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Body found in sculpture park in Skokie
SKOKIE, Ill. (CBS) -- A death investigation was under way Thursday after a body was found at a park in north suburban Skokie.The body was discovered Thursday morning in the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park on the east side of McCormick Boulevard along the North Shore Channel. The scene was near Greenleaf Street—halfway between Main and Dempster streets.Police taped off a portion of the sculpture park near a parking lot and a port-a-potty shelter—just north of Curt Brill's bronze sculpture "Katia."As of late Thursday, it was unknown if foul play was suspected in the person's death.Police have not released any information about the identity of the victim.
Proposed law could bring relief for rising Cook County property taxes, Assessor Fritz Kaegi says
There continues to be concern over rising property taxes in Cook County.Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi took questions Thursday about how his office is reassessing the value of people's homes and properties.A proposed circuit breaker law could bring some homeowners a little relief.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSome homeowners spoke with ABC7 about their rising bills.For the past 25 years, Hattie Knazze has owned a South Shore three-flat. The 77-year-old lifelong Chicagoan said her home is becoming unaffordable because of much higher property taxes."When I calculated, my taxes went from $2,300 to $6,300," Knazze said.The $4,000...
States Fight to Uphold Assault Weapons Ban in Federal Court
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell are leading a coalition of 19 states in defending Cook County, Illinois' assault weapons ban, which is under challenge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The group filed an amicus brief supporting Cook County's law, arguing that it aligns with Second Amendment protections and public safety needs.
School District With Highest Student Arrest Rate in the Nation Agrees to Reform How It Disciplines Disabled Students
Following a ProPublica-Chicago Tribune investigation, the Garrison School in Illinois will change its disciplinary practices and provide services to those who missed class due to being arrested or sent to a seclusion room.
Chicago police investigating more South Side break-ins, ATM theft
Chicago police continue to investigate yet more of these overnight business break ins, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage, for these business owners.One of the store owners off camera said this is the second break-in in just over a month.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSurveillance video shows the moments brazen, hooded, criminals use a GMC pick-up truck to break into a corner store at 106th Street and South Torrence Avenue minutes before 5:30 a.m.In the video, you can see the men using a chain, to tear down the store's front gate, before smashing their way...
Packages looted from UPS truck after crash with viaduct rips open trailer
Chicago police are investigating a bridge strike and cargo theft incident that took place on Thursday. The post Packages looted from UPS truck after crash with viaduct rips open trailer appeared first on CDLLife.
Chicago children's store named after boy with autism aims to boost Chatham community
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chatham has a new children's store with a mission that runs deeper than selling toys and clothes. Jaden's Place held its grand opening over the weekend, celebrating with treats and face painting, but it was created to help a community – and one child in particular. If you shop at the new Chatham children's store, you might see 5-year-old Jaden Gilbert restocking the shelves.Jaden's Place, located near 87th and Stony Island, is named after him.His father, Joshua Gilbert, opened the store in part to help Jaden, who is on the autism spectrum. "I don't want him to...
Man Shot Outside Blue Line Station As Troubling Stretch Of CTA Crime Continues
LOGAN SQUARE — Another shooting outside a CTA station — this one in Logan Square — left a man wounded Thursday night during a week that has seen the CTA grapple with high-profile shootings. About 10:20 p.m. Thursday, a person got out of a car and fired...
North Center’s Common Pantry Provides Free Nutritional Education Amid Increased Demand
NORTH CENTER — Common Pantry’s recently expanded nutrition program is helping people learn more about healthy eating while providing hot meals ready to go. The nonprofit food pantry has offered assistance to North Siders experiencing hunger and food insecurity since 1967. In 2021, it bought a commercial building at 3900-10 N. Lincoln Ave. for $1.5 million with the help of state grants to expand its work.
Block Club Chicago Named Business Of The Year In LION’s Local Journalism Awards
CHICAGO — Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit, reader-funded newsroom focused on Chicago’s neighborhoods, was named Business of the Year at this year’s Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers’ Sustainability Awards. LION Publishers’ Sustainability Awards honor excellence in journalistic impact, financial health and operational resilience of independent...
Fall Fun in the Chi
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‘All areas will feel the chill:' Chicago weekend forecast calls for rain, 40-degree temps
Chicago, here's comes a taste of fall -- and then some. Friday's weather forecast for the Chicago area calls for partly sunny skies, spotty showers and high temperatures in the mid-60s to low-70s, the NBC 5 Storm Team said -- a far cry from Thursday's high of 88. "All areas...
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