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Burglars target iconic hot dog joint, The Wieners Circle, on Chicago's North Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — Burglars targeted an iconic hot dog joint in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood early Monday morning. Windows were smashed at The Wieners Circle, located at 2622 North Clark Street. Around 3:45 a.m., police said a group of at least three people broke the glass door of the business. The suspects took a large object, possibly a safe or ATM from inside. Police said the suspects left in a black SUV and drove south on Clark Street. According to a restaurant manager, this is the second burglary in two tweeks. No arrests have been made. Police are investigating.
Chicago’s Gun Violence Has Gotten Deadlier. Here’s What That Means for Residents.
Tavares Harrington carries the memory of his 7-year-old niece Heaven Sutton on his sleeve. Her name, tattooed in cursive, sits in front of a dove on his left forearm. On June 27, 2012, as Heaven was playing outside while her mother sold candy and snow cones in front of their home in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a 33-year-old man fired at least 10 shots. He struck a 19-year-old in the ankle. Heaven ran, but a stray bullet struck her back and killed her. Eight years later, the shooter was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
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...
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.
Victim found fatally wounded overnight in Auburn Park neighborhood on South Side
Chicago police said a male victim was fatally shot early Tuesday morning on the South Side in the Auburn Park neighborhood. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, an unidentified male was approached by someone who opened fire in his direction in the 7800 block of South Ashland Avenue. The victim was taken with a gunshot wound to the torso to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he was ...
Signature Room space in former Hancock Center to undergo massive renovation
Architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has been hired to redevelop two floors once occupied by the Signature Room in the former John Hancock Center, which the firm designed in the 1960s. Observation deck company 360 Chicago announced the hiring of SOM on Tuesday but said it is still deciding...
Fire Union Blasts Removal Of Paramedics From Mental Health Emergency Response Program
CHICAGO — Police officers and paramedics have been removed from the city’s mental health emergency response program — a change the firefighters union says violates their contract. The Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program, known as CARE, provides teams of mental health professionals and specially trained police...
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.
ABC7 Chicago to celebrate Italian American Heritage Month with live Columbus Day Parade broadcast
ABC7, Chicago's most-watched television station, is celebrating the city's vibrant Italian American community, with the broadcast of the 72nd annual Columbus Day Parade.The live event is hosted by ABC7 sports anchor and "Windy City Weekend" host Ryan Chiaverini, reporter Liz Nagy and meteorologist Greg Dutra, reporting all the festivities from the street. Pasquale D. Gianni, attorney and Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans officer, will contribute color commentary from the broadcast area. The parade will air Monday, Oct. 14, from noon to 2 p.m., and will have an encore broadcast on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 p.m. Both broadcasts will...
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