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Man fatally shot during carjacking at Fuller Park gas station, Chicago police say
A Polish immigrant who was shot and killed on his way to work earlier this week on Chicago's South Side is being remembered as "loyal and polite."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened Sunday morning during an attempted carjacking at a gas station in the 5400 block of South Wells Street.Michal Ciskal was shot in the chest and later died, Chicago police said.His friend said Ciskal has been preparing for his parents and 10-year-old brother to visit Chicago. He hadn't seen them in nearly three years.SEE ALSO | Chicago shootings: At least 36 shot, 6 fatally, in weekend gun violence across city, police sayNo further information about the shooting was immediately available. Chicago police continue to investigate.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Rockford Pushes For Disaster Declaration Following This Week’s Devastating Storms
The Stateline area has been working hard to clean up after this week's nasty storms, and city officials are wasting no time pushing for an official disaster declaration which would provide much-needed relief for homeowners. Benefits of a Disaster Declaration. When a city or county gets nailed by massive flooding,...
Naperville Mayor Joins Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to Advance City Progress and Improve Outcomes for Residents
Mayor Scott Wehrli is among the 39 mayors from 27 U.S. and 12 international cities across 11 countries and five continents who will receive executive education and management training to strengthen their city hall and deliver results for communities. (PN File Photo) Two senior officials, City Manager Doug Krieger and...
Schaumburg man sentenced to 26 years after committing armed robbery while out on bail: officials
SCHAUMBURG - A Schaumburg man was sentenced Thursday to 26 years in prison for robbing two cellphone stores at gunpoint, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney. Stephon Little, who has since changed his name to Isa Al Ahad, committed his first robbery on December 16, 2019. Little and his...
Lake Michigan sailors describe dramatic man overboard rescue during storm
LAKE MICHIGAN - There’s being in the right place at the right time - and then there’s clearly being prepared for the unexpected. A man overboard incident during last weekend’s Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac sailboat competition led to a dramatic 20-minute rescue amid a storm that lashed Lake Michigan with some big waves and 46 mph winds.
Companies around the stateline give updates on CrowdStrike outage impact
(WIFR) - Amidst the CrowdStrike outage on Friday, multiple companies in the area give an update on their status. According to AP, a global outage is affecting banks, hospitals and airports. CrowdStrike says the problem may have started because of a faulty update. Chicago Rockford International Airport. The airport says...
Stateline weekend forecast looking good
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) -Becoming partly cloudy today with highs in the upper 70′s. A few clouds tonight with lows in the upper 50′s. Mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 70′s. Slight chance for a few showers by Sunday afternoon with highs in the low 80′s.
Rockford BMX prepares for USA BMX Midwest Nationals in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford BMX gears up for the annual USA BMX Midwest Nationals which is expected to bring in thousands. On Thursday the local BMX track held an all-day gate practice to get the 1,200 racers prepped for the three-day weekend finale. Last year, a racer came to...
Rockford car club honors life of member, veteran
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Obsessive Car Disorder car club honors one of its fallen members Thursday with a “fallen cruiser” drive-by. Tom Evans, a veteran and member of the Rockford Car Club, passed away July 11. He was the driver of the “Lil Red Express Truck.”
Free emergency supplies available at Rockford church
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The American Red Cross will distribute free emergency supplies at Forest City Church on Friday. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Forest City Church, 1280 S Alpine St., the American Red Cross will be handing out supplies such as a bucket, bleach, cleaning supplies, garbage bags and gloves.
Semicolon Bookstore Opens New Chapter on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Advances Literacy and Diversity
Semicolon Bookstore has expanded its footprint to one of Chicago's most prominent shopping destinations, the Magnificent Mile. Having opened a new location inside the iconic Wrigley Building, the bookstore continues its mission of addressing the literacy gap in marginalized communities. As the only Black woman-owned bookstore on the Mag Mile, Semicolon is making a statement in a space that has lacked such representation.
Port Chicago Weekend July 18-21 includes National Memorial 80th Anniversary July 20th
Port Chicago Weekend is a four-day festival held across various Bay Area cities, featuring music, art, food, education and commemoration. The weekend events align with and support Port Chicago Remembrance Day, aiming to educate and spotlight the national history of Port Chicago, California by raising awareness of its impact on World War II and our nation’s civil rights.
First Line Friday (week 403): Husband Auditions
Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today I’m delighted to feature the first line of Husband Auditions by Angela Ruth Strong! I LOVED this book (you can read my review here) and its hilarity, heart, faith, friendship, and super swooniliciousness. I am so excited that Angela will be at this year’s JustRead Rendezvous – an author/reader event that will take place in Downers Grove, Illinois, on Friday, November 15th. More details below – I’d love to see you there!
Mosley and Troy alum, Hartzog signed by White Sox
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Mosley and Troy alum, Clete Hartzog was signed by the Chicago White Sox. The right-handed pitcher signed a free-agent deal with Chicago. In his senior season at Troy, Hartzog had 57 strikeouts in 53.1 innings and finished with a 5.06 ERA. Hartzog spent his junior season at the University of […]
Journeyman Scorer Floated as Potential ‘Steal’ for Bulls in Free Agency
The Chicago Bulls traded DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings on July 8 after his venture into free agency. They still have several veterans who clash with their youth movement. However, they have been unable to find a trade partner to take Zach LaVine or Nikola Vucevic off their hands. Both have multiple years left on their high-value contracts.
Kankakee County, IL – Tornadoes Confirmed in Peotone, Manteno, and Grant Park Monday
Peotone, IL – The recent 48-hour storm system that swept through the Midwest has been confirmed to have produced tornadoes in Peotone, Manteno, and Grant Park. The National Weather Service (NWS) provided these updates following detailed damage assessments. According to the NWS, Peotone experienced an EF-0 tornado on July...
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