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Chicago’s top watchdog pushed to probe police oversight agency's investigations, allegations of retaliation
A civilian oversight panel voted unanimously Monday to push Chicago’s independent watchdog to probe “the quality and integrity” of investigations led by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability and allegations of retaliation against whistleblowers. Anthony Driver, president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, said...
UChicago Medicine Names Surgeon-in-Chief
UChicago Medicine has appointed Jeffrey Matthews, MD, to the role of surgeon-in-chief. He stepped into the position July 1. Dr. Matthews will oversee surgical and perioperative care systemwide, focusing on growth, access, quality, safety and value. His appointment comes amid a period of significant expansion for. UChicago Medicine. In April,...
Pickpockets, purse thieves strike dozens of times in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO — Three well-dressed thieves entered a Loop restaurant, sneakily stole a woman’s purse, and headed out the door. That’s just one of dozens of similar thefts and pickpocket cases reported at downtown bars, restaurants and hotels since early June, according to Chicago police. On Monday, the...
South Shore residents want protection from housing price increases near Obama Center
Weeks after Barack Obama donned a hard hat to celebrate the topping off of his landmark presidential center in Jackson Park, 81-year-old Pat Hightower fretted about time running out to save the fabric of nearby neighborhoods. A resident of Woodlawn and former social worker turned organizer with Southside Together Organizing for Power, she told the Tribune she’s heard not just from fellow ...
Simone Biles Sends Five-Word Parting Message To NFL Player Husband Before Olympics
Simone Biles and USA Gymnastics headed to Paris on Monday as they prepare for the 2024 Olympics. Before that, however, the legendary gymnast made sure to give her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, a sweet parting message. Biles and Owens will be away from each other, albeit ...
Passengers Left Stranded in Planes at Chicago O’Hare as Air Traffic Controllers Abandon Control Tower For Tornado Shelter
Passengers on several flights trying to escape Chicago O’Hare amidst severe storms and a tornado warning say they were trapped on planes on the taxiway as air traffic controllers abandoned the control tower to get to underground shelters on Monday night. The National Weather Service said that as many...
Carrie Underwood fans gush ‘you’re such a hottie’ as star wears bejeweled top and short shorts for Chicago show
CARRIE Underwood fans have been left gushing over the country star’s outfit, as she sported a bejeweled top and short shorts. Following her appearance at the Windy City Smoke Out festival in Chicago, fans said Carrie was “such a hottie.” The former American Idol winner posted a series of Instagram photos of her headlining performance […]
Chicago prom dress designer charged with theft, arrested after allegedly not delivering dresses
A Chicago prom dress designer accused of not delivering dresses for teenage girls has been charged with felony theft.Chicago police previously told the I-Team they were investigating Fatoumata "Binta" Diallo.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDiallo made her first court appearance Monday, after being arrested.Teens and their parents told the I-Team they paid Diallo hundreds of dollars to design their prom dresses, but they say she never delivered, leaving them empty-handed.Chicago police arrested Diallo, and she has since been released under pre-trial conditions.SEE ALSO: Prom dress designer speaks out after complaints from students and parentsABC7 Chicago previously spoke with Diallo over the phone, but she did not want to provide a statement. The mothers said all they want is a refund.CPD is encouraging anyone who believes they have a complaint about Diallo to contact Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263.She is next due in court Aug. 9.The video in the player above is from an earlier report.
Sen. Tim Scott says America ‘isn't a racist country,' blasts Chicago leadership over violence
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott blasted the city of Chicago and its leadership during Monday’s Republican National Convention, saying that educational failures and gun violence are occurring there because of Democratic Party control. “America isn’t a racist country,” he said during his address. “If you are looking for racism...
No deal? Bears No. 1 pick Caleb Williams unsigned on eve of training camp
Training camp begins Tuesday for Chicago Bears' rookies, but No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams is trending toward an unexcused absence. Williams is unsigned and operating without an agent. He asserted that his team of lawyers and the Bears' brass are working out the terms of his first NFL contract, but the NFLPA confirmed clubs cannot negotiate directly with third parties, including attorneys.
The Chicago Bulls and Billy Donovan are heading towards a break up
The 2024-25 NBA season will mark the 30th consecutive season as a head coach in Billy Donavon’s professional career, a tremendous accomplishment for the future Hall of Famer. Donavon has had a wildly successful career, even though the last four years with the Chicago Bulls have not lived up to expectations.
Bears ‘Will Not Be Signing’ $23 Million Free Agent: Analyst
Veteran center Connor Williams is currently on of the best remaining available free agents, but if one analyst and former longtime NFL scout is to be believed, Williams won’t be signing with the Chicago Bears. Greg Gabriel, who worked as a scout for the Bears for nine years, currently...
Police search for 2 people involved in early-morning armed robberies in Chinatown
CHICAGO — Police are searching for the people involved in two early-morning armed robberies on the city’s South Side Side last week. According to police, the robberies unfolded less than 30 minutes apart in Chinatown on Monday, July 8. During both robberies, two people exited a grey vehicle before approaching the victims and demanding property at […]
1st suburban Cook County Restorative Justice Court opens in Sauk Village, following Chicago's lead
A second chance is being offered for young people in south suburban Sauk Village. A court focused on restorative justice has opened.It's an expansion of a program in the city, with a goal of reducing the number of repeat offenders.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"We let the participants see the decision they made, there can be better decision-making and that they can restore not only within their community, but everybody else's community," said Andrea Boler, a case manager with the Cook County Restorative Justice Program.Next month, a peace circle will include young people, ages 18-26, accused...
Tornado watch issued for Chicago area Monday night
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for a vast swath of northern Illinois, including for Chicago and its collar counties. The tornado watch includes Cook County, as well as Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane and Will Counties.
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