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Former KeyBank digital chief Jamie Warder joins Alliant Credit Union as CIO and business strategy lead
Alliant Credit Union has named Jamie Warder as its new chief information officer (CIO) and head of business strategy. Assuming the position on 8 July, Warder has been tasked with overseeing the Chicago-headquartered credit union’s “member vision, business strategy and technology execution”. The new CIO boasts a...
Some residents of Calumet Heights have power back, but some don't, after severe storms
CHICAGO (CBS) -- After nearly 48 hours in the dark following severe storms, some residents of the Calumet Heights neighborhood were anxiously waiting for the power to come back on Wednesday night."It's been a little difficult," said Deborah Terry. "Our power went out about 9:45 Monday."That was when severe, tornado-spawning storms struck down trees and several power lines in the neighborhood. In Deborah Terry's backyard, crews were working for hours."I left here about 8:30 this morning, and I believe they were out here when I left," Terry said.The first task was to remove the branches and debris before they could even...
Armed robbers pose as online sellers in string of Austin incidents
CHICAGO - Police are warning Austin neighborhood residents about a string of related robberies. In these incidents, offenders advertise a motorbike for sale online and instruct buyers to meet them in the 600 block of North Lotus. The victims are then led to the back of the location where they...
Clark sets WNBA single-game assists record in Fever loss
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Indiana rookie Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game Wednesday night, finishing with 19 in the Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings. The previous record was 18 by Courtney Vandersloot for Chicago on Aug. 31, 2020. Vandersloot also had 18 in a playoff game on Sept. […]
CPD lieutenant relieved of police powers after shocking confrontation caught on camera
CHICAGO - A Chicago police lieutenant has been relieved of his police powers after a shocking confrontation was caught on camera. FOX 32’s Tia Ewing talked with the man who recorded it. He doesn't want his name published out of fear of retaliation because this isn't the first time this officer has been accused of wrongdoing.
CPD responds to community concerns ahead of DNC, following deadly shooting of man near the RNC
In response to local concerns over a police shooting near the RNC in Milwaukee Tuesday, Chicago Police are repeating some of the aspects of their mutual aid agreement that they will have with outside police departments for the upcoming DNC.
Metra board's review finds 'no ethical concerns' so far with Harvey warehouse purchase
The Metra board on Wednesday concluded there was "no indication of ethical concerns" surrounding the purchase and development of a storage warehouse that has ballooned in costs for taxpayers.It was supposed to be a simple storage warehouse for the Metra transit agency, but as the ABC7 I-Team first reported last month, the project has since turned into a sinking money pit for the cash-strapped public transit agency.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Harvey warehouse, located at 17010 Halsted St., was purchased by Metra in 2020 to meet its storage needs, but nearly four years later, the...
Lyric Opera debuts new set of marquess messages
Lyric Opera of Chicago is drawing inspiration from some of the music industry’s biggest pop stars for the newest set of marquee messages. You might recognize the Lyric Opera’s historic Madison and Washington Street marquees and their clever messages
Voting begins to choose new Peoples Gas safe digging 'ambassadog' mascot
Voting is underway to decide which Chicago dog will become the new safe digging "ambassadog" for Peoples Gas.Now through July 25, voters can submit their pick through a web page set up by Peoples Gas.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe five finalists are Apple, Ivy, Jolene, Mushroom and Oblio.The winning pup will have an important job: to remind Chicagoans to call 811 at least two days before starting any outdoor digging project.When property owners call 811, expert technicians will come out at no charge to mark spots where underground utility lines are buried so none of them gets hit, and everyone stays safe.
Mayor Johnson proposing loan to avoid CTU cuts, close Chicago Public Schools budget gap: memo
Chicago Public Schools is in a financial fight.A proposal to fix a $500 million budget gap is up for a crucial vote next week.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBut, some say Mayor Brandon Johnson's solution is a bad strategy to save money.To operate one of largest school systems in the country, Chicago Public Schools officials say it will cost close to $10 billion, and that does not include a teachers contract currently under negotiation."Everybody is expecting that it will add to operating costs, but nobody knows how much more will be added," said Joe Ferguson, with...
Man found fatally shot on Albany Park sidewalk
CHICAGO — A man found unresponsive on a sidewalk in Albany Park early Tuesday was shot to death, officials say. Officers responding to calls of a person down found the 59-year-old Evanston man lying near a strip mall in the 3300 block of West Lawrence around 2:37 a.m. Chicago Fire Department personnel attempted to save the man, but he succumbed to his injuries at Swedish Hospital a short time later.
New Report Reveals Truth Behind Chicago Sky's Unexpected Sun Trade
WNBA fans were taken by surprise by the news that the Chicago Sky had decided to trade Marina Mabrey away to the Connecticut Sun. This move comes just a year after the Sky traded for the 5-foot-11 guard in an eight-team blockbuster deal that required Chicago to part ways with multiple first-round ...
New Fed data shows spike in missed car payments: What it means for you
CHICAGO - Some new data from the Federal Reserve Bank shows that the number of people missing their car payments is on the rise. In a Fox 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck took a look at what’s behind the trend and what to do if you are struggling to pay this bill.
District 65 appoints Katie Speth as assistant superintendent of instructional leadership
District 65 announced Katie Speth’s appointment as Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Leadership, as approved by the School Board. Speth has extensive experience as a principal, teacher, and most recently as a consultant in the nonprofit sector. Beginning in 2016, she served as the principal of Disney II Magnet School in the Chicago Public Schools system, a preK-12 school of nearly 1,200 students. Her deep knowledge of curriculum and instruction led to increased agency and collaboration among educators which fueled student growth and significantly improved school climate. During her six-year tenure, the school earned the prestigious recognition of being named a National Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education.
DNC delegates call party plan to nominate Biden through virtual roll call ‘offensive’ and a ‘death march’
The Democratic National Committee’s decision to move forward with its plans to nominate President Joe Biden through a virtual roll call ahead of the party’s August convention in Chicago is making some of the party’s own delegates uneasy. Some delegates, such as David Seaton-Lorenz, a 19-year-old Democratic National Committee delegate from Massachusetts, are calling on […]
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