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Palos Hills woman absolved of paying income taxes on $50K she didn't earn
The IRS has resolved a situation for an elderly Palos Hills woman who was being sent tax bills for $50,000 from a railroad pension she didn't earn.Olga Rusewicz was being accused of owing about $3,000 in back taxes for alleged income of about $48,000 over recent years in a railroad pension. But she never worked for the railroad, and never collected the money. She believes she was a victim of identity theft and a tax return scam in which someone filed for taxes in her name.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchRusewicz, who lives on social security,...
A Haunted Child Or Normal Girl? Exhibit Explores Life Of Graceland Cemetery’s Famed Inez Clarke
UPTOWN — Graceland Cemetery’s history is on display thanks to a collaboration with DePaul University that explores the often-misunderstood story of Inez Clarke’s famous grave. Misha Mikami, a DePaul alumna and intern at Graceland Cemetery, spent the past year collecting and archiving the toys, flowers and other...
Shh! Don’t tell anyone! This is Chicago’s most underrated outdoor bar
As I type this little ditty out, I do so with some level of pause. Will I regret giving out the information and location to one of my favorite Chicago watering holes? Maybe 1) People might actually read this (smiley face) and 2) People could listen to my advice and start showing up there in larger numbers, and then it would be hard for me to find a seat in one of my favorite comfy cushioned seats there.
After Spike In Humboldt Park Shootings, Violence Interrupters Working To Resolve Gang Conflicts
HUMBOLDT PARK — Community leaders are ramping up efforts to interrupt gang violence amid a series of Humboldt Park shootings in recent months. There have been 28 shootings, five of them fatal, in the neighborhood since July, according to city crime data. During the same time period last year, there were 16 shootings that left one person dead.
Highs in the 70s on Wednesday in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Sunny skies continue for the Chicago area with above-normal temperatures. Hurricane Milton is forecast to make landfall along the Florida coast later Wednesday night as a major hurricane. In Chicago, highs will be in the 70s through Thursday, with a windy warm-up by Friday. By the end of the week, highs will reach the 80s, 15 degrees above the norm. A windy cool down arrives for the weekend which will make it feel more like fall. Saturday and Sunday in the 60s with gusty winds for Chicago marathon runners. The weather turns cooler on Monday with highs in the 50s.
Latino Outdoors Great Lake Chapter helping others step out of their comfort zone, embrace nature
Enjoying the outdoors is something a lot of Chicagoans like to do before that long cold-weather season begins and yet numbers show that Latinos are less likely than other groups to do this.The national non-profit Latino Outdoors was created to help others step out of their comfort zone and connect them to nature.Juan Reyes is the co-founder of the Latino Outdoors Great Lakes Chapter. Last month he helped organize a kayaking event on the Chicago River.With a $60 price tag for a two-hour sunset paddle, the price of entry is steep for some. And that is where Latino Outdoors comes...
Vehicle stuck in embankment after rollover crash in West Chesterfield | VIDEO
A crash on the city's South Side caused a closure during Wednesday rush hour.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe rollover crash happened near State Street and 93rd Street just off the Dan Ryan Expressway.Chopper 7 was over the scene around 6:55 a.m. in West Chesterfield.Video shows the crashed vehicle in an embankment. It appeared as if the car crashed into a light pole and fell into the grass area.An ambulance was seen leaving the scene, and it appeared that no passengers were found.Chicago police have not released any information.CHICAGO TRAFFIC | See LIVE drive times
Illinois quick hits: State Farm removes electric vehicle chargers over fire risk; American Water reports cyberattack
State Farm removes electric vehicle chargers over fire riskState Farm is removing electric vehicle chargers from its parking decks at their corporate headquarters in Bloomington and around the country because of a fire risk. The company told employees it will consider plans for alternative locations outside of parking garages. The move will become effective as of Oct. 28. American Water reports cyberattackThe largest water and wastewater utility company in the country has been hit by a cyberattack. American Water, which serves 14 states including Illinois, became informed of “unauthorized activity” in its computer networks and systems. The company said it was forced to temporarily pause billing for its customers. Officials said they have contacted law enforcement and are cooperating with the investigation.Chicago among worst cities for driversAnyone who has driven in Chicago during rush hour can attest to a new study on the worst cities to drive in. According to the personal finance website WalletHub, Chicago is the sixth worst city to drive in. The Windy City gets poor marks in several categories, including auto maintenance costs, gas prices, and rate of car thefts. According to the study, Oakland, California. is the worst city to drive in.
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