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Chicago DNC 2024: What to know about Democratic convention after Biden drops out of race
The Democratic National Convention is taking place next month in Chicago, just weeks after the Republican National Convention was held in Milwaukee.Chicago beat out New York and Atlanta to host the DNC. It will have a major impact on the city.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWhen and where is the DNC?The DNC will be held at the United Center and at McCormick Place from Aug. 19-22.WATCH: A brief history of political conventions in ChicagoFrom Democrat to Republican, uneventful to infamous, Chicago has hosted more national political conventions than any other city.Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison...
Chicago residents warned of new parking ticket scam
CHICAGO - A new scam is targeting Chicago residents with fraudulent text messages claiming they have unpaid parking tickets. The texts include a link to a fake website designed to steal personal information. Treveyon Kinnard, a Chicago resident, recently received a suspicious text from a phone number with a 343...
One Dead, Five Wounded in Separate Shootings Hours Apart in Chicago's North Lawndale
Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood was the scene of a violent day on Monday with two separate shootings occurring mere hours apart, leaving one man dead and five others wounded. According to CBS Chicago, the fatal incident took place around 3 p.m. in the backyard of a residence located on the 4100 block of West Cermak Road. A 37-year-old man succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head at the scene. Alongside him, a 34-year-old man suffered a leg injury, and a 26-year-old was shot in the chest and armpit. Both were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and are reported to be in good condition.
Burglars target NW Side restaurants in Edison Park, Norwood Park, Jefferson Park
Several Northwest Side restaurants were burglarized in the Edison Park, Norwood Park and Jefferson Park area during the early hours of Friday, July 19, in a manner that was similar to a series of burglaries in the Edgebrook and Gladstone Park area on July 4. On both dates three...
Boat explodes in Lake Michigan near Waukegan, seriously injuring 2: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Two men were seriously injured Tuesday, after a boat exploded off the coast of the north suburbs, a Lake County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.The incident took place about 2:45 p.m. near a power plant at the end of Greenwood Avenue in Lake Michigan, Waukegan fire officials said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe two people were rescued by a good Samaritan on a boat and were brought to Waukegan Harbor, Lake County Sheriff's Office spokesman Chris Covelli said."If there wasn't a boat out there, and there were very few boats out today, those guys could have gone...
Police ticket driver who caused a crash while making a U-turn
A man was ticketed July 15 in Riverside after police responded to a car crash involving four vehicles. Just before 6 p.m. that day, an officer was dispatched to assist other police at the intersection of South Harlem Avenue and Lawton Road after a four-car crash. At the scene, the officer spoke with one of the drivers of a car involved in the crash.
‘Why Isn’t She In Prison?!’: White Woman Who Falsely Accused Black Man of Rape Is ‘Pampered’ By Dr. Phil During Face-to-Face Meeting with the Wrongly Convicted Man
Dr. Phil reintroduced a video clip from a 2008 episode of his talk show last week, highlighting the incredible story of a Chicago woman who […] ‘Why Isn’t She In Prison?!’: White Woman Who Falsely Accused Black Man of Rape Is ‘Pampered’ By Dr. Phil During Face-to-Face Meeting with the Wrongly Convicted Man
Man accused of shooting boy during road rage incident in Chicago
CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against a Calumet Park man accused of shooting a 7-year-old boy during an alleged road rage incident on the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning. Illinois State Police (ISP) troopers said 54-year-old Ulyesee Burns has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated...
Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law
(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a license or permit issued under the law based solely upon an immigration violation. ...
U. of C. Medical Center workers ratify contract, end strike
One hundred and twenty five union building workers at the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) ended a week-long strike Sunday morning after ratifying a new contract with hospital administrators. The hospital’s building trades and supply chain workers, members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73, had been...
Center for Better Aging opens on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO - A new medical facility for older Chicagoans opened on the South Side. The Center for Better Aging, located at 63rd and Halsted in Englewood, will serve 160,000 older adults on the South Side, a growing population of patients. "Here at the Center for Better Aging, we're bringing much-needed...
Chicago woman, 25, charged with DUI on Chicago expressway
CHICAGO - A Chicago woman was charged with driving under the influence after crashing her car on the Jane Byrne Interchange, leaving her passenger seriously injured. Illinois State Police said the single-vehicle crash happened on the Interstate 290 eastbound ramp to Interstate 94 northbound at 6:06 a.m. Sunday. The driver,...
Must Watch: Unbelievable connection between Williams and Allen in training camp
Clearly these were some great choices as fans are already seeing the two players combine for incredible plays in training camp. Still can't believe how deep this WR room is for Chicago. It can't be more true that William's is walking into the best situation ever for a #1 pick.
Bears Could Sign Former Jets $45 Million Pass Rusher ‘Instead of Ngakoue’
Edge rusher remains an area of need for the Chicago Bears, with Pro Bowler Montez Sweat the star of the group. DeMarcus Walker, Dominique Robinson, Jacob Martin and rookie Austin Booker round out the rest of the group. In his annual preseason projections, ESPN’s Mike Clay ranked Chicago’s pass rushing...
61-year-old man robbed, beaten while walking in the Loop: Police
A man, 61, suffered injuries to the back of his head and his elbow after police said he was attacked by a group of people. The man was walking near Washington and LaSalle when four people jumped out of a dark vehicle, one of them had a gun.
The Bulls' confusing offseason has already cost them a golden opportunity
With the start of the 2024-25 NBA season a little over three months away, the Chicago Bulls are one of several teams already looking ahead to the 2025 NBA Draft and a chance to land Cooper Flagg in a star-studded class. In order to have any chance of landing Flagg,...
Chicago Bears Coach Addresses Simone Biles' Husband Missing Practice For Olympics
Much has already been made about Chicago Bears cornerback Jonathan Owens receiving permission to miss a few days of NFL training camp so that he can watch his wife Simone Biles compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Biles told reporters earlier this month that this will be the first of ...
Man gets 13 years for committing 6 robberies and a carjacking in one night; ‘I am going to shoot you, little girl’
CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been handed a 13-year sentence after pleading guilty to committing six robberies and a carjacking in a single night. Tony Davis, 24, began his crime spree by carjacking a man in Chinatown late on July 3, 2023. At about 11:37 p.m., a 29-year-old...
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