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The troubling trends of colon cancer: why so many young people are getting diagnosed
Colorectal cancer rates have been increasing in younger people for decades, even though overall cancer rates are declining. WBBM takes a closer look at what some are calling a “colon cancer crisis” and what could be the reason.
Little Sweet Pea’s Vintage Coming To Portage Park With Help From City Grant
PORTAGE PARK — A vintage shop is coming to Six Corners’ growing shopping area thanks in part to a city grant program. Little Sweet Pea’s Vintage, 4948 W. Irving Park Road, is the first of at least three businesses coming this fall to Portage Park. The vintage shop, a bakery and a beauty salon are all getting off the ground with financial support from the city’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program.
CPS prepares for extreme heat as students head back to class
CHICAGO - As Chicago Public Schools (CPS) welcomed students back to classrooms on Monday, the district took proactive measures to ensure the safety and comfort of students and staff during the anticipated heatwave. Temperatures are expected to soar into the upper 90s this week, but CPS assured families that all...
Today’s Headlines for Monday, August 26
• Block Club: One first day of school, more than 1,000 CPS students with disabilities waited for bus rides. • CTA: "Eleven bus routes to see additional service as we continue our steady return to pre-pandemic scheduled service levels" • Tribune: "DNC spotlight brought clean CTA stations and helpful staff:...
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on I-57 near 111st Street
CHICAGO (CBS) — A deadly hit-and-run crash shut down lanes on I-57 early Monday morning. According to Illinois State Police, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a car while standing on the right shoulder near 111th Street just before 3:50 a.m. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The car involved in the crash did not stop and continued driving northbound. All northbound lanes reopened around 7:45 a.m.
Nearly 20% of CPS students with disabilities have no bus ride on the first day of school
As Chicago Public Schools deals with a continued bus driver shortage and skyrocketing requests, more than 1,900 disabled Chicago Public Schools students — about 18% of those in need — still don’t have bus service with classes starting on Monday. District officials are stressing that they have...
Decision Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s Afternoon News’ John Mercure Wraps Up the DNC
One of a team of journalists who covered the Democratic National Convention in Chicago for 620 WTMJ, John Mercure sat down with Steve Scaffidi for a look at how national and local journalists covered the Democrat’s political party in Chicago. Steve Scaffidi is the host of the Political Power...
Caleb Williams may be the quarterback the Bears cannot break
The Chicago Bears have been caught up in quarterback hype trains before. You don’t have to delve very far back in team history to see. Justin Fields was supposed to be a savior. Mitch Trubisky had all the tools to be the best quarterback in his draft class. Jay Cutler, well, you don’t trade two first round draft picks for a guy who’s just gonna become a parody of himself, right?
Restaurant news: Stussy’s Diner in Bridgeport, among notable openings and closings around Chicago
Stussy’s Diner has transformed a former 24-hour corner restaurant into a new pretty pink destination in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood. “It’s the fusion between retro and modern diner,” said creative director Dahlia Beckett. She’s also a managing partner with Christina Nance and her brother Rico Nance. He’s perhaps best known for Chemistry steakhouse, LiteHouse Whole Food Grill and Mikkey’s ...
Phoebe Co, Real Estate Broker
Having gone through the many seasons of the real estate world over the last 25 years, Phoebe Co has the experience to navigate the market for a diverse group of clients in Chicago, North Shore and the northwestern and western suburbs. For Co, who is fluent in English, Chinese and Tagalog, the keys to success are being proactive, leveraging technology and staying up to date on real estate laws. With those tools, she has sailed through real estate’s ups and downs.
Michigan’s dynamic defensive line controls Loyola-Chicago
The Michigan men’s soccer team didn’t step onto the pitch in its season opener against Loyola-Chicago with offense as its focus. With five defenders lined up deep to face the Ramblers, the Wolverines were ready to weather the rain of balls over the top that soon faced them.
Chicago man mauled to death by dogs inside South Austin apartment building identified, officials say
A man was mauled to death by dogs inside a West Side apartment building on Saturday night, officials said.Chicago police said the 33-year-old man was found unresponsive in the vestibule of a two-flat apartment building in the South Austin neighborhood's 5500-block of West Quincy Street at about 8:30 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe victim had several dog bites on his body, and several dogs were found inside the apartment, police said. The victim was pronounced dead on scene.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as 33-year-old Keshon Bullock of Chicago.The man's death was ruled accidental and, and the medical examiner's office said he died from his injuries during a dog mauling.Officials did not immediately provide further information.
Chicago, IL – Five Injured in Stolen Vehicle Crash at Ottawa & Touhy Aves
Chicago, IL (August 25, 2024) – Five people were injured, one critically, in a stolen car crash on the city’s Northwest Side on Friday evening, August 23, Chicago Police Department officers said. Police said the crash happened just after 10:30 p.m. at North Ottawa and Touhy Avenues in...
Simone Biles Makes Surprising Admission About Being a ‘Football Wifey’
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens wasn’t going to miss the chance to support his wife Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Owens got permission from the Bears to leave training camp and fly to Paris to watch Biles compete in-person, where she won gold in the team final, all-around and vault, ...
Gingrich critiques Bill Clinton’s DNC speech: It ‘didn’t have the fire’
Ex-House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said in an interview that aired Sunday that former President Clinton lacked energy during his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). “I thought the speech was pretty good, but he delivered it as though he was very tired,” Gingrich said on “The Cats Roundtable” to radio host John Catsimatidis.…
Lowcountry native speaks out on gun violence at DNC
CHICAGO, S.C. (WCBD) – Summerville native, Melody Geddis McFadden, took the stage on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to shine a light on the lasting impacts of gun violence. McFadden wears a lot of hats. She’s a pastor, a veteran, an activist and a voice for those who lost their […]
Flames Come Up Short in Sunday Match At Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Aug. 25, 2024) – The UIC women's soccer team came up short in a 2-0 loss to Purdue in Sunday's matinee. The Boilermakers netted a goal in each half to secure the victory over the Flames at Folk Field. The full box score and play-by-play recap...
The Protest Park Nobody Asked For, And Few Were Drawn To, During The DNC
NEAR WEST SIDE — A park in the shadow of the United Center was designated a free speech zone — stage and all — for those looking to protest during the Democratic National Convention. The speaker’s platform instead turned into a sore spot for the city and...
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