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Push for natural gas detectors grows in Illinois a year after Oak Park explosion
OAK PARK, Ill. - A year has passed since a massive explosion in Oak Park leveled an apartment building, claiming the life of one man and displacing 12 residents. In response, there is a growing push to install natural gas detectors in every home across Illinois. Proponents argue that the...
Man shot and killed after unlawfully entering Arlington Heights apartment: police
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - No charges will be filed in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred at an Arlington Heights apartment complex over the weekend. At about 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, police said a man unlawfully entered a residence in the 4200 block of north Bloomington Avenue at the Arbor Lakes Apartment Complex, south of Bloomington and Lake Cook Roads.
3 shot, 1 fatally, in Lawndale, Chicago police say
One person is dead and two more were injured in a shooting in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood Monday afternoon, police said.The shooting happened near Cermak and Karlov on the West Side. Police said three men were near a home's backyard when someone pulled out a gun and opened fire.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt was not immediately known whether any of the three who were struck had fired shots.Police said a 37-year-old man was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene.A 34-year-old man was struck in the leg, and a 26-year-old man was struck in the chest and armpit area, police said. Both were taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital and were initially reported to be in good condition.No one is currently in custody, police said. An investigation is ongoing.INTERACTIVE CRIME TRACKER: Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
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.
Levy Center to host ’70s themed dance party on July 26
Put on your boogie shoes and hustle on over to the Levy Senior Center on Friday, July 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. for a night you won’t forget – Disco in the Park. Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy music from local DJ Michael Stinson.
Kenosha police believe suspect robbed US Bank in Kenosha more than once
KENOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Police are looking to track down a suspect who robbed a US Bank at gunpoint in Kenosha -- and it's believed the suspect robbed the same bank once before. The most recent robbery happened on July 13, at the US Bank located at 1800 22nd...
Shooting and Arrest in Separate Kenosha Gunfire Incidents Early Sunday
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–A shooting and a separate arrest for gunfire incidents occurred in Kenosha, with both cases under investigation. Early Sunday morning, a man was shot and later treated and released from the hospital, while another man was taken into custody in a separate incident. The shooting occurred around...
Sturgeon Bay man injured in Friday crash
An Arlington Heights, Ill. man was cited for driving without a valid license and failing to yield to the right of way from a stop sign after he struck another vehicle with his passenger van last Friday afternoon in the Town of Sturgeon Bay. Shortly before 4:10 p.m., a Sturgeon Bay man was driving southbound on County Highway U when the passenger van driven by the Illinois man pulled out in front of him at the Silverdale Road intersection. The impact of the collision sent both vehicles into a nearby yard, with the passenger van going towards a tree on the property. According to the accident report, the deputy on the scene could smell alcohol on the breath of the Illinois man but did not see enough through the field sobriety test to add an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) citation. The Sturgeon Bay man suffered a possible injury from the crash, but he was treated on scene.
New parks to pay tribute to Naperville’s rich horseback riding history
Two parks that will honor Naperville’s traditions of horseback riding and polo are coming to the city next year. Fairlane Farms Park and Polo Club Park will be part of the new Naperville Polo Club subdivision off 119th Street. The origin of the park’s names can be traced back 150 years in the city’s history.
Angel Reese's WNBA All-Star Game Teammates Are Arguing Over Reese's Affection
Chicago Sky rookie Angle Reese clearly made a few friends during the WNBA All-Star Game. Reese was seen interacting and laughing with just about every player on Team WNBA. But the two players Reese was most often seen being jovial with was Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike and Los Angeles ...
Young Naperville entrepreneurs run app-based lawn care business
It’s common for teenagers to dust off the lawn mower to make some cash, but for Aidan Murphy and Moe Mitchell, it became much more than a money-making chore, it’s Moe Mow’s Lawn Care. The young entrepreneurs from Naperville created a mowing service that takes a new...
Bruce Bochy goes off on umpire after getting ejected vs. White Sox
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy got his money’s worth after getting ejected during his team’s Monday matchup against the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox led 2-1 in the top of the 5th inning at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. sent the first pitch of the inning to... The post Bruce Bochy goes off on umpire after getting ejected vs. White Sox appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Democrats plan to push ahead with virtual roll call ahead of their convention, with Harris favored
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party plans to push forward with a virtual roll call in which delegates to its convention can choose a presidential nominee before they gather next month in Chicago — despite Vice President Kamala Harris being overwhelmingly favored to replace President Joe Biden at the top of the ticket.
Get in the game at Play N Thrive Naperville
Play N Thrive Club is the largest badminton club and multi-sports, all-season indoor facility in the Midwest with 20 BWF certified International quality badminton courts, 11 pickleball courts, two volleyball courts, and four batting cages for baseball, softball, and cricket. They are the only club with a two-time Olympics coach...
Chicago Cubs make handful of roster moves ahead of series opener vs Milwaukee Brewers
The Chicago Cubs made a handful of roster moves ahead of their series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, including activating right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather from the 60-day injured list. To make room on the 40-man roster, they transferred left-handed pitcher Luke Little to the 60-day injured list. Merryweather, who has...
Mixed-Use Property in Chicago’s Hyde Park Neighborhood Sells
Interra Realty has brokered the off-market sale of a 33-unit mixed-use property at 5704 S. Harper Ave. in the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood for $6.6 million. Interra Senior Managing Partner Brad Feldman represented both the buyer, a local private investor, and seller, a private family partnership. The corner building...
Cubs president makes clear what team will do at trade deadline
Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer made clear on Monday what the team will be doing ahead of the trade deadline. Hoyer told reporters that unless the team goes on a big winning streak this week, the Cubs will be sellers at the July 30 non-waiver trade deadline. Cubs President Jed Hoyer made it official today:... The post Cubs president makes clear what team will do at trade deadline appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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