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63 Humboldt Park Tent Residents Find Housing Through City Program
HUMBOLDT PARK — Some residents at Humboldt Park’s large tent encampment are one step closer to leaving the park and finding housing. A two-day, city-run accelerated moving event at the end of September to provide services to residents and families living at the park connected 63 people to housing, officials announced.
Palos Hills woman absolved of paying income taxes on $50K she didn't earn
The IRS has resolved a situation for an elderly Palos Hills woman who was being sent tax bills for $50,000 from a railroad pension she didn't earn.Olga Rusewicz was being accused of owing about $3,000 in back taxes for alleged income of about $48,000 over recent years in a railroad pension. But she never worked for the railroad, and never collected the money. She believes she was a victim of identity theft and a tax return scam in which someone filed for taxes in her name.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchRusewicz, who lives on social security,...
Our Chicago: Mexicans In Chicago
Mexicans make up 21.5% of Chicago residents, according to new Census data. They also make up nearly 74% of the city's Latino residents.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA new report called "Fuerza Mexicana: the Past, Present and Power of Mexicans in Chicagoland" took a look at their lives and their impact on the city.Mexicans began settling in Chicago in large numbers around 1916."It's very much tied to not only the politics of what was happening in Mexico but especially the economic activities that were happening here in Chicago," Director of the Great Cities Institute at the...
Riot Fest 2024 Confirms Attendee’s Death, Family Launches GoFundMe Campaign for Support
Tragedy struck Riot Fest 2024 on September 22, and the incident is sparking some conversations online. 58-year-old Stephen Shult suffered a medical emergency at the Chicago-based rock music festival. Sadly, Shult passed away just a few days ago as a result of the injuries sustained at the event. According to...
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
CHICAGO (AP) — Once lauded as thelongest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power. The former Illinois House speaker is charged in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme that included the state’s largest utility, ComEd. From wiretapped calls to video-recorded meetings, much of the evidence has been previewed in open court. A sweeping investigation of public corruption has already produced convictions of legislators and Madigan’s former chief of staff. But starting Tuesday, as potential jurors first report to court, the spotlight turns to the Chicago Democrat who was once considered the most powerful force in Illinois politics.
Auburn Gresham Victorian Is 2000th Home Remodeled Through Cook County Land Bank
AUBURN GRESHAM — When local developer Tytus Henry bought a home from the Cook County Land Bank Authority to remodel in 2021, he had one request. “I wanted it to be a challenging project,” Henry said. Standing outside the refurbished Auburn Gresham home Thursday morning, Henry dabbed sweat...
Still without a contract, fed up CFD union files grievance claiming truck shortage
The Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2 is sounding the alarm on a truck shortage. An Englewood fire station was without a truck this weekend. The union is filing a grievance with the City and the Illinois Labor Relations Board.
Man, 26, dies after being shot in Auburn Gresham neighborhood; police say witnesses uncooperative
CHICAGO — Witnesses were uncooperative, Chicago police say, after a 26-year-old man was shot in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the city’s Southwest Side and later died at a hospital Saturday night. According to police, the man was standing with others in an empty lot in the 7900 block of South Ashland Avenue at about […]
Cooler conditions Monday night in Chicago with a pleasant week ahead
CHICAGO (CBS) — While lovely autumn weather continues this week in the Chicago area, we are tracking another powerful hurricane in the Gulf headed toward Florida.Lows will drop to the 40s on Monday night. Hurricane Milton reached category 5 intensity on Monday -- the third-fastest intensifying Atlantic storm on record, and likely to become the strongest Gulf of Mexico hurricane on record so late in the year. Hurricane and storm surge watches are in effect for the Florida Gulf Coast where storm surge may reach 8-12 feet and devastating winds will damage homes and knock out power. While Milton is expected to lose some intensity before making landfall, it will still be a powerful major hurricane.In the meantime, the Chicago area will enjoy cool, dry northwesterly breezes, which will lead to mild, sunny days and brisk, clear nights.A series of cold fronts this weekend are forecast to lead to mainly dry, breezy, and cool weather for the Chicago Marathon. Sunrise temperatures are currently forecast to sit at 51 degrees with gusty north-to-south winds.
Grammy winning artist Common expanding South Side school, gives exclusive tour of new space
Grammy-award-winning artist Common is expanding his charter school on the South Side, and he gave ABC7 Chicago an exclusive tour of the new space.The expansion means more students can attend, and explore the arts.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchArt in Motion, which is in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, is only about 2 miles from where Common grew up. During that time, there were very few schools for the arts, and hardly any on the South Side.The expansion is all about a dream realized, and more opportunities for youth."We are letting our city know: This is a...
Chicago fire station operating without truck amid shortage
A fire station in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood was operating without its truck Monday after it went down for service over the weekend. "They had no spare rigs available so they sent them back to firehouse without a truck," said Local 2 Union President Patrick Cleary. "I’ve been doing this for 37 years. I've never worked a day where they say we don’t have any rigs for you guys to work today.”
What you should drink with your Chicago hot dog
I was recently driving past the old Vienna factory on Elston, where a $20 million Vienna Beef Plaza, with retail and recreation, is already taking shape.In fact, Binny's Beverage Depot is already open.This got me wondering about what drinks folks should pick up when they visit Vienna's store and eatery opening in the first half of 2025 with "elevated versions of Vienna classics."The suggestions: Social media pals inundated me with great hot dog pairing ideas including:A wine-like beer or sour ale. (Alison C.)California cab or white Rhone wine to stand up to the hot dog juices. (Ray H.)With a Chicago dog, riesling or champagne is always in good taste. (Phil V.)Sauvignon blanc with ice. (Jeff Z.)Sparkling sweet Moscato by Barefoot. (Alice S.)To offset the acidity of the toppings. Athletic Brewing's N/A lineup. (Micheline M.)A nice rosé. (Stacy B.)Chianti classico. (Rod R.)What's next: I'm going to invite Carrie, Justin and Moyo over to try all these suggestions, and we'd love to hear more from you.Maybe we'll do an Axios member's tasting event to crown the top three pairings.
Officials, faith leaders gather in vigil for Chicago gun violence victims, demand change
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A faith-based coalition is now on a mission to address a citywide epidemic of violence through a new office of gun violence reduction.In what has become a tradition, those faith and community leaders were joined by those impacted by gun violence Sunday night, in a vigil seeking change.Juan Salgado, 17, was shot and killed after leaving soccer practice. Maurice Clay, just 18, was killed in a hail of bullets outside his school. Behind their faces and names—and those of many others whose pictures are displayed in a memorial in Lincoln Park—was a tragedy of a life taken...
Tribune reporter Ray Long: Madigan trial will be one of the biggest we’ve seen in decades for alleged political corruption
Ray Long, the great investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about the upcoming corruption trial of former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan.
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