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These new Illinois rules, which will take effect on July 1, may have an impact on your wallet
On July 1st, several new laws will take effect in Illinois, which will impact the lives of residents. While some may view this date as any other day on the calendar, the changes will be significant. Your finances may be impacted by some of these laws, resulting in significant changes...
Highland Fire Department installs Indiana's 129th Safe Haven Baby Box
HIGHLAND, Ind. - Marking a milestone in northwest Indiana's efforts to save the lives of newborns, a blessing ceremony was held Friday at the Highland Central Fire Department for the state's 129th Safe Haven Baby Box and the 244th in the country. A Safe Haven Baby Box allows a mother...
Chicago's minimum wage to increase Monday. Here's a breakdown of the changes
A number of workers in Chicago will see a pay boost come Monday when the city's minimum wage rises to $16.20. According to Mayor Brandon Johnson's office, the minimum wage increase, implementation of the Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance and a "scheduled enhancement" of the Fair Workweek Ordinance requirements will all take effect on July 1.
Some place Pritzker on list of possible replacements after President Biden's debate performance
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It was a tough night and following day for President Joe Biden in the wake of his performance his first debate against former President Donald Trump in the 2024 campaign. Some Democratic leaders and political experts are now questioning whether or not Mr. Biden should still be on the ballot—and a short list of some Democratic leaders who have been suggested to replace him includes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. Since the debate, however, Pritzker has only made statements defending Biden and slamming former President Trump. An alderman who will serve as a delegate at the Democratic National...
Indiana Attorney General sues ex-Merrillville landlords, NY real estate financiers
INDIANAPOLIS — Attorney General Todd Rokita and his team filed a lawsuit on Friday against a New York real estate financier that formerly owned apartments in Merrillville for bringing properties into a state that allegedly forced tenants out of their homes. According to the lawsuit, properties under ROCO Chetrit Entities LLC, the ex-landlords of Merrillville’s […]
7 years after his death, SW Side man's $11M estate gets settled
A Cook County judge has made a decision over the multi-million dollar estate of Joseph Stancak, a Southwest Side man, who died more than seven years ago. The will leaves all Stancak’s money to an inactive daycare company.
Illinois expressway signs warn of photo-enforced speed limits, but cameras are out of commission
As the Illinois Department of Transportation is moving forward with a plan to bring speed enforcement trucks to the Chicago area, photo-enforced speed cameras have been out of commission along expressways and tollways, despite signs that warn about them.This comes as more as drivers are being asked to slow down during a busy holiday travel time, especially in construction zones.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPre-holiday weekend traffic crawled along the southbound Tri-State Tollway Friday afternoon. Signs tell drivers to obey the speed limit in the construction zones, and many of the signs warn their speed is...
Officials evacuate area after train derails in suburban Chicago
Emergency officials ordered an evacuation after a freight train derailed in suburban Chicago on Thursday.The train derailed in the village of Matteson around 10:30 a.m., WGN-TV reported. No injuries have been reported. Workers are trying to determine whether any hazardous materials have leaked from the train. Officials ordered residents within a mile of the incident to evacuate. A message on the village’s Facebook page warns people to plan to for a “long-term” evacuation and take medication and supplies with them when they leave.Messages The Associated Press left for village officials and Matteson Police Chief Michael Jones seeking more details weren’t immediately returned. WLS-TV reported that the train is part of the Canadian National Railway Company. Messages left with the company weren't immediately returned. Read More Missouri governor says new public aid plan in the works for Chiefs, Royals stadiumsJustice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdownKiller Mike will likely avoid charges after Grammys arrest
18 cats rescued in Iowa after severe flooding arrive in Chicago with PAWS volunteers
A total of 18 cats arrived in Chicago Saturday afternoon.They were brought to the city by PAWS Chicago volunteers from a shelter in northwest Iowa, where there was severe flooding recently.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe volunteers left Chicago on Friday and picked up the cats from Humane Society of Northwest Iowa. They brought some much needed supplies for the newly-rescued animals.Most of the cats were strays. Six of the cats were surrendered by owners.All of the cats will be looking for new homes in Chicago after they undergo medical exams. They should be available for adoption next week, PAWS said.SEE ALSO | PAWS Chicago launches fund to address rise in homeless pets
The Black church creating a new village on Chicago's South Side
It will take a village to build a new future for Chicago's South Side. And building that village is going to take a few decades. But the Black-led church behind the fledgling Imani Village is playing the long game. Anchored in the city's Pullman neighborhood, Imani Village is a social...
Chicago hate crimes spike, especially anti-Jewish incidents, report says; ordinance targets fliers
The Chicago Commission on Human Relations' first annual hate crime and hate incident report, hate crimes in the city have spike in the past few years.Fliers, graffiti and the defacement of Chicago landmarks are among the kinds of crimes and incidents reported. The report found in 2021 there were 109 incidents, 205 in 2022, 303 in 2023 and, as of June 15, 124 reported so far in 2024.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"Despite these increases, only a fraction of hate crimes are reported. The reasons for this are complex," said CCHR Commissioner Nancy Andrade.Recently, the war...
Chicago rat hole memorialized with music fest
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It has now been almost six months since the infamous Chicago rat hole first captured the hearts of the internet, and two since the square of the sidewalk that contained it was removed.The Chicago "rat hole" was a rodent-shaped indentation in the concrete in front of a blond brick three-flat building at 1918 W. Roscoe St., between Wolcott and Damen avenues in Roscoe Village. It might have been the imprint of a rat, or it might have been a squirrel.While now gone, its legacy lives on.The Rathole Music Fest was held at Bourbon on Division, at 2050...
Fire destroys at least 2 homes in South Chicago neighborhood, CFD says
Chicago firefighters were called to a fire early Saturday on the city's South Side.The extra-alarm fire broke out just before 5 a.m. near 81st and Exchange in the South Chicago neighborhood, CFD said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchVideo from the scene shows crews putting out hot spots at least two homes which were severely damaged2-11 Alarm Fire - 2948 E 81st has been struck out on the orders of 2-1-33. pic.twitter.com/YqNFihkvHb— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) June 29, 2024 There is no word yet what caused that fire or if anyone was hurt.
Chicago road closures for NASCAR, other events
CHICAGO (CBS) —This weekend, you'll have to battle more than the elements because several road closures and big events, including the Rolling Stones, the Pride Parade, and NASCAR, are coming to Chicago.The city closed off part of Balbo Avenue and Drive, from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Friday morning, and another section, Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive,shut down at 7 p.m..It's one way they're preparing for some big events, and there are signs not just promoting next weekend's NASCAR race but also warning people.Re-routing notices are placed on bus stops along Michigan Avenue, but city leaders said they've reduced...
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