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Chicago’s Kennedy Blades will wrestle for a gold medal after beating 3 higher seeds in her Olympic debut
PARIS — Chicago native Kennedy Blades will wrestle for a gold medal Sunday after a stellar Olympic debut that included one of the tournament’s best throws by any competitor — regardless of gender or weight class. Blades, 20, went 3-0 Saturday to reach the 76-kilogram final, notching wins against three higher-seeded opponents. She will wrestle world champion Yuka Kagami of Japan in the final ...
Remembering the 1919 Chicago Race Riot
This week marked the 105th anniversary of the deadliest race riot in the nation’s history—the 1919 Chicago Race Riot. The tumult was born from a simmering stew of racial resentment caused by the steady migration of African Americans from southern cities into the northern “Promised Land.”. Between...
PorchFest Roscoe Village returns with dozens of local musicians
The neighborhood music festival was created during the pandemic to help the community get together. Now PorchFest Roscoe Village retruns each summer featuring local artists performing on front porches throughout Lake View and Roscoe Village.
Terisa Griffin Celebrates 18 Years of ‘Better Love Yourself Trunk Party’ at Malcolm X College
Terisa Griffin hosted her iconic “Better Love Yourself Trunk Party” at Malcolm X College, providing essential supplies and workshops for college-bound students and their parents (Photo Courtesy of Terisa Griffin). Back-to-school season is upon us, from daycare to college. Regardless of the level, many resources in our community...
Chicago to Host BACK TO THE FUTURE's First Ever Fan Night
Broadway In Chicago will host BACK TO THE FUTURE'S first ever Fan Night at the Cadillac Palace Theatre on Friday, August 16. Fans of the beloved franchise are encouraged to cosplay as their favorite characters or dress in their favorite ‘50s, ‘80s, or Prom Night attire for the 7:30pm performance of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. The first 300 fans arriving in themed attire will receive an exclusive limited-edition BACK TO THE FUTURE FAN NIGHT poster with additional surprises coming throughout the evening. Show tickets are required to attend the Friday, August 16 Fan Night performance and may be purchased now at https://bit.ly/BTTF_FanNight.
Saturday Forecast: Cool temps become warm as sunshine dominates the day
CHICAGO — A whole lot of sunshine is being paired with an unseasonably cool start to the day across the Chicago area, with conditions expected to warm up just fine as the day goes on. Tonight. Mainly clear, cool and comfortable, but a little bit chilly away from Lake...
Firehouse Block Party for Peace returns for 17th year
The North Lawndale neighborhood will gather for the 17th Annual Firehouse Block Party for Peace on Aug. 24. The family-friendly event has music, food, bounce houses, breakdancing and more. Rapper Big K.R.I.T. will be coming the festivites this year.
Millions of Ovens Popular in Illinois Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
There are more than a million Samsung ovens that are very popular in Illinois that are now under an urgent product recall due to a fire hazard according to a new safety bulletin. I don't normally make much noise about product recalls since they happen all the time, but this...
Naperville, IL – Nicor Gas Reminds Community to Contact 811 Before Digging Projects
Naperville, IL – Nicor Gas is urging homeowners and professional excavators in Illinois to contact JULIE by dialing 811 before starting any digging projects. This reminder coincides with National 8-1-1 Day, observed on August 11, and emphasizes the importance of safe digging to prevent damage to underground utilities. According...
Illinois Attorney General charges Aurora man of felony forgery of FOID application
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Friday that his office is charging a Kane County man with forgery and falsifying information on a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card application that was submitted to the Illinois State Police. 49-year-old Juan Jose Jaime Ramirez of Aurora is charged with two counts of unlawful violation of the FOID Card Act and two counts of forgery.
2 shot, including teenager, in Pilsen, Chicago police say
Two people were shot while walking on the city's Southwest Side, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened on Saturday around 10:26 p.m. in the 1600 block of Morgan Street, police said.An 18-year-old man and 15-year-old boy were walking when they told police they heard gunshots.The 18-year-old was shot twice in the left arm. The 15-year-old was shot twice in the pelvis and once in the buttock, according to CPD.Both were taken to the hospital by firefighters, and at last check were in "fair" condition, according to police.No one in custody. CPD Area Three Detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Air and Water Show, Bud Billiken Parade, and more make for busy Chicago weekend
CHICAGO (CBS) — Anyone in Chicago Saturday likely noticed the traffic and the crowds of people on the streets and sidewalks. They were drawn to the city by a number of weekend events, including the Chicago Air and Water Show, the Bud Billiken Parade, Ellen DeGeneres' sold-out last standup at the Chicago Theater, and a weekend of Metallica shows at Soldier Field. And there are more still to come. Metallica will return to Soldier Field for another show Sunday night. The Friday concert marked 100 Metallica shows for one fan, who even made custom picks to commemorate the moment. "It was amazing....
Teen shot blocks away from Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A teenager is recovering after a shooting just blocks away from the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago. Police say just after 1 p.m., a 16-year-old boy got into an argument with a man in the 4400 block of South King Drive when the man pulled out a gun and opened fire. A bullet grazed the teen's head. He was taken to The University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition. A person of interest is in custody, and two firearms were recovered from the scene, police say. Area One detectives are investigating.
Chicago’s Shamier Little strikes gold in the 4×400 relay — the last race on the track of the Paris Olympics
PARIS — Chicago’s Shamier Little has ended these Summer Games just like she started them: with an Olympic medal and a record-setting run. Little won gold Saturday with the U.S. women’s 4×400 relay team, which crossed the finish line in 3 minutes, 15.27 seconds to break a North American record. The Americans’ time was just 0.1 seconds off the world and Olympic record set by the Soviet Union in ...
Feds charge man with firing machine gun during downtown gas station shootout (video)
CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors have charged a man in connection with a wild shootout that unfolded at a downtown service station in May. Marquist Evans, 30, is charged with illegal possession of a machine gun and ammunition by a felon, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago.
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle on Lake Shore Drive, driver issued citations
CHICAGO — A male pedestrian is dead after a being hit by a vehicle on Lake Shore Drive early Saturday morning, according to the Chicago Police Department. Police said a silver SUV with a male driver was traveling northbound in the 1300 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive around 4:10 a.m. when he hit […]
Chicago Bears roster cuts tracker: Live updates before cut day
Going into the 2024 offseason, there were some unknowns for the Chicago Bears. For one, fans had no idea the team was going to invest so heavily in offensive weapons like the trade for Keenan Allen, the signing of D'Andre Swift or the eventual drafting of Rome Odunze. The one...
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