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Wicker Park shooting: 3 wounded in drive by
CHICAGO - Three men were wounded in a drive-by shooting Friday morning in the Wicker Park neighborhood. A group of people were standing on the sidewalk around 1:30 a.m. when a black sedan pulled up and someone inside started shooting in the 2100 block of West Division Street, according to police.
Redondo Solari leads Inter Miami against the Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire (6-11-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Inter Miami CF (15-4-5, first in the Eastern Conference) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Inter Miami CF -165, Chicago +363, Draw +344; over/under is 3.5 goals. BOTTOM LINE: Federico Redondo Solari leads Inter Miami into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after scoring...
Laurie Metcalf, back in Chicago, talks about what she misses from Steppenwolf - and being an ‘inveterate creature of the stage’
CHICAGO - Laurie Metcalf, an early ensemble member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and, at age 69, among the most famous and beloved of American stage actresses, is currently starring in Samuel L. Hunter's play "Little Bear Ridge Road" at the theater through Aug. 4. We recently spoke at Steppenwolf...
National Veterans Art Museum exhibit reflects sculptor’s life as medic, escape from communism
An exhibit by sculptor and former military medic Steven Luu will be featured through Dec. 13 at the National Veterans Art Museum, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. A public reception honoring Luu and his artwork will be held at the museum from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The exhibit is called “A Path to Healing and Transformation” and is curated by Gloria Dai.
Global IT outage impacts flights at Chicago's O'Hare, Midway airports
A global IT outage impacted airlines, airports, banks and media companies Friday morning, including systems across the Chicago area.As of late Friday night, O'Hare Airport was still very busy. Some of the folks waiting had been there since early in the morning.Their flights were canceled, but they just wanted their luggage back, however, that was going to take four hours or more. ABC7 expected many of the passengers to be at the airport overnight.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe global outage also impacted apps and servers for Microsoft 365.CrowdStrike, a U.S. cybersecurity company, has admitted to...
College-bound students get back-to-campus essentials thanks to scholarship program
CHICAGO (CBS) -- More than 100 college-bound students on the city's South Side had their trunks filled Thursday with all the back-to-school essentials.They were given a free laptop, backpack, and other essentials like bedding and a shower caddy at an event at the South Shore Cultural Center.The Trunk Scholarship Program is now in its 16th year. It is organized by Ada S. McKinley Community Services, and named after former Chicago Bear Revie Sorey.CBS News Chicago spoke to one senior who is headed to Howard University."It feels amazing, actually, to not have to worry about things that I need for my dorm," said Lailani Allison. "I'm excited about meeting new people, but also making more connections and just exploring the world."Scholarship winners answered the question, "Why obtaining a post-secondary education is important to me." The winning essays have been published.In addition to supplies, the top winners also received a cash award in the form of a gift card for fees and incidentals. The program has given out more than $20 million in college scholarships.
Thieves steal copper from air conditioners at 2 small businesses in Beverly
CHICAGO (CBS) -- CBS News Chicago viewers reached out recently, asking why a couple of businesses in the Beverly neighborhood were closed.It turned out they were recently targeted by thieves.Ohana Ice & Treats would typically be busy on a summer night, but the doors there were locked Thursday night—as it was one of the two businesses that were targeted."This is our peak time," said owner Keynn Cain. "This is when we make the money that sustains us throughout the year."Two weeks ago, thieves decided to steal the copper from the outside air conditioning unit at the ice cream shop."It's cost...
Picture-perfect weekend; high pressure in place
This coming weekend to be the first completely RAIN-FREE since May 18-19, 9 weeks ago—AND NO severe weather! Each of the past 8 weekends has featured measurable rain on one or both weekend days. Lighter winds Friday to make for much more ideal boating/swimming conditions on Lake Michigan. Nearly ¾ of the day’s possible sunshine Thursday—Friday […]
Chicago faith-based leaders call on mayor, elected officials to open Office of Gun Violence Reduction
A coalition of faith-based leaders and community members marched in front of Chicago City Hall Thursday morning calling on the mayor and elected officials to do more to address gun violence. "The city must have a compressive, long-term strategy that addresses gun violence beyond the administration and staff turnover," said...
Bob-O’s is WGN Radio’s 2024 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament Champion!
Rick Bartell, the owner of Bob-O’s Hot Dogs, joins Lisa Dent to talk about winning WGN Radio’s 2024 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament with 62% of the vote. Thanks again to our sponsors, Turano Baking Company and Mauro Provisions, and thanks to the passionate Italian beef fans who accounted for 100,000 votes over the 3 weeks that our tournament took place.
Lake Michigan sailors describe dramatic man overboard rescue during storm
LAKE MICHIGAN - There’s being in the right place at the right time - and then there’s clearly being prepared for the unexpected. A man overboard incident during last weekend’s Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac sailboat competition led to a dramatic 20-minute rescue amid a storm that lashed Lake Michigan with some big waves and 46 mph winds.
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Dennis Quaid Takes to the Chicago Stage for a One-Night-Only Concert This Friday
Video: Dennis Quaid speaks with WTTW News reporter Angel Idowu about his upcoming Chicago concert. (WTTW News) Over the course of his career, Dennis Quaid has been known as a film star, acting in everything from “The Parent Trap” to “The Right Stuff.”. Now, he’s taking to...
Suburban man arrested for fatal shooting of 3-year-old in road rage incident: police
CHICAGO - A suburban man is behind bars for fatally shooting a 3-year-old boy during a road rage incident in September 2022, according to Chicago police. Chief of Detectives Antoinette Ursitti announced Govanni Hernandez's arrest during a press conference on Thursday. Hernandez, 32, is charged with the following:. One felony...
Beloved former Cub joining broadcast for next homestand
From 2015-20, Jon Lester made an indelible mark on Chicago Cubs fans. In his six years with the team, the lefthander went 77-44 with a 3.64 ERA and 940 strikeouts during the best run the franchise has had in a century. Lester’s playoff performances also stand out, as he allowed 20 runs in 70 total Read more... The post Jon Lester joining Marquee Network for next Cubs homestand appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Surprise Zach LaVine Trade Destination Rumored After Big Offseason Moves
The Chicago Bulls finally decided to retool this summer. Moving on from Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, and Andre Drummond, the Bulls are now focusing on the future. The biggest move left to make for Chicago is trading Zach LaVine. The 29-year-old shooting guard doesn't fit into the Bulls' plans both on the court and in terms of the timeline.
Family Of Auburn Gresham Pastor Found In River Demands Investigators ‘Leave No Stone Unturned’
AUBURN GRESHAM — A plume of blue and silver balloons graced the sky Wednesday in Auburn Gresham as family and friends celebrated the late Rev. Warren Beard and demanded officials more aggressively investigate his death. The South Side pastor went missing July 2 after last being seen in suburban...
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