skills abroad
Oak Park native Trijntje MacKay Masoncup’s ballet skills and hard work have landed her a coveted position training at the English National Ballet School this fall. The 19-year-old is headed to London to participate in the Professional Trainee Programme at the English National Ballet School, continuing to work towards her goal of becoming a professional dancer.
Felony charges filed against 2 teens accused of beating, robbing 14-year-old boy at gunpoint
CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against two teen boys accused of beating and robbing another teen at gunpoint on the city’s Far North Side over the weekend. According to Chicago police, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy have each been charged with one felony count of armed robbery and one misdemeanor count of battery. The 16-year-old is facing an additional felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon.
‘The person knows they hit me’: Chicago newspaper columnist suffers broken hip after Pilsen hit-and-run
CHICAGO — At the intersection of Ashland and 18th Street in the city’s Pilsen neighborhood, Ismael Perez says he was crossing the street southbound with eight seconds left on the monitor when a car struck him. Perez, an advice columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, continues to recover from...
2024 Paris Olympics coming to NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago starting this week
NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and NBCU Local Chicago digital properties will be the local destination for comprehensive, round-the-clock coverage of the highly-anticipated 2024 Paris Olympic Games beginning Friday, July 26. Featuring over 500+ hours of combined linear event coverage on NBC 5 Chicago & Telemundo Chicago, extensive 24/7 digital...
Chicago Area Breaks Record With 27 Tornadoes In One Day
CHICAGO — Storms that tore through Chicago last week broke records with a whopping 27 tornadoes reported in the city and suburbs in a single day. After the July 15 storm, tornado tracks were found on the Near West Side, Chicago Lawn, West Englewood, West Town and Grant Park, according to the National Weather Service. More could be added to the tally as workers look through “hundreds of damage points,” officials said.
Dominick Di Meo, Artist of Chicago’s Monster Roster with a Cult Following, Dies at 97
Dominick Di Meo, an artist who shook up Chicago’s art scene in the 1960s with surreal paintings and collages, only to gain a following far beyond the city late in his career, has died at 97. His death was announced on Sunday by his Chicago gallery, Corbett vs. Dempsey.Bill Viola, Video Artist Who Established the Medium as an Integral Part of Contemporary Art, Dies at 73 Di Meo was among the Chicagoan artists who during the ’60s plotted a new, off-kilter course of art-making that shared little in common with the Pop art and Minimalism emerging from New York. Neither totally...
Chicago Dyslexia 5K Walk & Run
Dyslexia is a challenge more than *40 million people face every day in the US. That’s why one Chicago organization is spreading awareness and raising money for solutions. The Children’s Dyslexia Centers believes *your involvement is critical to success. So they’re giving you a chance to get involved with their annual 5K run and walk. Lauren Holland joins us with more.
Promontory Point Conservancy nabs big grant for engineering study
The Promontory Point Conservancy received a $117,500 grant last week to bolster its efforts in making the case that the Point’s limestone shoreline can be preserved. Gifted by the Richard Driehaus Foundation, the grant will fund the completion of an "Alternatives Design Study and Cost Benefit Analysis" of Promontory Point by the McLaren Engineering Group. It’s the third award given recently to the community conservation group to help it fund preservation studies of Promontory Point in its 20-year fight to preserve the limestone from erosion and demolition by the city.
7 armed robberies committed in one hour on Southwest, Near West Side, CPD says
CHICAGO — Chicago police seek the public’s help locating a group of unidentified males linked to an early morning armed robbery spree on the city’s Southwest and Near West Sides. According to police, in each instance, three men in all-black clothing pulled up in a stolen silver Hyundai Sonata, threatened the victim with handguns, and […]
River Crossing Clean-Up Day in Crestwood
This past weekend, Saturday July 20, local residents from Crestwood volunteered their time to clean up the River Crossing along the Cal Sag Road and adjacent to the Cal Sag Channel. All types of garbage was discovered and it was quickly removed during a three hour session. Commissioner Theresa Flynn...
Highlighting Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling’s HVAC services
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/08/24: Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling’s Director Of Operations Chris Hoffmann joins the program to highlight their new HVAC division. To learn more about what Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling can do for you, go to lindemann.com or give them a call at 847-739-4199.
Wrigley Field view set to undergo major change
CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) – The view beyond the outfield at Wrigley Field is about to undergo a major change after the Chicago City Council approved a plan to replace three buildings just beyond right field with a single five-story apartment building. The three apartment buildings set to be torn...
Free household hazardous waste collection on July 27
The City of Evanston has partnered with the Village of Skokie to offer a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event to residents from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Niles North High School North Parking Lot. This event is held in conjunction with SWANCC and SWALCO, two solid waste agencies in the area. Check out the image for a list of accepted and not accepted items. Sign up for an appointment time or register today.
Bears Reject Veteran's Contract Extension Request Again
There’s a lot of excitement surrounding the Chicago Bears heading into this season after the offseason they had. The Bears made substantial progress on offense and kept their defense intact after a strong second half of the 2023 season. A lot of Chicago’s offensive success will hinge on the...
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Wintrust Business Minute: P33 says Chicago startups have trouble pulling in local capital
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A new report says there are significant challenges accessing capital in Chicago’s tech ecosystem. A local nonprofit, P33, says early-stage startups are having trouble pulling in local capital, even though Chicago has the third-largest gross domestic product in the country. The analysis says Chicago’s exporting too much of its venture capital to other places. Only about 15% of early-stage capital involving a Chicago investor was invested locally from 2014 to 2023. In contrast, about 44% was invested by San Francisco investors into their own region. The report recommends creation of funds focused on keeping capital in Chicago to support local innovation. P33 was established in 2019 to foster the tech ecosystem in Chicago. One of its cofounders is Penny Pritzker.
Tucker Wetmore plots debut headling tour: “An absolute dream of mine”
Fast-rising country artist Tucker Wetmore has announced his headlining Waves on a Sunset Tour. The trek kicks off Oct. 4 in Statesboro, Georgia, and will hit Chattanooga, Grand Rapids, Little Rock, Knoxville and more before concluding in Chicago on Nov. 16. “GUYS I’M GOING ON MY FIRST HEADLINE TOUR!!” Tucker...
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