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Woman dead after at least 11 tornadoes, including 2 in city, hit Chicago region Monday night
A woman was killed as strong storms created at least 11 tornadoes and caused widespread damage across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana Monday night.Aa 44-year-old woman was killed inside her Cedar Lake home when a tree fell on top of it, the Lake County, Indiana coroner's office said. She has been identified as Laura Nagel.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchABC7 Chicago Meteorologist Cheryl Scott said a derecho, or a widespread, long-lived wind storm, hit the Chicago area. Derechos have a wind damage swath of more than 240 miles with wind gusts of at least 58 mph.Approximately...
Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees Selects Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., as Eighth University President
The Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees announced today that it has named Katrina E. Bell-Jordan, Ph.D., as the University’s eighth president, effective Aug. 1, 2024. A special meeting of the University’s Board of Trustees will be held to confirm her appointment. For the past year, Bell-Jordan has...
Teenager faces charges after group attacked, robbed 63-year-old man on CTA train
CHICAGO - A 16-year-old boy was charged after a group of people allegedly attacked and robbed a senior citizen on the CTA last week. The incident occurred on July 8 on an Orange Line train in the Loop. According to police, the group of at least 10 young people approached the male victim, engaged him in a physical altercation and then forcibly took his debit card.
Chicago-area residents asked to delay showers, use less water ahead of severe thunderstorms
Chicago-area residents are being asked to use less water to help prevent overflowing of storm water management systems across the region, with severe thunderstorms possible this evening. According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, an “Overflow Action Day” has been issued for Monday, with another round of powerful thunderstorms expected...
Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott Resigns Amid Investigation, Mayor Prepares Town for Possible Release of Disturbing Video
The Village of Robbins is once again drawing attention as its acting police chief, Carl Scott, steps down amidst an unfolding investigation—this announcement coming just 15 months into Scott's tenure. As CBS News Chicago reports, the Mayor of Robbins, Darren Bryant, was prompted to dismiss the chief after viewing a video of an incident that has yet to be made public, though it was suggested that the footage is disturbing enough to lead to swift action.
City officials deny permit for open-water swim in Chicago River
The City of Chicago has denied a permit for an open-water swimming event in the Chicago River set for later this year due to significant safety concerns. The city received the permit application on June 13 for the swim, which was set for September 22. However, they denied it due...
Chicago homeless camp closes before Democratic convention
(The Center Square) – Chicago officials have shut down a homeless encampment ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The tents are gone from the site off the Dan Ryan Expressway south of Roosevelt Road. The people who lived there have been offered housing until Aug. 31 in a former hotel on the Near North Side. Patricia Nix-Hodes, of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, said it is critical that the...
Swedish House Mafia to Perform at Will Ferrell’s Ultimate DJ House Party
We are all in a glass case of emotion over the announcement that Swedish House Mafia will perform at a charity show hosted by Will Ferrell this fall. Called Will Ferrell’s Ultimate DJ House Party, the Oct. 26 event will feature a performance by the electronic trio and be hosted by the comedy legend. Don Toliver Announces 2024 Psycho Tour: See the Dates The event happens at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena. The party’s website states that the night will be “a unique and wild celebration of house music featuring some of the biggest DJs in the world along with unique performances and...
Orion Ensemble Reveals 32nd Season Featuring Chicago Premieres & More
The Orion Ensemble is offering iconic chamber works—new and beloved—for its 32nd season, a four-concert series at three venues: Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, where Orion is an Ensemble in Residence this season; PianoForte Studios in downtown Chicago; and New England Congregational Church in Aurora. The Chicago performances also will be available via livestream.
Patel Brothers grocery store chain celebrating 50 years
A local grocer celebrating 50 years in the city and they're making Chicago Proud.The Patel Brothers, an iconic Indian grocer, first opened on Damen and Devon in 1974.Now, there are 52 stores nationwide. It's one of the largest grocery chains in the country!Swetal Patel, a partner at Patel Brothers, joined ABC7 to talk about how his dad and uncle got things going and their recipe for success.Patel also spoke about the items they sell the most of and what's next for the chain.
Cardinals announcer takes shot at Cubs player
St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Jim Edmonds had to watch the Chicago Cubs hit a lot of homers on Sunday and it seemed like he finally tired of having to watch all those celebrations. Or at least one in particular. The Cubs took a 6-3 lead against the Cardinals into the eighth inning. With one out, Read more... The post Jim Edmonds takes shot at Christopher Morel’s home-run celebration and fan who caught the ball appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Joliet Refinery Lost Power Monday Night But Says Safety Their Focus
ExxonMobil in Channahon sent WJOL a statement regarding the power outage last night following severe storms. Pete Colarelli, Midwest Public Affairs Manager says they are, “working to restart operations at our Joliet Refinery after we lost power due to severe weather. Our focus is the safety of our people and surrounding community, and our thoughts are with all those impacted.”
Storm Damage Pick Up Area
During last night’s storms our Public Works Department and Police Department drove the community to assess damage. Our Public Works Department was able to clear roadways by last evening to make them passable. One area in town, outlined on the below map, suffered extensive damage where dozens of large...
Deadline approaching for Indiana safe room program
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The deadline is approaching for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s safe room program. The initiative would reimburse up to 75% ($5,000 maximum) of safe room installations costs for 25 randomly picked applicants. The IDHS program was developed in 2015 to provide a rebate for the installation of safe rooms for Indiana […]
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