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A mile from the DNC, a giant pair of bloody sweatpants evokes the horror of Oct. 7
CHICAGO — You can glimpse part of Tomer Peretz’s artwork from the street, but not really make out what it is; gray fabric splattered with paint flapping in the summer breeze a few feet from a wall of beige brick here in Chicago’s West Loop. To really see it you have to walk inside the...
Several Chicago hotels targeted with fake bomb threats on Day 2 of DNC
Officials with the Democratic National Convention said an investigation continues into what appeared to be fake bomb threats against several Chicago hotels on the second day of the DNC. The threats were emailed to multiple news agencies.
Chicago Teachers Union president claims standardized testing 'rooted in White supremacy'
CHICAGO (CITC) — The president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) earlier this month called standardized testing a “junk science rooted in White supremacy." Stacy Davis Gates said in an Aug. 5 interview with the Chicago-based radio station WVON that the exams originate from the early-20th century eugenics movement, which centered around the belief that segregation and social exclusion would rid society of people thought to be inferior.
Target employee issued herself gift cards worth more than $36,000 in month-long refund scam: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A Target store employee will face felony charges today for allegedly issuing herself gift cards worth over $36,000 in a month-long scheme. The allegations are reminiscent of a much larger and longer scheme by Home Depot employees that allegedly cost the home improvement company more than $6 million.
Burt Odelson on continued drama in Dolton
Attorney Burt Odelson joins Lisa Dent to talk about the latest developments in the showdown between Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and the village’s Board of Trustees. Henyard recently reappointed a fired deputy police chief to lead the department after he was indicted on bankruptcy fraud charges. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
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...
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...
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...
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