Lasalle
LATEST NEWS
Grand Jury Indicts Marseilles Man For Murdering His Father
A grand jury believes there's enough evidence to pursue murder charges against a Marseilles man. Twenty-one-year-old Logan Petre was indicted Tuesday on 3 counts of first-degree murder. He remains in the La Salle County Jail, denied pretrial release. Petre is accused of repeatedly hitting his father, 54-year-old Leo Petre in...
New Route 66 markers in Chicago celebrate its starting point
CHICAGO — Choose Chicago, the tourism department of the city, has placed new markers in the city to celebrate Route 66’s upcoming centennial. “Originating at Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue, Route 66 is one of the most important and historic west-bound arteries connecting America to the heart of the country – Chicago. We are proud […]
Craig Counsell gives away Cubs trade deadline secret that won't make fans happy
When the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell to be their skipper this winter, the bar was set high for an organization that has seen its fair share of disappointments over the last half-decade. Counsell did receive the most lucrative managerial contract in MLB history, after all. The 2024 season is...
New entertainment center taking over vacated space at Northwoods Mall
PEORIA (25News Now) - A new option for bowling and entertainment is coming to Northwoods Mall. Northwoods Mall says Tilted 10 will feature 10 bowling lanes, two 18-hole blacklight mini golf courses, over 100 video, prize and virtual reality games, pinball alley, redemption center, party and group event rooms, restaurant and bar.
Outdoor Concert To Benefit Family Peace Center In Rockford
Summer outdoor concerts are always the best way to see your favorite bands and this show is also benefiting an amazing cause. Miles Nielson Concert To Benefit Family Peace Center In Rockford. I know there are plenty of people that live in the Rockford area that like to bag on...
So Many Divvy Bikes Are In Lake Michigan That There’s Now A Group Dedicated To Fishing Them Out
MONTROSE HARBOR — Maria Larkin kept tugging on a rope cast into Lake Michigan. “Then we found another one, and another one and another one,” Larkin said. “They just kept emerging.”. There aren’t many shipwrecks off Chicago’s coast anymore, but the city’s lakeshore has its own kind...
Bears Urged to Get ‘Super Aggressive,’ Add 4-Time All-Pro Defender
The Chicago Bears swapped one 30-year-old free safety for another during the 2024 offseason, cutting longtime starter Eddie Jackson and signing Kevin Byard as his replacement. After Byard’s rough finish in 2023, though, one analyst wants to see them get “super aggressive” and add another All-Pro to the fold.
Backup QB for Caleb Williams Named Trade Candidate for Bears
The Chicago Bears signed quarterback Brett Rypien to compete with Tyson Bagent to be the team’s backup behind rookie starter Caleb Williams, but one analyst believes Rypien could turn into a top trade candidate instead. “Any backup quarterback with a bit of starting experience in the NFL could be...
2024 John Deere Classic tee times, TV coverage, viewer's guide
Ladies and gentlemen, start your (tractor) engines! The PGA Tour is back in the Quad Cities for the John Deere Classic, featuring two-time event winner Jordan Spieth, last year’s victor Sepp Straka and Jason Day for the first time since 2011. This will be Spieth’s first time competing in...
11 injured in West Chatham crash involving CTA bus: Chicago fire officials
Eleven people were taken to various hospitals after a crash involving a CTA bus Tuesday, Chicago fire officials said.The crash took place sometime Tuesday morning near 76th Street and South Lafayette Avenue in the city's West Chatham neighborhood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchCFD said the 11 people suffered non-life threatening injuries.They said 10 patients were from the bus.SEE ALSO: VIDEO: Car lodges under semi on Bishop Ford in south suburbs; all lanes reopenedThree people were in fair condition and eight were in good condition, CFD said.The ambulances went to OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, University of Chicago Medical Center, St. Bernard Hospital and Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center.Video of the scene showed a No. 75 bus with some minor damage to its front end. A tan sedan had severe damage to its front end.It was not immediately clear what led up to the crash or if any citations would be issued.This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
A former employee of a Cook County agency sues over his firing, alleging retaliation
A former aide to Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele has filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against the county property-tax appeal agency, Steele and her top aide, court records show. The ex-employee, Frank Calabrese, said he was an appeals analyst and communications director for Steele until he was...
Bulls’ Zach LaVine Trade Hopes Revived After Latest News
The Zach LaVine saga in Chicago continues. The Bulls, who are seemingly retooling after trading Alex Caruso and most likely letting DeMar DeRozan leave, have been searching for a way to trade Zach LaVine. So far, they had not been able to find one, and Bulls fans had begun to lose faith in the possibility. There was a growing concern among the fanbase that the 29-year-old shooting guard and his massive contract that extends until the end of the 2026-27 season were going to be impossible to move.
Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams’ Potential Retirement Shock
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams may consider early retirement when his rookie contract ends at 27, as suggested by a Bleacher Report piece listing him among potential early NFL retirees. Williams could potentially earn over $100 million by age 27, with expected lucrative deals and endorsements. 10 notable draft...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.