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Video shows firefighters battle vehicle fire on Tri-State in south suburban Justice
A vehicle fire caused massive delays on the Tri-State Tollway in the south suburbs on Tuesday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe fire was first reported on the northbound lanes of I-294 before 87th Street around 6:44 a.m.Two lanes were closed as firefighters battled the fire.Chopper 7 was over the scene as flames engulfed the truck.All lanes reopened by 7:10 a.m. after firefighters got control of the fire.Crews cleared out the scene by 7:30 a.m.It is unknown if anybody was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire was not immediately available.CHICAGO TRAFFIC | See LIVE drive times near you
Giannoulias Awards $2.5 Million to the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force
BELLEVILLE - To support operations and expand specialized investigations into carjackings and vehicle thefts, the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force (MEATTF) is receiving more than $2.4 million in new grant funding, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced today. MEATTF was reestablished in 2019 and is based out of...
Lady Bobcats Shutout Carlyle Behind Maciejowski’s Short Game No No
Max Maciejowski threw a 3-inning no-hitter as the Lady Bobcats of Franklin Park improved to 2-1 on the season with a 15-0 home win over Carlyle. Maciejowski also had 3 RBI in the game. Adysen Pracht doubled and had 3 RBI and 3 runs scored with Kenna Benjamin also doubling and driving in 3 while scoring twice. The Lady Bobcats will host cross-town rival Selmaville on Wednesday.
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Spanesi Offers Technical Training at U.S. Headquarters
Spanesi announced it is offering training courses at its U.S. headquarters in Naperville, Ill., to provide collision repairers an opportunity to learn from their factory-trained individuals who deliver training across North America. Upcoming training dates are:. Touch Training Course – Oct. 15-16, 2024. 106 and Universal Jig Training Course...
Annual Benedictine PhD Scholars Brunch
On Sunday, August 11, close to 50 PhD/OD alum, along with university leadership, gathered at Maggiano’s in River North in Chicago for our annual Benedictine PhD Scholars Brunch, during the 84th Academy of Management Conference held in Chicago this year. We inspired one another as we heard of each...
Franklin Park Returns To Softball Play Today at Home….SC & Woodlawn Earn Wins
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats are in action today at home against Carlyle. The SCMS Lady Falcons dominated their game with Windsor/Stew-Stras to the tune of a 13-3, 6-inning win. Emmie Ruholl had a big day going 3-4 with 2 RBI. Her sister Annie Ruholl added 2 hits and 2 RBI. Alexa Gile went 3-4 with 3 runs scored and drove in a run. Also with RBI were Skylar Webster, Claire Chasteen, Kyndl Bolen, Bella McDowell and Rylan Williams. Annie Ruholl was the winning pitcher going all six innings allowing 7 hits and one earned run with 6 strikeouts.
Man wanted on murder and armed robbery charges is in standoff with police at Chicago restaurant
CHICAGO (AP) — A man who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse and is wanted on murder and armed robbery charges is in a standoff with police at a restaurant in Chicago, blocks from the Democratic National Convention. Justin Zimmerman has been sought by the U.S. Marshals Service since his...
1 killed, 5 wounded in Back of the Yards shooting
A man was killed and five others were wounded Tuesday evening in a shooting in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood, according to authorities. Police said officers responded to calls of shots fired shortly after 7:15 p.m. in the 5100 block of South Ashland Avenue and discovered multiple gunshot victims upon arrival.
DNC’s Minnesota delegation feeling “energized” with Walz on the national stage
CHICAGO, Ill. (GRAY) – Minnesota has been thrust into an important position at this year’s Democratic National Convention, especially after Governor Tim Walz’s elevation a vice presidential candidate. Prior to Walz’s appointment as Harris’s running mate, the North Star State already played a big role in national...
UC enforces encampment ban, but protestors don’t plan to stop
Several thousand activists gathered outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday to protest the war in Gaza, echoing demonstrations last spring on college campuses. But protests this school year may look different, at least in California. Michael V. Drake, president of the University of California, issued a new order to the chancellors of all 10 campuses, directing UC leaders to strictly enforce a ban on encampments, protests that block campus pathways, and masks intended to conceal protesters’ identities.
Bug spray won't protect you from itchy mite bites linked to cicada invasion. Here's what to do instead
That itchy bug bite on your leg might not be from a mosquito. In fact, it could be from an oak itch mite, which feed off cicada eggs -- and bug spray can't stop them. “We have seen a significant increase in our suburban locations compared to our downtown office, and this is presumably because that’s where the cicadas were,” Dr. Jordan Carqueville, medical director of The Derm Institute of Chicago told NBC Chicago.
Woman carjacked at gunpoint on South Side, Chicago police say
A woman was carjacked at gunpoint on the South Side Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.A 50-year-old woman was next to a blue Volkswagen sedan at about 4:30 a.m. in the 6100-block of South Eberhart Avenue when police said two suspects approached on foot.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOne of the suspects took out a gun and demanded the vehicle and the woman complied, police said.The suspects entered the sedan and fled the scene, police said. The woman was not injured.The vehicle was later located in the 6800-block of South Lafayette Avenue, police said.No one is in custody and police are investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
Central Illinois school districts facing bus driver shortage
Rochester, IL (WAND) — School is back in session across the state. Many Central Illinois school districts are facing bus driver shortages. The Rochester School District is hopeful to attract more applicants by offering initiatives and signing bonuses. The district is also willing to pay for the bus driver training and physicals needed before starting the position.
Hot Dog! The Weinermobile Is Coming To Northern Illinois
The iconic Weinermobile is hitting the road and making stops at several Sullivan's grocery stores in Northern Illinois this September, and they'll be serving up their famous hotdogs too!. The "Wurst" News for Northern Illinois. I've seem a lot of strange and extraordinary things in my life, but the one...
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