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Chicago’s Gun Violence Has Gotten Deadlier. Here’s What That Means for Residents.
Tavares Harrington carries the memory of his 7-year-old niece Heaven Sutton on his sleeve. Her name, tattooed in cursive, sits in front of a dove on his left forearm. On June 27, 2012, as Heaven was playing outside while her mother sold candy and snow cones in front of their home in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a 33-year-old man fired at least 10 shots. He struck a 19-year-old in the ankle. Heaven ran, but a stray bullet struck her back and killed her. Eight years later, the shooter was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
Man fatally wounded Tuesday evening in the Uptown neighborhood
A man was fatally wounded Tuesday evening on the North Side in the Uptown neighborhood, Chicago police said. The victim, whose exact age has not been confirmed, was found wounded shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the 900 block of West Eastwood Avenue. Police said someone fired shots, striking the victim in the leg. He was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center where he was later pronounced ...
Chicago closes two migrant shelters as demand decreases
Chicago is moving along with its plan to close three migrant shelters by the end of the month, having already closed two. With the two closures, there are 15 migrant shelters still open in the city, with approximately 2,600 available beds. Chicago officials have cited President Joe Biden’s federal mandate to limit the number of […]
Chicago area rescue crews give their all in North Carolina amid devastation from Helene
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Some Chicago area crews described as being like the SWAT team of firefighters were on the ground in North Carolina Wednesday night, helping Hurricane Helene relief efforts.About two dozen firefighters from 17 different departments were called on for their specialized equipment, boats, and unique skills as they race to rescue survivors. Cell service and power were wiped out for much of the region—and the firefighters' internet connection was on shaky ground as they talked with CBS News Chicago. But they used what little service they had to talk about their efforts nonetheless.The massive trail left behind by...
In wake of CTA shooting, Mayor Johnson does not directly answer questions about transit safety
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson was pressed on several topics during a news conference Wednesday—including a shooting on the CTA Red Line that left a man wounded during the morning rush. The mayor did not provide any specifics about what new ideas he would consider for the Chicago Transit Authority, and he refused to discuss whether a change in leadership was necessary going forward. "Well, what's in Chicago is what has been happening in Chicago for a very long time. People have ignored the needs of people," Johnson said when asked for a message for those who have to...
Chicago-area doctors volunteering in Gaza call for ceasefire; over 40,000 Palestinians killed
A group of doctors with the humanitarian non-profit MedGlobal were in Chicago Wednesday, sharing their experiences from medical missions to Gaza over the past year.The group is calling on the United States government to hold Israel accountable for its bombings of Gaza.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"What we have seen over the last year has been a total 360-degree assault on life in Gaza," said MedGlobal board member Dr. Thaer Ahmad.Dr. Ahmad is an emergency medical physician on the South Side of Chicago. He spent three weeks volunteering in Gaza earlier this year."People are not able...
Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Former Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke on crime, guns and youth violence
In deep blue Cook County, the Democratic candidate for states attorney, retired Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke, is looking past the November election and sounding like she’s already on the job.
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan loses bid to dismiss bribery charges
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A federal judge has rejected former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion to dismiss most of the criminal charges against him, despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that narrowed the scope of federal bribery laws.U.S. District Judge John Blakey also denied a request from Madigan's co-defendant and longtime confidant, Michael McClain, to be tried separately from the former speaker.Blakey's rulings come less than a week before Madigan and McClain are set to face trial in federal court in Chicago.Madigan and McClain are facing a federal indictment charging them with racketeering, conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud, most...
Package containing dog's cremated remains stolen in Pilsen, pet owner says
A woman from Chicago is desperate for help after her beloved pet's remains were stolen.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchJoanna Krueger told ABC7 her rescue dog Jinx passed away last October and the company she trusted to cremate his remains sent the package to the wrong address.Krueger used to live in the Pilsen neighborhood but has since moved to Georgia.The package was shipped via UPS to her old address. She said the package was stolen from there.SEE ALSO | Chicago woman takes dog to vet for teeth cleaning, only for dog to be mistakenly spayedKrueger is now pleading for whoever took the package to return her dog's ashes."This was my soul dog, you know, he was somebody. He meant the world to me," Krueger said. "I just am praying and praying that even if someone took it sees this. I just want my dog back."She's hopeful someone will return it. A $250 reward is being offered.
Homeless camp to stay in Gompers Park until 2025
Alderperson Samantha Nugent of the 39th Ward joins host Lisa Dent to talk about the homeless encampment in Gompers Park until 2025. Ald. Nugent tells us some of the details about the camp, what neighbors think, and what the city will do.
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