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1 killed in Roseland stabbing, Chicago police say
A person was stabbed to death in the Roseland neighborhood Monday morning, Chicago police said.The incident occurred at about 12:33 a.m. in the 300-block of East 115th Street.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said a male victim was outside of a vehicle with a male suspect and a female suspect when a verbal altercation turned physical.The male suspect who was the driver of the vehicle took out a cutting instrument and stabbed the male victim, who was a passenger, in the chest, police said.The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released his identity.The two suspects fled the scene in a beige Toyota Corolla, police said.No one is in custody and Area Two detectives are investigating.
Vape shop among 2 Lincoln Park businesses ransacked overnight
Two Lincoln Park businesses were broken into in a matter of minutes. The first happened near Lincoln and Webster avenues. Chicago Police said someone broke a front window and left a trail of merchandise on the floor leading out the store.
Gunmen rob 2 Family Dollar stores in 20 minutes on NW Side
CHICAGO — Armed men robbed two Family Dollar stores in under 30 minutes on Sunday evening, one in Avondale and the other in Albany Park. No arrests have been made. The men first targeted the store at 3411 West Addison at about 8:35 p.m. The police said one of them displayed a handgun while demanding money from the clerks, who complied.
Misdemeanor charge for man who randomly slugged a woman in the Loop. (It’s the 4th random attack he’s been accused of since Christmas)
CHICAGO — A man accused of randomly attacking a woman in the Loop earlier this month, knocking her to the ground in a crosswalk, is only facing a misdemeanor battery charge, according to court records. The woman is the fourth person that Azzam Qattoum is accused of randomly attacking downtown since Christmas. He was charged with misdemeanors in all of the other cases, too.
Bears Sign Ex-Browns RB, Make Crafty Roster Move With Rookie
The Chicago Bears have added a new running back to the mix at training camp, using a crafty maneuver to clear room for him to join their 90-man roster. According to the NFL’s official transaction wire for July 28, the Bears signed former Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton to their roster on Sunday. They also received an international roster exemption from the league for rookie and Australian native Tory Taylor, meaning he does not count against their 90-man roster total.
Cubs give Craig Counsell a trade deadline courtesy that drove him away from Brewers
For better or worse, Craig Counsell, Carter Hawkins and Jed Hoyer are connected at the hip as the trio plans for the future of the Chicago Cubs. The organization has plenty of assets committed beyond the 2024 season, which in this case makes deciding upon trade deadline plans...difficult. There is no easy road ahead, as in selling off rentals in hopes of boosting the farm system.
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
Illinois doctor selected by NASA for Mars mission simulation
CHICAGO - An Illinois doctor has re-emerged after spending a year inside a Mars simulation. He was among four U.S. researchers picked by NASA for the mission. In this week's Good News Guarantee, he explains how likely a trip to Mars will be for you and me. Dr. Nathan Jones...
What will a new push for nuclear energy look like in Missouri and Illinois?
Behind caution tape, a radiation protection technician holds a clicking instrument. Workers at the Callaway Nuclear Plant in Steedman, Mo., are doing something that only happens every few years — they’re moving spent uranium fuel. It’s a slow process. After cooling off for years in a deep pool...
Big Lincoln: How Illinois is using lifelike Abraham Lincoln to help tourists, businesses
Ever wanted to learn about Illinois from President Lincoln firsthand? An absurd question not long ago now is an actual opportunity for Illinoisians through the state’s use of artificial intelligence. The Illinois Office of Tourism partnered with Matador in early June to release the first U.S. state AI travel guide to help people learn and explore Illinois from their phone. ...
Illinois Aurora Watch: Northern Lights Expected until Tuesday Night
Chicago, IL – Illinois residents may be treated to a rare celestial event as the Northern Lights are expected to be visible Monday night into Tuesday. The aurora borealis, typically seen closer to the polar regions, could extend as far south as Illinois due to increased geomagnetic activity. According...
Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
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