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Watchdog Asks Police Oversight Board for Evidence of Flawed Probes, Retaliation by Misconduct Agency
Chicago’s inspector general has asked the city’s police oversight board to turn over the evidence that prompted the board to request the city’s watchdog open a probe into the city’s police misconduct agency, according to a letter obtained by WTTW News. The Community Commission for Public...
El Chapo's son due in federal court in Chicago on Tuesday
CHICAGO (CBS) — The son of jailed former Sinaloa Cartel kingpin Joaquin El Chapo Guzman is due in federal court in Chicago on Tuesday after surrendering to American authorities. Joaquin Guzman Lopez may have been working with American officials to arrange his surrender, but he may have fooled another drug trafficker, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, into entering the United States. Guzman Lopez apparently told Zambada they were going to take a small plane to look at real estate in northern Mexico on Thursday. Instead, they landed near El Paso, Texas, where federal authorities were waiting and took them both into custody. Zambada cofounded the Sinaloa Cartel with El Chapo decades ago. It is not clear why El Chapo's son may have betrayed him.
Large crowd rallies in Humboldt Park as Venezuelans await results in tense presidential election
A celebration got underway in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on Sunday night as people await the results of the Venezuelan presidential election.Video shows the large gathering at Grand and Kedzie.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchEarlier Sunday, people rallied downtown as Venezuelans cast their votes.Whether it is President Nicolás Maduro who is chosen, or his main opponent, former diplomat Edmundo González, the election will have ripple effects throughout the Americas.U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin posted about the election on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying, "Venezuelans showed up in huge numbers to vote for a better future. The regime must respect their votes and not steal another election."Venezuelans showed up in huge numbers to vote for a better future. The regime must respect their votes and not steal another election.— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) July 29, 2024 Seven-point-seven million Venezuelans have already left the country in search of opportunities abroad.Many of them have come to the United States, causing a migrant crisis which impacted Chicago when busloads of migrants were sent to the city from the Texas border.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Mixed Sunday Results as Tigers & White Sox Lose, but Cubs & Whitecaps Win
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, July 29, 2024) – Bailey Ober allowed just a Matt Vierling single in the fourth inning and struck out 11 over eight frames as the visiting Minnesota Twins toyed with the Tigers yesterday, 5-0. Detroit entertains the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park this evening, with coverage led by Dan Dickerson at 6:15 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
Shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway disrupts traffic in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — The outbound Dan Ryan Expressway between Roosevelt Road and 18th Street reopened Sunday evening after a shooting disrupted traffic for hours. Illinois State Police say the victim was heading south when someone opened fire and struck their vehicle. No one was injured.
Jonathan Owens Supports Wife Simone Biles From Home During Olympic Qualifying Round
The 2024 Olympic games kicked off this past weekend which means that it is officially Simone Biles season. Simone Biles and the US Gymnastics team kicked off their defense in the gymnastics qualification round on Sunday, July 28 at the Bercy Arena in Paris. The legendary gymnast is married to...
Garrett Crochet reportedly infuriated White Sox with recent move
The Chicago White Sox have had their efforts to trade Garrett Crochet complicated by recent demands coming from the player’s camp, and they do not sound happy about it. Rumors have suggested for weeks that the White Sox plan to trade Crochet, a 25-year-old left-handed pitcher with ace potential. Those efforts, however, have been complicated... The post Garrett Crochet reportedly infuriated White Sox with recent move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Misdemeanor charge for man who randomly slugged a woman in the Loop. (It’s the 4th random attack he’s been accused of since Christmas)
CHICAGO — A man accused of randomly attacking a woman in the Loop earlier this month, knocking her to the ground in a crosswalk, is only facing a misdemeanor battery charge, according to court records. The woman is the fourth person that Azzam Qattoum is accused of randomly attacking downtown since Christmas. He was charged with misdemeanors in all of the other cases, too.
Official: Four players leave the Chicago Blackhawks organization
The Blackhawks have four players who will have to leave the organization for the international stage. These prospects have had an excellent showing in international play recently, as the Blackhawks pipeline had eyes on it as the IIHF tournament ramped up. Fast forward to July 2024 and the Blackhawk's prospects...
Cubs obtain Isaac Paredes from Rays for Christopher Morel
The Chicago Cubs acquired All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays for third baseman Christopher Morel and two minor leaguers on Sunday. Paredes was named an All-Star for the first time this season. He is batting .245 with 16 homers and 55 RBIs in 101 games.
A Chicagoan turned reporter in Paris
Bridget O’Connell, Chicagoan accountant, becomes a reporter for WGN Radio while she is in Paris during the Olympics. She joins Steve to talk about her experience in Paris during the games and how expensive it is to attend some of the events.
Police recover body of missing 31st Street boater
The family of Lorenzo Tobin found his body Sunday. He had been missing since Friday when a double-decker yacht that Lorenzo Tobin was on capsized. His wife said Tobin was helping work a birthday party on the boat and made sure people had life vests.
After violence on last two Chicago Critical Mass rides, thankfully Friday’s event was peaceful, but still wild
Earlier this month I wrote about disturbing violent incidents on the last two editions of the Chicago Critical Mass bike parade/protest/party. The often-huge ride gathers on the last Friday of the month at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. I'd credit the event with having a having a huge influence...
Julius Peppers: Bear at Heart
Peppers spent four of his most productive NFL seasons in Chicago Julius Peppers, a North Carolina native and University of North Carolina Tarheel, was drafted in the 2002 NFL Draft 2nd overall to the Carolina Panthers. He helped the Panthers to an NFC Championship and established himself as a premiere EDGE defender in the league. And then, he left. The North Carolina native signed a lucrative free agent contract with the Chicago Bears after eight seasons in Carolina. He joined a talented defensive unit that allowed him to shine, helping put the exclamation point on what would become one of...
WNBA Legend Seimone Augustus Holds Nothing Back About Angel Reese
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has been one of the more surprising players in the 2024 WNBA season. After being chosen as the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, the former LSU Tiger dealt with some critics who questioned how her game would translate to the league, and not many expected ...
Chicago Bulls get surprisingly good news for the first time this offseason
For the first time this offseason, the Chicago Bulls get surprisingly good news on the Lonzo Ball front. After initially signing a four-year deal with the Chicago Bulls during the 2021 NBA offseason, Lonzo Ball has only played in 35 games (all of which came in that first season). He was shut down with a knee injury that didn't seem all that serious at the time, but it's forced him to miss the last two complete seasons. While there have been encouraging signs in the past of his potential return, he hasn't been closer to a full bill of health than he currently is right now.
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