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Milwaukee Bucks Land Chicago Bulls Rising Star in Eye-Popping Trade Proposal
With Patrick Beverley set to play in Israel, the Milwaukee Bucks’ backcourt rotation could use some help next season. That can happen if the front office makes a move on Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu to bolster the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led team later this year. The Bulls may be facing...
32nd annual Berwyn Car Show set to return to Route 66
The Realty of Chicago Berwyn Route 66 Car Show is one of the city's largest outdoor events of the summer. The popular car show will celebrate all things '60s with classic cars along Old Route 66, also known as Ogden Avenue. One of the vehicles to be showcased for the...
Community members rally to resist Woodlawn homeowner's eviction
A Woodlawn homeowner who had camped out on her property to stave off eviction vows to keep fighting after she and her tenants were forcibly removed from the house Friday morning. Christiana Powell, a 63-year-old third-generation owner of the home near 61st Street and Greenwood Avenue, alleges that her property...
Cook County Corrections Deputy allegedly found in possession of drug-soaked paper facing felony charge
CHICAGO — A Cook County Corrections Deputy has been charged after she was allegedly found to be in possession of dozens of sheets of paper that had been soaked in suspected illegal drugs. 54-year-old Shadonna Jones, a Lynwood resident, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. The charge was […]
Suburban Chicago Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Five Years for Bribery Involving Cook County Assessor’s Office
The realm of corruption has ensnared yet another player in the construction industry as Alex Nitchoff, owner of a suburban Chicago construction company, is set to spend five years behind bars. The sentencing, which arrived on a federal judge's decision Wednesday, stems from Nitchoff's involvement in a bribery scheme aimed at a Cook County Assessor’s Office employee, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois.
OPRF welcomes freshmen a day early with Huskie Kickoff Day
OPRF High School welcomed the 2024-25 freshmen class with a celebration during its annual Huskie Kickoff Day. The event, held Wednesday, Aug. 14 — a day before the regular session started — to help incoming freshmen get better acquainted with each other and the school. “We have made...
Park District of Oak Park Workers Advocate for Higher Wages
On Wednesday, August 14, Park District of Oak Park (PDOP) workers testified before the Park District Board, advocating for higher wages that keep up with inflation. PDOP workers, represented by SEIU Local 73, want to see wages which reflect the cost of living and ensure competitive pay with other park districts. No one working for the PDOP should earn less than $20/hour.
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
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!
Candy Sold at Major Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Retailers Under Urgent Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of nearly two dozen candies and snacks sold at major retailers; ones that are very prominent in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This is an urgent recall, for the products in question can cause serious illness, and in rare cases, death.
Photos: Dave Eanet’s first look at Northwestern’s lakefront stadium
With new schools joining the Big Ten and Ryan Field’s redevelopment underway on Northwestern’s Evanston campus, the Wildcats will host their rivals at a temporary location on the lakefront for the next few years. The voice of Northwestern Football and WGN Radio sports director Dave Eanet visited the newly named Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium this […]
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 […]
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