Illinois woman charged with DUI in deadly I-94 crash
CHICAGO - An Illinois woman was charged with driving under the influence during a crash on I-94 that killed one of her passengers early Sunday morning. The backstory: — The crash happened around 3:15 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-94 near 87th Street. Illinois State Police said Tamia...
New Kind Of Dine & Dash Scam Gets Illinois Man Arrested
If you were ever considering to dine and dash, this is definitely not a way to do it. When I was young and dumb, my friends would do lots of stupid things. There was one good thing, none of us wanted to get arrested, so we didn't take it to that level. We didn't want to face our parents if we did.
Hinsdale Central High School student dies, officials say
Counseling will be available at Hinsdale Central High School after student died on Tuesday afternoon. School officials sent a letter to families on Tuesday evening, saying a current student passed away, but they did not release any details about how it happened. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch...
Save A Lot reopens remodeled store on Chicago’s South Side
CHICAGO - A remodeled Save A Lot grocery store is celebrating its grand reopening today in the West Lawn neighborhood. The backstory: — Located at 4439 W. 63rd St., the store is the sixth Save A Lot in Chicago to be remodeled and reopened. The celebration began at 9...
Chicago officers targeted in ambush-style shooting in Little Village, police sources say
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago police officers responding to a call late Friday night in Little Village on the city’s Southwest Side became the target of an alleged gang-related shooting, police sources said. Officers with the 10th District were responding to the area of West 24th Street and South Sacramento Avenue around...
Honor Flight Chicago takes off from Midway to DC with more than 100 veterans
More than 100 veterans are taking trips to Washington D.C. to visit the National Memorials Wednesday as part of Honor Flight Chicago. Honor Flight Chicago recognizes senior war veterans with an all-expenses paid trip to Washington "for a day of honor, thanks and inspiration," the Chicago Department of Aviation said...
Get Good Groceries At These Black-Owned Supermarkets
Black-owned businesses need support because it leads to economic empowerment, community sustainability, and long-term growth. This is also the case when it comes to our food source. Our financial support of Black grocers enables economic self-sufficiency, employment opportunities, and resource accessibility. BLACK...
Illinois House passes bill banning move-in fees for renters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new bill, passed by the Illinois House on Tuesday, would prevent landlords from charging new tenants a “move in” fee. House Bill 3564 amends the Landlords and Tenants Act to prevent landlords from charging “for the processing, reviewing, or accepting of an application, or demand any other...
Dad ‘Never Got to Say Goodbye’ After Son, 14, Dies in Crash While Returning...
The family was traveling from North Carolina back to their home in the Chicago area when their vehicle experienced a “malfunction,” police tell PEOPLE
Governor Pritzker Makes Powerful Trade Deal with UK to Boost Illinois Jobs, Innovation, Global...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker signed a significant trade agreement with the United Kingdom this week, focusing on sustainable growth and mutual prosperity. The deal comes on the heels of a similar agreement with the State of Mexico, signaling the state’s expanding commitment to international collaboration.