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Kruse House Ice Cream Social Next Week
All are invited to the West Chicago Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 7th from noon-3:00p.m. at the Kruse House Museum!. A slice of homemade cake or pie and ice cream with a refreshing drink are waiting for you during this fundraiser to support the Kruse House Museum!
West Chicago Lions Club Hosts 58th Annual District 33 New Teachers Recognition Event
The West Chicago Lions Club celebrated its 58th annual New Teachers Recognition event with a breakfast held on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in the cafetorium at Leman Middle School. This annual tradition honors the new educators joining West Chicago Elementary School District 33, welcoming them into the community and recognizing their commitment to shaping the future of local students.
Surviving family members raise money, awareness on Overdose Awareness Day
CHICAGO (CBS) — Initial numbers showed Cook County recorded more than 1,500 opioid deaths last year. Advocates for addiction awareness know the pain behind every single case. So, on International Overdose Awareness Day, they pushed for more change. Family members who fight for their loved ones' memories in Chicago Heights said they are encouraged by the progress they are seeing in terms of awareness, access to life-saving treatments, and overall numbers. But the work continues. Friends and family members brought photos of their loved ones to an overdose awareness event at Jirtle Park in Chicago Heights on Saturday. Each one showed a...
Cooler with low humidity as meteorological fall begins
CHICAGO (CBS) — Sunday will be noticeably cooler, with high temperatures only topping out in the upper 70s for the start of meteorological Fall. Low humidity levels are also expected through the rest of the holiday weekend. The winds will gust around 25 to 30 mph from the north and northeast, creating choppy Lake Michigan waters. Wave heights will be high, and rip currents are likely. It will be best for beachgoers to stay out of the water, as there are dangerous boating and swimming conditions on Sunday and Monday.Labor Day forecastOther than the wind component of the forecast, Labor Day Monday also looks great. The region will experience ample sunshine, and highs will be refreshing in the middle 70s. Returning to school or the office on Tuesday, sunshine will dominate the area, with temperatures in the upper 70s. Starting Wednesday, we will be back into the 80s, with the sunny sky trend continuing. Our next chance for rain will arrive at the end of the week.
Woman dies after CTA bus crash in Wrightwood, Chicago police say
A woman has died after crashing with a CTA bus on Sunday morning, according to Chicago police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash happened around 4:15 a.m. in the 7800-block of Western Avenue near 79th Street.The woman, 41, was on a three-wheel motorcycle when it crashed with a CTA bus. Both were traveling northbound.The woman was taken to the hospital where she died.It is unknown if there were any passengers on the bus.No other injuries were reported. CPD Major Accidents is investigating.Nobody was identified.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Final day of 2024 Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park is Sunday
CHICAGO — Sunday marks the final day this year of a Chicago Labor Day weekend tradition. The Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park, which began Thursday, wraps up its four-day 2024 run on Sunday. Performances run all day, with the latest going through 9 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Produced by the city’s Department […]
CTA offering vintage Blue Line railcar rides on Sunday from O’Hare International Airport
CHICAGO — Forty years ago, on Sept. 3, 1984, the CTA Blue Line extension to O’Hare International Airport went into service. Passengers can mark that 40-year anniversary on Sunday by riding one of CTA’s vintage 6000-series railcars from the O’Hare Blue Line station. The CTA website says riders can take a 15-minute round trip from […]
Pair of teens charged with stealing car at gunpoint in South Chicago
CHICAGO - Two 18-year-olds were charged in connection to an armed carjacking in South Chicago Friday night. Randle Archie and Mercedes Jones were arrested about 15 minutes after they allegedly took a vehicle from a 37-year-old man. Police said the victim was in the 8100 block of South Escanaba Avenue...
Man stabbed, seriously injured during fight in Boystown
CHICAGO — A man is in serious condition after being stabbed multiple times during a fight in Boystown on Sunday morning, police said. It happened around 3:50 a.m. in the 3600 block of North Halsted, just north of Addison. A CPD spokesperson said a 33-year-old man got into a...
McQueary: A new hope has sparked in Evanston under fearless Braun
For a program that underwent extreme turbulence, dysfunction and adversity, the place Northwestern enters the 2024 season couldn’t be any better. They say “When you come out of the storm you won’t be the same person that walked in.” That’s apparent with this Northwestern football program under the new leadership of coach David Braun, who has sparked a new sense of hope in the Wildcats after a season and a half of detrimental results.
Man critical after drive-by shooting in the West Loop
CHICAGO — A drive-by gunman left a 34-year-old man in critical condition in the West Loop overnight. The victim was standing in the 1000 block of West Lake when a gray sedan rolled by around 1:19 a.m., Chicago police said. Someone inside the car opened fire, striking the victim in the back of the head.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and DCASE Invite Chicagoland Musicians to Audition for the 2024 Chicago Made Music Showcase— Grand Prize Winner Receives $10,000
Pictured (center): Jasmine Marthel, 2023 Grand Prize Winner of the Chicago Made Music Showcase (Photo Courtesy of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events). Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) in collaboration with Next Showcase USA are pleased to announce open auditions for the 2024 Chicago Made Music Showcase.
Inbound Dan Ryan Expressway reopened after fatal crash investigation at 71st Street
CHICAGO — The inbound Dan Ryan Expressway was closed at 71st Street on the city’s South Side early Sunday morning due to a fatal crash investigation. Illinois State Police announced all lanes have been reopened as of approximately 8:15 a.m. According to ISP, troopers responded to I-94 northbound at 71st St. for a single-vehicle crash […]
Angel City vs Chicago Red Stars: A decisive battle in the race for the NWSL playoffs
This Sunday, a match at BMO Stadium could define the future of two teams in the NWSL. Angel City FC comes into this game with much confidence after an important victory against San Diego Wave and faces Chicago Red Stars in a match that might determine the race for a playoff position. The intensity will be high, with both teams in dire need of a win; the action in the field promises to be intense.
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