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Early voting begins in several suburban counties in Chicago area
Nearly all counties in the Chicago area kicked off early voting Thursday with the exception of Cook County and the City of Chicago, whose early voting doesn't start until next month. "It has already been a busy day," DuPage County election judge Dean Gerdes said, helping to oversee one of...
Feast on a Whole Animal at Illinois’ Oddest Restaurant
Do you know that you can order a whole animal at the Oddest Restaurant in Illinois?. Like, place an order online, and you and your party can eat a whole animal. I didn't know that was a thing, but apparently, you can do it, and if you're so interested, you can actually do it in Illinois.
Uncover The Adventure: Time Travel To 1970’s High School Life, Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn.
Imagine strapping on a retro-futuristic watch, pressing a few buttons, and finding yourself transported back to the year 1970. You're not just stepping back in time; you're stepping into an era that’s about to shape the world in ways you know but the people around you don't. Time traveling...
DuPage County has record-breaking first day of early voting
It was a record-breaking first day of early voting for DuPage County yesterday, with 1,533 voters showing up at the polls, according to a news release from the DuPage County Clerk’s office. That’s more than double the amount who came out for the first day of early voting for...
Thieves smash way into Chick-fil-A in the Loop, Chicago police say
Thieves smashed their way into at least two businesses in downtown on Thursday, Chicago police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe first incident happened at the Chick-fil-A just across the street from ABC7 Chicago's State Street Studio.Chicago police said a man broke the side glass door at about 3:50 a.m. of the restaurant at State and Lake. It's unknown if anything was taken.Aboud five minutes later, police said a man smashed the window at a business in the South Loop at 1200-block of Michigan Avenue.The thief took cash from inside the business.In both cases police said the offender drove off in a blue Kia Sol.Nobody is in custody.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Sammy Sosa returns to Chicago to give back to first responders' charities
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Cubs great Sammy Sosa was back in Chicago Friday—and helping give back.Sosa helped present a pair of $10,000 checks to first responder-related charities. CBS News Chicago caught up with Sosa at Chicago Fire Department Engine 98/Ambulance 11, 202 E. Chicago Ave., where he was signing autographs for first responders and Cubs fans.Sosa was happy to be back in Chicago and giving back."For Club 400, I had to be here to support giving some charities some funds, so that way they can continue helping people—that's awesome," Sosa said. "I know one day, I'm going to come back to Chicago. This year, it's been twice already, so I will keep and continue coming. This is my town. They want me to be here. I'm really, really, really happy to see that."Sosa will be part of the nonprofit charity organization Club 400 Cubs' 10th-anniversary bash Saturday night in northwest suburban Lake in the Hills.
Country Stars Performing in Illinois and Missouri in October
Some big names and legends of Country music will be appearing in Illinois and Missouri throughout October. Jelly Roll will be in: Chicago, Il. Fri October 11th at the United Center. Wed Oct 16 in Springfield, Mo. at the Great Southern Bank Arena. Wed Oct 23 in St. Louis, Mo....
10 spooky haunted houses to visit in the Chicago area before Halloween
They might be one of the spookiest signs of fall: haunted houses. A sign the spookiest day of the year is approaching, haunted houses are intended to spook and prepare you for all the ghosts and goblins you could see come Oct. 31. Wanting to visit one but overwhelmed with...
Illinois governor addresses spending, Chicago Public Schools issues
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said education is one of his highest priorities, but there is only so much money the state can spend on Chicago Public Schools. Reporters in Chicago on Thursday asked the governor if the state could go beyond spending $350 million in evidence-based funding for CPS. Pritzker said that the state’s education budget is not only for Chicago. ...
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