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‘A wonderful location for the birds’: 8 American kestrels banded at landfill
PLAINFIELD TWP., Pa. — For two decades, Kevin Kelly has made a home for birds at Grand Central Landfill. “Most wouldn’t believe that a landfill could be a beautiful habitat,” said Kelly, Waste Management’s wastewater treatment plant technician. “But with hundreds of grassland acres, it’s a...
SALTDOGS BASEBALL: ‘Dogs Shut Out Chicago Behind Keenan’s Gem
LINCOLN, NE–(Saltdogs Release/KFOR July 26) The Saltdogs (25-42) put together a complete performance for the second consecutive night to defeat Chicago (34-32) 6-0 on Friday night. RHP Zach Keenan posted his seventh quality start of the season throwing 7.0 shutout innings surrendering five hits, four walks, and struck out...
Three charged in murder of Chicago firefighter
Three men have been charged in connection with the 2023 murder of a Chicago firefighter and associated financial crimes. Nicholas Virgil, 37, a resident of the 14200 block of South Stewart Avenue in Riverdale, and Martez Cristler, 22, a resident of the 6800 block of Baring Avenue in Hammond, Ind., were both charged with three counts of murder, one count of aggravated arson and two counts of arson in connection with the death of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt.
Big East Basketball: 2024 offseason grades for each team
There are some situations where you’re grading on a scale, especially with a program that’s had next to no success for years now. DePaul has undergone a complete change this offseason, starting with hiring former Ohio State head coach, Chris Holtmann. That move alone made it a very successful past few months.
Skies turn cloudy Saturday night in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Skies will turn cloudy in the Chicago area Saturday night as an upper-level system from Missouri heads toward the area. Rain showers will arrive Sunday morning. At onset, the rain showers will encounter the dry air mass, so scattered showers will increase through the morning. Tropical moisture will feed into the system by the afternoon, enhancing rain chances. Slow-moving tropical downpours are likely. There will also be a chance of isolated storms. ForecastSATURDAY NIGHT: Turning cloudy. LOW: 70SUNDAY: Showers increase throughout the morning. Heavy downpours in the afternoon. HIGH: 81MONDAY: Gusty thunderstorms late day, some strong. HIGH: 86
15 years for man who violently attacked and robbed 75-year-old woman on the NW Side
CHICAGO — A Cook County judge sentenced a man on Thursday to 15 years in prison for viciously attacking and robbing a 75-year-old woman outside a Portage Park grocery store. Oswaldo Garza, 47, was also accused of mugging a 79-year-old woman and an 85-year-old woman outside the same store in separate attacks, but prosecutors dropped those cases before trial, court records show.
Warmer and more muggy this weekend
We have a warm weekend on tap across the state. Temperatures will be near normal but humidity values begin to climb today and for the end of the weekend. TODAY: We are starting out with temperatures into the lower 60s this morning. Look for mostly sunny skies with highs climbing into the middle 80s. Normal […]
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Heat Wave, Storms
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Residents in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois should prepare for a hot and humid weekend with scattered thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to rise into the lower 90s, bringing with them increased humidity and storm chances. According to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities, the...
Central Illinois: Isolated Showers Today, Thunderstorms Expected Through Midweek
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois is gearing up for a mix of weather conditions over the next few days, starting with isolated showers expected this afternoon. These showers will predominantly affect areas west and south of Springfield before more widespread showers and thunderstorms develop later tonight and continue into Sunday.
Climate bill rebates for electric appliances and upgrades coming to Illinois in 2025
They are some of the juiciest consumer incentives in President Joe Biden’s 2022 climate bill: rebates of up to $8,000 for a heat-pump air conditioner and heater, up to $4,000 for an electrical panel, up to $2,500 for electrical wiring, and up to $1,750 for an electric heat pump water heater. And they’re coming to Illinois. The state plans to roll out its home energy rebates in the first ...
Lisa Goldman-Smolen and Sovereign Triumph in $35,000 Finish Line Grand Prix at HITS Chicago
On a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon, on July 21, 2024, the Lamplight Summertime III Series culminated in the $35,000 Finish Line Grand Prix. Once again, Lisa Goldman-Smolen and her veteran partner Sovereign could not be beaten, and they ran away with the win. The course, designed by Rosa Cordero...
Jennifer Alfano Secures Double Derby Wins at HITS Chicago Summertime III
It was an action-packed week during HITS Chicago Summertime III, where both the $5,000 National Hunter Derby on Friday, July 19, and the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby on Saturday, July 20, featured in the Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Stadium. Jennifer Alfano proved to be the derby queen, picking up the wins in both exciting classes, first with Pendleton and then with By the Way.
‘Why can’t that be me?’ Chicago-area native Paul Juda shines in Olympic debut for Team USA gymnastics
PARIS — As a freshman in high school, U.S. gymnast Paul Juda attended a training camp for the junior national team where the coaches instructed the athletes to look around. “There will be an Olympian in this room,” they said. “There will be a world champion.” As he looked at the other gymnasts, Juda’s mind opened to the possibilities for someone with his talent and determination. He purchased ...
Reports Say Pizza Chain with 22 Illinois Places May Go Bankrupt
It's not easy trying to be a restaurant these days and national chains are certainly not excluded. Multiple reports say that a pizza chain that currently has 22 restaurants in Illinois is exploring bankruptcy possibilities. These business rumors aren't coming from small potato sources either. The Wall Street Journal and...
Chicago weather: Showers, thunderstorms possible on Sunday
CHICAGO - Chicago had beautiful weather today, but it's about to take a turn. Clouds will move into the city on Saturday night with lows reaching the upper 60s. On Sunday, we will transition into more cloud cover with a risk of a few showers and thunderstorms. Then, to start...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Young boy critically injured after falling from window in West Lawn, Chicago police say
A young boy is in critical condition after he fell from a window Saturday evening on the city's Southwest Side.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe fall happened around 5:15 p.m. in the 3700 block of West 63rd Street in West Lawn, Chicago police said.The boy, whose age is about 4 years old, fell out of a window, police said.He was taken to Christ Hospital, where he was initially reported to be in critical condition, police said.No further information surrounding the fall was immediately available.This is a breaking news story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.
Play The End Game for a chance to WIN Kane County Cougars Tickets!
Listen to Nick Monday-Friday at 3:10 for the End Game to win a family four-pack of tickets to see the Kane County Cougars play at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva. Nick will play the end of a song we play on the River..If you’re caller 5 with the correct title and artist of that song, the tickets are yours.
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