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Chicago Sky Draw Special Courtside Guest In Victory Against Dream
The Chicago Sky snapped their two-game losing streak after securing an 85-77 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday. During the game, South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley was spotted on the sideline and then met the Sky in the tunnel. Staley is the former head coach of ...
The final details of Lonzo Ball trade show a possible Bulls future
When the Chicago Bulls traded for Lonzo Ball in a sign-and-trade deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, it looked like a win for Chicago. They gave up Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple and a second-round pick to get a talented player in a trade that looked like a steal for the Bulls. Satoransky and Temple were both washed, so they essentially gave up one second-round pick for Lonzo Ball.
Local Legends: Meet the Olympians from the Suburbs!
The world will gather in Paris to celebrate athletic achievement and competition on July 26th during the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. Team USA will make a push to finish with the most medals, and they will be relying on several athletes from right in the in suburbs!. Here is...
Naperville Salute returns for its fourth year, bringing family-friendly fun
The Naperville Salute festival is returning to Rotary Hill this year, to bring some post Fourth of July fun. A hometown celebration honoring our nation’s military. This will be the fourth installment of the event, billed as a “family-friendly Independence Day Hometown Celebration,” with a special focus on honoring our nation’s military and their families. It takes place from July 5 through 7 at Rotary Hill in downtown Naperville.
NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Chicago Street Course in 2024
NASCAR is set to arrive at the Chicago Street Course for the 20th weekend of the 2024 Cup Series season. It represents the only date at the venue, as NASCAR only goes to Chicago, Illinois, once per season. This will be the second time NASCAR brings the Cup Series to Chicago, representing the second weekend for street course racing in the sport’s history. First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event at the Chicago Street Course, and the qualifying format is simple. The session will be split into Groups A and B. Each group will have a certain amount...
Cole Kmet provides a Caleb Williams update that Chicago Bears fans need to hear
We have reached the month of July, which in the NFL, signals the unofficial start of the new season as teams report to Training Camp. Chicago Bears' rookies will report to Training Camp on July 16, marking another opportunity to see how rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is progressing ahead of his first season in the NFL.
Yoga retreat where Chicago woman Taylor Casey vanished breaks silence after mom's 'unsettling' visit
Taylor Casey, 41, was last seen on June 19 at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat on Paradise Island, Bahamas, and now her family has traveled to the island to look for her
AEW Dynamite: Young Bucks’ Mystery Man Revealed in Epic Chicago Show
Dynamite airs live tonight from Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, marking the start of the eight-week build towards All In on August 25. The Young Bucks' mystery man debuts in one of the most anticipated AEW TV shows. Tonight's matches feature Bryan Danielson facing PAC in the Owen Hart tournament, with speculation around a potential big reveal for Wild Card chosen by The Elite.
Closed Kenosha schools targeted for affordable housing
When Kenosha students left for summer vacation, it was the last time six of the district’s oldest buildings would be used as schools. Now, Stocker, Vernon, McKinley, Jefferson, Edward Bain School of Language and Art-Creative Arts and Lincoln Middle School could provide affordable housing for Kenosha residents under a plan being considered by the school board and city officials.
Missouri, Western Illinois Brace for Heavy Rains and Flooding Threats
St. Louis, MO – The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Missouri and western Illinois through Thursday evening, predicting heavy rain from multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The intense rainfall could lead to flooding in typically dry areas, posing significant risks to drivers. According to...
What You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Fined For Fireworks in Illinois
Fourth of July is around the corner, and while fireworks light up the night sky, lighting them yourself is never a good idea, especially in Illinois. Let's put the bad news out there first; as most people know, Illinois has a strict law that bans most consumer fireworks. Here's a refresher, just in case you need it.
Shaboozey will Headline at the Illinois State Fair
"One, here comes the 2 to the 3 to the 4" Shaboozey is bringing A Bar Song (Tipsy) to the Illinois State Fair! Here are the details on the show and how to get tickets... According to a post from the Illinois State Fair Facebook page, Shaboozey, the man behind the summer hit song on country radio A Bar Song (Tipsy), is going to be headlining at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August, 18th. The Facebook page post says tickets will be on sale starting July 6th at 10 am via Ticketmaster.
Illinois expands lead exposure risk areas, adds 148 new ZIP codes
The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded its list of high-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure, recommending mandatory testing for children under 12 living in those areas, with the goal of implementing universal testing for lead exposure across all Illinois ZIP codes by 2026.
Chicago Police Shoot Tracy Watson Stabbing a Victim Caught on Camera
Bodycam video shows deadly Chicago police shooting of Tracy Watson, here’s what happened. Video of an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead, Tracy Watson in the Austin neighborhood last month was released by Chicago’s police oversight agency Tuesday afternoon. Civilian Office of Police Accountability Press Release. FOR...
Thieves remove security gate from Ashburn liquor store, Chicago police say
A Southwest Side liquor store was the target of the most recent burglary, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe robbery happened at 8000-block of South Kedzie Avenue on Wednesday around 5 a.m., police said.A group of five men removed a security gate from the Ashburn business and began stealing from the store. It's unknown what they used to remove the gate.The suspects fled in a gray SUV, possibly a Jeep Grand Cherokee, and a second unknown vehicle and fled in an unknown direction.No one is in custody at this time. CPD Area One detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
21-time convicted felon shoplifted at Macy’s, prosecutors say (as they charge him with another felony)
CHICAGO — Prosecutors say a 21-time convicted felon was caught shoplifting at the Macy’s on State Street last week, putting him in line for another possible felony conviction. Ranee Tart, 68, of Lakeview, slipped a $140 bottle of cologne into a black bag and headed out toward State...
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