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Oak Park board considers ways to grow affordable housing
Among Oak Park’s top goals is growing affordable housing opportunities. That’s why in 2019 the village board adopted an inclusionary housing ordinance. And it’s why on Tuesday, the board reviewed staff recommendations on how to strengthen the ordinance. To do that, the board could expand the geography covered by the ordinance, offer developers additional incentives for including affordable rental units in larger projects and/or increase the fees charged to developers who would rather pay into the village’s affordable housing fund instead of building affordable units.
Former Chicago police officer paralyzed in 1987 on-duty drunk-driver crash dies from injuries
Former Chicago Police Officer Jim Crowley has died from his injuries from a 1987 on-duty crash.Crowley died on Thursday, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation said. He was 59 years old.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOfficer Crowley was paralyzed when a drunk driver slammed into a squad car he was in, killing Officer William Malcom Morrison, Jr. and injuring three other officers. Crowley was just 22 at the time of the crash and new on the force.Crowley was a Morgan Park native who went to Mt. Carmel High School, his family told ABC7."Jim led a very difficult...
Social Worker and Youth Counselor to Give 2024 César Chavéz Lecture on Sept. 11
To many of the kids in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood, Yahtzeni “Zeni” Gonzalez has been a mentor, a sister, even a mother figure. Gonzalez is a social worker, a counselor, and manager of Brighton Park’s Leaders of Tomorrow Program, where she helps youth aspire to go to college and “see more than just the neighborhood.”
Legionnaires' disease bacteria found in drinking water at EPA's Chicago Loop offices
CHICAGO - Bacteria that can cause legionnaires' disease was detected in the drinking water at the EPA's Chicago Loop offices. High levels of lead and copper were also found in a pair of water sources at the offices. The Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building on Jackson Houses around 900 EPA...
Bears solve long snapper mystery at Thursday's practice
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears found their long snapper. On Thursday the team signed Scott Daly to the practice squad. Daly will be elevated to the active roster once it’s time to play the Titans in Week 1. “We like him a lot,” said special teams coordinator...
Marshall Field’s Holiday Figures Put Nostalgia on the Auction Block
Picture your holiday decorations with an actual figure from the Marshall Field’s window displays — a boy riding an old-fashioned bicycle or Christmas carolers or even a miniature version of the famous Marshall Field’s clock. Thirty mechanized figures can each go to the highest bidder when Chicago’s...
Bears’ Recently Cut QB Signs to NFC North Rival’s Active Roster
Brett Rypien might have missed the cut with the Chicago Bears, but he didn’t have to wait long to get another chance elsewhere in the NFC North. According to the team’s transaction wire for August 29, the Minnesota Vikings signed Rypien to their 53-man roster as their new third-string quarterback and waived quarterback Jaren Hall — a 2023 fifth-round pick — in a corresponding move.
Review: 1776 at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
In this political year, it seems very appropriate that the new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical 1776, the background story of the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Running time is 2 hours, 40 minutes including...
3 men jailed on gun charges after cops respond to ShotSpotter alerts
CHICAGO — With less than a month remaining on Chicago’s contract with ShotSpotter, the gunfire detection system continues to display an uncanny ability to direct cops to people with guns and evidence that they used the weapons. Last Sunday, cops responded to a ShotSpotter alert of 12 shots...
Armed Robbery at CTA's 35th Street Station Shakes Chicago Commuters, Police Seek Suspect
CTA Red Line riders in Chicago were confronted with the ongoing reality of urban crime when an armed robbery took place at the 35th Street station early yesterday morning. According to Chicago Police Department, a male passenger was accosted at approximately 4:00 a.m. The suspect, described as an African American male, attacked the victim with a punch, dislodging his eyeglasses, before brandishing a handgun and proceeding to rob the man of his glasses.
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
Oswego East girls volleyball narrowly defeats Waubonsie Valley
It’s the start of yet another girls volleyball season for the IHSA as the Waubonsie Valley Warriors from the DuPage Valley Conference, host the Oswego East Wolves from the South West Prarie Conference. Both teams are looking for their first wins. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. Kaitlyn Reinhard...
Ymer Technology To Open Headquarters In Illinois
Ymer Technology recently celebrated the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The electric vehicle (EV) components manufacturer’s $5.7 million investment, bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, will enable Ymer Technology to produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs while supporting Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Record “On This Day” Temperatures Broken From Illinois Heat Wave
Let's face it. It was stinking hot yesterday. Thanks to all of that corn sweat and hot temperatures in the area, we've been dealing with a heat wave to kick off the week. Although we didn't break the record for the hottest recorded temperature in the Quad Cities, we did break a daily record during Tuesday's Excessive Heat Warning. We also broke a record overnight, too.
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