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Little Sweet Pea’s Vintage Coming To Portage Park With Help From City Grant
PORTAGE PARK — A vintage shop is coming to Six Corners’ growing shopping area thanks in part to a city grant program. Little Sweet Pea’s Vintage, 4948 W. Irving Park Road, is the first of at least three businesses coming this fall to Portage Park. The vintage shop, a bakery and a beauty salon are all getting off the ground with financial support from the city’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program.
Evanston wrestlers boost Team Illinois to national title
Three wrestlers from Evanston – Jeremy Marshall, Rodrigo Salinas and Diego Lopez – helped Team Illinois capture the 16-and-under national championship last month at the Greco-Roman and freestyle national tournaments held in Fargo, North Dakota. Marshall, competing for the all-star squad from Illinois, became the first ETHS product...
ABC7's Samantha Chatman returns to Kenwood Academy for Chicago Public Schools' 1st day
As thousands of Chicago Public Schools students head back to school, ABC7 Chicago is celebrating our own CPS alum.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSamantha Chatman attended CPS schools from kindergarten to high school."Kenwood academy has a special place in my heart. I'm a proud Bronco," Samantha said. "I was a part of Kenwood's Academic Center, where 7th and 8th grade students attend the high school and take advanced classes.Nestled in Chicago's Historic Hyde Park neighborhood, Kenwood is one of the most renowned high schools on the city's South Side.Principal Karen Calloway worked at Kenwood when Chatman...
North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors®
Ethan W. Nagar, 2023-2024 NSBAR Board President-Elect. The North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS® (NSBAR) remains committed to its mission and its service to “One Member at a Time.” This includes significant contributions from its charitable arm, NSBAR Cares, to local organizations like the Highland Park Community Foundation, Evanston Scholars and Barrington High School. Also, NSBAR has empowered its agents to achieve new heights, developing networking events with industry leaders and unique educational opportunities. Last November, the association received a national award as a National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) YPN Network of the Year.
Woman killed in I-57 hit-and-run crash, ISP says; NB lanes reopened at 111th
A woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on I-57 on the South Side Monday morning, Illinois State Police said.Police said the crash occurred at about 3:48 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-57 at 111th Street.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said there was a disabled SUV in the right shoulder when a female passenger in that vehicle got out.The passenger was then struck by another car, which police said fled the scene.The woman was then transported to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.LIVE TRAFFIC: Check the latest traffic information on our live mapAll northbound lanes of I-57 were shut down and traffic is being diverted off at 119th Street before reopening shortly before 8 a.m.
Former CTA bus driver gets probation for shooting another car during road rage incident on Kennedy Expressway
CHICAGO — A former CTA bus driver who shot another driver’s car on the Kennedy Expressway has been sentenced to probation, according to court records. Brandi Jolivet, 44, faced two counts of attempted murder in the case, which stemmed from an incident in the outbound lanes in June 2022. But prosecutors dropped those charges in a deal, and Jolivet pleaded guilty to the remaining counts: aggravated discharge of a firearm toward an occupied vehicle and reckless discharge of a firearm.
Chicago police officer accused of beating another officer
CHICAGO (CBS) — In a disturbing claim coming out of Chicago's Seventh Police District, one officer is accused of beating another. Sources tell CBS News Chicago the two were involved in a romantic relationship. Sources say a Chicago police officer identified as Francisco Galvan, 30, waited in a parking lot right outside the seventh district for his girlfriend, who is also an officer and was on duty at the time. Then he attacked her, leading as many as seven officers to jump in and restrain the man. The incident happened late Thursday evening. According to a police report filed in the case, the...
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...
Teams Already Circling Bears Player Who Was Just Released
The Chicago Bears have begun trimming their training camp roster from 90 to 53 players before Tuesday’s deadline. The Bears had one of the best preseasons in recent history as they went 4-0, which included a 34-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. However, results don’t mean much in preseason as it's more about player growth and guys competing for roster spots.
Support Bob Kessler in the Chicago River Swim
WGN Radio News Anchor Bob Kessler will be participating in the Chicago River Swim, now relocated to Lake Michigan, on Sunday, September 22, to benefit ALS. Support his efforts at this link! Bob wrote on his page: “Hello Friends & Family! I’m incredibly excited to announce my selection into the inaugural Chicago River Swim, a […]
The DNC awards: The best and worst from Chicago
Now that the Democratic National Convention has left Chicago and I've had time to catch up on sleep, here are my reflections and observations from a whirlwind of a week. Best speech: Not counting prime time (Michelle Obama is a poet), Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs told the Illinois delegation a harrowing story about his family's journey through a troubled pregnancy and why the hospitals near his downstate home wouldn't treat them.
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...
Things to do in Chicago this weekend: Labor Day edition
Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago. This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with major music festivals, jaw-dropping art and architecture...
Chicago Bears cut ties with former Illinois football defensive lineman
This weekend was a bit brutal for some NFL hopefuls who came out of the Illinois football program. Even though some of the Illini didn’t get picked in the 2024 NFL Draft, they still were able to sign on with NFL franchises in hopes of impressing the coaching staff.
Air quality alert issued for Chicago area with ‘unhealthy' levels due to ozone
An air quality alert was in effect Monday for multiple Chicago area counties amid dangerous heat and humidity levels. The alert, from the National Weather Service, was initially issued Sunday and applies to Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Central Cook, Kendall, Grundy and Northern Will Counties. "The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency...
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