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Illinois quick hits: Congress members file MINES Act; conservation police applications sought
Congressmembers file MINES Act A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by some Illinois members of Congress to unveil the federal government’s efforts toward preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence Act was brought forth by U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, and Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro. It would require the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to provide a report to...
Great Lakes Lifting Sees New Era with Steven Brooks as Co-Owner
A new duo leads Illinois-based Great Lakes Lifting. Steven Brooks joins his father and founder, Don Brooks, as co-owner of the family-owned rental company serving the glass industry. Steven purchased a 50% share of Great Lakes Lifting on July 8, 2024, from former co-owner Frank Nielsen. Steven says working his...
Beyond Hunger to host benefit concert in November
Beyond Hunger is hosting a fundraising concert this fall to support its hunger-relief initiatives in communities like Oak Park and River Forest. The fall benefit concert will kick off at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at The Salt Shed in Chicago. The event, at 1357 N. Elston Ave., will feature CAKE, a California-based rock band.
Hard Rock Casino and The Urban League create college scholarships for Gary students
‘Do Well by Doing Good’ scholarship program for grads attending IU Northwest. Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and The Urban League of Northwest Indiana have united to support local high school graduates who want to earn a degree from Indiana University Northwest. Through the partnership, graduates of any Gary-based...
Free Jazz For World Peace Comes To South Shore Community Garden Saturday
SOUTH SHORE — Creating and maintaining peace is like improvising music: You want to bring your unique perspectives and personality to the table, while leaving room for others to do the same. That’s the message behind this weekend’s Free Jazz for World Peace concert, which is 6:30 p.m. Saturday...
CPD searching for suspects involved in attack on Red Line train
Police say the offenders approached the victim on a Red Line train near the Morse stop on, sprayed a chemical at the person, and then beat them before taking their property. The incident took place shortly after midnight on July 19.
Business suddenly booms at Chicago's Amici restaurant after Keith Lee review
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Keith Lee's online food reviews garner millions of views and help spotlight small, struggling restaurants around the country—his boost to those restaurants has widely become known as the Keith Lee effect.This week, the Last Vegas-based Lee made an unannounced visit to restaurant in Chicago's Lakeview community that has been having a hard time—and the impact was immediate.Amici is a relatively new restaurant located at 3933 N. Broadway—in a narrow storefront at the front of a blond brick building located right where Broadway splits off from Clarendon Avenue. Most recently before Amici, the storefront housed a Harold's Chicken—and...
Chicago man charged in Naperville armed robbery, shooting, police say
A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in an armed robbery and shooting in west suburban Naperville that took place earlier this year, Naperville police said Friday.Kanyon J. Hardy was arrested Wednesday by Forest Park police, and charged with armed robbery, police said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHardy allegedly shot a 22-year-old man during a robbery April 16 in the 2500-block of Leach Drive.Police previously said two people, who the victim knew, came to his home, and a struggle ensued. He was shot in the leg, and the two suspects fled on foot, police said.They also stole money, police said.Naperville police searched the area for several hours that day, and arrested a juvenile, who was transferred to River Valley Juvenile Detention Center.The juvenile was charged with aggravated robbery with a firearm.The victim has since been released from the hospital, Naperville police said.Several area schools were locked down for hours after the shooting.The video in the player above is from an earlier report.
Man who shot tree trimmer in Schaumburg following noise dispute told authorities he heard voices from outer space
Additional details in the shooting of a tree trimmer in Schaumburg following a noise dispute with a nearby resident that led to an hours-long standoff Wednesday were revealed in court Friday, shortly after charges were filed against a suspect. Michael Lang, 55, was charged with one count of attempted murder...
16-year-old dead, man in 'grave condition' after gunman opens fire in Brighton Park
CHICAGO - A 16-year-old boy was killed, and a man was wounded after being shot in Brighton Park Friday morning. At about 10:40 a.m., a 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were on the street in the 2500 block of West 46th Street when an unknown SUV approached them, police said.
Alsip, IL – Bomb Squad Inspects Suspicious Object at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library
Alsip, IL – The Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library was temporarily closed on Friday due to the discovery of a suspicious object. The Alsip Police Department, acting out of an abundance of caution, called in the Cook County Bomb Squad to inspect the object. According to the Alsip Police Department,...
Heavy police presence on Chicago's Southwest Side
CHICAGO - There was a heavy police presence in Brighton Park Friday morning. SkyFOX was over the scene in the 4600 block of South Rockwell Street around 11:30 a.m. At this time, it is unknown what caused the heavy police response. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Used Two Words To Describe Angel Reese At Olympics Party
Angel Reese posted photos of her outfit at the "Prelude to the Olympics" party in Paris, France. Following the release of her post, WNBA legend Lisa Leslie commented on the slideshow, sending a supportive message to the rookie. The Chicago Sky forward captioned the photo by tagging Louis ...
Smash Jibarito Opens In West Town’s Desert Hawk Bar
WEST TOWN — A pop-up restaurant known for combining smash burgers and jibaritos is now serving its unique creations in a West Town Bar. Smash Jibaritos set up shop last week at Desert Hawk, 2049 W. Division St. Jibaritos — sandwiches invented at a Puerto Rican restaurant in Humboldt...
Major rollover crash in west suburbs: Two drivers injured, road remains closed
ADDISON, Ill. - One driver was airlifted in critical condition and another was wounded after a major rollover crash in the west suburbs. The two-vehicle crash happened at 2:25 p.m. Friday on Rohlwing Road (IL Route 53) at Winthrop Avenue in Addison. When emergency crews arrived, they found a dump...
Behind the mind-boggling birthday workouts Chicago Bears' QB Tyson Bagent does with friends
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears overhauled their offense this offseason. Through all those changes, the Bears could have opted for a veteran quarterback to place behind Caleb Williams as a mentor. The Bears did not go that route, placing their trust in second-year quarterback Tyson Bagent. The thought...
Amazon Fresh store opens in suburban Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — There's a new place to shop for groceries in Arlington Heights, and residents in the northwest suburb seemed ready to shop until they dropped. There were at least a dozen shoppers lined up for the grand opening of the Amazon Fresh location in Arlington Heights.The first customer in line received a $100 Amazon gift card, and the next 99 received gift cards between $5 and $15.One shopper stood in line to take Amazon's new Smart cart for a spin.Amazon donated $10,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to celebrate the store opening.
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