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16-year-old boy injured in Skokie shooting, police say
A teen boy was shot in the north suburbs on Saturday night, police said.Skokie police said officers responded to a report of a person shot near Keating Avenue and Davis Street just after 9 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice found a 16-year-old boy who had suffered a gunshot wound. Emergency personnel provided first aid, and the Skokie Fire Department transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment.The teen is in stable condition, police said.Police said a preliminary investigation indicated that the shooting was not random.Police asked anyone with information to call them at 847-982- 5900. The 24-hour Skokie Crime Tip Hotline is 847/933-TIPS (8477). Text-A-Tip is available 24 hours a day by texting "Skokie" and your tip to 226787.Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.
1 person critically injured in fire at Evanston home: officials
One person was critically injured in a fire at a north suburban home on Monday evening, officials said.An Evanston Fire Department spokesperson said firefighters responded to a building in the 2600-block of Harrison Street around 6 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWhen crews arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the building, and people were evacuating.Chopper 7 was over the scene around 6:30 p.m. and captured video of crews working on the roof as smoke came out of windows.Firefighters rescued a person from the building's second floor. That person, who suffered severe burns, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.SEE ALSO | Whiting, Indiana fire destroys city councilman's house, damages at least 2 others near high schoolNo firefighters were injured.Two people were displaced, and the American Red Cross has been contacted to help the displaced residents by providing shelter and support services.Residents can call or text 847-448-4311 for more information. Residents can also dial 3-1-1 in Evanston for assistance.
Daylight saving time: When it ends, when it comes back
As the calendar flips to October and the Chicago area begins seeing cooler temperatures and chilly nights, it’s natural to wonder when daylight saving time will end. The annual rite of spring gives the area extra daylight at the end of the day, but the twice-annual clock change is right around the corner, meaning earlier sunsets as winter approaches.
$10K reward offered in 2017 murder of 16-year-old on Southwest Side
CHICAGO — A $10,000 reward has been offered in the 2017 murder of a 16-year-old boy on the Southwest Side. Jesus Escobar, 16, was standing outside in the 4800 block of South La Crosse on May 6, 2017, along with a 19-year-old man. An unknown suspect shot Escobar and the man. Escobar died the next […]
Chicago concert attendees may have been exposed to potentially rabid bats, health officials say
CHCAGO — The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning that attendees of a recent outdoor concert at the popular Salt Shed music venue may have been exposed to rabies-carrying bats. According to the CDPH, the “possible” exposure took place between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sept. 12...
Illinois’ Best Hot Dog Stand Announced & We’re Low-Key Surprised
There are so many different places in Illinois to get a good-tasting hot dog, it's really tough to name the very best, right?. I mean, I thought of a few places right away that ultimately weren't named Illinois' best place to get a hot dog in a recent article on Mashed.com.
16-year-old bystander injured in argument-turned-shooting on CTA bus in Chatham: police
A 16-year-old bystander was injured in an argument-turned-shooting on a CTA bus on Monday evening, Chicago police said.Police said the shooting happened in the Chatham neighborhood's 8600-block of South State Street just before 5:30 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTwo females were arguing when one of them took out a gun and fired shots, police said.The gunfire struck a 16-year-old boy, who suffered a graze wound to his knee.The Chicago Fire Department treated the victim and released him on the scene.No one is in custody, and Area Two detectives are investigating.Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024, with live updatesINTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Person stabbed at Soldier Field after Bears game, Chicago police say
A person was stabbed Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field after a Bears game.The incident happened just after 6 p.m. at the sports venue, Chicago police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA male victim, whose age was yet known, was involved in an argument with a 41-year-old man who produced a knife, police said.The victim was cut on the face and shoulder, police said. He was picked up by first responders outside of the Bears stadium in downtown and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, a Chicago Fire Department spokesperson told ABC7.Police said the 41-year-old man was arrested and the victim is at the hospital but is expected to be okay. Their exact age was not yet known.SEE ALSO | Woman injured by gunfire during Chicago White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field files lawsuitThe circumstances surrounding the verbal altercation that led up to the stabbing were also not immediately known.The Chicago Bears held a home game earlier in the day at Soldier Field against the Carolina Panthers.
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