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Motorcycle ride to honor late Kane County Deputy Chris Ruchaj
A motorcycle ride on Sunday will honor the memory of Kane County Deputy Chris Ruchaj, who recently died unexpectedly at the age of 50. The event starts at Fox River Harley-Davidson in St. Charles, with registration at 8:30 a.m. The ride will depart at 11 a.m. and conclude at Lee'z Place in Sandwich, where there will be live music and raffles to benefit Ruchaj's three children.
Pritzker says Trump suggested nets to stop Asian carp invasion of Great Lakes
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a Michigan Democratic Party delegation breakfast on day four of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 22, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that former President Donald Trump suggested using nets to stop Asian carp...
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
Mealworms possibly dropped on tables at Chicago hotel hosting DNC delegates breakfast
CHICAGO (AP) — Mealworms may have sickened at least one person at a Chicago hotel event earlier this week during the Democratic National Convention, the city’s police superintendent said Thursday. While the investigation by Chicago police and the FBI continues, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said clues point toward people putting mealworms on tables. “I’m not […]
Lakeview carjacker gets busted within hours after security sees him with a gun at SW Side mall: CPD report
CHICAGO — The man who carjacked a driver in Lakeview this week got caught just a few hours later because he was seen carrying a gun at a Southwest Side mall, officials say. He is also on juvenile probation for armed robbery. At about 5:34 a.m. on Wednesday, a...
Oswego man seriously injured in car vs. motorcycle crash in Joliet Friday morning
An Oswego motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after he was involved in a car versus motorcycle accident in Joliet Friday morning. According to Joliet police, officers responded to the accident scene at North Larkin Avenue and Taylor Street just before 8:00. A preliminary investigation into the accident reveals that a Nissan...
Chicago Sky Get Intense Roasting After Marina Mabrey's Breakout Game With Sun
WNBA fans couldn't help but troll the Chicago Sky after the player they traded to the Connecticut Sun earlier in the season, Marina Mabrey, delivered in their showdown on Friday, August 23. Mabrey, who was dealt to the Sun prior to the Olympic break last July, was scorching hot in the contest and ...
Young political activists get lesson in organizing from some high-powered Democrats
CHICAGO – In the sanctuary of a historic church converted into an event space, not far from the hustle and bustle of the Democratic National Convention, a group of young people with a passion for politics met. The Youth VoteFest, hosted by University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, aimed to provide lessons in political organizing […]
Local nursing homes cited and fined
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Five facilities around the state were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the second quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation.
5 injured, 1 critically, in high-speed stolen car crash in Edison Park: Chicago police
Five people were injured, one critically, in a stolen car crash on the city's Northwest Side on Friday night, Chicago police said.Police said the crash happened just after 10:30 p.m. at North Ottawa and Touhy avenues in the Edison Park neighborhood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA CPD helicopter was monitoring a 21-year-old man driving a stolen car, with three passengers inside, at a high rate of speed.The 21-year-old lost control of the vehicle and struck another car, driver by a woman, before crashing into a building, police said.Officers recovered a gun from the scene.One witness said his car was first hit by the speeding car at North Milwaukee and North Elston avenues.The stolen car's driver suffered a leg and spine injury and was transported to Lutheran Hospital in critical condition.Three women and another man were taken to hospitals with minor injuries.Area Five detectives are investigating. Charges are pending and traffic citations will be issued for the crash, police said.
Man gets 9 years for robbing West Loop CVS while on probation for 2 CVS robberies
CHICAGO — A man with a storied history of burglarizing and robbing CVS stores has been given a nine-year prison sentence for robbing one of the company’s West Loop locations on New Year’s Eve. Prosecutors said Myles Webb entered the store at 1034 West Lake shortly after...
Man found shot to death in South Chicago, police say
A man was found shot to death on Chicago's South Side on Friday night, police said.Police said the shooting happened in the South Chicago neighborhood's 7900-block of South Phillips Avenue just after 11 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOfficers responded to a ShotSpotter call, and while touring the area, received an additional call about a person shot.Officers discovered an unresponsive 35 to 40-year-old man who had been shot in the abdomen, police said.Police said the Chicago Fire Department arrived to treat the victim, who was pronounced on scene.There is no one in custody and Area Two detectives are investigating.Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024, with live updatesINTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Teen shot outside Gately Park in Chicago, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — A 15-year-old boy is in serious condition after he was shot outside an indoor track facility near Gately Park in Chicago on Saturday afternoon. According to the Chicago Police Department, the boy was in a parking lot in the 10200 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue around 4:15 p.m. when he was approached by a white vehicle, and someone inside started shooting. He was struck in the stomach and taken to Comer Children's Hospital. No one is in custody. The shooting is under investigation.
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