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Chicago woman charged in West Side shooting
CHICAGO - A woman was charged in connection with a shooting last April in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood. Mya Adams, 22, allegedly shot and wounded a 23-year-old man on April 29 in the 1500 block of South Ridgeway Avenue, according to police. Adams was arrested Wednesday in the Little Village neighborhood....
Photos Show a Bear is Now Touring Southern Illinois Golf Courses
If you're planning to golf in Illinois soon especially in the southern part of the state, you might want to know that a predator might be watching. Many photos show there's a bear currently touring southern Illinois golf courses. I saw CBS in Chicago share this interesting story about a...
West Central High School’s Addie Seitz Leads Illinois to a Win in the Senior League Softball Regionals
Following an all-state softball season in the spring, West Central High School senior-to-be Addie Seitz is playing summer softball for an Illinois team that is currently participating in the Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament in Lexington, Kentucky. Seitz’s team is currently (2-0) and is tied with a team from Ohio as the only undefeated teams left in the 8-team tournament. She pitched a 4-inning perfect game against Kentucky on Wednesday, winning 16-0. Seitz struck out 7 of the 12 batters she faced. Just as she did during the high school season in the spring, Addie helped herself at the plate, as well, going 2-3 with 5 rbis and blasting a home run. Illinois and Ohio meet today for a chance to play for the regional championship game on Friday.
Illinois Heat Wave Warning: High Temperatures Expected Next Week
Chicago, IL – Residents across Illinois are advised to prepare for a significant heat wave next week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities office, above-average temperatures with heat indices between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. Some areas may experience heat indices exceeding 100 degrees.
'From the 'Go Fest' to return for 4th year at DuSable Museum Campus with headliner Vic Mensa
A festival for young people created by young people is happening this Saturday.The fourth annual "From the 'Go Fest" is returning to the DuSable Museum Campus.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe event is a celebration of all the talent and art in the windy city, courtesy of True Star Media.Chicago's own hip hop star Vic Mensa is performing this year.ABC7 was joined in studio Thursday by True Star Media co-founder DeAnna McLeary Sherman and content creator Chris Lockridge. They talked about what people can expect to see from this year's event.The full interview can be viewed in the video player above."From the 'Go Fest" starts at 1 p.m. Saturday on the DuSable Museum Campus. Admission is free.More information can be found on their website.
Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Garrett Crochet to NL West in 5-Player Swap
The Los Angeles Dodgers spent more than $1 billion this past winter to make themselves a World Series contender. As the July 30 trade deadline approaches, they’re also expected to be one of MLB’s most active buyers. Could Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet be an option to fortify the pitching staff?
Kitts Christov Joins STV as Senior Vice President and Midwest District Manager
CHICAGO –– STV, a prominent professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that Kitts Christov has joined the firm as senior vice president and Midwest district manager for the firm’s transportation south/central group. In this role, Christov will work...
From Counseling to Legal Aid, Chicago Organization Helps Families Impacted by Violence as They Work to Heal
Julbert Hernandez was 21 years old when he was shot and killed in Rogers Park. His sister, Iris Hernandez, said it’s a heartbreak you never get over. “Not being able to come into his room and share any news with him or have a good cry with him,” Iris Hernandez said. “It’s more so feeling that absence now in the house and that quiet that doesn’t go away.”
Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief, 07/25/2024
PlayStreets, a CDPH initiative focusing on a holistic approach to physical and mental health, closes specific neighborhood streets to traffic throughout the summer months for three or more hours to transform communities into safe, supervised play areas for families to stay active and healthy. PlayStreets Week, July 22 through 28, highlights communities in Chicago that have been impacted by violence, and the organizations dedicated to serving the children and families in these areas with sports activities, games, bounce houses, dancing, fitness classes, healthy snacks, and more. A full schedule of events can be found at CSCC X PlayStreets Safe Space Activations.
RIOS and Field Operations to lead $7 billion mixed use development to transform Chicago’s West Side surrounding the United Center
The owners of the United Center have unveiled a $7 billion, seven-phased development project set to revolutionize the 55 acres surrounding the stadium. With its “jolt of new development,” the 1901 Project, named for the stadium’s address along Madison Street, aims to create a flourishing neighborhood in Chicago’s West Side with more green space, mixed use spaces, and new jobs. Design collective RIOS will serve as master planner while landscape design will be helmed by New York–based Field Operations.
Chicago Police Seek Public's Help in Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Zariah Prince
Authorities in Chicago are actively seeking help from the public in the search for Zariah Prince, a 13-year-old girl reported missing since July 24, 2024. Zariah is described as a Black female, approximately 5’2” in height, weighing 103 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Concern is heightened as it has been disclosed that she requires medical treatment.
Cops responding to ShotSpotter alert arrived so quickly, they saw the gunman drive away, officials say
Chicago police officers responding to a ShotSpotter alert last week arrived so quickly that they were able to see the gunman drive away from the scene, officials said. The cops pursued the getaway car and arrested the driver, who is currently in jail awaiting trial. The gunfire detection system, scheduled...
The Q2 Real Data numbers are in!
The year’s second set of real estate sales data is here. Our Real Data report covers residential real estate sales from April through June and highlights which brokers, teams and offices had the highest quarterly sales numbers across Chicagoland. Congrats to all the top performers from the second quarter of the year. The figures are made possible through a collaboration with Midwest Real Estate Data LLC.
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