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Search on for robber who hit man with pliers on CTA Red Line
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Police late Thursday were asking the public to help them find a man who robbed another man and hit him with a pair of pliers on a CTA Red Line train this past weekend.At 9:53 p.m. Sunday, the man walked up to another man on a Chicago Transit Authority train at 47th Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway, and they got into a quarrel, police said.The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.The robber was described as being between 30 and 35 years old.Anyone with information is asked to call the Chicago Police Mass Transit detectives at 312-745-4447.
New 16th District Commander Robert Vanna meets District Advisory Committee
Robert Vanna, a 30-plus year police veteran, has been named commander of the 16th (Jefferson Park) District. “We’re all in it together,” Vanna said at the July 18 meeting of the 16th District Advisory Committee. Vanna said that his career, which includes being a detective, a watch operations...
9-year-old pedestrian critically injured in South Side hit-and-run crash: Chicago police
A 9-year-old pedestrian was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash on Chicago's South Side Thursday night, Chicago police said.The girl was crossing the street with two others when the driver of a silver SUV failed to stop at a red light and hit her just before 8:40 p.m. in the 9500-block of South Paxton Avenue in the city's Jeffery Manor neighborhood, CPD said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchChicago fire crews took the girl to Comer Children's Hospital in critical condition.No one else was injured in the incident, and the vehicle drove away, police said.SEE ALSO: 2 sentenced to probation in 2022 Clearing street racing crash that killed pedestrianNo one was in custody later Thursday night.The Major Accidents unit is investigating.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER | Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Inside the stacked B2B schedule taking place at Arc Music Festival in Chicago
Pawsa b2b Dennis Cruz, Hot Since 82 B2B Chris Stussy, and Chase West b2b Beltran are among the many b2b performances at ARC Music Festival 2024. ARC Music Festival, Chicago’s premier house and techno event, has announced its lineup for its 2024 edition. The festival is set to take place from August 30th to September 1st at Union Park during Labor Day Weekend. This fourth edition will feature top house and techno artists in the city where house music was born.
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.
Man fatally shot during carjacking at Fuller Park gas station, Chicago police say
A Polish immigrant who was shot and killed on his way to work earlier this week on Chicago's South Side is being remembered as "loyal and polite."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened Sunday morning during an attempted carjacking at a gas station in the 5400 block of South Wells Street.Michal Ciskal was shot in the chest and later died, Chicago police said.His friend said Ciskal has been preparing for his parents and 10-year-old brother to visit Chicago. He hadn't seen them in nearly three years.SEE ALSO | Chicago shootings: At least 36 shot, 6 fatally, in weekend gun violence across city, police sayNo further information about the shooting was immediately available. Chicago police continue to investigate.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Calumet City issues boil water order for Park of River Oaks residents
CALUMET CITY, Ill. - Calumet City has issued a mandatory boil water order for some south suburban residents. Those affected live in the Park of River Oaks, a private residential development, located at 150 Park Avenue. The order comes in response to numerous pipeline leaks that private contractors are attempting to repair, city officials said.
Chicago Mayor Scraps Washington Statute Removal Plans Following Conservative Pressure
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has reversed a decision to remove a George Washington statute from the City Hall after his decision sparked national outcry. The statute of America’s first president was erected in 1984. Mayor Johnson had claimed his decision to remove the statute was apolitical. Johnson’s communications director...
Dozens of Chicago area car dealerships raise money for military families
Car dealerships in the Chicago area are raising awareness and funds for local military members and their families.More than 65 car dealerships signed up to participate in the 11th Annual BBQ for the Troops community fundraising event last weekend, where they offered a range of activities, including patriotic ceremonies, classic car shows, live music, and more.They're also expanding the festivities to a month-long endeavor as the dealerships will make a donation to the USO for every test driver at the dealership for the month of July.Since the program's inception, dealers part of the Chicago Automobile Trad Association have raised more...
Woodlawn resident alleges unjust foreclosure, gains neighborhood support
CHICAGO - Christiana Powell, a longtime resident of Woodlawn, claims her family was among the first to integrate the neighborhood. Now, she's embroiled in a battle to prevent what she alleges is an unjust foreclosure and eviction. Supporters, including neighbors and allies, have established a protest encampment in Powell's yard,...
Three Wrigley rooftop buildings to be torn down after City Council approval
Three famous Wrigley rooftop buildings are set to be torn down after Chicago's City Council approved a rezoning plan for an area near the stadium on Wednesday. The three buildings stand along the 3600 block of North Sheffield Avenue, would be replaced with a 29-unit, five-story apartment complex with 11 parking spots behind the building.
Chicago faith-based leaders call on mayor, elected officials to open Office of Gun Violence Reduction
A coalition of faith-based leaders and community members marched in front of Chicago City Hall Thursday morning calling on the mayor and elected officials to do more to address gun violence. "The city must have a compressive, long-term strategy that addresses gun violence beyond the administration and staff turnover," said...
Bob-O’s is WGN Radio’s 2024 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament Champion!
Rick Bartell, the owner of Bob-O’s Hot Dogs, joins Lisa Dent to talk about winning WGN Radio’s 2024 Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament with 62% of the vote. Thanks again to our sponsors, Turano Baking Company and Mauro Provisions, and thanks to the passionate Italian beef fans who accounted for 100,000 votes over the 3 weeks that our tournament took place.
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.
Chicago Man Arrested After Alleged Theft at Champaign Walgreens
Urbana, IL – A Chicago man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an alleged theft at a Walgreens in Champaign’s Campustown. According to University of Illinois Police, 29-year-old Geovontae Galloway was apprehended after officers responded to a shoplifting report at the Walgreens on East Green Street at 12:36 p.m. The store manager reported three men stealing merchandise and placing it in their backpacks. Based on descriptions, officers linked them to a series of previous retail thefts in the area.
Chicago needs a safe cycling network
The Chicago Tribune recently reached out to readers, including the Active Transportation Alliance, to share their thoughts on the state of cycling in Chicago. As an organization that has been working to improve conditions for cyclists, pedestrians, and transit users in the Chicagoland area for nearly 40 years, we had valuable insights to contribute to this important discussion.
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