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Schaumburg man sentenced for cell-phone store robberies
A Schaumburg man has been sentenced to 26 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for robbing two cellular phone stores in DuPage County. Isa Al Ahad, formerly Stephon Little, 31, was convicted of robbing at gunpoint a Wheaton Sprint store in 2019 and a Hinsdale Verizon Wireless store in 2022.
Chicago man accused of supplying fatal dose of drugs to Naperville man
Christopher Hobson, a 38-year-old Bronzeville resident, has been charged with three counts of drug-induced homicide and two felony counts of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance for allegedly providing a fatal dose of fentanyl and alprazolam to a Naperville man in early 2023.
Will County Rejects Non-Sanctuary Status Amid Immigration Policy Debates, Chicago Allocates $70M for Migrant Support
In a firm stand for the values of inclusivity and diversity, the Will County Board voted against a resolution that would have declared the county a non-sanctuary area. With a predominantly party-line vote where 11 Democrats stood against and eight Republicans in favor, the decision highlighted the ideological divide apparent within the county's political landscape, according to the Chicago Tribune. During the contentious debate, community members voiced their opposition to the resolution, emphasizing that such demarcations are perceived as anti-immigrant and contrary to the county’s ethos of welcome.
DuPage County, IL – Early Morning Armed Robbery on Route 59 in Naperville
Naperville, IL – An armed robbery occurred early Friday morning at a business on Route 59 in Naperville, leaving police in search of a suspect. The incident took place at approximately 5:03 a.m. on the 4900 block of S. Route 59. The Naperville Police Department responded swiftly to reports of an armed robbery that had transpired around 10 minutes earlier.
CTA bus ends up in storefront after crash in Little Village; 4 hurt
CHICAGO - A CTA bus struck a building in Little Village after colliding with a sedan Saturday morning. Police said a white Infinity sedan driven by an 18-year-old man failed to stop at a traffic light and hit a CTA bus in the 4000 block of West 26th Street. The...
Photos: Yaeji Mesmerizes Pitchfork Music Festival Fans with Her Genre-Bending Beats
The Pitchfork Music Festival kicked-off its 2024 edition in Chicago on Friday, July 19. Along with seeing big names like Black Pumas, 100 gecs, and Jai Paul, one of the best things about going to the fest is seeing how artists grow and evolve over the years. Yaeji, Kathy Yaeji...
Chicago Forecast: Pleasant conditions, partly sunny skies with cooler temperatures near lakefront
While the Chicago area was subject to a tumultuous and historic start to the week with a severe weather outbreak that spawned a record-amount of tornadoes in the region on Monday, this weekend is shaping up to be pleasant. Noticeable cloud cover is expected throughout the day, though some sunshine...
Stadium, golf course, thoroughfare threaten Chicago's mature trees, group says
(The Center Square) – An environmentalist and Chicago professor says asthma cases and respiratory disease cases are on the rise, possibly due to the Chicago Park district cutting down mature trees. Environmentalist groups are calling for a Chicago Lakefront National park designation amidst the park district's plans to cut more trees down for projects associated with the Redefine the Drive program and the possible construction of the Bears stadium. Jeannette Hoyt said tree oxygen production varies by tree size and that mature trees with more...
Glory men look to stay top of the table
The Green Bay Glory will hit the road again on Saturday against Berber City in their efforts to win a trophy in their first year of existence. Aidan Greer, Tim Geocaris, and Edgar Heredia scored in their 3-2 win over Edgewater Castle last week, with Heredia's header serving as the match-winner.
The overall quiet weather pattern continues this weekend with near seasonable temperatures
Light wind regime to promote ideal swimming and boating conditions on Lake Michigan, shoreline water temperature reaches a new 2024 benchmark, 73 degrees. Lake Michigan water temperatures and wave height forecast.
The Butterfly House, by Navy Pier, provides beauty, education
CHICAGO (CBS) – They're beautiful and intriguing, but perhaps many don't know a lot about butterflies.CBS News Chicago's Mugo Odigwe spent some time at The Butterfly House at Navy Pier to get an up close and personal look at some winged wonders."Butterflies have always been a symbol of serenity and grace," said Joe Rudy, expert and owner of The Butterfly House. "Because of the process they go through going from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, they represent change and metamorphosis to people."And visitors can be part of it all at The Butterfly House, just west of Navy Pier. Rudy loves...
Peaceapalooza, a new summer festival, provides fun, safe outlet for kids
CHICAGO (CBS) – While Chicago is known for its summer festivals, there's a new festival this year with a different purpose.Jessica Rose and her husband, Jonathan, brought their daughters to Oakwood Beach on Friday to attend the first-ever Peaceapalooza Music and Family Festival. The fest was designed to give youngsters something positive to do while on Chicago's lakefront."It allows them to come to the beach, listen to some music they like, eat some great food and just enjoy one another on a hot summer day," said Rose.Many residents have complained there are limited activities for teenagers during the summer. So...
Police Arrest Suburban Man for Fatally Shooting 3-Year-Old in Road Rage Case
Chicago, USA – Police in Chicago said that in September of 2022, a guy from the suburbs shot and killed a 3-year-old child after an altercation over road rage. The man is currently in prison. The arrest of Govanni Hernandez was revealed at a press conference on Thursday by...
Police Arrest Chicago Man for Alleged Theft Incident at Champaign Walgreens
The suspected theft at a Walgreens in Champaign’s Campustown led to the Tuesday arrest of a guy from Chicago. The 29-year-old Geovontae Galloway was taken into custody at 12:36 p.m. by officers from the University of Illinois Police who had responded to a report of stealing at the Walgreens on East Green Street.
Tourist’s Death in 100 mph Crash: Street Racers Receive Probation
CHICAGO — Two individuals have been ordered to serve probation for the death of a pedestrian near Midway Airport, which occurred when two Corvettes crashed during a 100 mph race. Judge Ursula Walowski heard the guilty pleas of Noe Garcia, 37, and Aaron Guerrero, 29. The prosecution stated that...
Paul Lisnek on calls for Biden to step down, the RNC, Trump’s VP pick, & more
CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week. This week’s topics include the recent calls for President Bien to step down from the presidential race, the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential pick, and more. Tune in on Sundays for WGN-TV Political Report with Paul Lisnek.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese will ‘wear our get-along shirts’ for WNBA All-Stars vs Team USA
PHOENIX — Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese knows about the palpable rivalry between her and Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. The two have been on opposing sides dating back to Reese at Maryland and Clark at Iowa in 2020. The rivalry continued when Reese transferred to LSU, with increasing stakes: LSU beat Iowa in the 2023 national championship game, and Iowa returned the favor in 2024 in the Elite Eight.
Chicago police issue warning after recent smash-and-grab burglaries at West Side businesses: VIDEO
Chicago police issued a warning Friday after recent smash-and-grab burglaries happened at businesses on the city's West Side.In the last two weeks, police said a group of burglars have broken through a security gate lock and smashed through the doors or windows of at least three businesses to steal from their cash register or ATM.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe smash-and-grab burglaries happened at businesses in the Austin and Garfield Park neighborhoods.Each of the crimes were carried out by a group of up to five offenders, with two of the offenders acting as lookouts, Chicago police...
Prom for senior (citizens) takes place on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — Their high school prom may have been decades ago, but for a moment in time, for some seniors in Roseland, Friday was prom day as some residents showed how they turned back the clock and danced the day away. Feeling good about how you look never gets old."The good part about it is that you're happy."Ninety-five-year-old 95-year Delorse Williams feels 16 all over again. She's reflecting on her high school prom experience…"I remember I got a good kiss, haha," said Williams.Because on Friday, she got to relive it. It's Senior Prom Day at Roseland Place, a senior living facility...
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