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FBI Seeking Information on Chicago Bank Robbery Suspect Dubbed ‘Bare-Chested Bandit’
The FBI is seeking any information about a man dubbed the “bare-chested bandit” who is believed to be responsible for a trio of bank robberies in the Loop in recent weeks. According to the FBI, the man carried out the three bank robberies on Sept. 16, Sept. 19 and Tuesday.
Truck trailer detaches overnight after being struck by driver who attempted to flee after disregarding red light
A truck trailer detached overnight after being struck by a vehicle that blew a red light signal and the driver was caught after attempting to flee in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, police said. About 2:45 a.m. Friday, officers saw a white Jeep traveling east at a high rate of speed in the 2000 block of West Marquette Road. The Jeep disregarded a red light, and struck a truck that was headed ...
Man from Illinois Received 10 Year Sentence for Trafficking Guns from North Mississippi to Chicago
On Tuesday afternoon, Derrick Stewart, age 20, received a ten year prison sentence for conspiracy to traffic firearms and trafficking firearms. According to Darkhorse Press, the investigation was opened when firearms recovered in Chicago, Illinois crimes were found to be purchased in the Northern district of Mississippi. Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives opened an investigation into the matter. The guns had been purchased very recently compared to when the crimes took place; in fact, some were purchased as recently as one day prior.
South Side Science Festival returns Saturday
The University of Chicago's South Side Science Festival is inviting community kids back onto campus for a day of STEM exploration this Saturday. Kicking off at 11 a.m. on the Crerar Quad, 5802 S. Ellis Ave., the free event invites children and adults from across the South Side to meet hundreds of the school’s scientists and participate in dozens of live experiments and demonstrations.
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.
Volunteer pilots are flying supplies to trapped Hurricane Helene victims
Like clockwork, one private plane after another taxied Thursday down the runway of a small regional airport in North Carolina to a hangar, where volunteers loaded them up with food, water, medicine and other badly needed basics. Thirty or so minutes later, those planes were back in the sky and...
Boy, 16, shot outside high school in Grand Crossing
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot Wednesday morning near of Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.Police said at 9:56 a.m., the teen was standing outside in the 7700 block of South Drexel Avenue when four people got out of a white sedan and fired at least 30 shots.The victim was hit in the shoulder and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.More than 50 evidence markers were seen on the pavement as police investigated.Hirsch Metropolitan High School is located at 7740 S. Ingleside Ave., with its main entrance...
Block party to celebrate 'The Warehouse' being designated as Chicago landmark
The birthplace of house music in Chicago is being honored this week.The iconic West Loop venue "The Warehouse" was just designated as a Chicago landmark.This weekend, there will be a block party at the spot to celebrate the designation.Two DJ's who will be part of the festivities, DJ Lori Branch and DJ Alan King, joined ABC7 Thursday to talk about the festivities.The full interview can be viewed in the video player above.There will performances by Lori Branch, Alan King, Craig Loftis, Wayne Williams and James Vincent.The Warehouse Landmark Dedication Block Party will happen from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday in the 200 block of South Jefferson Street.More information about how to attend the party can be found here.
Wood Dale man pleads guilty in Bensenville DUI crash that killed stepdaughter last year
A Wood Dale man pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving under the influence, in a crash that killed his stepdaughter last year.Police say Juan Moxthe crashed into a guardrail about 2:30 a.m. Dec. 17, in the 12100-block of West Irving Park Road near O'Hare airport in Bensenville.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHis vehicle, with three other family members inside, flipped over several times.Jaylene Escamilla, 28, of Addison was thrown from the vehicle, and died.The two other people in the car, a 50-year-old woman, Moxthe's wife, and a 30-year-old man, Escamilla's husband, were treated by paramedics at the scene, police said.Moxthe, seriously injured in the crash, was initially taken to a hospital.Moxthe was allegedly driving with a 0.12 BAC level, which is over the legal limit of 0.08, authorities said.They had been drinking at a Rosemont bar to celebrate Escamilla's birthday. Escamilla would have turned 29 the next day, ABC7 Chicago news partner the Daily Herald reported.Moxthe pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI causing death.He could be sentenced to probation or up to 14 years in prison. He remains free on pretrial release while awaiting sentencing.He's next due in court Nov. 13.
Steve Millar’s 5 high school football games to watch in the Southland and Week 6 predictions
Mount Carmel, Richards, Sandburg, Marist and St. Rita are picks to click for the sixth week of the regular season. Mount Carmel (4-1, 1-0) at Brother Rice (2-3, 0-1) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday. Matchup breakdown: The Caravan heads into this CCL/ESCC Blue showdown averaging 43 points a game. Senior quarterback Jack Elliott (Vanderbilt) has thrown for 11 touchdowns and ran for 11 more, doing much of ...
Chicago Joined by Steve Vai on Guest-Packed ‘Live at 55′
Chicago is celebrating the anniversary of their double-platinum debut with Live at 55, a guest-packed new movie and album featuring Steve Vai and others. See a complete list of the tracks and guests below; you can also preview "Hard to Say I'm Sorry / Get Away." "This concert film is...
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