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Chicago police ramp up security at places of worship as protests against Israel continue
Chicago police are ramping up security at places of worship while protesters continue their calls for a cease-fire on Tuesday night.A rallying cry was heard outside the Israel Consulate of Chicago following a gathering of a few hundred people with the U.S. Palestinian Community Network at Federal Plaza.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe group continued its protest against Israel, saying the nation's aggressions in Lebanon and Gaza could start a region-wide war in the Middle East."We need to stop this madness. We need a ceasefire and end to genocide, and the United States government can deliver...
Early voting in Chicago kicks off this week. Here's what you need to know
Voters in most of Illinois have begun casting their ballots for the 2024 general election, but those hoping to make their voices heard in Chicago will get their chance to do so soon. Early voting in Illinois gets underway 40 days before an election, meaning that most of the state...
Wieners Circle Hit By Burglars Twice In 2 Weeks
LINCOLN PARK — The Wieners Circle was hit by burglars — and though its staff is cracking their usual jokes, they’re frustrated. At 3:45 a.m. Monday, at least three people broke the glass door of the famous hot dog joint at 2622 N. Clark St. and stole the ATM inside, police said. The group drove away in a black SUV, police said.
Chicago band gets stuck in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene, comforts community with music
What began as a weeklong recording session turned into an ordeal band mates will never forget.They're now home in Chicago following a 17-hour drive.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"We made it out safely by pure luck. We found gas. We found a back road," said Sneezy vocalist Brett O'Connor.O'Connor and keyboardist Danny Bauer are members of the band Sneezy, whose high energy music, for a brief moment. brought relief to some who had lost everything."We're all scared and confused and worried and not able to contact our loved-ones, and people just got a chance to just...
3 wounded in West Chatham shooting, Chicago police say
Three men were wounded in a shooting in the West Chatham neighborhood Monday night, Chicago police said.The shooting took place at about 9:22 p.m. in the 9300-block of South Stewart Avenue.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said the three victims were in a vehicle when shots were fired.A 24-year-old man was shot in the leg and transported to Advocate Christ Hospital in serious condition, police said.Two other men, both 28 years old, were transported to Advocate Christ Hospital in good condition, police said.No one is in custody, police said. Area Two detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the investigation.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
2024 Northern Cook County Ability Fair on 10/2
The Harper College Learning and Career Center will be holding the Northern Cook County Ability Fair on Wednesday, October 2 from 1 PM to 3 PM CT. This job fair is open to anyone that is looking for work that has any type of disability. Sign language interpreters will be present on Wednesday afternoon.
2 years after closing, Gold Coast's iconic Tavern on Rush reopens in new location
A beloved Chicago restaurant that closed its doors two years ago will officially reopen in a new location this week. Tavern on Rush, the longtime Gold Coast staple that closed in 2022, will reopen to guests in its "newly renovated space" at 1015 N. Rush Street in the Thompson Chicago hotel beginning Monday, Sept. 30.
FEMA offering help to Chicago area residents following severe storms this summer
If your home was damaged during severe weather in July, the federal government might be able to help. Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding slammed portions of Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago in July.
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