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Bob Newhart, who has died at 94, was a Chicago original
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Bob Newhart, who has died at the age of 94, was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.He also worked as an accountant in the city before striking it big in the world of comedy, and his immensely popular first sitcom in the 1970s was set in Chicago.In a 2017 interview, CBS News Chicago's Vince Gerasole asked Newhart how Chicago shaped him and his humor."There's something about the Midwest," Newhart said at the time. "There's something about values."George Robert Newhart was one of four children of George...
Steve Gavers from the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation – The Sherman and Tingle Show
Steve Gavers calls in to talk about this weekend’s Barndance in Woodstock benefitting The Gavers Community Cancer Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.
Berwyn Man Charged with First-Degree Murder of 3-Year-Old in Chicago Shooting
Following a nearly two-year investigation, Chicago Police have charged Govanni Hernandez, a 32-year-old man from the 6300 block of W. 26th St., Berwyn, Illinois, with the murder of a 3-year-old boy. According to a press release from the Chicago Police Department, Hernandez faces a series of felony charges including first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
McAnnich Arts Center at College of DuPage Hosts Lakeside Summer Concerts
Join COD’s McAnnich Arts Center for the return of our Lakeside Summer Series for free outdoor entertainment all summer long! This beautifully designed area includes a performance space looking out over a lush lawn and a gorgeous lake. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic, and enjoy the variety of performances we have scheduled for you.
First Line Friday (week 403): Husband Auditions
Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today I’m delighted to feature the first line of Husband Auditions by Angela Ruth Strong! I LOVED this book (you can read my review here) and its hilarity, heart, faith, friendship, and super swooniliciousness. I am so excited that Angela will be at this year’s JustRead Rendezvous – an author/reader event that will take place in Downers Grove, Illinois, on Friday, November 15th. More details below – I’d love to see you there!
Dennis Quaid Takes to the Chicago Stage for a One-Night-Only Concert This Friday
Video: Dennis Quaid speaks with WTTW News reporter Angel Idowu about his upcoming Chicago concert. (WTTW News) Over the course of his career, Dennis Quaid has been known as a film star, acting in everything from “The Parent Trap” to “The Right Stuff.”. Now, he’s taking to...
'Care For Real' helps people around Chicago overcome food insecurity with dignity
The mission of "Care For Real" is to help people around Chicago overcome food insecurity with dignity.The organization has locations in Edgewater and Rogers Park, and it is about to expand in a big way.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchABC7 was joined Wednesday by executive director Gregory Gross and a former client of "Care For Real," Michael Shawn Sanders, to talk more about their mission.The full interview can be viewed in the player above.More information can be found on the Care for Real website.
Park district holds official grand opening for the Rothermel Family Skate Facility
Skaters were rolling into Centennial Park for the official grand opening of the Rothermel Family Skate Facility on July 16. Grant donation from the Rothermel Family for the skate park. The facility is named in honor of Jim Rothermel and his family for their assistance in getting the skate park...
National League Contender Lands White Sox Superstar Luis Robert Jr. In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Make Them Overwhelming World Series Favorites
All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is a strong candidate to be moved by the last place leading up to the July 30 MLB trade deadline. The 26-year-old Luis Robert Jr. has been one of the few productive players on a White Sox team that holds the worst record in baseball (27-71) coming out of the All-Star Break. The good news is that GM Chris Getz has several quality trade chips that can net a strong return and bolster this team’s farm system.
Highland Park parade mass shooting victims sue Illinois State Police for approving suspect's gun card
Several victims of the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting have filed lawsuits against the Illinois State Police, alleging it allowed the suspected shooter to obtain firearms. Five lawsuits filed in the last month in the Illinois Court of Claims accuse the state police of having negligently approved...
Racine apartment fire; 8 units uninhabitable, cause under investigation
RACINE, Wis. - Fire broke out at a Racine apartment building on Thursday, July 18. It happened near Northwestern Avenue and Patrick Street. Crews were called to the scene around 10 p.m. for a kitchen fire in a third-floor apartment. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found an extinguished...
Special Airline For Dogs Now Flies Out Of Illinois
If you love traveling with your dog, there is now a new and better option flying out of Illinois. Don't get me wrong, I love animals, especially my pets. I just don't understand how people bring them on vacation and travel with the little creatures. Manly, because it's not easy. It's hard enough going through an airport with yourself let alone with a dog.
3 shot outside Lyon’s Den hookah lounge
CHICAGO — Three people were shot overnight outside Lyon’s Den, a hookah lounge on the border of Wicker Park and West Town where a shootout left one dead and another injured last year. Authorities have not publicly linked the latest shooting to the business. Here’s what we know...
Port Chicago Weekend July 18-21 includes National Memorial 80th Anniversary July 20th
Port Chicago Weekend is a four-day festival held across various Bay Area cities, featuring music, art, food, education and commemoration. The weekend events align with and support Port Chicago Remembrance Day, aiming to educate and spotlight the national history of Port Chicago, California by raising awareness of its impact on World War II and our nation’s civil rights.
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