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New Students Welcomed to Campus to Launch a New Year
More than 630 new students, along with hundreds more family members and friends, headed to campus last week for New Student Orientation and the start of the 2024-25 academic year. The first-year and transfer students, all undergraduates, took part in a variety of orientation activities before joining returning students and...
Altenheim proposes buying back land from the village
At the village council meeting Aug. 26, Altenheim officials made a presentation, proposing to repurchase a portion of land it sold to the village over two decades ago. . The Altenheim, a nonprofit at 7824 Madison St., provides housing for seniors at a below market rate value. While The Altenheim owns the building, the village of Forest Park bought 11 acres around the building from The Altenheim in 2001 for $3.6 million.
Oak Park Avenue viaduct art cost goes up
Oak Park trustees approved a higher estimate on the cost of the art installation under the Oak Park Avenue viaduct, from $200,000 to $235,000, during their meeting Tuesday. The village board originally approved a contractor agreement with Graham Carraway to do the installation under the Green Line L tracks at the southeast corner of South Boulevard and Oak Park Avenue during the June 11 meeting. The increase to create and install the artwork is mostly due to the addition of more aluminum panels, which would wrap around the corners of the viaduct on North and South Boulevard. Village staff requested these panels be added during negotiations of the contract with Carraway. Previously, the artist planned to paint the concrete wall.
After barring prosecutor from his courtroom forever, judge resentences murderer to 20 years
CHICAGO — A Cook County judge has vacated the life sentence that a man received for a double murder and resentenced him to 20 years in prison. Late last year, the story of Dante Brown’s resentencing effort made headlines when it emerged that a prosecutor advocating for his release on behalf of the state appeared to run an outside company that connects inmates with attorneys ready to help with their exoneration and resentencing appeals.
Chicago’s Black Neighborhoods Push Back Against Immigrant Influx (Video)
In recent months, there has been rising frustration among Black residents in Chicago, particularly in middle-class neighborhoods, regarding the influx of immigrants into their communities. These residents argue that the arrival of undocumented immigrants has led to an increase in crime rates and a general decline in the quality of life in these once stable neighborhoods. This situation has sparked debates and concerns about the government’s handling of the immigration crisis and its impact on local communities.
Man Carrying a Rifle Arrested Following Shootings At White Birch Lane Plus Statement From Joliet’s Police Chief
On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:20 a.m., Joliet Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Taylor Street for a report of a male walking in the area while carrying a firearm. Officers completed an initial search and were unable to locate the male. While Officers were on scene, information was received that indicated a male carrying a rifle was walking on the property of White Birch Apartments and that this same male had entered the apartment building at 2355 White Birch Lane and entered an apartment on the second floor. Officers located the suspect at this apartment, and he was detained and identified as 42-year old Michael King of Joliet.
‘Insane’ woman who ran over cop won’t be institutionalized, gets judge’s OK to leave the state for vacation
CHICAGO — The woman stole a Chicago cop’s patrol car and then struck the officer with the vehicle, found not guilty by reason of insanity, will receive outpatient mental health treatment. In addition to handing down that decision during a recent court hearing, Judge Tyria Walton issued an order allowing the woman to leave town on vacation.
Cody Bellinger homers to cap 7-run 2nd inning as Cubs take series opener from Nationals, 7-6
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cody Bellinger homered to cap a seven-run second inning, and the Chicago Cubs held on to defeat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series. Chicago, which has scored 80 runs in its last eight games, improved to 6-1 on...
Woman charged in 2023 hit-and-run crash that killed road worker on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A woman is facing charges in a hit-and-run crashed that happened on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in April 2023.The video in the player above is from a previous report.A man, 45-year-old Kenny Hernandez, was killed in the crash on the city's North Side.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchCharges were announced Friday for the suspected driver, 48-year-old Bahiyyah Bost, Chicago police said.Bost is facing two felony charges for Failure to Report Accident/Death and Reckless Homicide/Construction Zone.The crash happened just before 11 p.m. on April 21, 2023, in the northbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive between Diversey...
New book traces the fascinating history of Chicago's favorite liquor, Malort
Love it or hate it, Malort is uniquely Chicago and sure to get an intense reaction whenever it's brought out.Now author Josh Noel has written a book about the bitter liquor called "Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe joined ABC7 Eyewitness News to talk about some of the surprising things he learned while writing the book, the people and relationships behind it, and how production moved from Florida back to the city most devoted to it - not to mention where it was sold exclusively for more than 30 years.Noel also plans to host a series of readings and events in Chicago and beyond for the new book. You can pre-order "Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit" on Amazon, IndieBound or through your favorite local bookstore.
Why federal authorities don't respond to ATM thefts from corner stores
There has been a rash of automatic teller machine (ATM) thefts and attempted heists across Chicago and the nation, and the ABC 7 I-Team found a startling reason behind it: There are no federal laws against stealing independently-owned ATMs.More than half, 60% of all of ATMs nationwide are independently-owned, and those are the ones being targeted by crafty thieves who have struck at least 20 times in the past two weeks, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSurveillance cameras were rolling early Thursday morning at a South Side gas station, capturing two men using...
ChiArts High School students without schedules 1 week into academic year: 'No learning going on'
After picking up early or dropping off late all week, many parents at Chicago's only public arts high school have chosen not to send their kids back for a full school day because of one major problem."There is no learning going on right now. There is no schedule," said Chicago High School for the Arts parent Alecia Perkins.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt is one week into the new school year, and the ChiArts administration has yet to complete academic schedules for all students."For the most part, students are watching movies," said ChiArts parent Jane Dietrich.Besides...
Chicago Public Schools offers teachers 4%-5% raises, while union says that’s just a starting point for negotiations
Chicago Public Schools is offering the Chicago Teachers Union salary increases of 4% to 5% over the next four years, the district announced ahead of a bargaining session with the union Friday. The district’s proposal comes four months after the 30,000-member teachers union publicly launched its bargaining efforts in April with a demand for 9% annual raises, or compensation equivalent to the ...
Bears chairman preaches patience with Caleb Williams: 'He's going to make mistakes'
Yes, the Chicago Bears expect big things from No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams. But team chairman George McCaskey wants Bears fans to have realistic expectations when it comes to Williams' rookie season. It's safe to say that optimism hasn't been this high in Chicago in quite some time. A...
Cubs claim Cardinals right-handed reliever off waivers
The Cubs have claimed Cardinals right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong off waivers, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Friday. The Cardinals recently designated Armstrong, 33, for assignment. They traded outfielder Dylan Carlson to the Rays in exchange for Armstrong at the previous MLB trade deadline. Now, he'll enter a Cubs bullpen that ranks eighth in bullpen ERA across the league (3.73 ERA).
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