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3 men hurt in West Town drive-by shooting, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — Three men were hurt following a shooting on Chicago's West Side early Friday morning. The shooting happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of West Division Street in the West Town neighborhood. Police say the victims, 23, 31, and 45, were standing on the sidewalk with a group of people when someone in a black sedan fired shots. The 23-year-old was taken by fire officials to Stroger in good condition with a gunshot wound to the right shoulder. The 45-year-old was also taken by fire officials to Stroger in good condition with a gunshot wound to the left elbow. The 31-year-old walked into St Mary's Hospital and was listed in good condition with gunshot wounds to both feet. As of Friday, no arrests were made. The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated by Area 3 detectives.
This Week In Photos: Tornadoes Pummel City, Common’s Homecoming And More
CHICAGO — It was a stormy start to the week in Chicago, with downed trees smashing cars and blocking streets. Block Club also published an investigation on long-vacant apartments at the Lathrop Homes complex. See what reporters captured while covering the city’s neighborhoods this week. Support Local News!
Today In Culture, Friday, July 19, 2024: Ravinia’s Welz Kauffman to Head Old Town School | New CEO at Joyce Foundation | RIP Bob Newhart
Get Chicago & Midwest culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. Omenai Gallery is opening its first physical space, in West Town, presenting “In-Between Ashes,” a selection of works by Ghanaian artist Kwaku Owusu Achim, opening tonight, July 19, through August 23. This is the artist’s first solo show and debut solo showcase in the United States. Founded by Gbenro Adeyemo, Omenai Gallery inaugurates its hybrid, digital-physical model at 1716 West Grand, three years after the OMENAI brand, “a natively social media and digital editorial platform, was created. The digital-physical expansion follows a wave of interest from artists, collectors and enthusiasts, who since 2021 have lauded the brand for democratizing access to the contemporary African art market, both on the African continent and throughout its diaspora.”
Laurie Metcalf, back in Chicago, talks about what she misses from Steppenwolf - and being an ‘inveterate creature of the stage’
CHICAGO - Laurie Metcalf, an early ensemble member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and, at age 69, among the most famous and beloved of American stage actresses, is currently starring in Samuel L. Hunter's play "Little Bear Ridge Road" at the theater through Aug. 4. We recently spoke at Steppenwolf...
Missing 7-year-old boy found safe in Aurora, police say
A young boy who is deaf and has been diagnosed with autism was found safe after going missing Thursday night in the west suburbs, the Aurora Police Department said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchNo further information was available.
Harvey library hires computer technician as contractors fill key roles following mass layoffs
This month, Harvey Public Library District approved a new hire to lead the information technology division as the short-term roles become increasingly common. The individual was not named during the meeting. This comes as Harvey Public Library District has quietly laid off key staffers in recent months, including the lead...
Lake Michigan sailors describe dramatic man overboard rescue during storm
LAKE MICHIGAN - There’s being in the right place at the right time - and then there’s clearly being prepared for the unexpected. A man overboard incident during last weekend’s Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac sailboat competition led to a dramatic 20-minute rescue amid a storm that lashed Lake Michigan with some big waves and 46 mph winds.
With ongoing power outage, Harvey distributing hot meals at city’s public works building
With many in the south and southwest suburbs still experiencing power outages after storms earlier this week, Harvey is giving out hot meals to those in need. Distribution begins at 6PM, according to a citywide text alert. Pickup will be at the Public Works building, located at 110 W. 159th St.
Chicago’s chief procurement officer out as City Council passes severance agreement
Chicago’s chief procurement officer is out after the City Council approved a package facilitating her departure, but Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t say how much in taxpayer money the city is paying for her to leave. Johnson said the department run by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointee Aileen Velazquez has long been a “sore spot” for the city after all 50 aldermen backed the resignation deal ...
15-year-old boy arrested in Tinley Park after allegedly shooting man in Chicago
CHICAGO - A 15-year-old boy is accused of firing shots at a vehicle in Brighton Park earlier this year, leaving one man wounded. The juvenile faces two felony counts of attempted first degree murder and one felony count of aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm. On April 19, the teen allegedly...
Endeavor cuts pay for doctors at ETHS Health Center, former staffers say
For more than 30 years, the Evanston Township High School Health Center, a school-based health clinic separate from the ETHS Nurses’ Office, has provided care for students Monday through Friday during the school year and Monday through Thursday during the summer. ETHS was one of the first suburban Illinois...
Angel Reese's Latest Revelation Highlights Her True Character
Fans have learned a lot more about Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese over the past several months. After all, the 22-year-old's popularity has skyrocketed since she entered the WNBA as one of the top prospects of her draft class. In a recent interview, Reese herself shed some light on her ...
Surprise Zach LaVine Trade Destination Rumored After Big Offseason Moves
The Chicago Bulls finally decided to retool this summer. Moving on from Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, and Andre Drummond, the Bulls are now focusing on the future. The biggest move left to make for Chicago is trading Zach LaVine. The 29-year-old shooting guard doesn't fit into the Bulls' plans both on the court and in terms of the timeline.
New Report Reveals Truth Behind Chicago Sky's Unexpected Sun Trade
WNBA fans were taken by surprise by the news that the Chicago Sky had decided to trade Marina Mabrey away to the Connecticut Sun. This move comes just a year after the Sky traded for the 5-foot-11 guard in an eight-team blockbuster deal that required Chicago to part ways with multiple first-round ...
National Weather Service confirms 3 more Chicago area tornadoes
3 additional tornadoes were determined to bring the total to 19 in our area, 22 total in the NWS CWA (County Wide Area) and 28 total from Sunday night to Monday night Here’s the breakdown of the 19 in our area Pending more surveys and additional tornadoes, the current outbreak ties for the most tornadoes in a single day across […]
Stream Realty Acquires 600K-SF Chicago Industrial Portfolio
Stream Realty Partners has acquired a four-building industrial portfolio totaling 599,988 square feet of Class A industrial space in the Chicago metro area. The assets include Asbury Drive, a 157,500-square-foot building located at 850 Asbury Drive in Buffalo Grove in the Lake County submarket; Rockwell Logistics Center, a 174,262-square-foot building located at 2545 W. 24th Street in Chicago in the City South submarket; and Mokena Logistics I and II, 268,226 square feet across two buildings located at 8965 and 8905 W. 187th Street in Mokena in the Joliet submarket. The portfolio is fully leased to seven tenants.
New Data Shows 87,000 Illinois Residents Flee the State
New data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that in 2022 alone, more than 87,000 Illinoisans – faced with some of the highest taxes in the nation – relocated to other states. This exodus saw nearly $10 billion in income leaving Illinois, significantly impacting the state’s economic landscape....
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