Airplane strikes aircraft tug at O’Hare Airport, driver critically injured, Chicago police say
The driver of an aircraft tug was critically injured after the vehicle was struck by an airplane Saturday at O'Hare Airport. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The crash happened around 6:58 p.m. in the 0-100 block of West Twya Street at O'Hare, Chicago...
Video emerges of garbage collector shooting 2 armed robbers, killing 1 in Chicago
CHICAGO — Surveillance video has emerged showing a garbage collector with a concealed carry license shooting two would-be robbers as he worked outside a Chicago elementary school on Friday. Police said one of the robbers was killed and the other was critically injured, but the...
3 people injured in separate shootings on Chicago’s South Side
CHICAGO - Three people were shot and injured within about five hours in separate incidents on Chicago’s South Side late Friday night into early Saturday morning. The victims ranged in age from 20 to 37 years old. Englewood shooting. What we know:. A 37-year-old woman in a...
2 Illinois Small Towns Ranked Among America’s Best to Live In
Living in a small town may not be for everyone, but those who have chosen to reside in a community with a tiny population seem to have found the secret to a great life. Lower crime rates, less traffic, and a sense of space can be major factors why some decide to make the change.
Events held across Chicago area to celebrate 1st day of Black History Month
Events were held across the Chicago area Saturday to celebrate the first day of Black History Month. Beginning February 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation marked the start of a month of celebrations. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch In...
‘To call this a crime of violence is quite the understatement’: Judge detains two...
As 63-year-old George Levin finished up a Sunday dinner with his mother and sister, two men left a nearby apartment with duct tape, prosecutors said, and entered the Norwood Park home after reportedly arranging a meetup with Levin online. But in the span of about half an hour,...
Major Snowstorm Could Hit Illinois, Wisconsin Next Week with ½ Foot
It’s possible if not very likely that we have already survived the coldest temperatures of this Illinois winter. With several days last week of subzero temperatures, and dangerous feels like temps of -20 to -30 that closed schools, these unseasonably warm temps near 50 are a...
2 hurt at music venue on Chicago’s Southwest Side: ‘It was a freak accident’
CHICAGO - Two people were hurt after something reportedly fell from the roof of a music venue during a performance early Saturday morning on the city’s Southwest Side. Emergency responders were called to the scene at Radius Chicago at 640 West Cermak Road around 1:20 a.m.,...
Popular Illinois Concert Venue To Sell Cannabis During Shows
A famous concert venue in Illinois is now adding to its live music experience by selling cannabis during shows. New Live Music Experience With Cannabis Available In Chicago. Illinois has a long incredible history of music. Our state is home to amazing bands, musicians, and...
Insect Invasion: 5 Illinois Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
Recent reports highlight a significant bed bug invasion affecting several cities in Illinois, with Chicago once again topping the list as the most infested city in the United States. Here’s a closer look at the cities grappling with this persistent problem and the measures...
