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Severe storms slam the area
A severe weather system slammed northern Illinois and the Chicago area Monday night, producing severe. thunderstorms, wind gusts of up to 75 mph in some areas, and tornadoes. Warning sirens were heard throughout DuPage County after 9 p.m. As many as 10 tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday night, including one outside O’Hare Airport.
Illinois, the feds, and quantum
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Here is another story about Illinois and quantum research. Someone joked it’s like, “I’ll make you an offer you can’t understand.” The federal government and Illinois are working together on a quantum proving ground. “We are not committing any dollars...
NASCAR Experiment Gains Fan Support, Eyes Chicago-Like Success With City Officials
NASCAR Experiment Gains Fan Support: NASCAR’s attempt into street racing, marked by the remarkable success of the Chicago Street Race, is gaining notable traction among fans and city officials alike. This inventive approach, blending the thrill of racing with the dynamic backdrop of urban settings, has opened new pathways for the sport’s evolution. As NASCAR considers expanding this experiment to other cities, the collaboration with local authorities and the enthusiastic reception from the fanbase suggest a groundbreaking potential for the sport. However, the challenges and intricacies of implementing such events on a broader scale remain to be fully examined, raising intriguing questions about the future of urban racing.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Illinois is setting the stage to use federal funding to provide broadband service statewide
(The Center Square) – Now that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved Illinois’ proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, implementation is underway. The approval enables the state to request access to funding for the BEAD program. Devon Braunstein, director of the Illinois Office of Broadband, said Illinois will be receiving just over $1 billion for the broadband rollout. ...
Mayor's office reverses plan to remove City Hall George Washington statue
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office recently said it was going to remove a statue of George Washington on the fifth floor of City Hall near the Mayor's Office—only to reverse course this week.The statue of the nation's first president has stood for 40 years. It was dedicated in 1984 when Harold Washington was mayor.Yet recently, there were rumbles that the current administration wanted the George Washington statue removed. The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.The statue of a standing George Washington is set off by velvet...
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...
Former Astros champion gets DFA’d by White Sox
One former MLB champion has managed to get DFA’d by the worst team in baseball. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Wednesday that catcher Martin Maldonado has been designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox. The move ends Maldonado’s tenure with the White Sox after just 48 games. Maldonado, 37, is a former Gold... The post Former Astros champion gets DFA’d by White Sox appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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.
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