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Man shot, critically hurt after crash near United Center
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was critically hurt after a crash led to a shooting early Sunday morning close to the United Center.It happened just after 1 a.m. in the 500 block of South Damen Avenue on the Near West Side. Chicago police say that a 21-year-old man was driving a white truck when a collision occurred with a black truck. Someone from the black truck then fired shots – striking the victim.The 21-year-old was hit in the head, shoulder, and cheek. He was treated with by fire officials and then taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. The black truck fled the scene, heading westbound. As of Sunday, no arrests were made. Area 3 detectives were investigating.
Surprise DNC security measures crop up along Mag Mile, other parts of downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The preparations for the Democratic National Convention are in high gear, and on Saturday security measures surprisingly spilled over into neighborhoods nowhere near the United Center or McCormick Place.At the Dirksen Federal Building in the Loop, security gates popped up overnight to prevent anyone from vandalizing the courthouse, while people living along the Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast discovered unexpected more security gates and road closures miles away from the DNC sites."They put this up like 5:30 in the morning. So they kind of did it under the wraps," Chris McClendon. "I live right over here at...
Food Truck Experts Claim This is By Far the Best One in Illinois
The world needs more food trucks. Illinois is fortunate to already have some great ones, but there is one that apparently rises above the rest according to food truck experts. It looks like this is a brand new ranking just shared this month by Best Food Trucks. They list what they believe are the 10 best food trucks in Illinois and this is the one that they have at #1. They specialize in this delicious food called arepas.
Chicago man arrested after Washington County chase, burglary
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. — A 41-year-old Chicago man has been arrested after a home burglary and chase in Washington County on Aug. 17, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said they responded around 2 a.m. for a residential burglary is progress in Addison. The homeowner...
Police search for bicycle thief who opened fire on victim
CHICAGO — Authorities are asking for help in the search for a man involved in an armed robbery that left a victim injured on the city’s West Side earlier this month. According to police, the violent robbery unfolded just after 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, in the 5700 Block of West Augusta Boulevard in […]
New to Lou Too: Ember Baby Bottle System
This week’s New to Lou Too is the Ember Baby Bottle System. A temperature-controlled baby bottle that warms milk or formula at the touch of a button and is ready in 5 minutes! For more info, visit the YouTube HouseSmarts Channel.
Chicago’s famous water cannon is back, shooting an arch over the Chicago River
Dozens of spectators gathered on Friday to celebrate as the Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain returned to operation after river flooding in 2020 caused extensive damage to the fountain’s controls.
Southpaw joins dozens in repelling off Hyatt Regency in Chicago's Loop for Make-a-Wish
Hundreds of feet in the air, brave men and women are scaling the Hyatt Regency Hotel along Wacker Drive. It's a cause bigger than any skyscraper."It reminds you there is so much we need to do. It's such a great cause not only for the kids but for their families going through such a difficult time," said Tyler Dickman, Associate Board President for Make-A-Wish.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMore than 80 people are carefully rappelling down the Hyatt as part of "Over the Edge," benefitting Make-A-Wish Illinois. The organization grants the wishes of children diagnosed...
Chicago Warned of Showers, Thunderstorms, and High Swim Risk at Local Beaches
As unsettled weather patterns hover over Chicago, residents and visitors face showers and potential thunderstorms, alongside breezy conditions that bring high-risk warnings at local beaches. Today's forecast anticipates scattered showers and thunderstorms primarily before 5 pm, followed by a high likelihood of precipitation that could result in new rainfall reaching between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, according to the National Weather Service. The weather takes a brisk turn with temperatures hovering around the mid-70s to 80, settling into more predictable patterns after the weekend.
Wrigley Field will host a pair of college hockey doubleheaders after NHL’s Winter Classic
CHICAGO (AP) — Wrigley Field will host two college hockey doubleheaders in January after the NHL’s Winter Classic is played there, the Big Ten and Chicago Cubs announced Thursday. “The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series” will feature three men’s games and one women’s game. The Chicago Blackhawks...
Bell Road Expansion in Homer Glen Back on Track Despite Delays
The saga of road construction in Homer Glen takes a turn towards progress as the Bell Road project, delayed by a hiccup in the relocation of utilities, is back on track, according to Will County officials. The project, which began in the spring of last year, initially faced a standstill when Nicor Gas relocated its main to an incorrect area, leading to a dispute about the proper location for the gas main and subsequent delays in the construction schedule. Jeff Ronaldson, director of the Will County Division of Transportation, shared with the Chicago Tribune that the roadwork is now expected to be completed by next spring, while local officials from Homer Glen are less optimistic, foreseeing completion by the end of 2025.
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Class of 2026 target shows out on international stage
Aug. 18—The FIBA U16 EuroBasket wrapped up Saturday in Heraklion, Greece. It wasn't the best tournament for Poland with a 14th place finish, but Lemont junior — and Class of 2026 Illinois recruiting target — Gabe Sularski put together a solid showing on the international stage. Sularski led Poland in scoring, averaging 16 points for the tournament to go with 4.4 assists and 4.1 rebounds per ...
Man found dead in parked vehicle at Buffalo Grove grocery store: police
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - A man was found dead in his vehicle that was parked at a Buffalo Grove grocery store, prompting an investigation. The deceased man was found just before 3 p.m. Saturday in the Woodman's grocery store parking lot at 1550 Deerfield Parkway. Buffalo Grove police were initially...
Felon arrested for trying to shoot security guard outside Antioch bar
UNINCORPORATED ANTIOCH, Ill. — A felon was arrested after trying to shoot a security guard outside of a bar in Unincorporated Antioch, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. 37-year-old Ronald X. Owens was arrested and later charged Saturday with Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 3 felony), two counts of […]
Here in Evanston: Taxes, a front story and a backstory
The ascending spiral of housing prices here in Evanston has its cost – maintenance and repairs, of course, but also property taxes – particularly for those on fixed incomes. Lifelong Evanstonian Janet Alexander Davis has promoted social justice for more than six decades, advocating for Black youth and...
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