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Golden Games returns for second year, highlighting retired special needs athletes
Special Children's Charities will host the second annual Golden Games on August 28 and 29.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe games showcase athletes with intellectual disabilities that are 45-years-old and older who compete through various Chicago Park District locations.In all, more than 150 athletes and 66 Chicago Park District coaches will enjoy a great mix of sporting events, skills workshops and social activities at locations across the city/Sporting events include bowling, basketball, archery, adaptive bikes, track and field, flag football, and soccer. Social activities will include a night of dinner and dancing, and a boat...
Out of the Darkness Walk raises money for suicide prevention
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for people of all ages. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts Out of the Darkness Walks to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. The next walk is at Montrose Harbor on Sept. 14.
32-year-man killed, 2 others injured in overnight shooting in Humboldt Park, police say
CHICAGO — A 32-year-old man was killed in a shooting that injured two other people overnight in Humboldt Park on the city’s Northwest Side. According to Chicago police, the victims were standing in the street in the 1700 block of North Harding Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday when shots were fired by an unknown offenders […]
Penultimate Day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Brings Six New National Champions to the Spotlight
Wayne, Ill. – With the final days of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions underway, a new crop of national champions has emerged from the exciting competition at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center. Markel/USEF Developing Horse Prix St. Georges. Sabine Schut-Kery (Oceanside, Calif.) took Gorgeous Latino (Glock’s Toto...
The Workers’ Mic (8/25/24) – The Workers’ Mic reflect on the DNC
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with John Coli, Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 727. During the conversation John shares updates pertaining to Teamsters Local 727 members that work as PACE and CPS paratransit drivers at SCR Medical Transportation and their strike. Then, the guys talks about Phil’s time spent at the Democratic National Convention this past week. Listen in while Phil shares his interviews with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, Chicago Federation of Labor President Bob Reiter, Interim President and CEO of Choose Chicago Richard Gamble and many others.
Woman shot to death during rowdy crowd gathering on Near North Side
CHICAGO — A woman was shot and killed during a raucous street gathering on the Near North Side. No one is in custody. Chicago police officers had been working to disperse a disruptive gathering in the area when they heard shots fired in the 900 block of North Cambridge around 4:26 a.m.
Jagdish Trivedi hosted by Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago helps raise $50,000 for Umang School, Ahmedabad
On August 18, Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago hosted a program featuring legendary comedian Jagdish Trivedi at the Rana Regan Center in Carol Stream. At the beginning of the program, BSC president Haribhai Patel welcomed artist Jagdishbhai Trivedi with garland. Then, all the members stood up to mark the untimely death of the member of the organization, Shri Rajendrabhai Anjaria, and observed a two-minute silence and prayed for the eternal peace of departed soul. On the occasion, President of the organization provided details about the life history of Rajendrabhai Anjaria.
Chicago braces for extreme heat: Excessive Heat Watch in effect for Monday, Tuesday
CHICAGO - Get ready for a steamy start to the week, Chicago! As we head into the evening, expect partly cloudy skies with overnight lows sticking around a warm 75 degrees. Brace yourselves: an Excessive Heat Watch and Heat Advisory are in effect for Monday and Tuesday. The heat index...
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...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Illinois Store Is Already Selling Christmas Decorations
Why are stores in Illinois already selling Christmas decorations and it's still summer?. Illinois Store Already Has It's Christmas Decorations For Sale. I remember when I was a kid, holidays and the seasons stayed in their lane. You didn't have any sight of them until it was the appropriate time. At the most, it was a month out. For example, you wouldn't see any Halloween stuff until October 1st.
The Dishonor Roll: Meet the public officials who helped build Illinois’ culture of corruption
Corruption is a way of life in Illinois politics and in Chicago, once dubbed “the only completely corrupt city in America.” As part of its ongoing series “Culture of Corruption,” the Tribune has compiled a list of roughly 200 convicted, indicted or generally notorious public officials from Illinois’ long and infamous political history. Scroll and link to meet the small-town official behind the ...
Our Chicago: Back-To-School and Learning Loss
Chicago Public School students return to class on Monday, August 26.The 2024-2024 school year is the second time the district is dealing with a bus driver shortage.This impacts general education students in magnet or selective programs.Some students will get a CTA Ventra card. Others can be dropped off early or picked up late."We made so much progress this year compared to the last two years," Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez said. "So, we're up almost 25% in drivers. So, we're actually routing more students than ever today. The challenge is we also have more requests for transportation."Martinzed added...
WayMaker Men's Summit returning to Chicago for a weekend of empowerment
Chicago is preparing for a week of inspiration, empowerment and enlightenment at one of the nation's largest empowerment conferences for black men.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWayMaker Men's Summit returns September 6 and 7 to the Convene Conference Center at the Willis Tower.The two-day conference promises a plethora of engaging sessions and speakers. Conversations will be led by an impressive lineup of guest speakers, including NBA Star Kyrie Irving, Nick Cannon, Hip-Hop artist Young Dro, Power actor Isaac Keys, Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor, Charles King, and author Dr. Marcus Collins.This year's theme is "Competing Against Yourself for Growth," providing black men with invaluable opportunities to connect, strategize, and delve into how black men today can become the leaders of tomorrow.To register for this year's conference, head to waymakersummit.com.
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