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Bicyclist hit by vehicle, critically injured in Skokie, police say
A bicyclist was critically injured after a crash Wednesday in the north suburbs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 27-year-old man was riding a bicycle near Skokie Boulevard and Gross Point Road in Skokie when he was hit by a vehicle in the intersection, police said.The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene after the crash, police said.The bicyclist was taken to a hospital in "critical but stable" condition, police said.The North Regional Major Crimes Task Force, Major Crash Assist Team is assisting the Skokie police with the investigation into the crash.It was not immediately known if any charges or citations were filed. No further information was available.
Latest news from Evanston: Your Friday daily digest
Newsletter images missing? Read this on the web instead. Good Friday morning, Evanston. Above, family members of the late Bill Logan, Evanston’s first Black police chief, stand in front of a Police Department squad car decorated with flowers and bunting currently parked in front of his former home on McDaniel Avenue, where they now live. “He’s a hero. He’s a leader,” Police Chief Schenita Stewart said of Logan. (At This Time photo by Richard Cahan.)
I-80 Football Show: Can Northwestern build on last season or will Wildcats take a step back?
Welcome to a new episode of Land-Grant Podcast Network’s I-80 Football Show. On this show, we travel down I-80 to talk all things Big Ten Football. This is the only Big Ten Podcast that’ll cover all 18 teams. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to for the next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan.
City Council will consider hiking elected officials’ pay next term
Evanston’s City Council will deliberate where to set the salaries for the city’s part-time mayor and council members and full-time clerk for the 2025-29 term in late August, after reviewing and accepting the final report and recommendations of the Compensation Committee at their meeting Monday night. Elected officials’...
‘Serious and significant risks’: Council discusses details of internet outage
Evanston’s top information security officer provided details to a city committee Monday about the severing of fiber optic cables on July 1 that left many of the city’s major public buildings without internet for three days and also affected Northwestern University. First Ward Council Member Clare Kelly, the...
As DNC looms, so do concerns over the Chicago Police Department's response to protests
Thousands of Chicago police officers squared off with screaming protesters who lobbed projectiles as smoke forced the beleaguered cops to communicate with hand signs. But that was just the training they went through leading up to next month’s Democratic National Convention, with actors posing as demonstrators inside McCormick Place.
GoFundMe Launched To Support Family Of Mail Carrier Killed On Her Far South Side Route
WEST PULLMAN — The family of a Chicago postal worker killed on the job last week on the Far South Side has launched a GoFundMe in her honor. The loved ones of Octavia Redmond hope to raise $12,000 with the GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses and “to cope with our grief,” according to the campaign’s page. Over $3,700 had been donated as of Thursday evening.
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
Hot-hitting Bay County downs two Illinois foes in Pony League North Zone
BAY CITY, MI – Bay County is doing its best to be a gracious host for the Pony League North Zone tournament. But that ends when the game starts. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
SWEETEST SEASON, A GATHERING OF INDIGENOUS CREATIVITY Returns to The Goodman This Weekend
Together in partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Goodman Theatre will host a one-of-a-kind celebration of local Indigenous artists and scholars in the third annual Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity. There will be two days of performances, workshops and special events—including two centerpiece offerings: Friday...
Colliers brokers sale of two Chicago-area strip centers
The Colliers Net Lease Investment team of Chicago’s Peter Block and Rachel Patten recently represented Armco Properties in the sale of two Chicago area strip centers: 19102-19140 88th Ave. in Mokena and 8258-8290 S. Janes Ave. in Woodridge to a private investor. The properties traded at close to asking price, which was $6.8 million.
Warmth and humidity brings chances for scattered storms late weekend
Quiet weather spills over into the first half of the weekend before increased warmth and humidity brings chances for scattered thunderstorms. High Pressure in firm control Friday, light winds and ample sunshine and comfortable late summer temperatures. Friday mid-afternoon temperature snapshot: low 80s inland, mid 70s near Lake Michigan. Rain chances increase later half of […]
Brookfield Zoo’s new renovation is underway
Dr. Michael Adkesson, President & CEO of Brookfield Zoo Chicago, joins John Landecker to discuss Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveiling a $500 million Century Plan to transform its campus, which is already underway! Listen below to hear Dr. Adkesson break down the whole plan for us.
Fundraiser started to help search efforts for Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas
Family and friends of a missing Black transgender woman from Chicago have launched a fundraiser as they continue to look for answers. Taylor Casey was reported missing on June 20, as she was visiting a yoga retreat in the Bahamas.
'From the 'Go Fest' to return for 4th year at DuSable Museum Campus with headliner Vic Mensa
A festival for young people created by young people is happening this Saturday.The fourth annual "From the 'Go Fest" is returning to the DuSable Museum Campus.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe event is a celebration of all the talent and art in the windy city, courtesy of True Star Media.Chicago's own hip hop star Vic Mensa is performing this year.ABC7 was joined in studio Thursday by True Star Media co-founder DeAnna McLeary Sherman and content creator Chris Lockridge. They talked about what people can expect to see from this year's event.The full interview can be viewed in the video player above."From the 'Go Fest" starts at 1 p.m. Saturday on the DuSable Museum Campus. Admission is free.More information can be found on their website.
2 prolific mail thieves are sentenced to federal prison
CHICAGO — Two men have been sentenced to months of federal prison time for using stolen and forged U.S. Postal Service master keys to steal huge volumes of mail from Lakeview and Lincoln Park to Logan Square. Attorneys representing the men blamed their actions on methamphetamine addiction. Joseph Solomon,...
Bears S Jonathan Owens to support wife, Simone Biles, at Paris Olympics
CHICAGO (CBS) -- It's rare that an NFL player is not only less famous than his spouse but also not even the better athlete.That's the case for new Bears safety Jonathan Owens, who is getting set to watch his wife, gymnastics superstar Simone Biles, in the Summer Olympics.The team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to support his wife."They were really cool about it, man," Owens said. "It's a first-class organization. Like, I just wanna thank them so much for even allowing me to go over...
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