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How did Northwestern lacrosse alum perform during the 2024 Athletes Unlimited season?
This past weekend, the 2024 Athletes Unlimited lacrosse season concluded after four weeks of play. 2019 Boston College graduate Sam Apuzzo took the crown as the top-scoring player, but several Northwestern alum also had standout performances. In a league where competition is between individuals (who get re-sorted into four separate...
The complete Northwestern men’s soccer 2024 preview
Northwestern men’s soccer kicks off the regular season next Thursday against a familiar opponent — the Green Bay Phoenix, whom the ‘Cats tied 0-0 last season in Evanston. With an exhibition match scheduled for today against Purdue Fort Wayne, now is the perfect time to preview coach Russell Payne’s squad heading into 2024. Boosted by the No. 17 recruiting class in the country according to TopDrawerSoccer, the ‘Cats will look a little different this season, but are hoping to build upon an overall strong 2023 campaign.
3 shot, 1 fatally, in Lawndale shooting, Chicago police say
A man is dead and two other people were hurt in a shooting early Saturday on the city's West Side, Chicago police said.Officers responded to the 4700 block of West Polk Street at around 4:40 a.m., police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAccording to police, a 53-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were outside when they heard shots and felt pain.The man sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he later died.The woman was hit in the right ankle and taken to the hospital in good condition.A third victim identified as a 33-year-old man, sustained a gunshot wound to his foot and taken to Rush Hospital in good condition.No one is in custody.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Man carjacked 2 drivers in 2 hours ‘a few weeks’ after being taken off electronic monitoring, officials say
CHICAGO — Officials say a Chicago man carjacked two drivers in less than two hours “only a few weeks” after being taken off electronic monitoring in two other stolen vehicle cases. Isaiah Martinez, 18, “is a danger to any person in possession of any property he decided...
Weekend Break: Star Wars Night with the Chicago Dogs
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Our very own Marcus Leshock travelled to a galaxy far, far away (Rosemont) on this edition of Weekend Break to bring you details on Star Wars Night at the Chicago Dogs! Leshock was joined by team owner Shawn Hunter to talk details on the fun, fan-centric night planned ahead, which features plenty […]
Years-old attendance record broken at Illinois State Fair thanks to one artist
A years-old attendance record was broken at the Illinois State Fair's Grandstand this week, with a new performer bringing in the highest number of attendees ever for a concert at the fair. According to organizers, the record was previously set in 2011, when Jason Aldean packed 15,329 seats at the...
If you thought cicadas were bad, what comes after might be worse
Ill. (WTVO) — If you thought cicadas were bad earlier this summer just wait for the bugs that come after. The significant presence of cicadas in Illinois this summer, resulting from the emergence of two broods, has provided a feast for Oak Leaf Itch Mites preying on the remnants of their eggs. This kind of […]
Unclaimed $100,000 Powerball ticket set to expire in September
CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) — Check your Powerball lottery tickets; you may be a winner. The Illinois lottery is trying to find the owner of several unclaimed tickets, including one purchased almost a year ago at a Road Ranger in Loves Park. Winners have only a year to claim their...
Multiple Charged in String of Evanston Shootings, Chicago Man Accused of Weapon Misuse
Evanston, Illinois, has seen a spate of gun-related incidents last week, leading to multiple arrests and charges. A Chicago man named Christopher Davis, 38 has been charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon after an incident on Aug. 5, where two men aged 41 and 50 were shot and taken to the hospital in stable condition, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Following the shooting, Davis was apprehended while driving a Volvo near the scene, with police spotting a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm handgun on the rear driver’s side floorboard.
2 critically injured in Little Village scooter crash
CHICAGO - A scooter collided with a car on Chicago's Southwest Side Friday night, leaving a 20-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man in critical condition. The crash happened in the 3300 block of South Pulaski Road around 6:09 p.m. According to police reports, the scooter, driven by a woman with...
Illinois quick hits: Businesses boarding up before DNC; 1908 Race Riot a national monument
Businesses boarding up before DNC Some Chicago businesses want no part of the Democratic National Convention. A number of businesses in the city’s downtown district have covered windows and doors with plywood to better protect the buildings in case demonstrations during this week’s convention turn unruly. As of Friday, crews with a business called Chicago...
Rep. Spain Bill to Improve Revitalization Efforts
Legislation carried in the Illinois House of Representatives by Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain has been signed into law by Governor JB Pritzger. The legislation, Senate Bill 2936, expands a property tax abatement process to improve investment opportunities. “This legislation presents an opportunity to spur economic development and investment...
Finalists and Winner of the 2024 Governor’s Hometown Awards Announced
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) announced the 2024 Governor’s Hometown Award finalists and Governor’s Cup winner Wednesday at a ceremony in Springfield. . “Nowhere will you find a more compassionate and...
Indy 500 Winner Newgarden Favored at Illinois GP
The IndyCar Series’ summer break is over, and the grid is set for Round 13 at the World Wide Technology Raceway (WWT Raceway) in Madison, Ill. Colton Herta ended a two-year win drought last time out in Toronto, the final street course event of the season. This weekend’s oval event is the first of four in the final five races, and the 2024 Illinois GP odds favor the top oval racer in the series.
Chicago mayor says city is well-prepared for 2024 DNC: 'Join the story, it's a great one'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down with ABC7 to outline his plans to keep Chicagoans safe during the Democratic National Convention that is just days away.From potential protests and civil unrest, to concerns over migrants, the mayor said the city is ready for it all. Johnson said he wants residents to rest assured the city has this under control.LIVE UPDATES: Chicago DNC 2024 street closures, parking, protests and more"The city of Chicago has hosted the most conventions in the history of America. We're really good at this. In fact, this won't be the largest scale event that we've actually...
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