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Former CTA bus driver gets probation for shooting another car during road rage incident on Kennedy Expressway
CHICAGO — A former CTA bus driver who shot another driver’s car on the Kennedy Expressway has been sentenced to probation, according to court records. Brandi Jolivet, 44, faced two counts of attempted murder in the case, which stemmed from an incident in the outbound lanes in June 2022. But prosecutors dropped those charges in a deal, and Jolivet pleaded guilty to the remaining counts: aggravated discharge of a firearm toward an occupied vehicle and reckless discharge of a firearm.
CPD: Thieves target victims using social media marketplace
CHICAGO — Authorities in Chicago are offering a warning to residents across the city after several people were robbed during fake social media marketplace sales. According to Chicago police, during each robbery, the perpetrators listed an item for sale on a social media marketplace and instructed the buyer to meet a specific location, but when […]
Chicago police officer accused of beating another officer
CHICAGO (CBS) — In a disturbing claim coming out of Chicago's Seventh Police District, one officer is accused of beating another. Sources tell CBS News Chicago the two were involved in a romantic relationship. Sources say a Chicago police officer identified as Francisco Galvan, 30, waited in a parking lot right outside the seventh district for his girlfriend, who is also an officer and was on duty at the time. Then he attacked her, leading as many as seven officers to jump in and restrain the man. The incident happened late Thursday evening. According to a police report filed in the case, the...
Police search for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run crash on Near North Side
CHICAGO — A search is underway for a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash that unfolded on the city’s Near North Side earlier this month. According to Chicago police, the crash occurred just after 4 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. in the 1300 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Officers said the victim […]
Chicago Triathlon winners revealed: Olympic medalists take top spots
CHICAGO - The winners of the 41st annual Chicago Triathlon have been announced. Dubbed the "largest urban triathlon in the United States," the event drew more than 8,500 athletes, including 1,000 children, and thousands of spectators to Chicago on Sunday, according to organizers. The triathlon's course began in Lake Michigan,...
Photos: Evanston dances the night away at Summer Sendoff Block Party
A warm, late summer evening was the perfect backdrop for the Summer Sendoff Block Party featuring local food and beverages, family activities and live music from a band called the Cicadas. Hosted by the Main-Dempster Mile on Friday, Aug. 23, the event was sponsored by the Central Street Consortium –...
Pastor Corey Brooks' 21-year-old godson shot to death inside vehicle in Chicago Lawn
A man was shot to death inside a vehicle on Chicago's South Side on Saturday evening, police said.Police said the shooting happened in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood's 7200-block of South Washtenaw Avenue just after 7:15 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 21-year-old man was inside a vehicle when he was struck by gunfire multiple times, police said. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.Chicago Pastor Brooks spoke with ABC7 and identified the victim as his godson, Christion Tucker.It's a loss that certainly hits close to home for Brooks, who has spent years in the city...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival showcases the spirit of climate activism
A good sized crowd gathered at the foot of Mt. Trashmore in James Park for the free screening of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Friday night, presented by the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the city of Evanston. The festival showcases short films centered around climate action and sustainability. (Photos by Joerg Metzner)
Emergency Blood Shortage: USF Red Cross Blood Drive September 13
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, September 13, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium at USF’s St. Clare Campus, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. The drive is open to the community.
Chicago man mauled to death by dogs inside South Austin apartment building identified, officials say
A man was mauled to death by dogs inside a West Side apartment building on Saturday night, officials said.Chicago police said the 33-year-old man was found unresponsive in the vestibule of a two-flat apartment building in the South Austin neighborhood's 5500-block of West Quincy Street at about 8:30 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe victim had several dog bites on his body, and several dogs were found inside the apartment, police said. The victim was pronounced dead on scene.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as 33-year-old Keshon Bullock of Chicago.The man's death was ruled accidental and, and the medical examiner's office said he died from his injuries during a dog mauling.Officials did not immediately provide further information.
Authorities seek man who robbed 2 banks in an hour
CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Police are searching for a man who robbed two banks on Friday in the south suburbs. The suspect first robbed the Old National Bank on Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights, then, about an hour later, the Fifth Third Bank on Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest.
Orland Park water pressure Issue resolved; boil order not necessary
CHICAGO - Orland Park residents may have experienced a brief drop in water pressure on Sunday morning due to a mechanical issue at a water pumping station. Around noon, the Orland Park Police Department began receiving calls about water issues. Public Works officials were notified and immediately began fixing the...
Before Chicago Public Schools classes begin, students, parents soak up last weekend of summer vacation
Watching her 5-year-old daughter make friends inside a bounce house at a North Lawndale block party Saturday, Briana Louis savored the last taste of summer before her child begins kindergarten Monday at Lowell Elementary School in Humboldt Park. For much of their summer, Louis and her daughter have spent their time at the beach. “I’m nervous, but it’s like OK go ahead. She loved (preschool). ...
Chicago Sky enjoy growth with a brutal reminder as Aces, A'ja Wilson win at buzzer
With just over a second left, A'ja Wilson snapped the Chicago Sky's heart in two. Wilson, arguably the league's MVP, took an entry pass, sank a layup as time expired as Las Vegas won 77-75 and erased the final two minutes of a game where the Sky showed how far they've come since May.
HCRF' 'Cocktails for a Cure' supports cutting edge cancer research
Join the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation for its ‘Cocktails for a Cure’ 10th Anniversary Kickoff party on Thurs., Aug. 29. This special evening will set the stage for HCRF’s annual gala on Nov. 2 at Navy Pier’s Aon Grand Ballroom, highlighting its mission to provide impactful support to the Lurie Cancer Research Center of Northwestern University.
Orland Park man charged for taking victim at gunpoint this week at southwest suburban business
CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — An Orland Park man was charged with multiple felony charges, including aggravated kidnapping, after taking a victim at gunpoint earlier this week at a business in southwest suburban Chicago Ridge. According to Chicago Ridge police, officers responded to a call of shots fired just after 1:15 a.m. Tuesday at Signature Line […]
The DNC put Chicago in the limelight, but it also emptied the Loop of office workers, hurting some restaurants. ‘It was mostly a bad week.’
Chicago stepped into the limelight this week as host of the Democratic National Convention, with Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Democratic Party winning praise for hosting an event without serious disruptions. But even though the roughly 50,000 attendees enjoyed raucous nights at the United Center, parties on Navy Pier and perfect sunny days, many downtown business owners said it was a tough ...
Tragic Last Days: Jesse Jackson, 82, Trapped in a Wheelchair, Struggling to Eat and Being Minded Around-The-Clock by Nurse and Two Aides
Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...
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