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2024 Football Preview | Lyons has high hopes after agonizing end to last season
2023 RECORD: 7-4 (lost 17-14 loss to York in the second round of the Class 8A playoffs) OUTLOOK: A last-second field goal in their second-round playoff game against York prevented the Lions from advancing to the Class 8A quarterfinals. A team with 14 returning starters is determined to make a deep run come this postseason.
Pastor Corey Brooks' 21-year-old godson shot to death inside vehicle in Chicago Lawn
A man was shot to death inside a vehicle on Chicago's South Side on Saturday evening, police said.Police said the shooting happened in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood's 7200-block of South Washtenaw Avenue just after 7:15 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 21-year-old man was inside a vehicle when he was struck by gunfire multiple times, police said. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.Chicago Pastor Brooks spoke with ABC7 and identified the victim as his godson, Christion Tucker.It's a loss that certainly hits close to home for Brooks, who has spent years in the city...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival showcases the spirit of climate activism
A good sized crowd gathered at the foot of Mt. Trashmore in James Park for the free screening of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Friday night, presented by the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the city of Evanston. The festival showcases short films centered around climate action and sustainability. (Photos by Joerg Metzner)
Tragic Last Days: Jesse Jackson, 82, Trapped in a Wheelchair, Struggling to Eat and Being Minded Around-The-Clock by Nurse and Two Aides
Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...
Chicago man mauled to death by dogs inside South Austin apartment building identified, officials say
A man was mauled to death by dogs inside a West Side apartment building on Saturday night, officials said.Chicago police said the 33-year-old man was found unresponsive in the vestibule of a two-flat apartment building in the South Austin neighborhood's 5500-block of West Quincy Street at about 8:30 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe victim had several dog bites on his body, and several dogs were found inside the apartment, police said. The victim was pronounced dead on scene.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as 33-year-old Keshon Bullock of Chicago.The man's death was ruled accidental and, and the medical examiner's office said he died from his injuries during a dog mauling.Officials did not immediately provide further information.
Orland Park water pressure Issue resolved; boil order not necessary
CHICAGO - Orland Park residents may have experienced a brief drop in water pressure on Sunday morning due to a mechanical issue at a water pumping station. Around noon, the Orland Park Police Department began receiving calls about water issues. Public Works officials were notified and immediately began fixing the...
Rockets Fall in Road Contest at Northwestern, 1-0
EVANSTON, Ill. – The Toledo women's soccer team held Northwestern scoreless through the first half, but a 55th-minute goal was the difference in a 1-0 defeat to the Wildcats at Martin Stadium on Sunday. The Rockets (0-2-1) used a strong defensive effort and three saves from Agnes Stenlund to...
Unincorporated Orland homeowners blast mayor’s annexation move
Unincorporated Orland homeowners blast mayor’s annexation move. Residents of Unincorporated Orland Township blast Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau for trying to grab their lands and violate their rights. Residents say Mayor Pekau failed to properly notify them of his plans that began quietly in 2022 and continued to 2023 before residents could address the board at meetings August 19, 2024. The village asserts there is a Memorandum of Understanding, that most residents have not seen. Pekau’s assertions he “must act” before Oak Forest and Palos annex area is fantasy. Homeowners say they are concerned about Orland’s increased taxes and fees, failure to file financial audits, and Pekau’s constant bullying of residents who question his actions.
Animal welfare desert is prevalent on the South side of Chicago and Steve Dale shares what some organizations are doing about it
Darlene Duggan, newly installed President of Anti Cruelty, explains there’s an animal welfare desert on the South and Southwest side of Chicago, and the non-profit is in the process of doing something about it. Chicago’s shelters are filled or near filled, and she explains why. The big Pour Your Heart Out event is September 26, 6–10 p.m. at Sarabande Chicago, 2726 W. Roscoe St.
The DNC put Chicago in the limelight, but it also emptied the Loop of office workers, hurting some restaurants. ‘It was mostly a bad week.’
Chicago stepped into the limelight this week as host of the Democratic National Convention, with Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Democratic Party winning praise for hosting an event without serious disruptions. But even though the roughly 50,000 attendees enjoyed raucous nights at the United Center, parties on Navy Pier and perfect sunny days, many downtown business owners said it was a tough ...
Orland Park man charged for taking victim at gunpoint this week at southwest suburban business
CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — An Orland Park man was charged with multiple felony charges, including aggravated kidnapping, after taking a victim at gunpoint earlier this week at a business in southwest suburban Chicago Ridge. According to Chicago Ridge police, officers responded to a call of shots fired just after 1:15 a.m. Tuesday at Signature Line […]
Country star Luke Bryan's tour truck gets stuck under downtown bridge ahead of Chicago show
CHICAGO - An equipment semi-truck from country star Luke Bryan's tour got stuck under a bridge in downtown Chicago ahead of his show at Wrigley Field this weekend. A bystander captured images of the stuck semi-truck Saturday morning under a bridge at Irving and DuSable Lake Shore Drive and shared them on Reddit.
WATCH: Marc Morial reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s historic DNC appearance & VP Kamala Harris’ impact
In a powerful and reflective conversation, Chicago Defender Managing Editor Tacuma Roeback interviewed National Urban League President Marc H. Morial during the Democratic National Convention to discuss the significance of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presence and the energy of the event. As Morial shared his thoughts on sharing the stage...
Angel Reese Hit With Brutal Comparison After Tough Shooting Performance
Angel Reese set yet another WNBA record in the Chicago Sky's loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, but also earned some harsh criticism for her struggles shooting the ball. The rookie scored 11 points and grabbed 22 rebounds in the 77-75 loss, tying Tina Charles for the most double-doubles by a ...
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