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An update on Chicagoland athletes participating in the Olympics
NBC 5 reporter Alex Maragos joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about some of the Chicago athletes participating in the Olympics and what people thought of the opening ceremony. He also shares details about what we can expect to see today.
Direct employer contracts gain steam in spine
Spine and orthopedic groups have seen an uptick in prior authorizations and denials over the last several years, and many are looking for innovative ways to sidestep insurers. During a panel about payer trends at the Becker's 21st Annual Spine, Orthopedic & Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference in June, private practice leaders shared insights on the current payer landscape and plans to develop new partnerships in the future.
Property Taxes Too High? Here’s How to Lower Your Bill
Over the last several decades, homeowners have gotten used to paying roughly the same property tax bill every year. An occasional increase wasn’t unheard of, but if your taxes did go up, it was usually pretty insignificant — around 0.5% to 1% on average. Imagine, then, the sheer...
Creature Chaos in Chicago Pond! Officials Reveal Mysterious Beast Captured on Cam Is…
CHICAGO, IL – A strange creature has emerged from Lincoln Park’s North Pond, stirring up wild speculation and drawing curious visitors. Rumors are flying that it might be an alligator, causing a frenzy in Chicago. Folks in the Windy City love a good mystery, and this one has...
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.
Recall of Illinois Vegetables Expands Due to Serious Illness Risk
There was already a potential problem with many cucumbers widely available in Illinois, but now it's known the risk is greater than previously thought. A previous recall has now been expanded due to a dangerous contamination that now includes even more vegetables. The Food and Drug Administration just issued a...
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...
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