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Man, 61, violently robbed in the Loop
CHICAGO - A 61-year-old man was attacked and robbed at gunpoint Tuesday morning in the Loop. The man was on the sidewalk around 2:46 a.m. when four suspects got out of a dark-colored vehicle, one of them armed with a gun, and demanded his money and phone in the first block of North LaSalle Street, police said.
Young Naperville entrepreneurs run app-based lawn care business
It’s common for teenagers to dust off the lawn mower to make some cash, but for Aidan Murphy and Moe Mitchell, it became much more than a money-making chore, it’s Moe Mow’s Lawn Care. The young entrepreneurs from Naperville created a mowing service that takes a new...
Get in the game at Play N Thrive Naperville
Play N Thrive Club is the largest badminton club and multi-sports, all-season indoor facility in the Midwest with 20 BWF certified International quality badminton courts, 11 pickleball courts, two volleyball courts, and four batting cages for baseball, softball, and cricket. They are the only club with a two-time Olympics coach...
Mixed-Use Property in Chicago’s Hyde Park Neighborhood Sells
Interra Realty has brokered the off-market sale of a 33-unit mixed-use property at 5704 S. Harper Ave. in the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood for $6.6 million. Interra Senior Managing Partner Brad Feldman represented both the buyer, a local private investor, and seller, a private family partnership. The corner building...
Foxtrot To Reopen Stores In Old Town, Gold Coast, Wicker Park And Fulton Market
CHICAGO — Foxtrot is planning to reopen at least four of its former stores as the upscale convenience store chain plots its return to Chicago. Further Point Acquisitions, the investment firm that bought Foxtrot’s assets at auction, recently applied for liquor licenses at the former Foxtrot locations in Wicker Park, 1722 W. Division St.; Fulton Market, 171 N. Green St.; Old Town, 1562 N. Wells St.; and Gold Coast, 23 W. Maple St.
Rise When the Rooster Crows - 7/21/24
WYSO Music On Demand provides your favorite locally-produced radio shows to stream for two weeks after they air! Listen to this episode of Rise When The Rooster Crows, hosted by Jennifer Berman:. For a detailed playlist, visit the show's program page or our playlist search page. Listen to Jennifer every...
Cases dismissed for 3 involved in Loop protest of Israel-Hamas war last month
Protesters demanding a cease-fire in Gaza and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel appeared in court Monday.They were arrested after blocking streets in the Loop last month.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThose charged say they are protected by the First Amendment.Before going into court, they sang and prayed.Most have been involved in numerous demonstrations since the war began months ago. They held signs remembering a number of Palestinians who have been killed."I felt like I must do something to stop the U.S. bombs from going to kill innocent children in Gaza," said Sherri Bevel,...
Goose Island Just Released Details for Its Cult-Favorite Bourbon County Stout 2024 Lineup
Every November on the day after Thanksgiving, we celebrate the American consumerist tradition of Black Friday by waiting in line at big box stores and occasionally erupting into fisticuffs over LCD TV deals. That day also marks the release of Goose Island Beer Co.’s annual Bourbon County Stout lineup, a fan favorite that has achieved cult-like status in the beer world over the years. We have the early details to share, and there are some exciting new variants on the way.Taste Test: Knob Creek's New Blend of Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Is a Winner Bourbon County Stout first came out more...
Oak Park Ballerina takes dancing skills abroad
Oak Park native Trijntje MacKay Masoncup’s ballet skills and hard work have landed her a coveted position training at the English National Ballet School this fall. The 19-year-old is headed to London to participate in the Professional Trainee Programme at the English National Ballet School, continuing to work towards her goal of becoming a professional dancer.
Burglars are targeting parked cars along Milwaukee Avenue, cops say
CHICAGO — Car burglars are targeting cars parked along or near Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Logan Square, police said Monday. The thieves have been breaking side windows to get inside the vehicles. The thieves then proceed to steal any valuable items they find inside the cars. CPD says the burglars have gotten away with laptops, phones, wallets, musical instruments, clothing, checkbooks, credit cards, cash, purses, bags, and more.
Chicago man sentenced after stealing phones from Rockford store
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Chicago man is sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the role he played in a string of armed robberies of cell phone stores throughout northern Illinois. Johnathan Byars, 26, and four others robbed six cell phone stores at gunpoint, threatening employees and stealing...
Man arrested after driving drunk, crashing into McAdam Landscaping
On July 18, police were dispatched to McAdam Landscaping after a car ran into the company’s fence while the business was closed. The man who crashed into the fence along Des Plaines Avenue left the car on, a handgun on the driver’s seat and immediately fled from his vehicle, according to the police report. After patrolling the area, police found a man lying in a nearby flower bed and took him into custody for the crash. His breath smelled of alcohol and he had slurred speech, according to police. The man was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, having an expired license, leaving the scene with property damage, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Pritzker Turns Thumbs Down to “Deficits as Far as the Eye Can See”
An oft-repeated $1.1 billion demand from Chicago’s mayor would actually wind up costing state taxpayers $5.5 billion. And Governor JB Pritzker is turning a big thumbs down. Pritzker Turns Thumbs Down to “Deficits as Far as the Eye Can See”. Post Author: Mike Schulz.
Shots fired, 4 stabbed at Montrose Beach
CHICAGO — Four people were stabbed during two altercations at Montrose Beach on Sunday evening, Chicago police said. Witnesses said shots were fired during one of the incidents, but no injuries were reported from gunfire. So far, no arrests have been announced. The first altercation occurred when two men...
Activists and police look beyond Trump’s coronation in Milwaukee to the Democratic convention in Chicago
Activists who marched outside the Republican National Convention are trumpeting their efforts, despite crowd estimates falling short. Milwaukee police are praising their cooperation with other agencies in convention security, even as Ohio officers face scrutiny for shooting and killing a man while in the city. Some activists and attendees said...
New Footage Emerges Of Angel Reese Causing Minor Accident After WNBA All-Star Game
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese had a solid WNBA All-Star debut on Saturday evening in Team WNBA's 117-109 upset win over Team USA. In 18 minutes of action off the bench, Reese made her presence known. The former LSU Tigers star recorded 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting, 11 rebounds, a steal, and a ...
Back-to-School Celebration Hosted by WGN TV, City of West Chicago, and DuPage Airport Authority
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, WGN TV, the City of West Chicago, and the DuPage Airport Authority are teaming up to host a fantastic back-to-school celebration for children. The event will take place at the DuPage Airport, located at 2705 International Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185.
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