Chicago man charged in connection with Oak Park shooting death, police say
OAK PARK, Ill. - A 20-year-old Chicago man was charged in connection with the shooting death of a 54-year-old man last Friday in Oak Park. Jabari McGee was charged with first-degree murder, according to Oak Park police. What we know: — Police said McGee was detained early Friday morning after...
2 hospitalized in crash near Millennium Park after driver runs red light, Chicago police...
A 19-year-old driver caused a downtown car crash after running a red light Sunday morning near Millennium Park, according to Chicago police. The crash happened just before 8 a.m. near East Monroe and South Columbus Drive in the Loop, police said. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch A driver, a...
When to plant your garden
(WAND) -- With drier weather expected to settle in early this week and Spring officially upon us, many may wonder when they can begin to plant their garden. Central Illinois averages a last freeze between the dates of April 8th and April 15th. Come Monday night, temperatures are expected to...
Search ongoing for missing 69-year-old woman, Chicago police say
CHICAGO - Chicago police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing 69-year-old woman. What we know: — Lupino Dickerson, who was last seen on Feb. 22, is described as 5-foot-5 with brown eyes, gray hair, and a light brown complexion. She may also wear glasses and could...
Chicago area expected to see snowfall on Monday
The Chicago area could see snow on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. While Sunday’s weather includes mostly calm skies and mild temperatures, snowfall is expected to hit Monday morning sometime around 7 or 8 a.m., said Zachary Yack, meteorologist with the National Weather Service. That snowfall is...
Egg Harbor Cafe celebrates grand opening in Orland Park
Brunch lovers looking for a new hip spot now have a fresh option in Orland Park. Egg Harbor Cafe officially opened its doors on Saturday, March 29, bringing its signature breakfast and brunch dishes to the southwest suburbs. Located at 14301 LaGrange Road, the restaurant welcomed guests to its warm,...
Head Start Providers Shocked as Federal Office Serving Wisconsin Shuts Without Notice
Head Start child care providers in Wisconsin and five other Midwestern states were stunned Tuesday to learn that the federal agency’s Chicago regional office was closed and their administrators were placed on leave — throwing new uncertainty into the operation of the 60-year-old child care and early education...
No California’s In-N-Out Burger for Chicago—Despite Viral Hype About Illinois Location
CHICAGO — Burger lovers in the Windy City hoping for an In-N-Out fix will have to wait a while longer. The California-based chain has confirmed it has no plans to open a location in Chicago, despite viral social media posts suggesting otherwise, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago cop charged with harrassing a witness who was scheduled to testify against him
CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer is facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening another cop who was scheduled to testify against him in a legal proceeding. Marco Torres, 40, is charged with one count of harassing a witness in connection with threats he allegedly made to a 41-year-old detective last May.
High-Ranking Member of Venezuelan Gang Tren De Aragua Arrested in Cobb County for Chicago...
A coordinated law enforcement effort led by the U.S. Marshal Service (USMS) Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force (SERFTF) has resulted in the arrest of Ricardo Gonzales, 32, a suspected high-ranking member of the Venezuelan street gang Tren De Aragua (TDA). Gonzales was apprehended in Cobb County, Georgia,...