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18-year-old man arrested in connection to Burbank, Chicago carjackings
BURBANK, Ill. - An 18-year-old man was arrested this week in connection to two carjackings that occurred in Burbank and Chicago last month. The man, who was not identified, was charged with two counts of vehicular hijacking and one count of aggravated use of a firearm. According to police, the...
Chicago man allegedly hired someone to kill potential witnesses in his cousin's murder trial: prosecutors
CHICAGO - A Chicago man is accused of hiring someone to kill two potential witnesses in his cousin's upcoming murder trial. Christopher Yates, 39, was indicted on Wednesday on two counts of murder for-hire and one count of unlawful transfer of a firearm and ammunition. According to a criminal complaint...
The New York Giants Will Trade Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Chicago Bears
With the 2024 NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to start looking at players that could be moved at the trade deadline. A player in mind that becomes an interesting option is New York Giants edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, if he is traded, it will be to the Chicago Bears.
Chicago Man Fatally Shot While Entering Car in Greater Grand Crossing, Police Seek Suspects
A man was fatally shot early Friday morning in Chatham, on Chicago's South Side while attempting to enter his vehicle. ABC 7 Chicago reports the incident occurred on the 7900 block of South Wabash Avenue, just before 6:45 a.m. Chicago Police detailed that the 30-year-old, later identified by the Cook...
Enclave Coworking hosting free coworking day in Skokie
Enclave Coworking has announced a free coworking day for locals at their Skokie location. The free day, which will be available at Enclave's 8004 Lincoln Ave location, will run from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 6 with a happy hour included in the day. Features at each...
Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
Illinois Republicans focus on growing their numbers across the state in November election
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois Republicans have been all in for former president Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who officially became the party’s presidential and vice presidential nominees, respectively, at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee last month. Illinois Republicans reiterated that support Thursday when they took over the fairgrounds. “People’s eyes […]
A new Illinois bill would transform how the state funds higher education
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford just introduced a bill that would transform how the state funds higher education. Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman served on the state’s Commission on Equitable Public University Funding. Their task was to create a “data-driven approach” to funding higher-ed. That’s...
Illinois finished Top 5 among states in medal count after 2024 Paris Games
With the 2024 Paris Games officially in the books, medal counts have been certified, and Illinois finished as one of the most decorated states in the country when it came to total medal count. According to data compiled by The Sports Geek from official Olympic Games records, Illinois finished the Paris Games tied for fourth […]
Illinois’ AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
(The Center Square) – In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending the state’s gun ban in federal court. Illinois is not the only place Raoul is defending gun control laws. He’s filed friends of the court briefs in other federal courts supporting gun control laws in Massachusetts, Minnesota and beyond. ...
Wrongful conviction awareness now taught at all police academies
(The Center Square) – With Illinois being home to the top state in the country for wrongful convictions, the state agency that oversees police training has now signed off on a plan mandating Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance Training courses at all local police academies. Approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, the first of its kind courses come as data shows wrongly convicted individuals have spent upwards of 21,000 years in U.S. prisons before being exonerated. ...
Daily Recap – August 16, 2024
Matt Foster, who last pitched in the major leagues in September 2022, was activated from the 60-Day Injured List by the Chicago White Sox today, and pitched in the bottom of the 8th for the ChiSox. Foster had elbow surgery at the beginning of the 2023 season, and has been on two separate rehab assignments with Triple-A Charlotte since June 2024. Foster’s second rehab stint was set to expire this weekend.
WGN Traffic reporter Brhett Vickery goes ‘Over the Edge’ for Make-A-Wish Illinois
CHICAGO — WGN Traffic reporter Brhett Vickery made a daring walk down the side of a building downtown on Friday, but it was all for a good cause. Brhett rappelled down the side of the Hyatt Regency Chicago in the 150 block of East Wacker Drive. She went “Over the Edge,” as part of an […]
Slate of street closures to take effect Saturday ahead of DNC. Here's a full list
With three days until Monday's Democratic National Convention, residents and workers around the United Center were already preparing for delays and battling road closures. "Detour, detour all day long," said Robert Lockhart while waiting for a ride on the Near West Side. "If you got to come over here in this area, be prepared to be like, 'Oh man, traffic is going to start, so let me plan around that.'"
Chicago Bar Brews Up Cicada Infused Malört Liquor And Immediately Gets Fined For The Monstrosity They Created
ABC7 - A suburban brewery has been fined for selling cicada-infused shots of Malort. Illinois law mandates that infusions be mixed and stored on the licensed premises. The manager ... told ABC7 they were fined even after they stopped serving the drink. Classic big government. Shitting on the little guy...
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