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Are Jails in Illinois using Torture Methods on Inmates?
According to a report, there is something that jails use every day in Illinois that experts say is considered "torture" what exactly is it? And should the Land of Lincoln stop using these devices ASAP?. According to an article from Illinoisansweres.org, the United Nations now considers restraint chairs a form...
Missouri's oldest picnic continues to bring the community together
INDIAN CREEK, Mo. (KHQA) — The oldest picnic in the state of Missouri took place on Sunday, July 21st. The Swinkey picnic was held at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Missouri, and has been occurring annually since 1833. The picnic originally was held north of the church...
PHOTOS: Brookfield Zoo welcomes new animal residents
CHICAGO - Brookfield Zoo has announced the addition of several new animals, which includes emus, a sloth bear, and a puggle. In late June, three 3-month-old emus arrived at the Zoo. The one male and two females are adjusting to their outdoor habitat alongside kangaroos at Australia House. Emus, the second-largest birds in the world, are flightless and can sprint up to 30 mph, according to the zoo. The young emus have already gained 25% of their body weight in the past month.
1962 – Crash Helps Gerken Win Illiana Race
Whitey Gerken (44) races against Curtis Turner (20) during the USAC late model stock car race at Illiana. Gerken would go on to win the race while Turner would finish second. – Wayne Bryant Photo/Stan Kalwasinski Collection. Schererville, Ind. (July 21, 1962) – A capacity crowd watched Whitey Gerken...
Chicago man arrested after high-speed chase in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – An Illinois man faces criminal charges in Whitley County after leading officers from multiple agencies on a high-speed chase Sunday. The pursuit ran from rural Columbia City to downtown Fort Wayne and ended with the driver, 44-year-old Jeffrey Price, in custody. The pursuit began around...
Man, 23, drowns in Lake Michigan at Leone Beach: CPD
CHICAGO — A 23-year-old man drowned in Lake Michigan at Leone Beach overnight. The incident happened just before midnight Monday in the 1200 block of West Touhy Avenue in Rogers Park. According to authorities, police and the Chicago Fire Department responded to a person in distress and spoke with a witness who told officers that […]
Neon Gardens & The Slice Hut, The Latest Multi-Concept Experience From The Owners Of Replay Lincoln Park, Debuts On Lincoln Ave. Offering New York Style Pizza, Art-Filled Bar, Games & More
Lincoln Park’s Newest Venue will Offer Chicagoans a Sprawling Urban Oasis Featuring a Retro Grab-and-Go Outpost for Pizza by the Slice
Chicago shootings: At least 21 shot, 1 fatally, in weekend gun violence across city, police say
At least 21 people shot have been shot, one fatally, in shootings across Chicago so far this weekend, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 7-year-old boy was shot on Sunday on the Dan Ryan Expressway, Illinois State Police said.The shooting happened in the northbound lanes of I-94 at 73rd Street around 2:40 a.m.The boy was a passenger, the driver pulled over at 22nd and Michigan to call for help, ISP said.The boy to a local hospital by firefighters. At last check he was in serious condition, according to the Chicago Fire Department.READ MORE | Boy,...
Pleasant day in Chicago with evening storms chances
CHICAGO (CBS) — A few spotty showers through sunset, then mostly clear tonight with lows in the mid-60s. Tuesday's high will be in the mid-80s, with scattered showers and storms likely in the afternoon and evening.A few storms could produce downpours and gusty winds. Cloud-to-ground lightning will also be a concern with these storms. There will be scattered showers on Wednesday, with cooler temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. On Thursday and Friday, the low 80s will continue, with more sunshine and low humidity.Heat and humidity build this weekend ahead of storm chances by early next week. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low: 66Tomorrow: Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. High: 85Wednesday: Scattered showers and cooler. High: 80
Schoolboy Q’s ‘Blue Lips Weekend’ Tour Quickly Turns Into a Nightmare
Schoolboy Q’s ‘Blue Lips Weekend’ tour quickly turns sour, with a cancellation in Toronto followed by yet another in Chicago. Schoolboy Q can’t seem to catch a break between the cancellation of the Toronto stop on his 18-date Blue Lips Weekend Tour and postponing another date in Chicago. The Toronto cancellation, he asserts, was purposely nixed due to his allegiance to Kendrick Lamar and TDE in his ongoing public beef with Drake.
Chicago Food Truck Festival delights taste buds once again
CHICAGO — For the last 11 years, the Chicago Food Truck Festival has showcased mobile gourmet cuisines and highlighted the best of the windy city’s food scene. Food trucks lined Indiana Street in the South Loop this weekend and offered a variety of delicious choices. NewsNation affiliate WGN’s...
State Funding for Chicago Public Schools: $1.1 Billion vs. $503 Million – Governor Pritzker Pushes Back Against Mayor Johnson’s Claim
Governor J.B. Pritzker rejects Mayor Brandon Johnson’s claim for $1.1 billion in state aid for Chicago Public Schools, arguing that the true cost to fully fund the district is lower and that it’s not the state’s job to cover local financial mistakes. Pritzker Disputes Chicago’s $1.1 Billion School Aid Claim, Citing Lower Funding Needs According […]
Honeycomb Project collects supplies for college-bound students
The Honeycomb Project was founded in 2011 focused on creating opportunities for children and families to volunteer together. The organization is currently hosting a supply drive for students in need of dorm essentials.
Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon tours behind new album, “Shut Up & Dance!”
When covid-19 shut down music venues in 2020, the blues singer Toronzo Cannon went back to driving a Chicago city bus to make ends meet. He was finally able to hang up the keys to the CTA conveyance not long thereafter and get back to his first true love. “I...
10 displaced after fire on city’s Far South Side
CHICAGO — A fire on the city’s Far South Side left one person injured and 10 others displaced early Sunday morning. According to Chicago police, the blaze erupted just after 4:30 a.m. in the 5100 block of South Loomis Street, in Auburn Gresham. Officers say one person, a 50-year-old woman, suffered a minor injury during […]
Chicago Athlete on the Road: Kewanee County
Chicago Athlete hit the road for a summer trip to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan for the Canal Run. This event is held every July and is just one of many endurance events that athletes can take part of in the U.P. The race took place in Hancock, Michigan, and...
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