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Largest-capacity truck stop in U.S. opening near I-90 in West Dundee
The first phase of what developers say will be the largest-capacity truck stop in the United States is now open in the Chicago area.The 30-acre site is off Interstate 90, just west of the Fox River in West Dundee. It opens at the end of the month.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchFinding a spot to park can be quite a challenge for many truck drivers. In Illinois, the American Trucking Association says there is one parking spot for every 11 trucks out on the road, and truckers say they frequently waste an hour a day searching...
October concert calendar: 10 of the best Chicago shows
CHICAGO — After another tremendous summer concert season in Chicago, it’s time to head indoors with tons of talent headed to the city in October. Let’s take a look at 10 of the best below. 10/5 — Michael Kiwanuka and Brittany Howard, Chicago Theatre As co-headlining tours continue to be all the rage, two of […]
Famous Illinois Airport Is Home To Over 1 Million Bees
You'll never what you'll see at an airport in Illinois but this has to be one of the most strangest things in the United States. I've been to airports including the major ones in Illinois, many times in my life. When I'm in Chicago at O'Hare International Airport, it's usually way too busy or I'm in a huge rush so I really don't have a lot of time or energy to mess around and sightsee.
Chicago closes two migrant shelters as demand decreases
Chicago is moving along with its plan to close three migrant shelters by the end of the month, having already closed two. With the two closures, there are 15 migrant shelters still open in the city, with approximately 2,600 available beds. Chicago officials have cited President Joe Biden’s federal mandate to limit the number of […]
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...
Early voting in Chicago kicks off this week. Here's what you need to know
Voters in most of Illinois have begun casting their ballots for the 2024 general election, but those hoping to make their voices heard in Chicago will get their chance to do so soon. Early voting in Illinois gets underway 40 days before an election, meaning that most of the state...
Chicago band gets stuck in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene, comforts community with music
What began as a weeklong recording session turned into an ordeal band mates will never forget.They're now home in Chicago following a 17-hour drive.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"We made it out safely by pure luck. We found gas. We found a back road," said Sneezy vocalist Brett O'Connor.O'Connor and keyboardist Danny Bauer are members of the band Sneezy, whose high energy music, for a brief moment. brought relief to some who had lost everything."We're all scared and confused and worried and not able to contact our loved-ones, and people just got a chance to just...
FEMA offering help to Chicago area residents following severe storms this summer
If your home was damaged during severe weather in July, the federal government might be able to help. Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding slammed portions of Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago in July.
Editorial: CTU wants to use other states to shame Springfield into finding billions more for schools. That ignores reality.
Can you imagine Illinois with a $17 billion budget surplus? Neither can we. But it does happen — elsewhere. One Midwestern neighbor, Minnesota, had a cool $17 billion cushion to work with less than two years ago when Gov. Tim Walz, now the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and state lawmakers were given the enviable task of what to do with the largesse. Minnesota had squirreled away more ...
Chicago’s beach season is over … or is it? Lake Michigan temps are breaking records.
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Sign up for WBEZ newsletters to get local news you can trust. On a sunny, mid-September afternoon, Olu Demuren took a running start off the concrete ledge just south of Belmont Harbor and […]
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