Local artist goes viral with ‘Downtown Naperville’ song
There’s a new song sweeping the suburbs, focused on an Aurora native’s love for his neighboring town. Sean Sacramento’s recently The post Local artist goes viral with ‘Downtown Naperville’ song appeared first on NCTV17 .
New proposal would cut 18 firefighters and more from Chicago suburb
The Aurora Firefighters Local 99 Union is calling out the west Chicago suburb's mayor over his proposed budget, which would cut 18 firefighters from the department. The union believes it will impact services and put residents’ safety at risk. The mayor responded to those claims saying they're not true.
Judge orders man charged with setting a woman on fire on CTA Blue Line...
A judge ordered the man charged with setting a woman on fire on the CTA Blue Line to be held in custody while he awaits trial.
New ice skating rink opens at Block 59 in Naperville
It’s time to lace up those skates and head to Block 59 in Naperville, where a new outdoor ice rink has taken center stage at the development. City of Naperville and Block 59 officials, along with community members, celebrated the grand opening of The Rink Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting.
Program Allowing CPD Officers to Directly File Felony Gun Charges to Expand Citywide, Top...
Chicago police officers will be allowed to file felony gun charges without first getting approval from a prosecutor throughout the city, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced Friday. The change allows Chicago police officers to charge those arrested with unlawful possession of a weapon, unlawful...
Protesters accuse feds of arresting them to use as props for Noem in Broadview
Federal agents are being accused of wrongly arresting protesters in Broadview as part of a promotional video for the Department of Homeland Security.
Protestors gather outside Broadview immigration facility for weekly demonstration
BROADVIEW, Ill. (WGN) — Protestors gathered outside of a suburban immigration processing center on Friday morning, just a week after more than 20 people were arrested amid a clash with authorities. Around 8 a.m., protestors began to gather in Broadview for the latest in a string of weekly demonstrations held on...
Mayor Brandon Johnson took your calls about property taxes and the Chicago budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson returned to WBEZ 91.5 on Friday to answer listener questions live on the morning talk show “In the Loop” with host Sasha-Ann Simons, defending his tax proposals and clarifying that the city of Chicago is not behind Cook County property tax increases. The average residential...
St. Blase food pantry essential for families facing impossible choice: ‘Do I pay rent...
The St. Blase Food Pantry in southwest suburban Summit has served as a community lifeline for more than 20 years. Their work is being highlighted as part of ABC7 Chicago's annual Feed the Love campaign.
Streeterville high-rise comes with an actual high: Man charged after cops allegedly seize 189...
A Cook County Sheriff’s Office investigation into suspected drug trafficking inside a Streeterville residential high-rise led to the seizure of nearly 200 pounds of pot and “magic mushrooms” — and the arrest of the man who rented the luxury apartment, according to sheriff’s officials and court records.
