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Rural student “didn’t see any changes” after Illinois LGBTQ+ history law passed
CUBA — Amber Cannon came out as nonbinary in fifth grade in rural, western Illinois. Around that time, in 2019, a new Illinois law also came out requiring public schools to teach LGBTQ+ history every year. Cannon followed the news of the law and saw little change in Cuba’s...
DuPage County Fair Returns This Thursday: A Tradition of Fun and Community
West Chicago, IL – The much-anticipated DuPage County Fair is set to return this Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois. This beloved annual event, now celebrating its 70th year at its permanent home, promises four days of excitement, entertainment, and community spirit.
Congregation Beth Shalom of Naperville is open to all
For over 50 years, Congregation Beth Shalom of Naperville (CBS) has been an independent Jewish community. They are home to over 240 member families from the western suburbs, including DuPage, Will, and Kane counties. They are a diverse congregation, where Jews and their interfaith families can find friendship and belonging, deepening our knowledge of Judaism and practicing mitzvot (good deeds).
Suburban family organizes music festival to thank community for support after hit-and-run
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A family in Waukegan hosted a music festival this weekend after community support helped their nephew recover from a horrific hit and run accident. The family wants the festival to raise money to help others facing similar challenges. Dan Sivia organized the festival. “Three years ago...
4 pedestrians, CPD squad car hit by stolen vehicle fleeing stop on SW Side, Chicago police say
Four pedestrians and a CPD squad car were hit by a stolen vehicle in the Brighton Park neighborhood Monday night, Chicago police said.Officers were conducting a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle at about 11:26 p.m. in the 2500-block of West 46th Street when police said the driver reversed and hit a squad car.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe driver then hit two other cars along with four pedestrians.Police said three women were transported to hospitals in good condition and an eight-year-old girl was treated on the scene.One suspect was taken into custody and Area One detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Burglary crew is targeting businesses in Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square
CHICAGO — Police are looking for a group of burglars who broke into three businesses this month in Bucktown, Wicker Park, and Logan Square. Video from Blazed Baker, 2415 North Milwaukee, shows the crew entering through the broken front door around 4:42 a.m. on July 10. Two thieves rip out the cash register, look for other valuables, and then return to their waiting car.
Council Bytes: “Bold ideas” for Envision Evanston, other recaps from July 22
The city’s Envision Evanston 2045 initiative moved to a more concrete phase Monday evening as staff presented a number of “bold ideas” proposed for the forthcoming zoning code and comprehensive plan to the City Council, as the clock ticks for the current council to complete the project by the end of the current term.
New Footage Emerges Of Angel Reese Causing Minor Accident After WNBA All-Star Game
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese had a solid WNBA All-Star debut on Saturday evening in Team WNBA's 117-109 upset win over Team USA. In 18 minutes of action off the bench, Reese made her presence known. The former LSU Tigers star recorded 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting, 11 rebounds, a steal, and a ...
Peru All-Stars tourney run ends Monday; D20 falls to Elmhurst
The Peru Softball 8 - 10 year old All-Stars finish at State knowing they were in the top four. Coach Tara Backes told WLPO that after Peru fell to an experienced Elmhurst team 4 – 0 Monday evening in Evergreen Park. Over the weekend, Backes' girls vaulted over their...
Ryan Arnold Exits Chicago’s 93XRT After 11 Years
Chicago air talent Ryan Arnold is stepping down at Audacy’s 93XRT (WXRT) after his full-time afternoon slot was cut this past spring. Arnold had been with the station for eleven years. He will now focus on his media communications firm DeSoto and State. Arnold cited his transition to a...
Oak Park appears poised to offer reparations to Black residents
The Village of Oak Park is considering how to give reparations to Black residents in an attempt to acknowledge historical harms to the Black community and improve racial equity in the future — four years after a task force formed to study the issue. The Oak Park Reparations Task...
Vehicles in Oak Lawn, Alsip vandalized, police issue alert to residents | PHOTOS
South suburban police issued a warning for residents about a rash of car vandalism crimes.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOak Lawn Police said they are investing a series of incidents which took place during overnight hours mostly between Cicero Avenue and Laramie Avenue from 107th and 111th Streets.The suspect was caught on camera spray painting the cars.No injuries have been reported. Police asked residents with security cameras in the area to check their footage to see if any suspects appear on camera.Anyone with information can call police at call 708-907-4051 or text 708-613-8477.
Three additional Chicago area tornadoes confirmed…
NWS hard working survey crews identify three additional tornadoes; area total now stands at 27, adding to the all-time record. Details on the tornado that hit by O’Hare International Airport…. The record-breaking number of tornadoes that touched down in the Chicago and Rockford areas during last Monday’s Derecho continues...
National Weather Service confirms at least 33 tornadoes hit Chicago area last week
Three more tornadoes have been confirmed from last Monday's storms in the Chicago area.The National Weather Service said preliminary information shows at least 27 tornadoes hit the Chicago region last Monday night. That's a new record for a single day.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe previous record was 22 from 2014 and 2023.The new tornado confirmations were Maple Park, O'Hare airport and Country Club Hills.O'Hare and Country Club Hills were EF0 tornadoes, and the NWS did not rate the Maple Park tornado.July 15 tornadoesEF-2 tornado from Channahon to MattesonEF-1 tornado from Yorkville to NapervilleEF-1 tornado on...
New IL bill requires weather radios installed in recently built mobile homes
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A new bill in the Capitol aims to keep everyone a bit safer during severe weather, particularly those who live in mobile homes. Now, weather radios are required to be installed in newly manufactured mobile homes. Ed Shimon, the warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lincoln, knows this […]
OPPD Workers Return From Helping Utilities In Iowa/Illinois
The Omaha Public Power District crews that went to Iowa and Illinois to assist with power restoration efforts after damaging storms are returning home to Nebraska. OPPD officials say that 17 employees were dispatched to Iowa and Illinois after thousands of people lost electricity following a derecho earlier this month. Officials say mutual aid is about utilities helping utilities restore power to customers.
Central Illinois Isolated Storms Expected Through Wednesday
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois residents can expect a mix of isolated thunderstorms and mild temperatures through Wednesday. According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, daily highs will range from the lower to mid-80s, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms persisting until midweek. Monday’s forecast predicts isolated thunderstorms...
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