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Lombard boys' rocky business venture proves to be a sparkling success
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A group of 9- and 10-year-old boys found a fun way to spend their summer break. They stumbled on a gold mine – or rather, a rock mine – that has turned into a sparkling success.Carter, Isiah, Tommy, and Pete are buds from the same neighborhood in Lombard. Now they're business partners."Isiah was smashing these rocks with a hammer, and he found one of the gems," Carter said. "Then Isiah said we should sell these, and then we just started selling them."Taken from Isiah's side yard, the boys hammered out a plan as solid as their merchandise....
Shooting near busy Chicago intersection sends 2 men to hospital
Chicago police are looking for the suspect in a shooting that sent two men to the hospital early Sunday morning. Authorities said a 33-year-old man and a 27-year-old man were on the sidewalk near Cicero and North Avenues when it happened.
Driver killed in car crash in Archer Heights on city’s Southwest Side overnight, police say
CHICAGO — A male driver was killed in a car crash overnight in Archer Heights on the city’s Southwest Side. According to Chicago police, the male was driving south in a silver sedan in the 3600 block of West 47h Street around 1:30 a.m. Sunday when he disregarded a traffic light entering an intersection. A […]
Chicago Tribune Silver Football: What to know about the Big Ten’s highest honor, 100 years later
One hundred years later, the Chicago Tribune Silver Football remains one of the highest honors a Big Ten player can receive. The list of winners includes future Pro Football Hall of Famers and Super Bowl MVPs along with others less remembered in the sport’s annals. But all have individual stories of perseverance and determination that made them into the men they were. Originally intended for the ...
Chicago Air and Water Show wraps up at North Avenue Beach after day 2
A gorgeous sunrise Sunday set the tone on North Avenue Beach for day two of the 64th annual Chicago Air and Water Show.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAll different kinds of aircraft ripped through the Chicago skyline on Sunday morning.The U.S. Navy Blue Angels roared across the city and the Army Golden Knights Parachute Team jumped on Sunday, leaving an unforgettable experience.SEE ALSO | Chicago Air & Water Show 2024: Parking, transit, full lineup, prohibited items and moreThere were also many amazing civilian performers in stunt planes, including some appearing in the show for the first...
FOX shows wrong photo of Mallory Swanson during Cubs-White Sox game
USWNT striker Mallory Swanson on Saturday scored the game-winning goal to secure a gold medal for her squad in the 2024 Paris Olympics. But that apparently isn’t enough to get an accurate graphic from FOX. Mallory is the wife of Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, who was unable to fly out to support her in... The post FOX shows wrong photo of Mallory Swanson during Cubs-White Sox game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels make NFL debuts: Bears No. 1 overall pick shines, Commanders QB scores TD
Saturday marked the NFL debuts of the Nos. 1 and 2 overall picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, as Caleb Williams saw his first preseason action for the Chicago Bears and Jayden Daniels made his debut for the Washington Commanders. Daniels took the field first and quickly made his presence...
Migrant shot in Chicago as tensions rise between day laborers and law enforcement officers at Home Depot
CHICAGO - Waiting for jobs outside the Home Depot in Chatham is a game of patience. Each morning, day laborers arrive from all over the city to the shopping center's bustling parking lot to compete with one another for the scarce number of jobs offered by contractors who drive by seeking them out.
Youth Leadership Activation Summit: A Time to Remember
The culture is changing in Chicago – for the better. The Youth Leader Activation Summit recently occurred on the West Side of Chicago. It featured youth speakers, interactive activities, and an opportunity to network with like-minded peers. Intended for Chicago’s youth ages 14-19, the summit empowered participants to identify community problems, take actions to solve them, and ultimately impact their communities in a positive way.
John Stockton talks about the missed opportunity Jazz had in the 1997 Finals against the Bulls: “That game was winnable”
John Stockton recalls how the Utah Jazz had their chances to beat the Chicago Bulls in the 1997 NBA Finals but got spurned by Michael Jordan.
Former White Sox top draft pick Kris Honel hasn’t thrown his last pitch just yet
BRADLEY, Ill. — In Bradley, Illinois, the town’s namesake adorns a century old factory that now hosts GoldStar Gym. Inside those brick walls, another name from the community’s past is plowing ahead with his passion for baseball. “Having someone like me to sit here and help [kids] out, someone that’s been there, done that, everything […]
The NFL world is laughing after Justin Fields unsurprising performance
The Pittsburgh Steelers will start one of Justin Fields or Russell Wilson to open up the 2024 NFL Season, but Fields could now be even further behind. The NFL world got a first-time glimpse of Justin Fields playing in a game for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the former Chicago Bears 2021 first-round pick really did not do much to cement any sort of confidence in his team.
Smash-and-grab thieves steal merchandise from Gold Coast Prada store: Chicago police
Smash-and-grab thieves stole merchandise from the Prada store in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood on Saturday morning, police said.Police said the burglary happened at the store near Rush and Oak streets just before 5:40 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA group of three or four suspects, identified only as male, broke the store's front glass door, police said.Police said the suspects, whose ages were not immediately known stole merchandise and got into a white SUV or pickup truck before fleeing southbound on Rush Street.No one is in custody and Area Three detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
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