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Marist High School hosting Southside Summer Festival this weekend
A South Side high school is fundraising to allow some students to stay enrolled.The end of the "Invest In Kids" Tax Credit program put many families in a bind. It provided state support for students to attend private or parochial schools.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchNow, Marist High School is hosting a big party this weekend, to try and raise money for students to stay.Father Tom Hurley joined ABC7 to talk about Southside Summer Festival, how much they are hoping to raise, what the money will do and the response from students and families when they find out they are getting assistance.The event takes place Saturday and you must be 21 or older to enter. For more information, visit.marist.net/southside-summer-festival.
Caleb Williams rookie contract: Bears No. 1 pick asked for no franchise tag, but team declined, per report
The Chicago Bears opened Tuesday with its top-two draft picks still unsigned. That is no longer the case, as quarterback Caleb Williams and wideout Rome Odunze put pen to paper on the day the Bears' rookies arrived for the start of training camp. Williams is signing a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $39 million, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. It includes a $25.5 million signing bonus, per ESPN.
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado traveled into Naperville on Monday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado traveled from Yorkville to south Naperville on Monday night. A storm survey map posted by the NWS shows the tornado’s nearly 17-mile path originating in Yorkville, slightly east of Beecher Road, at 8:55 p.m., then traveling eastward through Oswego, before taking a northeast slant and entering Naperville just south of Wolf’s Crossing Road.
Insider Sends Strong Message About Bulls Rookie Matas Buzelis
Summer League stats are not an indicator of future NBA success, but Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis is having an encouraging stint. Buzelis is averaging 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in three Las Vegas Summer League games. He is the third leading scorer among all players to play...
“The place went up for grabs” - When Isiah Thomas arrived at Schlitz Malt Liquor Summer League on MJ’s request to teach a lesson
In the 1985 Schlitz Malt Liquor Summer League, Isiah Thomas, at Michael Jordan's request, showcased the gap between NBA and college talent.
Angel Reese's Postgame Interaction With A'ja Wilson Is Going Viral
The Chicago Sky traveled to Las Vegas on Tuesday to face off against the defending champion Aces. Following Chicago's 93-85 victory, Sky rookie Angel Reese was seen greeting Aces star A'ja Wilson with a hug. Wilson and Reese were filmed sharing a short conversation, which had WNBA fans buzzing ...
Kate Martin's Pregame Outfit For Aces-Sky Is Turning Heads
On Tuesday night, Kate Martin and the Las Vegas Aces will play their final game before the Olympic break against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. The Aces took the first battle over the Sky back in June with a final score of 95-83. After her college career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Martin entered the ...
Fire destroys townhouse in Pingree Grove, 4 treated for injuries
PINGREE GROVE, Ill. (CBS) -- A fire destroyed one townhouse and damaged several others Wednesday in far northwest suburban Pingree Grove.Two civilians, one firefighter, and one police officer were injured—but all were treated on the scene, Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Chris Howell. The fire started Wednesday afternoon in a five-unit townhouse building at 2465 Bella Dr. in Pingree Grove.One townhouse in the building was destroyed in the fire, while three were damaged and one was unaffected, Howell said.Four or five townhouse units across the alley were also damaged.All the units were closed off late Wednesday because of smoke, Howell said.The fire remained under investigation late Wednesday.
Children living in southern IL affected by hardship receive new shoes
ANNA, Ill. (KBSI)- WIBH Radio in Anna announced that children shoes purchased through its annual Warm Soles, New Hope Campaign, which ended in May, have arrived and are ready for pick-up. Shoes are available free of charge in sizes 7 toddler to 5. kids while supplies last. The shoes are...
Vinyette Teague: New image raises hope in decades-old Chicago missing persons case
CHICAGO - More than four decades after a young girl went missing on the South Side of Chicago, her family is hoping a new image can bring her home. Vinyette Teague was last seen 41 years ago on July 17, before she vanished from an apartment complex in Bronzeville. The...
Latest news from Evanston: Your Wednesday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Wednesday morning, Evanston. Community leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon at the 1900 Asbury Ave. headquarters of FirstRepair to unveil a new mural by artist Damon Reed honoring the city’s reparations efforts. FirstRepair is a nonprofit founded by former City Council Member Robin Rue Simmons that promotes reparations programs across the country. (See more mural photos by Joerg Metzner.)
Urgent Search for Missing Elderly Man, William Kemp, in Chicago
The Chicago community is thrown into concern as the police department has issued a report on the disappearance of an 81-year-old African-American male, William Kemp, who was last seen on July 15th in the vicinity of 106th and Drew, his last known contact before seemingly vanishing without a trace. The Chicago Police Department, urgently seeking any leads that could help in locating Kemp, urged anyone with information to come forward.
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