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Chicago small business owner says ghost merchant charged over $40K to his Chase credit card
A small Chicago housing development business was in a big battle with its bank over more than $40,000 in fraudulent charges. The owner believes they were from a ghost merchant.Jeff Benach's fraud fight started shortly after his company, Lexington Homes in Lincoln Park, ordered renderings.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I wanted to do an overview of what the community would look like when it's done from a birds eye perspective," he said.The developer hired a Canadian company, but their renderings didn't meet his expectations. He canceled the order and said he offered to pay them for...
Chicago committee addresses concerns over CPD's handling of U Visa requests
CHICAGO - The Chicago Committee for Immigrant and Refugee Rights held a crucial hearing on Tuesday with representatives from the Chicago Law Department and city residents to address serious concerns about the Chicago Police Department's handling of U Visa requests, a program designed to help undocumented crime victims gain a path to citizenship.
Palos Park, IL – Man Charged with Multiple Felonies for False Fire Alarms
Palos Park, IL – A 26-year-old Burbank man faces six felony counts of disorderly conduct after a months-long investigation into false fire alarms targeting the Palos Fire Protection District. According to the Palos Park Police Department, the investigation began on March 18, when the Palos Fire Protection District reported...
Chicago Blackhawks Prospects Nazar & Slaggert Potential AHL Start for 2024-25 Season
The Chicago Blackhawks are gearing up for the 2024-25 season with prospects Frank Nazar and Landon Slaggert likely to start in the AHL after a busy free agency period on July 1 added depth to the team. Landon Slaggert dressed for 16 NHL games, scoring one goal and registering four...
New task force to address high-risk funeral processions
On June 7, Bernadette McLain of Forest Park was driving north on Des Plaines Avenue. But when she turned right on Jackson Boulevard, she encountered a funeral procession traveling west down the same road. Suddenly, McLain said, a big black SUV was speeding toward her, traveling the wrong direction into...
Art project and workshops aim to address bird deaths due to window collisions
“Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene” is an environmental art endeavor aimed at addressing the alarming rate of bird deaths resulting from window collisions across the United States. The project was catalyzed by a tragic event on October 5, 2023, when nearly 1,000 birds perished after colliding with a single building in the city of Chicago. This incident underscored the urgent need to confront the pervasive threat posed by glass structures along birds’ migratory routes, particularly in Chicago, which ranks as one of the most perilous cities for avian species due to its abundance of glass buildings.
Video shows Chicago police shooting that killed 1 man, injured another
CHICAGO (CBS) – New video released by Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Tuesday shows the police shooting of a stabbing suspect in May on the city's West Side in which the suspect was killed and another man was critically wounded.Chicago police responded to a 911 call describing a fight between two men in the South Austin neighborhood on Cicero Avenue. One caller warned a man had a knife on him.Pod camera video shows police pull up with their lights and sirens on. A man with a backpack seemed to wave them down before officers got out of their...
Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day with The Budlong
National Fried Chicken Day is Saturday, July 6th and what better way to celebrate than with a Nashville hot chicken sandwich!. The Budlong Southern Chicken is commemorating the holiday AND their 8th birthday by offering $5 Budlong Original Chicken Sandwiches for the enter month of July. Craveworthy Brands CEO Gregg Majewski join Kevin Powell and Michael Piff to talk about their special deal for Chicago food lovers, the Budlong’s origin story, what sets them apart from everyone else, how they were serving Nashville hot chicken before it was cool, and more! Dine-in at any of the Budlong’s Chicago area locations to enjoy your $5 chicken sandwich.
Here’s Who’s Replacing Greg Beharrell At Q101
As Radio Ink reported earlier this week, Greg Beharrell is no longer with WKQX “Q101” in Chicago, the Alternative station owned by Cumulus Media. We now know who is taking the 7pm-midnight slot at the station. Introducing Lyndsey Marie, described as a “Radio Personality. Extroverted introvert. Burger connoisseur.”...
Bears Urged to Get ‘Super Aggressive,’ Add 4-Time All-Pro Defender
The Chicago Bears swapped one 30-year-old free safety for another during the 2024 offseason, cutting longtime starter Eddie Jackson and signing Kevin Byard as his replacement. After Byard’s rough finish in 2023, though, one analyst wants to see them get “super aggressive” and add another All-Pro to the fold.
How Two Chicago Women Are Helping Young People in Chicago Explore Careers in Aviation
A Chicago educator is on a mission to take off with Chicago’s Black and Brown girls and explore the world of aviation. For the last two years, Barbara Ellzey has been exposing the city’s youth to aviation careers. Her commitment to mentoring and leadership spans more than a decade.
Five-Star Guard Decommits From B1G School, Set To Reclassify
A top 15 recruit in the 2025 class, Jeremiah Fears, a point guard out of Chicago, announced that he had re-opened his recruitment and will re-classify to the 2024 class:. Fears, who originally picked the Illini over Providence, Kansas, and Michigan, could be one to watch. The 6-foot-3, guard is also the brother of Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears:
Backup QB for Caleb Williams Named Trade Candidate for Bears
The Chicago Bears signed quarterback Brett Rypien to compete with Tyson Bagent to be the team’s backup behind rookie starter Caleb Williams, but one analyst believes Rypien could turn into a top trade candidate instead. “Any backup quarterback with a bit of starting experience in the NFL could be...
Tyris Manney Beauty Company Blends Skincare And Mental Health Awareness For ‘Glowing, Healthy Skin’
CHICAGO — Tyris Manney was 14 years old when he realized his skin was changing. The adults in Manney’s life told him it was normal. A few friends were going through the same changes, too, he said. But Manney’s blemishes hadn’t improved by the time he was 21....
Big Week | July 3-10
Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Roos Recreation Center. Performing classic hits from the ‘60s through today. Rock, pop, country, grunge, rap and even two albums worth of original music to round it out. 7329 W. Harrison St., Forest Park. K-Pop Dance. Saturday, July 6, 11 a.m....
11 injured in West Chatham crash involving CTA bus: Chicago fire officials
Eleven people were taken to various hospitals after a crash involving a CTA bus Tuesday, Chicago fire officials said.The crash took place sometime Tuesday morning near 76th Street and South Lafayette Avenue in the city's West Chatham neighborhood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchCFD said the 11 people suffered non-life threatening injuries.They said 10 patients were from the bus.SEE ALSO: VIDEO: Car lodges under semi on Bishop Ford in south suburbs; all lanes reopenedThree people were in fair condition and eight were in good condition, CFD said.The ambulances went to OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, University of Chicago Medical Center, St. Bernard Hospital and Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center.Video of the scene showed a No. 75 bus with some minor damage to its front end. A tan sedan had severe damage to its front end.It was not immediately clear what led up to the crash or if any citations would be issued.This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
D91 and FP Library host mental health course
The Forest Park Library and Forest Park School District 91 are teaming up for another Parent University to tackle mental health first aid training this August. “Mental Health First Aid Training: Be There for Those Who Need You” will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 as well as Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Forest Park Library on Jackson Boulevard.
Chicago man cited after ex-girlfriend calls police during argument
A Chicago man was cited June 24 for obstructing a peace officer after Brookfield police resolved a violent argument between him and his ex-girlfriend where each said the other struck first. Around 6:30 a.m. that morning, Brookfield police were dispatched to the BP gas station near the intersection of Ogden...
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