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Copper Theft Shuts Down Two Popular Beverly Businesses (video)
Two popular businesses in Beverly, Chicago, recently closed their doors after thieves targeted their air conditioning units. The thefts occurred two weeks ago, causing significant damage and financial loss. Ice Cream Shop Severely Impacted. A well-known ice cream shop, which has been operating for six years, suffered extensive damage when...
Two Chicago Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Mail Theft Using Stolen Postal Service Arrow Keys
Source: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, District of Illinois. Two Chicago men have been handed federal prison sentences for their roles in a scheme, involving stolen U.S. Postal Service arrow keys, to pilfer mail and packages from city residents. 44-year-old Thaddeus J. Harper and 39-year-old Joseph T. Solomon found themselves at the mercy of the judicial system earlier this week after their exploits were unraveled by an investigation coined "Operation Broken Arrow."
Gemini Grill executive chef showcases lump crab cake
Executive Chef Jacob Verstegen, with Gemini Grill stopped by ABC 7 Eyewitness to talk about Ballyhoo Hospitality's newest location in River North.It's their 10th location. It's inside the "One Chicago" luxury building on State Street in Chicago. Chef Verstegen prepared one of his menu items on our 7 a.m. streaming show, to learn more about the food featured at Gemini Grill, click here.
Smash Jibarito Opens In West Town’s Desert Hawk Bar
WEST TOWN — A pop-up restaurant known for combining smash burgers and jibaritos is now serving its unique creations in a West Town Bar. Smash Jibaritos set up shop last week at Desert Hawk, 2049 W. Division St. Jibaritos — sandwiches invented at a Puerto Rican restaurant in Humboldt...
Is There an Alligator in Lincoln Park’s North Pond? Witnesses Say Creature They’ve Dubbed ‘Muddy Waters’ Is Lurking But Confirmation Scarce
Tom Hildum knows people aren’t going to believe him. But the Auburn resident swears he’s seen an alligator in Lincoln Park’s North Pond. Not once, but twice. “I was skeptical too,” said Sheba Heard, Hildum’s wife of 16 years. Then she got a look at the creature herself, “tip to tail, skimming across the top of the water.”
CPD seek man in violent robbery on CTA Red Line at 47th Street
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police are searching for the suspect in a violent robbery on a CTA train earlier this month. It happened on the Red Line train at 47th St. on July 14, around 9:53 p.m. Police said the suspect approached the victim while riding the train and became irate. That's when he struck the victim with a pair of pliers, cutting them, and then began strangling the victim. The robber then took the victim's cell phone. The victim was able to get off the train at 47th Street and notified CTA staff, who then contacted the police. Surveillance cameras captured the suspect, who was said to be between 30-35 years old, and was wearing a red baseball cap with a white Bulls jersey and light blue pants at the time of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives – Mass Transit at 312-745-4447.
Workshop Arts Collaborative Aims To Open Studio And Event Space In Albany Park
ALBANY PARK — A developer is trying to get a zoning change to bring a performing arts and gathering space to Albany Park. James Yelen wants to renovate the vacant single-story building at 3741-49 W. Lawrence Ave. into The Workshop Arts Collaborative. It would have rehearsal and instruction studios, pop-up space for local food and beverage vendors and flexible event space.
Lula Cafe Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Dinner Series Helmed By Top Chicago Chefs
LOGAN SQUARE — Beloved restaurant Lula Cafe is going big for its 25th anniversary celebration. Chef and owner Jason Hammel will host 25 Chicago chefs for a series of ticketed dinners on the five nights leading up to Lula Cafe’s milestone anniversary next month. The 25 For 25...
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
Chicago enjoys perfect weather ahead of weekend storms
CHICAGO - Chicago will experience cool and sunny weather today. The early hours have brought crisp temperatures, especially in the suburbs, where Aurora is seeing a comfortable 55 degrees. In Northwest Indiana, temperatures are even lower, with Valparaiso at 52 degrees and Michigan City at a cool 50 degrees along the lakeshore.
Secret Service, Chicago police canvas area around United Center ahead of DNC
The Secret Service and Chicago police are canvassing neighborhoods by the United Center right Friday, passing out important information to residents and businesses on security measures in place during the Democratic National Convention next month.They are handing out brochures that contain maps of closed areas along with a QR code with other helpful tips.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSecret Service officials said this canvassing process will take a few hours to complete.During this process, they really want to lower anxiety from people who work and live in the area about the impending changes.This comes as the...
Sunny and warm day ahead in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS)—The start of the weekend looks favorable, with moderate temperatures and mostly sunny skies before a chance of storms and increased heat moves into the area. For those who might be fans of lounging by the pool, Friday's highs will be in the 80s with plenty of sunshine. Warmer winds boost highs Saturday and Sunday into the middle and upper 80s.Scattered storms will develop by Sunday as heat builds. Multiple rounds of storms are possible next week. Some of these could be strong or severe.
Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture To Be Permanently Installed At Chicago's Navy Pier
Alison Saar's sculpture of prolific playwright Lorraine Hansberry will be unveiled at Chicago's Navy Pier as a part of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative. This Initiative was created by The Lillys, an advocacy organization that promotes gender and racial parity in the American theater. The sculpture, titled To Sit A While, features the figure of Hansberry surrounded by five bronze chairs, each representing a different aspect of her life and work. The life-size chairs are an invitation to the public to do just that: sit with her and think. The sculpture will be a permanent installation and a gift from the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative to Navy Pier and the city of Chicago, Hansberry's birthplace.
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