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Boy, 13, charged in armed robbery on Chicago's NW Side
CHICAGO - A 13-year-old boy was charged in connection with an armed robbery Thursday night in the Cragin neighborhood. The teen allegedly robbed a 25-year-old man at gunpoint around 11 p.m. in the 5200 block of West Fullerton Avenue, according to police. He was arrested minutes later in the Belmont...
Portage Park Getting Upgraded Playground, Baseball Diamond, Tennis Courts And More
PORTAGE PARK — Neighbors will be able to enjoy a new-and-improved Portage Park next summer, with fresh baseball bleachers, tennis courts and pickleball courts, a renovated playground, a shade canopy for the dog park and a nature play space. The upgrades are part of several initiatives happening around the...
Son Ranto #1007: The Welp Card Race
The Cubs get swept in Cleveland on a Wednesday. Not the greatest game ever played. But hey, at least they’re spending money and going over the luxury tax for no reason!. For early and ad-free Son Ranto. Subscribe to our Patreon campaign. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Watch us record live on Facebook, YouTube, X, Twitch and the Son Ranto Show site.
Pritzker signs law aiming to help juveniles clear their criminal record
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker officially signed a bill into law on Friday that starts the expungement process immediately after a juvenile is released from detention. The Juvenile Court Act has been amended by a bill that mandates state courts to expunge the records of individuals charged as juveniles, two years after they […]
Illinois Senate bill would require gender neutral restrooms remove ‘offensive’ urinals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Senate has amended a gender-neutral restroom bill to require such bathrooms to remove urinals. Illinois has required all single-occupancy bathrooms, defined as a room that can be locked with only one sink, toilet stall, and urinal, in public buildings to be designated for all genders since 2020. House Bill 1286 follows […]
Today In Culture, Friday, August 16, 2024: Arami Closing | Welcome to Tribuneville | Reeling Sets Programs
Get Chicago & Midwest culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. Houston’s Rothko Chapel Shuttered Indefinitely After Hurricane Beryl. “The Rothko Chapel, a non-denominational sanctuary in Houston that features fourteen murals by renowned Abstract Expressionist painter Mark Rothko, sustained extensive damage in...
The Atomic Bitchwax Announce November Tour Dates
The moral of the story here is go see The Atomic Bitchwax. I don’t have demographic numbers on how many people in Pittsburgh or Denver or St. Paul read this site, and frankly, I don’t want them. Once you start looking at ratings, you’re playing for ratings, and I’m here for the music. So in that spirit, whether you’re in Chicago — hi, Slevin! — or Basel, Switzerland, when you get the chance to catch The Atomic Bitchwax, I urge you to do it. Whenever, wherever.
Faith leaders, credit union open bank in Austin to help neighbors build wealth
When Xavier Williams learned the Leaders Network Financial credit union had opened in his neighborhood, he immediately wanted to join. The Austin resident was accustomed to driving out of the area for banking services and was eager to take care of his finances closer to home. “It’s in our community....
Protesters to converge on Chicago, aiming to make their mark — and stay safe
As many as tens of thousands of protesters are expected to converge in Chicago starting next week for the Democratic National Convention, the culmination of months of preparation geared toward two ends: making sure their message is heard and keeping protesters safe. “We’ve [been] protesting for a long time —...
What a visit to a ‘neighborhood joint’ reveals about the tastes and generosity of a slice of Chicago
WBEZ is talking to Chicagoans about their love for the city and its people as eyes turn to Chicago as the site of the Democratic National Convention. Ald. Nicholas Sposato, who represents the Far Northwest Side’s 38th Ward, met up with WBEZ’s Dan Mihalopoulos at Bob-O’s Hot Dogs, which serves up arguably the best Italian beef sandwiches in town at 8258 W. Irving Park Road. Sposato’s interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
Businesses gearing up for DNC expect a revenue boost but say it won't be a huge moneymaker
Chicago businesses are gearing up for the Democratic National Convention that starts Monday and is expected to draw 50,000 visitors to the city. Southside Blooms will weave lilies, sunflowers, marigolds, peonies and other flowers into intricate floral arrangements for DNC-related events next week. Yum Dum’s food truck will serve hundreds of dumplings, “kimcheesy” rice balls and sriracha pecan fudge brownies to hungry journalists covering the four-day convention.
Banks file lawsuit challenging Illinois credit card fee law
A coalition of banking groups on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Illinois law they say would create costly chaos in their industry and headaches for consumers. The law blocks banks and credit card companies from charging retailers a small fee on taxes and tips. Illinois earlier this year became the first state in the nation to enact such a law, prompting outrage and an ...
DNC preps continue as United Center road closures take effect ahead of convention
The Democratic National Convention is just three days away and the area around the United Center is starting to feel more fortified with fencing and barricades.The United Center is now becoming a fortress of fencing.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchEight-foot-tall fences line the perimeter of the UC with concrete barriers now in place too.North Wood Street near West Washington Boulevard is now blocked by salt trucks and gated off, locking out traffic.LIVE BLOG: Chicago DNC street closures, preparations continue; protests planned for weekendRoad closures went into place Thursday night at 10 p.m. around the United Center.The...
As the DNC looms, how will Mayor Brandon Johnson sell Chicago — and himself?
When Mayor Brandon Johnson steps on stage next week to address the Democratic National Convention, he will have a national spotlight to tell the story of Chicago after a rocky year for his progressive agenda. Johnson is slated to speak Monday evening at the made-for-TV event and plans to underscore the host city’s successes and significance in the Democratic Party, per sources close to the ...
Student loan debt is front of mind for one Chicago attorney: ‘If you forgive $40,000 or $50,000, for a middle-class family, that’s life changing’
For University of Illinois Chicago visiting senior research specialist T. Chedgzsey Smith-McKeever, creating a path to higher education became a road to debt. Her San Diego beginnings led to stints at the University of California at Irvine and the University of Southern California, and ended with a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. But Smith-McKeever, who had been diagnosed with ...
Bibibop opening in Bloomingdale, Illinois
Columbus, Ohio-based Bibibop Asian Grill is opening a store Thursday at 398 West Army Trail Road in Bloomingdale, Illinois. At Bibibop, guests build their bowls, choosing from a variety of bases, proteins, vegetables and sauces. "This personalized approach allows everyone to create meals that cater to their individual dietary needs,...
List of officers recommended for firing grows to 50 as process to discipline Chicago cops in the most serious cases remains frozen
The Chicago Police Department concluded nearly two years ago that one of its officers sexually assaulted a woman in the back seat of her car while she was intoxicated and unable to give consent. Although the criminal investigation was largely halted after the victim declined to press charges, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability’s investigation carried on, and earlier this year it ...
YouTube Gold: The Tragedy Of Ben Wilson
Like every part of life, basketball has too many tragedies. You don’t have to look far. Len Bias. Reggie Lewis. Hank Gathers. Zachary Winston. Maurice Stokes. Wilson was a star of stars in high school. He attended famed Simeon High in Chicago and was described by his coach as “Magic Johnson with a jump shot.”
1 stabbed, robbed in Loop, Chicago police say
A 46-year-old man was stabbed and robbed in the Loop Thursday night, Chicago police said.The incident occurred at about 9:34 p.m. in the 10-100-block of North Dearborn Street.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said the victim was in an altercation with two suspects when a female suspect pulled a knife and stabbed the victim in the back.The victim dropped his property and a second male suspect grabbed the property and both suspects fled on foot, police said.The victim was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition, police said.No one is in custody and Area Three detectives are investigating.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch</center>
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