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Extra-alarm fire destroys church in Downers Grove
DOWNERS GROVE Ill. — An investigation is underway after a church was destroyed in an extra-alarm fire in Downers Grove. The blaze started just after 6 a.m. Monday at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School in the 500 block of 63rd Street. The fire caused a partial roof collapse over the classrooms of the […]
Geomagnetic Storm Watch through Thursday, August 1st
Northern Lights may be visible as far south as the Chicago metropolitan area the next few nights, pending on whether or not reduced cloud cover cooperates…. A geomagnetic storm is a major disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere that occurs when there is a very efficient exchange of energy from the solar wind into the space environment surrounding Earth. These storms result from variations in the solar wind that produces major changes in the currents, plasmas, and fields in Earth’s magnetosphere. The solar wind conditions that are effective for creating geomagnetic storms are sustained (for several to many hours) periods of high-speed solar wind, and most importantly, a southward directed solar wind magnetic field (opposite the direction of Earth’s field) at the dayside of the magnetosphere. This condition is effective for transferring energy from the solar wind into Earth’s magnetosphere.
Son of Mexican drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán to appear in Chicago federal courtroom Tuesday
CHICAGO — The son of “El Chapo” Guzmán, the former leader of Mexico’s violent Sinaloa Drug Cartel, will be in a Chicago federal courtroom Tuesday. The government says Joaquín Guzmán López, “El Chapo’s” son, and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada are the leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, taking over the drug business after “El Chapo’s” arrest […]
Gold Coast luxury store target to 'crash-and-grab', Chicago police say
A North Side luxury store was target to a "crash-and-grab" burglary on Tuesday, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crime happened at the Balenciaga on Oak Street on Rush in the city's Gold Coast neighborhood.The group crashed a red Jeep into the business around 5:30 a.m. It is unknown exactly how many people were involved in the crime.After the group stole from the store they fled southbound in two waiting vehicles: a white car and a black SUV.The Jeep was left on the scene. Chopper 7 was over the scene as the Jeep was being towed just before 7 a.m.READ ALSO | Chicago police issue alert about West Side burglary crew targeting businessesNo injuries were reported. Chicago police are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Woman dies after Pilsen building fire, Chicago police say
A woman died after a Southwest Side building fire on Monday afternoon, according to Chicago police.Chopper 7 was over the scene in the Pilsen neighborhood's 1500-block of West 17th Street.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe fire started around 4 p.m. and appeared to have been put out by 4:30 p.m.ABC7 saw one person taken to the hospital with what appeared to be serious injuries.Later, Chicago police confirmed a 49-year-old woman was taken to the hospital where she later died.What caused the fire was not immediately clear.Authorities did not immediately provide further information about the fire.
Heat index values near 100 degrees Tuesday with evening storms in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — A hot stretch begins Tuesday in the Chicago area. Tuesday's high temperatures will be in the 90s by the afternoon with heat index values near 100 degrees. Storm chances increase by the afternoon and evening with the potential for heavy rain and damaging wind. According to the National Weather Service, more hazardous conditions are expected for portions of north central Illinois, northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana. This steamy heat stays in place through Thursday with more storm chances. Early morning storms are expected on Wednesday and scattered storms are expected Thursday throughout the day. The city is offering cooling centers amid the extreme heat. The cooling center locations below will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday:· Englewood Center, 1140 W. 79th St.· Garfield Center (open 24 hours), 10 S. Kedzie Ave. · King Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove · North Area Center, 845 W. Wilson Ave. · South Chicago Center, 8650 S. Commercial Ave. · Trina Davila Center, 4312 W. North Ave.
Helmut Jahn Would Have Wanted This
Helmut Jahn died without knowing the fate of his polarizing masterpiece, the James R. Thompson Center. How much longer will it stand? Just five days before the architect’s death in 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker issued the state’s request for proposals for the sale of Jahn’s long-embattled Loop landmark — without any stipulation that it not be torn down.
Was Another Alligator Spotted Swimming In Illinois Pond?
A mysterious creature was spotted in a pond in Illinois and you might be surprised with what they found. Witnesses Spot Strange Animal Swimming In Illinois Pond. I'm not sure why, but these kinds of stories fascinate me. Maybe, it's the thrill of the mystery. I'm talking about when residents of Illinois spot a strange and unknown creature. I do prefer it when there is an answer to the question as opposed to being unsolved.
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Related Midwest, CRG developing massive quantum innovation campus in South Chicago
Last week joined Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, PsiQuantum, CRG, Clayco and other development partners to announce the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park (IQMP), a new quantum innovation campus that marks the first phase of a broader 400-acre master plan at 8080 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive in the South Chicago neighborhood.
Trump to attend National Association of Black Journalists convention
(Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign on Monday said he would attend a question-and-answer session at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention this week in Chicago.
A street in Chicago has been renamed after Steve Albini
A street in Chicago has been renamed in honour of the late Steve Albini. On Monday (July 29), Touch and Go Records shared an official letter of ordinance by the city council of Chicago, confirming that honorary street name signs are being installed along the 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue to rename it Steve Albini Way.
Simone Biles' Husband Reveals Truth Behind Bears' Olympic Decision
The Chicago Bears sent shockwaves across the NFL community after it was revealed that safety Jonathan Owens, who is the husband of USA Gymnastics megastar Simone Biles, was officially excused from training camp to attend the Paris Olympics to support his wife. This was an unprecedented decision from the Bears, which Owens himself shed some light on during a recent interview. "The Bears, they understood that it was an Olympic year," Owens said. "So, once I signed and everything, that was the first question we asked. "... I originally gave them two dates. I wanted to either go for the team final, which is the 30th [of July], or the all-around final, which is August 2nd. And they end up telling me both dates were fine, so I didn't feel like I had to be rushed to get back.
An Immersive Oasis Celebrating Middle Eastern Cuisine Opens in North Park
Known for doing the absolute most when it comes to restaurant design, CH Projects will undoubtedly be dropping jaws when it opens its latest enterprise — a Middle Eastern restaurant and bar called Leila — this Wednesday, July 31 in North Park. The multi-sensory experience begins as you...
FDA approves new blood test for colorectal cancer screening
CHICAGO - In a significant advancement for cancer screening, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test named Shield for detecting colorectal cancer. This development is seen as a major step in increasing screening rates for colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
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