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Haake: Democrats are reclaiming freedom and the flag
The uplifting pageantry of the Democratic National Convention is over, leaving a national hangover of goodwill. Judging from mainstream media headlines, a national sense of relief is spreading, the page is turning, and not just for Democrats. Ever since a certain indulged heir rode down his golden escalator, the nation was in a funk. Encouraged to hate our neighbors, a good chunk of the ...
5 people hospitalized after stolen car crashes into Far Northwest Side building
Five people are injured, one of them critically, after a reportedly stolen vehicle crashed on the city’s Far Northwest Side last night. A police helicopter was following the stolen vehicle. It had been spotted or flagged at the street level.
Police find man shot to death in South Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was found shot and killed Friday night in South Chicago.Police said officers responded to a ShotSpotter call in the 7900 block of South Phillips Avenue just after 11 p.m.The victim, between 35-40 years of age, was found with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.Chicago fire crews arrived to treat the victim, who died at the scene. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide.As of Saturday, no arrests were made. Area 2 detectives were investigating.
Apply Now: New Lenox Christmas Market Seeks Artisans, Small Business Owners for Seasonal Event
New Lenox, IL – The Village of New Lenox is gearing up for its annual Christmas in the Commons, a winter event that has become a hallmark of the holiday season. The celebration kicks off on November 30 and continues on select weekends through December 22, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy the festive atmosphere, which includes a grand 50-foot tall Santa Claus, sparkling lights, and numerous family-friendly activities.
Chicago Forecast: Mostly sunny skies, hot temperatures
A relatively mild past week in the Chicago area in addition to children heading back to school had many area residents thinking it was already time for fall, though this weekend begs to differ. The warm-up in temperatures that's expected to last through the middle of next week begins in...
Road Closure Info: Chicago Triathlon
CHICAGO — The Chicago Triathlon is taking place this Saturday and Sunday, which means road closures are coming to the downtown area. Here’s what you need to know that may affect your weekend plans. Several streets throughout downtown Chicago and north side parks will be impacted by road closures, public transit reroutes and traffic detours. […]
Man dies after shooting on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Gold Coast, officials say
A man has died after being shot on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive Wednesday night, officials said.Chicago police said the shooting happened at the Oak Street curve near the Gold Coast neighborhood around 9:19 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 20-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were heading northbound in a vehicle when a light-colored sedan pulled and someone inside fired shots, police said.The man, shot in the head, was taken in critical condition to Northwestern Hospital, where he later died. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office later identified him as Orlando Duran.The woman, shot in the left calf, was taken to the same hospital, police said.The shooter fled the scene in the sedan.No one was in custody. Chicago police are investigating.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024, with live updatesINTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Mealworms possibly dropped on tables at Chicago hotel hosting DNC delegates breakfast
CHICAGO (AP) — Mealworms may have sickened at least one person at a Chicago hotel event earlier this week during the Democratic National Convention, the city’s police superintendent said Thursday. While the investigation by Chicago police and the FBI continues, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said clues point toward people putting mealworms on tables. “I’m not […]
Tinley Park Hosts Recycling Extravaganza and Shredding Event This Saturday 8AM Until Noon
Tinley Park, IL – Tinley Park is hosting a Recycling Extravaganza and Shredding Event on Saturday, August 24, from 8:00 AM to Noon. The event will take place at the 80th Avenue Train Station’s South Parking Lot, located at 18001 S. 80th Avenue. Residents are encouraged to participate by bringing accepted items such as electronics, clothes, polystyrene foam, and gently worn or new shoes.
Lakeview carjacker gets busted within hours after security sees him with a gun at SW Side mall: CPD report
CHICAGO — The man who carjacked a driver in Lakeview this week got caught just a few hours later because he was seen carrying a gun at a Southwest Side mall, officials say. He is also on juvenile probation for armed robbery. At about 5:34 a.m. on Wednesday, a...
Village of Channahon Approves Acquiring Land Near Bell Road
Village of Channahon Mayor Missey Moorman Schumacher spoke with WCSJ about acquiring a piece of property at Bell Rd. and Route 6, for a secondary public use facility. Your browser does not support the audio element. Schumacher said there are several applicants being narrowed down to the final few firms...
Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago has a longstanding tradition of protest — and college student YM Masood has been immersed in it in recent months, including at the Democratic National Convention. Masood was among thousands of protesters outside the DNC. Their main messages to the Democratic Party and their nominee, Kamala Harris, were clear: End the war in the Middle East. Stop sending aid to Israel. Though the cameras often focused on scraps with police and arrests, the overwhelming majority marched peacefully, with few issues. Masood, a 20-year-old political science major at the University of Illinois Chicago, was often among them — and served as a volunteer marshal for several March on DNC rallies and protests to help keep things orderly and minimize conflict.
Some businesses say they lost out as Chicagoans seemed to stay home during DNC
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Democratic National Convention brought thousands of delegates, volunteers, politicians, and delegates to Chicago—but some say Chicagoans themselves stayed home.So what effect did the DNC have on the busy business areas that are removed from the United Center and McCormick Place? The owners and staffers of some of those businesses said they were somewhat disappointed in how it all worked out. It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area—to avoid convention crowds and traffic. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign."Really slow," said food...
Chicago Loop tops U.S. downtowns in employment, residential growth
24-Aug-24 – The Chicago Loop has surpassed the downtowns of 53 other cities across the United States in a new report comparing metrics such as employment and residential growth. So much so, that the Chicago Loop Alliance says the study confirms that the Loop is “the most significant and...
Suspect charged in fatal shooting of man on West Side, Chicago police say
Chicago police announced charges Friday in a deadly shooting last weekend.The suspect, 40-year-old Jonathan Atkinson, was arrested Thursday, police said. He's now charged with first degree murder.The update came hours after the family of the victim, Darryl Hill, gathered to remember him with a balloon release.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHill was shot and killed last Saturday on the city's West Side, police said.Police said the shooting happened in the 0-100 block of South Lavergne Avenue just after 2:30 p.m.An armed offender approached Hill and fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene, police said.Police said Hill suffered a gunshot wound to the neck and back. He was transported in critical condition to Stroger Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.No further information was immediately available.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
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