Pope-mania reaches new heights in Chicago and beyond
Chicago’s obsession with its newfound claim to Papal fame knows no bounds, and it’s rippling worldwide. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports tonight on Pope-mania from a new tour around Pope Leo’s Chicago haunts to one of his favorite pizza joints getting in on the holy act.
Concealed-Carry License holder injured in South Loop shootout, police say
A Concealed-Carry License holder was injured in a shootout in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood early Saturday morning, police said.
Dunkin’ robber had pictures of his CPD wanted poster on his phone: prosecutors
A 19-year-old man charged with two armed robberies at a Dunkin’ store was caught after police allegedly found a copy of his own “wanted person” bulletin on his phone. Reushawn Pittman faces multiple felony charges following his alleged involvement in the robberies that took place in May.
Angry with DHS, protesters disrupt job fair at Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago
CHICAGO - The man in a blue Hawaiian shirt paced up and down the line of fellow protesters outside the Congress Plaza Hotel on South Michigan Avenue, shouting into a megaphone with the fervor of someone leading the sermon at a megachurch. "They are not welcome in this city!" he...
New 494-Unit High-Rise to Bring Affordable Apartments to Chicago
Vista Property has broken ground on a 32-story residential tower at 370 N. Morgan Street in Chicago’s Fulton Market, with Skender onboard as general contractor. Designed by Antunovich Associates, the 539,000-square-foot property will feature 494 units, including 99 affordable housing units. Highlights. The site at...
Family brings water bill woes to Chicago City Hall
Family members and advocates gather outside City Hall Thursday, after an elderly woman was hit with a massive water bill. 82-year-old Diane Carli’s vacant home in the Back of the Yards Neighborhood racked up a more than $233,000 water bill.
Unconscious driver charged with DUI
A 21-year-old Chicago man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after an officer found him passed out behind the wheel at an intersection in Countryside early July 19, police said. An officer on patrol spotted a vehicle parked diagonally across the intersection of 58th Street and Rose...
Man hit, killed in Rogers Park; Chicago police searching for SUV involved
An SUV hit and killed a pedestrian before driving away Wednesday night on Chicago's North Side, Chicago police said Friday in a crime alert.
FBI investigating Chicago travel agent accused of defrauding customers, stranding vacationers
The FBI is now investigating a Chicago-based travel agency. The ABC7 I-Team heard from customers who said the owner of the company took money for vacations but never made reservations.
PETA joins search for blind Chicago man’s stolen emotional support dog
CHICAGO - More support is on the way to help a blind man from Chicago get his emotional support dog back. Imagine losing your closest companion and not being able to see who took him. That was the reality for Angel Santiago, who is legally blind. Despite how heartbreaking his...