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Chicago sisters selling lemonade amid heatwave to buy tickets for Chicago Sky's Barbie Night game
CHICAGO - On what feels like the hottest day of the year, two young Chicago sisters are turning lemonade into a dream. Jade and Joy Lee, working a small lemonade stand at the corner of 111th and Princeton in Roseland, have their eyes set on raising $700 so they can attend the Chicago Sky's Barbie Night game against the Indiana Fever on August 30.
Craig Counsell hints at looming pressure on Pete Crow-Armstrong in Cubs lineup
Pete Crow-Armstrong has officially arrived for the Chicago Cubs. The former top prospect is batting .284 with a .925 OPS in the month of August, elevating the back end of the Cubs' lineup in the process. PCA made waves with a particularly impressive inside-the-park home run on Friday. His 14.08 second home-to-home time was the fastest recorded this season.
Bears Cut Loose Draft Pick With ‘Interest Expected’ on Waiver Wire
The Chicago Bears are moving on from one of their 2022 draft picks and may not have an opportunity to re-sign him to their practice squad for the 2024 season. According to KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson, the Bears waived right guard Ja’Tyre Carter from their roster on August 26 ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster cut deadline. The 2022 seventh-round pick has played 13 games and made two starts for the Bears over the past two seasons, playing more than 200 snaps at the team’s interior spots.
Multiple residents displaced after fire guts house in Lakeview
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A house in Lakeview was gutted by an extra-alarm fire over the weekend.The fire broke out just after 6 a.m. Sunday at a two-and-a-half story frame house at 1435 W. Fletcher St. The entire building went up in raging flames, which were caught on video.According to real estate listings, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom house dated back to 1890.The Fire Department raised a 2-11 alarm, which brings 32 pieces of fire equipment and just short of 100 firefighters.The fire was out by 7:30 a.m. Sunday. It took firefighters about three hours to put out the blaze.The house was left a complete ruin after the fire.No injuries were reported, but the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago was helping several people who were displaced.Information on the cause of the fire was not available Monday.
"Weird obsession with crowd size": Obama's DNC dig about Trump "got under his skin," reporter says
There were many speeches and attacks on Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention last week, but one jab from former President Barack Obama really got under Trump’s skin, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman told CNN. “This is a 78-year-old billionaire who hasn’t stopped whining about his problems...
Ex-Bears Lineman Now Available for Reunion After Sudden Release
The Chicago Bears finished the NFL preseason with last week's 34-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, marking a perfect 4-0 finish to the exhibition slate. While the 2024 regular season is shaping up to be one of the Bears' most promising campaigns in recent history, there are still some lingering concerns regarding the offensive line.
Chicago counter company hit with over $1M in penalties for workers' lung disease, transplants
A Chicago company has been hit with more than $1 million in penalties for failing to protect its workers.OSHA said two employees of Florenza Marble and Granite contracted an incurable lung disease. Inspectors said the workplace was filled with a haze of "silica dust," and that the owner made little or no effort to prevent exposure. Workers also used required respirators improperly.As a result, 31-year-old employee Jose Gomez needed a double lung transplant. His 59-year-old father and co-worker now also needs a lung transplant for silicosis. OSHA also found another 47-year-old employee has been treated for an unresolved work-related lung disease for more than three years.ABC7 reached out to the company but the owners declined to comment.
Motorsports: NASCAR Talking To Several Cities, Including PNW For Possible Future Street Race
Adam Stern from Sports Business Journal had an article that was posted yesterday about NASCAR talking to other cities across the country about hosting a street race in the future. Last year, NASCAR went to the streets of Chicago for the first time where Shane van Gisbergen won the inaugural...
Rapper No Limit Kyro, busted by beefed-up DNC security patrols, faces machine gun possession charges
CHICAGO — A Chicago rapper can thank the city’s beefed-up security around the Democratic National Convention for his latest legal problems. Kyrin Dameron, also known as “No Limit Kyro,” is jailed after a judge found him to be a public safety threat because cops allegedly found him with a machine gun inside a stolen Jaguar in the South Loop.
Uber driver allegedly damaged south suburban family's home, car after 1-star rating
A south suburban woman said her home and car were damaged after a confrontation with an Uber driver the day after her son gave the driver a one-star rating.Days after the confrontation resulted in property damage to her home, including a cracked front window, and scratches and dents to her car, the resident said she is still shaken.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"I'm really traumatized, I haven't really been sleeping," she said.ABC7 is not revealing the woman's identity or where she lives because she is concerned for the safety of her family.MORE NEWS: Video shows woman...
A Patriots-Bears trade to give Drake Maye a chance to do his job
Two things were made clear about the New England Patriots throughout the preseason and, particularly, in the team's preseason finale on Sunday night against the Washington Commanders. First, rookie third-overall pick Drake Maye should be the starter come Week 1 over Jacoby Brissett. But second, to make that viable, the Patriots direly need to get help on the offensive line.
Streator man fatally injured Sunday southwest of Ransom
A Streator man fatally injured in a single vehicle rollover near Ransom Sunday has been identified. La Salle County Coroner Rich Ploch said 26-year old Jesus Villafana's car rolled his vehicle at East 24th and North 14th road. He was the only occupant. A autopsy conducted Monday indicated Villafana died from injuries in the accident.
Driver Killed In Sunday's Abe Lincoln Bridge Crash Identified
If you've been following the story of a man who was pulled out of the Illinois River on Sunday after a rollover crash, he's been identified. The coroner's office says 36-year-old John Smith of Streator died Sunday. He was driving northbound on Interstate 39 at around 5:30 Sunday morning when for unknown reasons, he lost control of his Jeep. It rolled on the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge between Oglesby and La Salle. Smith was ejected and was thrown into the Illinois River.
Peoria Park District unveils plans for new “state-of-the-art” golf facility
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria Park District is transforming its Golf Learning Center, on N. Radnor Road, into an interactive golf facility. “The Peoria Park District has always evolved to meet the changing needs of our patrons and to enhance the vibrancy of the communities we serve. Keeping up with the times is crucial, and we’re excited to bring this state-of-the-art golf experience to Peoria,” Park District Executive Director Emily Cahill says.
National Weather Service warns of extreme heat and humidity Tuesday
The National Weather Service is warning of dangerous heat and humidity on Tuesday, with heat indices ranging from 105 to 115 degrees. An excessive heat warning starts at noon Tuesday and continues through 10 p.m. Anyone who needs to be outside should limit their time outdoors as much as possible...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
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