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Sisters of Texas woman who Joshua Zimmerman allegedly murdered speak after his recapture
HERNANDO, Miss. (WMC) - Joshua Zimmerman, the accused killer who escaped from the DeSoto County courthouse in June and was finally recaptured in Chicago this week, now faces charges in four states. Zimmerman is charged with attempted murder and armed robbery in DeSoto County, Mississippi, where investigators say he tried...
High school student fatally shot in Little Village while driving from soccer practice
A teen was shot and killed on the city's Southwest Side earlier this week, just days before the start of the new school year.He was gunned down while driving back from soccer practice on Monday in Little Village. ABC7 spoke with the victim's family and coach about their sudden and heartbreaking loss.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe 17-year-old victim, Juan Salgado, was one week away from starting his senior year at Juarez Community Academy and becoming the captain of the school's soccer team when he was killed, his family said.Torn hearts gathered outside Orozco Community Academy,...
CPD praised for managing peaceful protests; 8 complaints filed against officers
CHICAGO – It’s a chance to reflect after multiple days of protests. “We watched these officers go through it. We saw people yelling in their faces, yelling obscenities, and they maintained their cool throughout. They didn’t take the bait,” Superintendent Larry Snelling said. Snelling gave his police department a round of applause, lauding them for […]
The Chicago Bears Preseason finale proved one thing
The Chicago Bears ended their pre-season with another convincing win by beating the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs 34-21 on Thursday night. You might remember last season when these two teams played in Week 3 where Taylor Swift was seen in attendance for the first time when she and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce officially became the hottest couple on the planet.
Watch: Cubs OF motors around the bases for inside-the-park home run at insane speed
Chicago Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has not yet made a significant impact with his bat at the major league level. But he does have a ton of speed, and he showcased that on Friday night by hitting an inside-the-park home run against the Miami Marlins.An inside-the-park home run is always exciting, but this one was especially so because Crow-Armstrong motored his way around the bases going from home to home in a staggering 14 seconds. Have a look. PCA just ran from home to home in 14 seconds. pic.twitter.com/tYLhntYjlY— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 23, 2024 According to Bleacher Report, that is the fastest home-to-home time in the league this season. That is Crow-Armstrong's sixth home run of the season and helped lift the Cubs to a 6-3 win and bring them to within one game of .500 (64-65).It might be too little, too late when it comes to earning a playoff spot, but they have been playing significantly better baseball in the second half of the season and especially throughout the month of August.
Chicago Crime Debate Takes Center Stage as Republican VP Candidate JD Vance Labels City "Murder Capital" at DNC
As the Democratic National Convention opened its doors in Chicago, a city that has been the subject of intense scrutiny for its crime statistics, the conversation about safety and public policy once again hit the national stage. A recent assertion by Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, labeled Chicago as the "murder capital of the United States of America." However, a closer examination of the crime data suggests this claim may not hold up under scrutiny as Chicago's per capita murder rate does not currently top the nation's charts.
Bears Predicted to Part Ways With 5th-Year QB in Favor of Rookie
The Chicago Bears have roughly four days to figure out which players will make their initial 53-man roster to start the 2024 season, and one writer predicted Bears rookie quarterback Austin Reed will win out over veteran Brett Rypien. The Bears have easy decisions to make about the top two...
After days of DNC protests, only 8 complaints have been filed against Chicago cops, police oversight agency says
CHICAGO — After five days of protests and countless interactions with demonstrators, anarchists, and ordinary passers-by, the agency charged with investigating misconduct by Chicago police officers has received just eight complaints related to the Democratic National Convention. COPA, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, provided that information and a...
Ramaswamy and Jones clash at DNC over ‘demagogue’ remark
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy finally had a chance to confront CNN analyst Van Jones for calling him a “demagogue” during a segment on the network last year. The feud between Ramaswamy and Jones took a more heated turn in December, when the Trump surrogate posted a video clip on X responding to Jones’s […]
U.S. Open Qualifier Zoe Nordmann (2024) Will Swim for Northwestern
Zoe Nordmann is headed to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, to join the class of 2028 this fall. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Travel Advisory | New York City FC vs. Chicago Fire FC, 8/24
Supporters are advised that there are planned service changes on the 7 train this Saturday when New York City FC welcomes Chicago Fire FC to Citi Field. Please see below for more details and options on how to reach the game by public transport. Planned Service Changes:. Seven trains aren’t...
Cubs designate longest-tenured player David Bote for assignment
The Cubs announced Friday they designated David Bote, their longest-tenured player, for assignment, ending his 12-year career with the North Side. The team recalled infielder Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa in his place. They also claimed right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell off of waivers from the Diamondbacks, optioning him to Triple-A.
Chicago-area teen cancer patient to meet Luke Bryan after gifting Make-A-Wish to fellow patient
A Chicago-area teen who's fighting a rare form of cancer is paying it forward this weekend.Patrick Stevenson gave up his Make-A-Wish opportunity to help another child he met at the hospital.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchStevenson turns 14 next week and is just beginning his freshman year of high school. It's a busy time, not to mention that he's also battling a rare genetic form of cancer.The teen spent several weeks in the hospital this summer. The illness is serious enough that the Make-A-Wish organization offered to grant a wish for him. However, Stevenson turned...
Ramaswamy makes surprise appearance at Democratic convention
CHICAGO — Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made a surprise appearance on the final day of the Democratic National Convention, just hours before Vice President Harris is set to take the stage. “I held a conference open to the public, open to the press, earlier today, where I laid out an alternative vision —…
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