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Kamoira Anderson: Missing Chicago girl, 15, disappeared on Monday
CHICAGO - Chicago police are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. Kamoira Anderson was last seen on Monday in the 6700 block of S. Cornell Avenue, according to the Chicago Police Department. However, she last made contact with someone on Tuesday. At the time she was...
Dream Flights honors 4 Batavia veterans with ride in vintage biplane
A special effort to honor veterans for their service took flight Wednesday.Four veterans from Batavia were treated to rides in an open-cockpit vintage biplane at the DuPage County Airport, hosted by Dream Flights.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchArmy veteran David Salstrom has been waiting a long time for a chance to fly in an open-cockpit vintage biplane. For the 92-year-old army veteran who served in Germany in the 50s, it was a once in a lifetime thrill."I think it's gonna be fun," Salstrom said.Salstrom did take the controls or fly the plane himself, however."I don't think...
Local music roundup: July 25-31
Evanston and nearby locations will be a musical paradise this week! There are many free concerts – including one by our esteemed fellow Evanstonian and harmonica superstar Howard Levy! Pablo Cruise will bring yacht rock to Skokie! Liv Warfield comes to SPACE to amaze us with her intense R&B skills. You can make an easy trip to Niles to hear the great blues singer Milwaukee Slim. And this weekend, the Out Of Space fest will be rocking! Be still, my heart!
Ex-Cub Jon Lester takes up golf at Korn Ferry Tour in Glenview
GLENVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- The Korn Ferry Tour returned to the challenging Glen Club in north suburban Glenview for this week's NV5 Invitational.Former Chicago Cubs lefty pitcher Jon Lester was in the field for Wednesday's Pro-Am. Lester has been spending a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from baseball in 2022 with three World Series rings.CBS News Chicago caught up with Lester before his round. "I get to play a lot more than I used to, so that's good," Lester said. "But it's been fun, man. It's like a new challenge and gives me that competitive kind...
Software company president dies from injuries after India mishap
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - The president of a Hoffman Estates-based, multinational software company who was critically injured during a freak accident in India has died from his injuries. Raju Datla, 54, died Friday, July 19, from injuries he sustained during a company celebration in India. The incident, which happened Thursday,...
UPDATE: Schaumburg shooting suspect in custody following hours long barricade situation
A shooting in residential Schaumburg on Wednesday left one person wounded and has led to an ongoing barricade situation, Schaumburg Police Commander Christy Lindhurst told WBBM Newsradio.
City to host National Night Out Event on August 6
Evanston community members are invited to celebrate National Night Out from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, at Centennial Park, 1631 Sheridan Rd. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes public safety, community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie to help make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places.
Protestors hold rally after inmate Michael Broadway dies at Stateville Correction Center
Protestors rallied Wednesday outside a State of Illinois building on West Monroe Street in Chicago, calling for an Illinois prison to close.The rally came after Stateville Correction Center inmate Michael Broadway died last month at the prison in Crest Hill.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"These places need to close down," exoneree Stanley Howard said. "How many more people need to die?"The protestors said the conditions at Stateville Correction Center are unhealthy and contributed to the death of Broadway.Some who gathered Wednesday had served time for wrongful convictions at Stateville, like Jimmy Soto, who said he also...
Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale and eighth annual Chalk Art Contest returns July 26-28
Get ready to hit the sidewalks of Downtown Evanston from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28. Independent retailers will offer deals both inside and outside their shops for the annual Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale. Find great deals on apparel, books, one-of-a-kind accessories, art supplies and more. On Saturday, July...
3 children hospitalized after fire at Dearborn Homes CHA building, Chicago fire officials say
Three children were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out at a high-rise building on the city's South Side.The fire happened in the 2900 block of South State Street, Chicago Fire Department officials said. The six-story building is in the Dearborn Homes area and is owned by the Chicago Housing Authority.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe use of fireworks caused a mattress to catch fire inside the building, officials said.Firefighters responded to the fire, located on the building's fourth floor, and extinguished it.One child who was injured in the fire had minor burn injuries, officials said. The two other injured children were being treated for smoke inhalation. All three children were taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition.The ages of the children were not immediately known.No further details were available.
2 men get probation in $6 million Home Depot gift card scam
CHICAGO—Two men have been sentenced to probation for their roles in a massive multi-million dollar gift card fraud against Chicago-area Home Depot stores. Prosecutors continue to pursue cases against several other people connected to the scheme. We told you about the racket when it surfaced last spring. Officials said...
Far NW suburban school board votes to close year-round elementary school
A year-round public elementary school in the far northwest suburbs, Landmark Elementary, will close, after Tuesday night’s vote by the McHenry County District 15 School Board. Board member Patrick DeGeorge called it an incredibly tough decision.
Glencoe Residents to Determine Future of Parks with $14.7 Million Bond Referendum in November 2024 Ballot
Residents of Glencoe are facing a decision that will shape the future of their community's parks and facilities. A $14.7 million bond referendum will appear on the November 2024 ballot, tantalizing voters with visions of updated playgrounds, improved accessibility, and modernized maintenance facilities. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Glencoe Park District Board unanimously voted on July 17 to put the 25-year bond sale referendum to a vote, aiming to enhance the district without increasing property taxes.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Wednesday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Wednesday morning, Evanston. Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois, headquartered on Simpson Street in Evanston, delivered almost 250,000 meals to 860 clients with the help of 11 full-time staff and more than 600 volunteers last year. See what a day in the organization’s life looks like in this photo essay by Joerg Metzner, and read about its plans to expand services even more this fall.
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