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Yoga retreat where Chicago woman Taylor Casey vanished breaks silence after mom's 'unsettling' visit
Taylor Casey, 41, was last seen on June 19 at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat on Paradise Island, Bahamas, and now her family has traveled to the island to look for her
More Than 70 People Shot, 8 Killed Over Weekend in Chicago
More than 70 people were shot, 8 fatally, from Friday night to Monday morning in Chicago. More than 70 people were shot, eight fatally, across Chicago between 6 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Monday morning. Over the weekend in Chicago, more than 70 people were shot, resulting in eight fatalities,...
Chicago Police Shoot Tracy Watson Stabbing a Victim Caught on Camera
Bodycam video shows deadly Chicago police shooting of Tracy Watson, here’s what happened. Video of an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead, Tracy Watson in the Austin neighborhood last month was released by Chicago’s police oversight agency Tuesday afternoon. Civilian Office of Police Accountability Press Release. FOR...
Live Radar: Track heavy rain across Chicago area as busy travel day gets underway
Use the live interactive radar below to track what's happening in your area. Pockets of heavy rain and showers were moving through the Chicago area Wednesday morning, one of the busiest travel days expected on Illinois roads and at Chicago airports. In Chicago, traffic was already snarled due to multiple...
2 critically injured in Chatham shooting, Chicago police say
Two men were critically injured in a South Side shooting, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened in the 8500-block of Vernon Avenue on Tuesday around 8:47 p.m.When officers arrived to the Chatham neighborhood, they found a 35-year-old man that had been shot in the back and arm.The second victim was a 32-year-old man who was shot in the chest and thigh, according to police.Both were rushed to the hospital under critical condition.The victims reportedly were unable to give police more information about the shooting, CPD said.No one in custody. CPD Area Two Detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
‘Gridlock': Major crashes, fatal shootings on I-55, Stony Island close roads, snarl traffic
Fourth of July holiday travelers in the Chicago area can expect to run into traffic Wednesday morning, with several crashes and backups already reported across the city. As of 5 a.m. Wednesday, at least three crashes were were already causing major delays, including on on I-55 that was causing "gridlock," NBC 5 Traffic Reporter Kye Martin said.
Gunmen rob construction workers in broad daylight (video)
CHICAGO — A couple of contractors were forced to lie on the ground as two armed robbers rifled their pockets and searched their work van for valuables on Tuesday morning. Ring surveillance cameras recorded it all. The men were working behind their parked truck when it all went down...
Chicago Sky Draw Special Courtside Guest In Victory Against Dream
The Chicago Sky snapped their two-game losing streak after securing an 85-77 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday. During the game, South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley was spotted on the sideline and then met the Sky in the tunnel. Staley is the former head coach of ...
MEA President: Many Morton teachers are considering leaving as job is, ‘taking a toll on our teachers’
MORTON (25News Now) - With the cost of living rising every year, Morton School District 709 is having a difficult time retaining teachers. Morton Education Association (MEA) President and 6th grade teacher Shane Weyland said teachers want to provide their students a good education, but they have been struggling to do so because of the pay.
Coming soon to Northwoods Mall in Peoria: 55,000 square feet of family entertainment
PEORIA – A new anchor store is planning to open at Northwoods Mall in the form of a family entertainment center. The Tilted 10 amusement complex is expected to feature bowling lanes, two miniature golf courses, and more than 100 video and virtual reality games, according to Julie Revallo, the Northwoods Mall general...
Red Barn Golf Course reportedly suggests homeowners pay for its $187,000 driving range net
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - A yellow golf ball rests in grass a few meters from a Summit Condos home in Rockton. Ahead of it, an orange construction fence separates the backyard from the Red Barn Golf Course driving range. “It possibly could give someone a heart attack at an age...
2 water mains break in Freeport, neighborhood under boil order
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Freeport deals with two water main breaks and a boil water notice Tuesday. City officials notified residents around 8:30 a.m. July 2 about a water main break at the intersection of Galena Avenue and Brewster Avenue. Due to the break, the Water and Sewer Department issued a boil order. The boil order is expected to last 24 to 48 hours after water is restored.
PHOTOS: Sinkhole in Machesney Park causes Mitchell Road to close
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Mitchell Road is closed between Vaughdale Drive and Timbelyne Way currently due to a sinkhole. The Village asked citizens to avoid the area and use alternative routes for safety. The village also said they expect the road to reopen later this evening.
Where to watch 2024 Fourth of July fireworks in the Rockford area
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – If you are looking for a place to watch the Fourth of July fireworks, there are events happening all over the stateline. Here’s a list of places to check out. Beloit The 2024 Pops on the Rock Concert & Fireworks event kicks off at 7:30 p.m., July 4, at Harry Moore […]
Graduate of Northwestern prison program dies at Stateville Correctional
Michael Broadway, 51, walked across the stage at Stateville Correctional Center in November to receive his diploma from Northwestern University. He was one of the first incarcerated students in the country to graduate from a top-10 university, according to Northwestern. Broadway died June 19 while incarcerated at Stateville, the Illinois...
One of Morton's best softball players, former player of the year, dies at age 46
No one preached positivity to her Morton softball teammates like Lori Greiner Grover. Her signature motto – "Remember your HAT" (hard work, attitude, team) – will be forever engrained into the minds of those who played with Greiner. And those lasting memories of Greiner live on following her death at age 46 on June 12 due to complications from leukemia, according to her obituary.
Wake Up Tri-Counties John Wirth Talks Francis Park July 4th Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show
John Wirth talked about the Street Cruisers Car Club he started and the Francis Park Fourth of July car, truck, and motorcycle show that he helped bring back after over a decade-long hiatus. The car, truck, and motorcycle show is from 9 AM to 3 PM at Francis Park. Registration for the car show is from 9 AM to 11 AM, and voting takes place from 11 AM to noon. The entry fee for the car show is $10 prior to July 4th and $15 on the day of the car show. Call John Wirth at 309-525-2469, or email [email protected] for more information. The craft fair and flea market are also from 9 AM to 3 PM. Contact Brenda at 309-853-9419 to reserve a spot. The tractor parade starts at Kewanee Wal-Mart at 8 AM and ends at Francis Park. For more information on the tractor parade, call Brett at 309-525-4055 or Mark at 309-854-1539. All car show proceeds go to Honor Flight, KHS Life Skills, and Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue and Rehab.
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