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Pilot For Illinois-Based Airline Buys Pizza For Passengers Amid Emergency 7 Hour Layover
Not all stories involving air travel have to be bad. We hear (and experience) a lot of negatives involving flying, whether it's logistics with the airlines or obnoxious passengers. But one popular TikTok is shutting that down. According to NBC Chicago, a pilot for United Airlines (which is based in...
Vigil held for 19-year-old woman Chicago alderman says ShotSpotter could have saved
Family and friends gathered Wednesday to pay tribute to a woman who was shot and killed last weekend.Police found 19-year-old Sierra Evans on Saturday morning in the 9500-block of South Avenue N in the city's East Side neighborhood.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHer family said she had been at a nearby party the night before."Sierra was a good person. Nothing like this should have ever happened to her; she was so kind-hearted. Sierra never crossed nobody, never did nothing wrong to nobody. This was uncalled for," friend Timia Garrett said.The evening vigil Wednesday was held at...
Shocking Foodie Rankings: Only Two Illinois Cities Make the List
It's a bit of a shocker from the culinary world, with only two Illinois cities making it to the list of best foodie cities in America. Posted by WalletHub, it appears that of the 28 different metrics they covered, including the accessibility and affordability of high-quality restaurants, food trucks, breweries, and pricing, to name a few.
Chicago-area public high schools are among best in America, new ranking says
A new ranking of the top public high schools in America had plenty of praise for Chicago Public Schools, with one ranking in the top-10 and two others close behind. The ranking, published by education-information website Niche, ranked the top public high schools in the United States, and several Chicago-area institutions made the cut.
Chicago area rescue crews give their all in North Carolina amid devastation from Helene
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Some Chicago area crews described as being like the SWAT team of firefighters were on the ground in North Carolina Wednesday night, helping Hurricane Helene relief efforts.About two dozen firefighters from 17 different departments were called on for their specialized equipment, boats, and unique skills as they race to rescue survivors. Cell service and power were wiped out for much of the region—and the firefighters' internet connection was on shaky ground as they talked with CBS News Chicago. But they used what little service they had to talk about their efforts nonetheless.The massive trail left behind by...
Morning scattered showers possible in Chicago for Friday
CHICAGO (CBS) — Some scattered showers are possible Friday morning, with a rumble of thunder southwest of the city. Spotty stuff to the north will lead to some nice clearing later in the day. This is triggered by a cold front that came through. It'll hold our temperatures to a much cooler level than Thursday's 80 degrees. We'll come in a good 10 degrees cooler, but we warm right back up for Saturday. The normal high for today is 68 degrees.What to expect for FridayA few morning showers with a thundershower south. Clearing skies. Cooler, with a high of 71.Clear for tonight High of 53.Sunny Saturday aheadSunshine, breezy, and warm with a high of 81.
Here's how many Tesla Cybertrucks are registered in Illinois
Tank-like, straight out of "Dune" electric Cybertrucks are becoming more visible on Chicago streets. The big picture: Tesla's electric pickup truck ranks third (out of four) on Car and Driver's list of "Best EV Pickup Trucks" behind trucks from Ford and Rivian, the latter of which is manufactured in Illinois.
Indoor pickleball courts to open in Skokie in early 2025, co-owner says
A new pickleball facility with 11 full-size courts and one “skinny court” or half court is set to open on Main Street in Skokie next to Sketchbook Brewing in early 2025, according to co-owner Armi Cachila. The indoor pickleball facility, Pickledilly, at 4919 Main Street, Skokie, will create an environment for casual and experienced pickleball players of all ages. It will have dedicated hours ...
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