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Tuesday marked the 19th 90°+ temp this year in Chicago
Tuesday afternoon heat index Tuesday afternoon temperatures Forecast temperature anomaly: Transition to a much cooler pattern as we move into Labor Day and beyond next week Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Thursday, Sept. 5:
Stephen Colbert Visits the Ozarks
Ermilio’s Italian Restaurant in Eureka Springs posts on their Facebook Page that host of the Late Show on CBS Stephen Colbert paid a visit to the restaurant on Friday night. On the post, the staff of the restaurant thanked Colbert for making dinner fun. No information was included on...
Over 44,000 ComEd customers without power as storms sweep through Chicago area
After intense heat brought the highest temperatures of the year to Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, severe storms are now impacting the region and have left thousands of customers without power. According to ComEd's outage map, over 44,000 customers are without power as of 6:40 p.m. While many of the...
Two middle school girls raise money for Sky vs Fever tickets with South Side lemonade stand
CHICAGO — As the scorching summer sun set on the City of Chicago Tuesday, two young girls wrapped up a second day of running a lemonade stand in the city’s Roseland neighborhood, hoping to raise enough money to see the Chicago Sky and their favorite player, Angel Reese, take on the Indiana Fever Friday. At […]
Healing trauma caused by gun violence can start at the hospital
Gun violence can change the lives of survivors, friends, family and the larger community. It can make people fearful for their lives, untrusting of the people around them and even lead to PTSD, depression and anxiety. Trauma can impact all aspects of life from relationships to education to employment. But...
Rogers Park's Beloved Khmai Cambodian Restaurant Plans Comeback Amid Starbucks Expansion
Amid the continuous expansion of coffee giant Starbucks in Rogers Park, a staple of Cambodian cuisine has been shaken but is stirring back to life. Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining, a highly regarded establishment in the area, temporarily closed due to the construction activities of a new Starbucks which is set up next door. This Starbucks will be located at 6576 N. Sheridan Road and will mark the fourth outlet within a half-mile stretch of the bustling Sheridan Road, joining other Starbucks at 6738 N. Sheridan Road, 6350 N. Sheridan Road, and inside the local Target. Despite the construction, surrounding Starbucks locations continue operating as usual, and Starbucks did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding its latest venture, as reported by Block Club Chicago.
Local H Announce Headlining Fall 2024 US Tour After Joint Run with Helmet Was Canceled
The outing will feature the band performing its 2004 album Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles? in its entirety. Local H Announce Headlining Fall 2024 US Tour After Joint Run with Helmet Was Canceled Spencer Kaufman
Chicago-area schools to close early amid extreme heat
CHICAGO - Some schools in the Chicago area will have early dismissal on Tuesday as the extreme heat continues. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for all of northern Illinois, while a heat advisory is in effect for most of northwestern Indiana. The Chicago area could see temperatures as...
Three ATM burglaries reported overnight in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Three ATM burglaries were reported overnight in Chicago. The first burglary was reported at a convenience store in Englewood around 3:50 a.m.Chicago police said the thieves took an ATM. What appeared to be a mental guard door was ripped off its hinges, according to CBS News Chicago crews. Police said the burglars used a black SUV during the theft. Around 4:15 a.m., police said thieves were caught on surveillance video at the Diamond Express Market, in the 2000 block of West 79th Street, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The group of five smashed the store window before using an SUV to rip the cash machine out of the storefront. They loaded the ATM onto the back of the SUV and drove off. At 5:20 a.m., police said a group of four men broke the window of a business, in the 4400 block of South Cottage Avenue. Police said the offenders took the ATM with an unknown amount of money and left in a black SUV.No arrests have been made. Police have not confirmed a connection between the burglaries.
2 gunmen open fire on 52-year-old man in West Englewood
CHICAGO - A 52-year-old man was shot and hospitalized early Tuesday in the West Englewood neighborhood. The man was standing outside around 12:30 a.m. when two gunmen started shooting at him in the 5500 block of South Ashland Avenue, according to police. The victim was shot once in the thigh....
Repeat Joliet Offender Arrested for Choking Ex-Girlfriend
A 43 year old Joliet man was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Domestic Battery (2 Counts), Battery, Violation of Pretrial Conditions, Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer, and Resisting a Peace Officer. Douglas Yates was processed and released on a Notice to Appear for Motor Vehicle Theft and Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle. In total Douglas has been charged with 11 felonies and 13 misdemeanors since June of last year. Douglas remains behind bars for other charges.
1 injured in rollover crash involving semi in Oak Lawn | VIDEO
One person was injured in a crash blocked off some lanes in the south suburbs on Tuesday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash involved two cars and a semi near the Target on 95th Street in Oak Lawn.The westbound lanes of 95th were blocked at Keeler Avenue as crews worked to clean the scene.SEE ALSO: Woman killed in I-57 hit-and-run crash, ISP says; NB lanes reopened at 111thChopper 7 was over the scene around 6:30 a.m., showing a car on its side in front of a semi. The second vehicle was seen behind the semi.The driver of one of the vehicles was taken to a nearby hospital for non-life threatening injuries, and the crash remains under investigation.
Rabbit Fever on the rise in rabbits, ticks, squirrels across central Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — A rare disease has been found in central Illinois. University of Illinois' Wildlife Medical Clinic is warning people of tularemia — also known as Rabbit Fever. The disease can be found in Eastern cottontails, ticks, squirrels and even cats kept outside. While it's more...
APP Tour Returns To Action With Some Familiar Names Heavily Favored to Rule in Chicago
The APP Tour is back in action this week for the Zimmer Biomet APP Chicago Tournament, being held at Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, Illinois. The facility has 16 permanent courts and six tennis courts that will likely be put to good use. The APP Tour has had nearly a two-month break, with this the first event since the APP Newport Beach Open back in early July.
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