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Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
McDonald's drive-thru shooting leaves 3 injured in Park City, Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) — Three men were shot in a McDonald's drive-thru in Chicago's far north suburbs early Sunday morning. Police in Park City, Illinois, just south of Gurnee, say the men were at a McDonald's on Belvidere Road just before 1:30 a.m. when three other men followed them and opened fire. The victims are all recovering with non-life-threatening injuries. No one is in custody.
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Union leaders push for sports stadium funding from taxpayers
A rendering of the inside of the Chicago Bears’ proposed lakefront stadium. Union leaders in Illinois are suggesting that they’ll push Gov. J.B. Pritzker for taxpayer funding of new professional sports stadiums in Chicago. The Illinois General Assembly did not approve spending on proposed Chicago sports facilities this...
Richardson Adventure Farm reveals this year's design for 'world's largest corn maze'
CHICAGO - Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, known for the "world's largest corn maze," is back this fall with a new theme. Each year Richardson's 28-acre corn field is trimmed into a new design with nearly 10 miles of trails to navigate. The 2024 Adventure Maze pays homage to...
Air quality advisory for several Northeast Wisconsin counties
DOOR COUNTY (WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued an Air Quality Advisory that includes several Northeast Wisconsin counties on Sunday, August 25. The counties included in the advisory are Door, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine and Sheboygan. All of the counties are along the Lake Michigan coastline.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Monday daily digest
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Evanston wrestlers boost Team Illinois to national title
Three wrestlers from Evanston – Jeremy Marshall, Rodrigo Salinas and Diego Lopez – helped Team Illinois capture the 16-and-under national championship last month at the Greco-Roman and freestyle national tournaments held in Fargo, North Dakota. Marshall, competing for the all-star squad from Illinois, became the first ETHS product...
Evanston Skate Park brings froSkate and lively community to town
Last week, three events at the Evanston Skate Park in Twiggs Park brought people together in arguably its most intense schedule since its celebratory grand opening on May 27, indicating the park is achieving its goal of becoming an inclusive community hub. On Thursday night, as the sun was setting,...
Former CTA bus driver gets probation for shooting another car during road rage incident on Kennedy Expressway
CHICAGO — A former CTA bus driver who shot another driver’s car on the Kennedy Expressway has been sentenced to probation, according to court records. Brandi Jolivet, 44, faced two counts of attempted murder in the case, which stemmed from an incident in the outbound lanes in June 2022. But prosecutors dropped those charges in a deal, and Jolivet pleaded guilty to the remaining counts: aggravated discharge of a firearm toward an occupied vehicle and reckless discharge of a firearm.
Chicago police officer accused of beating another officer
CHICAGO (CBS) — In a disturbing claim coming out of Chicago's Seventh Police District, one officer is accused of beating another. Sources tell CBS News Chicago the two were involved in a romantic relationship. Sources say a Chicago police officer identified as Francisco Galvan, 30, waited in a parking lot right outside the seventh district for his girlfriend, who is also an officer and was on duty at the time. Then he attacked her, leading as many as seven officers to jump in and restrain the man. The incident happened late Thursday evening. According to a police report filed in the case, the...
Photos: Evanston dances the night away at Summer Sendoff Block Party
A warm, late summer evening was the perfect backdrop for the Summer Sendoff Block Party featuring local food and beverages, family activities and live music from a band called the Cicadas. Hosted by the Main-Dempster Mile on Friday, Aug. 23, the event was sponsored by the Central Street Consortium –...
Pastor Corey Brooks' 21-year-old godson shot to death inside vehicle in Chicago Lawn
A man was shot to death inside a vehicle on Chicago's South Side on Saturday evening, police said.Police said the shooting happened in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood's 7200-block of South Washtenaw Avenue just after 7:15 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 21-year-old man was inside a vehicle when he was struck by gunfire multiple times, police said. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.Chicago Pastor Brooks spoke with ABC7 and identified the victim as his godson, Christion Tucker.It's a loss that certainly hits close to home for Brooks, who has spent years in the city...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival showcases the spirit of climate activism
A good sized crowd gathered at the foot of Mt. Trashmore in James Park for the free screening of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Friday night, presented by the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the city of Evanston. The festival showcases short films centered around climate action and sustainability. (Photos by Joerg Metzner)
Chicago man mauled to death by dogs inside South Austin apartment building identified, officials say
A man was mauled to death by dogs inside a West Side apartment building on Saturday night, officials said.Chicago police said the 33-year-old man was found unresponsive in the vestibule of a two-flat apartment building in the South Austin neighborhood's 5500-block of West Quincy Street at about 8:30 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe victim had several dog bites on his body, and several dogs were found inside the apartment, police said. The victim was pronounced dead on scene.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as 33-year-old Keshon Bullock of Chicago.The man's death was ruled accidental and, and the medical examiner's office said he died from his injuries during a dog mauling.Officials did not immediately provide further information.
Rockets Fall in Road Contest at Northwestern, 1-0
EVANSTON, Ill. – The Toledo women's soccer team held Northwestern scoreless through the first half, but a 55th-minute goal was the difference in a 1-0 defeat to the Wildcats at Martin Stadium on Sunday. The Rockets (0-2-1) used a strong defensive effort and three saves from Agnes Stenlund to...
Orland Park water pressure Issue resolved; boil order not necessary
CHICAGO - Orland Park residents may have experienced a brief drop in water pressure on Sunday morning due to a mechanical issue at a water pumping station. Around noon, the Orland Park Police Department began receiving calls about water issues. Public Works officials were notified and immediately began fixing the...
Animal welfare desert is prevalent on the South side of Chicago and Steve Dale shares what some organizations are doing about it
Darlene Duggan, newly installed President of Anti Cruelty, explains there’s an animal welfare desert on the South and Southwest side of Chicago, and the non-profit is in the process of doing something about it. Chicago’s shelters are filled or near filled, and she explains why. The big Pour Your Heart Out event is September 26, 6–10 p.m. at Sarabande Chicago, 2726 W. Roscoe St.
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