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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...
Week in Review: Thousands Converge on Chicago for DNC; Riot Fest Staying at Douglass Park
High stakes as Chicago prepares for the spotlight with the Democratic National Convention beginning Monday. Tens of thousands of Democrats will converge on the city to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House — but there may be just as many protestors. A threatened...
What a visit to a ‘neighborhood joint’ reveals about the tastes and generosity of a slice of Chicago
WBEZ is talking to Chicagoans about their love for the city and its people as eyes turn to Chicago as the site of the Democratic National Convention. Ald. Nicholas Sposato, who represents the Far Northwest Side’s 38th Ward, met up with WBEZ’s Dan Mihalopoulos at Bob-O’s Hot Dogs, which serves up arguably the best Italian beef sandwiches in town at 8258 W. Irving Park Road. Sposato’s interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
Chicago DNC organizers invite public to visit McCormick Place next week
CHICAGO (CBS) – Those living in the South Loop or headed there this weekend will see some added security with several roads closed down in anticipation of the Democratic National Convention starting at 10 p.m. on Friday.The fencing makes McCormick Place look perhaps uninviting, but the DNC host committee is welcoming everyone there next week.Despite all the metal meant to keep people out, McCormick Place will apparently beckon people in during the DNC."Through the week, the DNC has planned all sorts of daytime programming that they're calling DemPalooza or for fans of Tim Walz, Coach-chella," said Stephen Colbert on his...
Prairie School kindergarten-turned-home hits the market in Brookfield
In the early 1900’s the near-west suburbs of Chicago were a hotbed of architectural innovation. Young Frank Lloyd Wright was designing homes in and around his Home and Studio in Oak Park and his studio nurtured the talents of many prominent architects and designers. One of Wright’s grandest designs,...
Caleb Williams put the NFL on notice during joint practice with Bengals
While NFL coaches value joint practices because it gives them an opportunity to have a controlled look at their team going up against a different team in a non-game setting, there is an opportunity for fans to see what they feel is for their team from an outsider's perspective. Chicagi...
Angel Reese interjects and cuts off reporter during press conference after question about her ‘breaking a record’
ANGEL Reese cut off a reporter after her Chicago Sky fell 85-65 to the Phoenix Mercury last night. The power forward, 22, had just been in action for the first time since last month’s All-Star Game. Despite her team falling to a heavy loss, Reese set a record during the game. As she plucked a […]
Chicago Police Alert Businesses in Grand Crossing of Serial ATM Burglaries, Offer Prevention Tips
The Chicago Police Department has issued a business alert for the Grand Crossing area following a series of bold burglaries targeting local businesses and their ATMs. According to a notice published on the Chicago Police Department's official website, the perpetrators executed the crimes using a similar modus operandi: chaining the front doors or shutters of establishments and yanking them open with stolen vehicles to abscond with ATMs and other valuables from the premises.
All-Pro DE With 112 Career Sacks Becoming Realistic Option for Bears
The Chicago Bears have made it crystal clear they’re looking for pass rushers. Head coach Matt Eberflus confirmed as much in an August 13 interview with CBS Sports, and multiple NFL insiders, including Jeremy Fowler of ESPN and Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report, reported Chicago had expressed interest in Matthew Judon, who was ultimately traded to the Atlanta Falcons on August 15.
Man hit by car, killed while trying to cross street in Des Plaines: police
A driver struck and killed a pedestrian in the north suburbs on Thursday evening, a police spokesperson said.Des Plaines police said officers responded to a crash in the 700-block of Elmhurst Road just after 9:30 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 2015 Toyota Highlander was heading on northbound on Elmhurst Road from Dempster Street when it struck a 41-year-old man, who was trying to cross Elmhurst Road, police said.The man was transported to a local hospital, where he died.Police said the driver of the Toyota Highlander remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with the investigation.Northbound Elmhurst Road between Dempster Street and Kathleen Drive was closed for several hours.The investigation is ongoing.
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