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CHICAGO — Video captured the moments overnight when crowds and vehicles overtook a section of North Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago.The video shows dozens of people watching cars and motorcycles doing donuts and tricks in the middle of the intersection.The gathered crowds made it difficult for drivers who were trying to get on and off the expressway, and cameras caught an ambulance with its lights and sirens on but still having a tough time getting through for an emergency.Crews said when police got to the scene, people scattered and quickly drove away.There's no word on whether anyone has been arrested.
Off-duty Blue Island officer shot at off-duty CPD officer in road rage incident
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Blue Island police officer was arrested after he allegedly fired at least one shot at a Chicago police officer during a road rage incident while both officers were off duty Saturday evening in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.Police said, shortly after 5 p.m., a 47-year old man was in a vehicle in the 4700 block of South Halsted Street, when he pulled out a gun and fired at least one shot toward another vehicle. Sources confirmed the man who fired the shot is an off-duty Blue Island police officer, and the person he shot at is an off-duty Chicago police officer.No one was injured in the shooting, and the off-duty Chicago police officer did not return fire.The off-duty Blue Island officer was taken into custody, and charges were pending Sunday morning.Blue Island police did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Multiple people wanted for robbery, attempted robbery at 2 CTA Red Line stations: Chicago police
Police are looking for multiple people involved in two separate incidents on the CTA Red Line this month.Police said a group is wanted for an attempted armed robbery.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt happened Oct. 9 at the Red Line station on 47th Street.Police say the group threatened a person on the train with a knife before macing them and trying to take their belongings.About 30 minutes before that, police said, a group took a rider's belongings at the Red Line station on 87th Street.It appears that some of the same people were involved in both incidents based off the pictures from police.ABC7 is told all of them are between the ages of 18 and 25.Police asked anyone with information to call them.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
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Body of missing elderly woman found in Chicago's south suburbs
CHICAGO — Authorities say that the body of an elderly woman with dementia who was missing for over a week has been recovered 11 days after she had last been seen.Yolanda Howell, 78, had last been seen in the 10088th block of Cedar Avenue in Country Club Hills on Oct. 8. Cook County Forest Preserve police said around 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, a search and rescue drone found a person laying in a ravine in the Forest Preserve's Bartel Grassland property. The body was that of a Black woman who showed no sign of life, police said. There was no initial indication...
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‘Most Magical Christmas Market’ In Illinois Returns This November
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Iconic Chicago Candy Plant Closes After 110 Years
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Suspect charged with arson after fire at Rosemont Target destroys at least $1.5M in merchandise
A suspect has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed at least $1.5 million in merchandise at a north suburban Target on Thursday, officials said.The Rosemont Public Safety Department and several surrounding fire departments responded to the target at 7000 Mannheim Road just before noon on Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBefore first responders arrived, employees tried to extinguish the fire, which they found near the diaper aisle.Everyone inside the store was able to evacuate, and one was hospitalized.Officials said at least $1.5 million in merchandise was lost due to fire, water and smoke damage.The suspect's vehicle was later found in Elk Grove Village.Officials said 56-year-old Denny Ellis, of Nevada, was charged Sunday with aggravated arson.The Cook County Sheriff's Department is holding Ellis.The Rosemont Public Safety Department said anyone affected by this loss who is looking for assistance should reach out to their department.
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2 teens arrested after crashing stolen car into Englewood corner store
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two teenagers were arrested after a stolen car plowed into a convenience store early Sunday in the Englewood neighborhood.A police source said a pursuit of that stolen car was underway before the boys – both 15 years old – crashed their car into the front of a store near 75th Street and Vincennes Avenue just after midnight.The entire car ended up inside Aladdin's Food convenience store. Both Chicago police officers and Illinois State Police were seen outside the store.The crash left debris all over the street, and a streetlight was knocked down. Police led the two boys away...
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