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Fact Check: NO Tornado Storms In Chicago On July 16, 2024 -- VFX And SFX Editing On Video Compilation
Is a video authentically showing a "tornado storm" in Chicago on July 16, 2024? No, that's not true: The tornados in this video appear fake and a college animation professor told Lead Stories that "portions of the video montage have AI or VFX elements added." Multiple credible media organizations reported tornado-like storms in Chicago on July 15, 2024 -- not July 16, 2024.
Illinois Man Accused of Road Rage Shooting that Injured a Child
Early Sunday morning, Illinois State Police responded to a 911 call that resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly shot at another vehicle in a road rage incident that injured a 7-year-old child. The Public Information Office of the Illinois State Police released details today of what happened...
The same kind of sadness
As Steppenwolf Theatre’s world premiere production of Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road nears the end of its run, Steep Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Hunter’s 2022 drama, A Case for the Existence of God. With all due respect to the deeply moving work of Laurie Metcalf and company, Hunter’s writing seems tailor-made for the intimacy of storefront theaters such as Steep, where cast members act their hearts out just a few feet away from the audience.
CTA Bus Crashes Into a Building After a Collision in Little Village
Early on Saturday morning, on July 20th at about 4 a.m. the least expected happened. A CTA bus driver was just doing her job. She had a passenger on board with her when then suddenly they were struck by a white Infinity sedan. Subsequently, after the collision between the both, the CTA Bus crashed onto a building that was located at 26th Street and Pulaski Road in the neighborhood of Little Village.
Men charged with robbing 60-year-old go home after prosecutors don’t ask judge to keep them in jail
CHICAGO — Two men charged with attacking and robbing a 60-year-old man in Uptown last week were sent home with nighttime curfews after prosecutors decided not to ask a judge to keep them in custody pending trial. Omareon Coleman and Samuel Gaines, both 19, and two 16-year-old boys were...
A Oaxacan Chef Sets a New Goal in Lakeview
Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty. While not abundant, Mexican food does exist in Finland. Carlos López Muñoz found out firsthand...
Big Discount Retailer Closes 3 Of Their 29 Illinois Stores
According to an SEC filing from last month, Big Lots, which was founded here in the Midwest (Columbus, Ohio) 50 years ago, said that they expect to close between 35 and 40 stores across the nation this year. They also said that they plan to open 3 new ones, but...
Doctors say ‘stay inside’ if you have bad lungs after recent wildfires
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — It has been hazy the last few days in the Western U.S. and Canada after recent wildfires. Health experts are warning that some people may want to be careful when outside because of the air quality. Last year in Illinois, there were times in June when the air quality reached unhealthy […]
‘All they want is accessible clean water’: Customers express concerns over IL American Water rate hike at final forum
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois American Water is pushing for a $152 million dollar rate hike. Tuesday night, dozens of people gathered at a public forum in Champaign to voice their concerns. Customers would see their monthly water bills rise a little more than $29 dollars starting next year. For some people who showed up […]
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Storms: Hail, Damaging Winds Expected Through 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents of Iowa and Illinois are advised to prepare for severe weather today, with storms expected to bring hail and winds exceeding 60 mph through 8 PM. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Marginal Risk warning, indicating occasional rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Wet pattern officially over, sunshine due in Thursday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s been a rather soggy month to say the least here in the Stateline. While only 0.01″ of rain was recorded at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport Wednesday, it still marks the 11th time in July’s first 24 days in which there has been measurable rainfall. In total, 7.33″ of rain has come down for the month, currently making this the 14th wettest July dating back to 1905, and there’s still a week left to go!
Kamoira Anderson: Missing Chicago girl, 15, disappeared on Monday
CHICAGO - Chicago police are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. Kamoira Anderson was last seen on Monday in the 6700 block of S. Cornell Avenue, according to the Chicago Police Department. However, she last made contact with someone on Tuesday. At the time she was...
Dominick Di Meo, ‘Monster’ Mid-Century Artist Who Emerged in Chicago, Dies at 97
Dominick Di Meo, an essential figure in the postwar Chicago art scene, has died at the age of 97. His death was announced this week by the Chicago gallery that represents him, Corbett vs. Dempsey. In 1952 the Cold War was bitter, the United States detonated a hydrogen bomb, and...
Englewood shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded, Chicago police say
Two men were shot, one fatally, in the Englewood neighborhood Wednesday morning, Chicago police said.The shooting took place at about 1:05 a.m. in the 6300-block of South Carpenter Street.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe victims were standing in the street when unknown suspects began firing from an alley, police said.A 22-year-old man was shot multiple times and transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Authorities have not released his identity.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024A 21-year-old man was shot in the arm and transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, police said.No one is in custody and Area One detectives are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
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