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1 killed in Roseland stabbing, Chicago police say
A person was stabbed to death in the Roseland neighborhood Monday morning, Chicago police said.The incident occurred at about 12:33 a.m. in the 300-block of East 115th Street.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said a male victim was outside of a vehicle with a male suspect and a female suspect when a verbal altercation turned physical.The male suspect who was the driver of the vehicle took out a cutting instrument and stabbed the male victim, who was a passenger, in the chest, police said.The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released his identity.The two suspects fled the scene in a beige Toyota Corolla, police said.No one is in custody and Area Two detectives are investigating.
I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City – here’s what people in Detroit and the more than 167 other cities and towns using this technology should know
Our research found that while ShotSpotter may have benefits for improved detection and response, it offers little benefit for enforcement and clearance and did not reduce gunshot victimization.
Prime Healthcare Agrees to Acquire 14 Ascension Healthcare Properties in Metro Chicago, Plans $250M in Improvements
CHICAGO — Prime Healthcare has agreed to acquire nine hospitals and associated physician practices in Illinois, as well as five post-acute and senior living facilities, from St. Louis-based Ascension. The properties are largely located in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. The transaction is expected to close in the first...
Pickleball Clubhouse Coming To Irving Park Early Next Year
IRVING PARK — Construction is underway on a Pickleball Clubhouse slated to open this winter in Irving Park. Chris Sears, founder and CEO of Pickleball Clubhouse, plans to open the indoor playing facility at 4242 N. Elston Ave., a warehouse that was formerly home to Thillens, an armored car service provider.
Outset Music Venue Opens In Bucktown After Extended Delay
BUCKTOWN — A new music venue in Bucktown held its first show on Friday after its opening was delayed by almost two months. Outset, 1675 N. Elston Ave., was scheduled to host its inaugural concerts June 1-2 with Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton. But due to power connection issues...
Track & Field Center In Pullman Helped 2 Chicagoans On Path To Paris Olympics
PULLMAN — When Craig Collins was growing up in South Shore, his running teams would practice in school hallways. Outdoor tracks got ripped to shreds by football practice. Sand pits turned into puddles. Coaches had math tests to grade, so the track team made use of school corridors. Collins...
'The Captain' Tim Elko continues to defy underdog pro status, one step closer to The Show
Since being picked No. 311 overall (10th round) in the 2022 MLB Draft, Ole Miss baseball legend Tim Elko has simply breezed through minor league baseball to this point and is now just one step away from playing in the big leagues. Recently, the Chicago White Sox organization promoted Elko...
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
Roseland Portrait Project paints new image of Far South Side
CHICAGO - Can art be used to change a neighborhood’s reputation for violence and poverty? John Bakker certainly thinks so. He’s the Chicago artist behind the Roseland Portrait Project. With each stroke of his brush, he’s painting a different image of what it means to be in the Far South Side neighborhood.
FCC 2 extinguishes Chicago Fire FC II 5-0
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KENTUCKY – FC Cincinnati 2 (12-5-2) routed Chicago Fire FC II (8-5-6) by a final score of 5-0 on a wet and rainy day at Scudamore Stadium through five different goal scorers. It was quite the performance and response from the Orange and Blue. FIRST HALF. The...
‘Lord Of The Rings’ Cast Discusses The Challenges Of Bringing The Trilogy To The Stage — As A Musical
NAVY PIER — “The Fellowship of the Ring,” the first volume of J.R.R. Tolkien‘s seminal “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, was published July 29, 1954. Fast forward 70 years: In a fateful anniversary celebration, Chicago Shakespeare Theater has just premiered its run of an inventive stage adaptation.
Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 29
• It's official: The South Red Line Extension reportedly first promised in 1973, has been awarded a $1.973 billion federal grant (Crain's) • Damen Green Line stop will opens Aug. 5, in time for Democratic National Convention (Block Club) • Driver fatally struck male pedestrian who reportedly "ran into traffic"...
Gator Watch In Lincoln Park? No, It’s A Turtle On A Log, City Says
LINCOLN PARK — “Gator Watch 2024” has been called off before it could begin. Two fishers said they believe they saw an alligator in Lincoln Park’s North Pond, but city officials are saying the sighting is highly improbable. Tom Hildum and wife Sheba Heard, recreational anglers...
1 injured in Bishop Ford Expy. shooting near Rosemoor, Illinois State Police say
A person was shot on Monday on the Bishop Ford expressway on the city's South Side, according to Illinois State Police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened around 5:14 a.m. on I-94 at Michigan Avenue near Chicago's Rosemoor neighborhood, police said.The person who was shot was driving on the northbound lanes of I-94 when shots were fired.The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Details surrounding the shooting have not been released by state police.It is unknown if anyone is in custody.NB Bishop Ford was shutdown around 7:30 a.m. at the Dan Ryan. Traffic was being diverted onto SB I-57.Illinois State Police said the highway should reopen by 9 a.m.This is a developing story.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Today In Culture, Monday, July 29, 2024: Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture At Navy Pier | Taste Of Chicago Lineup | Broadway In Chicago Free Summer Concert
Get Chicago & Midwest culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. St. Louis Art Museum Names Jorge Rivas Deputy Director And Chief Curator. “Jorge Rivas will oversee the museum’s curatorial, collection and exhibition departments,” newsletters ARTnews. “He comes to SLAM from the Denver...
Burglars target 3 North Side businesses in 30 minutes
CHICAGO — Police are investigating a string of business burglaries that were reported overnight in Lincoln Park and Lakeview. In Lincoln Park, two businesses were burglarized in the 2200 block of North Lincoln around 3:30 a.m., according to CPD. Officers found the front glass windows broken at both stores,...
2 charged with setting fire that killed Chicago firefighter
CHICAGO — Two men used bottles of hand sanitizer to start a fire in an empty, vacant building, prosecutors alleged, and then the owner fraudulently filed an insurance claim, pretending the residence was occupied by renters and filled with furniture, equipment and tools. The fire, though, quickly spread to...
Mother-Daughter Duo Graduates from Chicago Housing Authority’s LevelUp Program
Traceye Butler and her daughter Shannell walked into a Chicago Housing Authority office in 2019 and inquired about becoming homeowners. Five years later, they are not only on the road to accomplishing their goal – but their journey has allowed them to grow closer. Both graduated last week from...
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