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Man, 26, dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan off Illinois Beach State Park, authorities confirm
NOTE: Attached video before WGN received confirmation that the victim had died. ZION, Ill. — A 26-year-old man has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan by local authorities off Illinois Beach State Park in the far north suburbs Saturday night, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the department launched […]
Elmhurst Garden Club declares successful Garden Walk & Faire
Another successful Garden Walk & Faire has come and gone for the Elmhurst Garden Club, and it appears to be a rousing success. It was perfect “garden” weather, albeit a little warm, temperatures creeping toward the 90s by mid-afternoon. Members were stationed at the various homes to assist...
‘Schools are spending like there’s no tomorrow and showing invisible results.’ – Paul Vallas on the Ray Stevens Show
Governor Pritzker has firmly declared that the State does not owe Chicago schools $1.1 billion. Join Paul Vallas on The Ray Stevens Show as he recaps the latest developments on this contentious issue.
Big Week | July 24-31
Northwest Austin Council, Main Room, Thursday, July 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hosted by the American Red Cross and co-sponsored by the 25th Police District Council and Rep. Camille Y. Lilly in partnership with Congressman Danny Davis and the 15th Police District Council. For an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. 5730 W. Division St.
PAWS Chicago Beach Party: The Largest Dog-Friendly Event of the Year
This Thursday you can dance under the stars with your furry friend all for a good cause at the largest dog-friendly event of the year, the PAWS Chicago Beach Party. Director of events and community engagement, Carrie Cihasky and volunteer, Danielle Kroloff joined us to share more. Beach Party This...
Sheboygan County SaberCats End Regular Season with Dominant Win
The Sheboygan County SaberCats ended their regular season Saturday with a big 47-6 win over the Chicago Football Team. The Cats started strong, marching their way down the field for an early touchdown pass to Steve Strong, and never looked back. Strong would end up with two TD receptions on...
Man gets 12 years for carjacking an Amazon truck, crashing into oncoming car
CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for carjacking an Amazon delivery truck on the Near West Side and then crashing it into another vehicle, leaving two people seriously injured. Judge Angela Munari-Petrone found Jeremy Ofori guilty but mentally ill on charges of aggravated...
News: Riot Fest Announce Single-Day Band Lineup and More
Are you ready for some serious punk rock, alternative, AND metal music in your face for days? Riot Fest 2024 is announcing its 2024 daily lineup with shuttle service, a community band contest in the amazing Lawndale & Little Village neighborhoods, and much more. This year’s festivities will take place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, from September 20-22. Get ready for over 90 bands in three days—pure music heaven.
Chicago man charged following Sunday pursuit through Columbia City, Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An Indiana State Police (ISP) spokesperson says a 44-year-old Chicago man is facing multiple charges following Sunday’s high-speed chase through Columbia City and Fort Wayne. ISP Public Information Officer Sgt. Brian Walker says the pursuit began around 8:45 a.m. Sunday when a trooper tried...
Parolee robbed 2 people within minutes in the Loop: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A man on parole for auto theft is back in jail today, accused of robbing two men in the Loop just minutes apart. Ansel Williams, 25, of Waukegan, is charged with two counts of robbery in connection with the crimes, which occurred around 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Monday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Monday morning, Evanston. Someone apparently reacted quickly to Joe Biden stepping down from the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination on Sunday, rearranging a yard sign on Asbury Avenue south of Greenleaf Street that previously spelled out “RESIST.” (Picturing Evanston photo by Joerg Metzner.)
Suburban girl hosts lemonade stand to fundraise for Lurie Children's, police stations
A young girl, who wants to be a police officer when she grows up, dedicated her Sunday to helping her community.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch7-year-old Vanessa organized a fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Naperville."When I was 4, I wanted to sell lemonade so bad that I was asking every morning," Vanessa said.Her family said all the money she raised will go to Lurie Children's Hospital, the Chicago Police Department and the Naperville Police Department."We are proud," her father Roman Slusari said. "She set goals; she says when he grows up she wants to be a police officer. She is going to be that and take care of the city."Mickey Mouse also made a special appearance at the fundraiser.Chicago Proud Story Ideas | Submit your story to ABC7 Chicago! READ ALSO | Chicago boy battling leukemia raises money for pediatric cancer research with lemonade stand
What We Want to Fight For: A Review of “Dismantling Mass Incarceration: A Handbook for Change”
For several years, beginning in the mid-aughts, every few months I drove up to central Wisconsin from my home in Evanston to visit a relative serving time for multiple DUI arrests. She and I were very close as children, but in late adolescence, our lives diverged drastically—she married and had a baby, and I moved to Washington, D.C. for college. It wasn’t until she was sent to prison that we began writing letters to each other again and picked up where we’d left off.
Vehicles in Oak Lawn, Alsip vandalized, police issue alert to residents | PHOTOS
South suburban police issued a warning for residents about a rash of car vandalism crimes.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOak Lawn Police said they are investing a series of incidents which took place during overnight hours mostly between Cicero Avenue and Laramie Avenue from 107th and 111th Streets.The suspect was caught on camera spray painting the cars.No injuries have been reported. Police asked residents with security cameras in the area to check their footage to see if any suspects appear on camera.Anyone with information can call police at call 708-907-4051 or text 708-613-8477.
'The Deliverance,' inspired by an infamous Indiana haunting, hits Netflix next month
"The Deliverance," a film directed by Lee Daniels and loosely based on one of Indiana's most notorious supernatural cases, will be released in theaters and on Netflix next month. The film — which stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo'Nique, Omar Epps and Caleb McLaughlin (whom you'll recognize from "Stranger Things,"...
1 fatally struck by car on South Side, Chicago police say
A person was struck and killed by a car on the South Side Monday morning, Chicago police said.A 22-year-old man was driving north in the 11500-block of Vincennes Avenue when police said he felt his vehicle hit something on the road.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe man got out of his car and found a male victim on the ground, police said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators said the victim may have been laying in the street before he was hit.No citations were issued and Area Two detectives are investigating.
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