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Search intensifies for missing 82-year-old Skokie woman Tsering Wangyal, last seen nearly 1 week ago
It's been nearly a week since an elderly woman was reported missing in north suburban Skokie.Her family and friends ramped up their search efforts Sunday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe search intensified as dozens of volunteers gathered at Evanston's Tibetan Alliance of Chicago to get their marching orders. It is there where Tsering Wangyal's daughter, Tenzin Wangyal, believes her mother was trying to get to when she disappeared Monday afternoon."There was a service Monday evening at 5:30 p.m., and my dad and her spoke earlier in the day, and my dad told her they'd be leaving...
Connections for the Homeless hosts third annual block party
Three years ago, Connections for the Homeless retired its annual fundraising gala, shifting its focus to a new community event. The attendance at Saturday’s block party reflects the organization’s tremendous impact. Roughly 1,000 people flocked to Twiggs Park Saturday, July 20, for the third annual Connections for the...
After 3 are shot, city forces Lyon’s Den hookah lounge to close
CHICAGO — The city has forced a troubled hookah lounge to close after three people were shot outside the business on Friday. It was the second shooting at the venue, which lies on the border of West Town and Wicker Park, in 18 months. Sunday afternoon, plywood covered the...
Argument on CTA platform turns violent: Woman injured, suspect in custody
CHICAGO - An argument on a Chicago Transit Authority platform turned violent, leaving one person injured and another person in custody. The incident happened at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the 300 block of S. Dearborn Street. A 22-year-old woman was arguing with a 55-year-old man while on a CTA Blue...
Guardian Recovery Network and Froedtert South to Open 72-Bed Addiction Treatment Center in Kenosha by Summer 2025
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)—Guardian Recovery Network and Froedtert South are opening a new drug and alcohol addiction treatment center in Kenosha, set to begin operation in the summer of 2025. The facility will be located in the Palmer Building at the Froedtert Kenosha Center and will feature 72 beds. It...
'The Deliverance,' inspired by an infamous Indiana haunting, hits Netflix next month
"The Deliverance," a film directed by Lee Daniels and loosely based on one of Indiana's most notorious supernatural cases, will be released in theaters and on Netflix next month. The film — which stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo'Nique, Omar Epps and Caleb McLaughlin (whom you'll recognize from "Stranger Things,"...
Man sentenced to 25 years for Illinois cell phone store robberies, including Rockford T-Mobile
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years for carrying out multiple armed robberies at cell phone stores throughout Illinois, including one in Rockford. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Jonathan Byars, 26, along with his co-conspirators, carried out six armed robberies and two attempted robberies in 2019 and 2020, […]
Coalition calls for halting NDLSD redesign project
A coalition of organizations issued a strong statement today opposing the current plans for rebuilding North DuSable Lake Shore Drive (NDLSD) as proposed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and its project team. The coalition — comprised of organizations dedicated to sustainable transportation, regional planning, and environmental justice —...
Angel Reese Receives New Nickname from WNBA All-Star Game Teammate After Viral Post
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese stole the show during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. The double-double record-setter scored 12 points and added 11 rebounds (5 of which were offensive boards) in Team WNBA's win over Team USA. Reese had a lot of wholesome moments with her Team WNBA teammates ...
Will County, IL – Joliet Slammers Transform into Ghostbusters-Inspired ‘Slimers’ for One Night Only
Joliet, IL – The Joliet Slammers will honor their new ownership and the classic Ghostbusters films by rebranding to the Joliet Slimers for one night during their game on Thursday, July 25, against the Gateway Grizzlies. The special edition jerseys, featuring a unique slime-drip design, will be auctioned off...
Chicago Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Teen Katherine Johnson
The Chicago Police Department has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old girl, Katherine Johnson, who was last seen on July 16, 2024, and last spoken to on July 20. According to the Chicago Police Department, Katherine is described as a black female, with brown eyes and black hair, standing at 5 feet 2 inches and weighing 190 pounds.
Chicago forecast: Morning fog; slight chance of afternoon storms, showers
Patchy, dense fog kicked off the Chicago forecast early Monday morning, with several areas seeing low visibility, the NBC 5 Storm Team said. According to NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman, visibility was especially reduced in Aurora, DeKalb and Romeoville. "Patchy, dense fog has developed across portions of interior northern Illinois,"...
Bears activate Gerald Everett, sign LB Javin White
Tight end Gerald Everett is ready to go at Bears training camp. Everett was placed on the non-football injury list on Friday, but his stay on the list is already over. The NFL’s transaction report for Sunday shows that Everett has been activated from the list. The move cleared...
Column: Caleb Williams has the Chicago Bears’ 3 star wide receivers, but throwing to running backs can lead to wins
On the first snap of 7-on-7 action Sunday morning, Caleb Williams dropped back, took a quick glance at his primary read and delivered the ball to running back D’Andre Swift, a check-down target, for a short and tidy gain. It’s not a play that would have induced large applause if the Chicago Bears had a public crowd at their second training camp practice at Halas Hall — this was a closed ...
Ryan Arnold Exits Chicago’s 93XRT After 11 Years
Chicago air talent Ryan Arnold is stepping down at Audacy’s 93XRT (WXRT) after his full-time afternoon slot was cut this past spring. Arnold had been with the station for eleven years. He will now focus on his media communications firm DeSoto and State. Arnold cited his transition to a...
Innovative Error Correction Framework Paves the Way for Scalable Quantum Computers
Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new quantum computer that utilizes “reconfigurable atoms.” These mobile qubits can efficiently communicate with multiple neighbors, enhancing error correction capabilities. A University of Chicago team has created a new quantum computing model that uses fewer qubits for...
1 fatally struck by car on South Side, Chicago police say
A person was struck and killed by a car on the South Side Monday morning, Chicago police said.A 22-year-old man was driving north in the 11500-block of Vincennes Avenue when police said he felt his vehicle hit something on the road.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe man got out of his car and found a male victim on the ground, police said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators said the victim may have been laying in the street before he was hit.No citations were issued and Area Two detectives are investigating.
Greece baseball star turning pro after getting drafted by Chicago White Sox
If Casey Saucke debated after the Major League Baseball Draft whether to begin to play pro baseball or return to University of Virginia, it seemed like a short discussion. Saucke was ready to fly to Arizona on July 19, so he could report to the Chicago White Sox, the ballclub that selected the Greece Athena graduate in the fourth round of the draft four days earlier.
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