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Hundreds celebrate Mother’s Day early during ‘Magnificent Mothers Extravaganza’ on West Side
CHICAGO — Hundreds of moms celebrated Mother’s Day early on Saturday on the city’s West Side. It was all a part of the “Magnificent Mothers Extravaganza,” an event that was put on with help from the organization “Black Men United.” Alderwoman Emma Mitts (37th Ward) started hosting the event during the pandemic after meeting several mothers who had no Mother’s Day plans. Saturday’s […]
Stormy 16-days produced 2,522 U.S. Severe Weather Reports
Very active 16 day stretch coming to an end—here are the details from the Storm Prediction Center Quiet weather settles in for the weekend before the next round of showers and possible thunderstorms early next week Saturday’s Severe Weather Outlook The quietest weather overall across the country in more than two weeks. Only one small area […]
Energy drinks show ‘damaging’ effects on young adults, studies show
Researchers warn against the rising trend of college students turning to energy drinks to stay productive throughout the day. Despite their popularity, several studies indicate potential harm to students' well-being.
Cops eye Avondale shootout after 2 uncooperative men show up at hospital with gunshot wounds
CHICAGO — Two men who showed up at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center with gunshot wounds on Friday evening weren’t cooperating with Chicago police investigators, the department said. But early indications were that the men may have been injured in a shootout between the occupants of two cars in Avondale.
Restaurant is second to be burglarized recently on same strip of Irving Park Road
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Northwest Side restaurant was raided by burglars in the middle of the night in a crime caught on camera – and business owners said such crimes are out of control.The most recent target, Mima's Taste of Cuba, was one of two restaurants located just blocks away from each other that were each burglarized in a similar fashion – just weeks apart.Mima's Taste of Cuba is located at 2925 W. Irving Park Rd. in the Irving Park neighborhood, and is owned by Billy Alvarez. The first thing Alvarez does when he wakes up is check the surveillance...
Police search for missing man who may need medical attention
CHICAGO — Police are asking for help in the search for a man who officers say may need medical attention. According to the Chicago police, 61-year-old Pedro Hernandez is missing from the 2100 block of South California Avenue, in the city’s Little Village neighborhood. Officers say the missing man was last seen on Tuesday but has not been heard from since. […]
Wife of man accused of shooting neighbor in hate crime under investigation
LOCKPORT, Ill. — The wife of a man accused of shooting his neighbor in a racially motivated incident is now under investigation. Investigators say 70-year-old John Shadbar’s wife works as a correctional Sergent at Cook County Jail and that she was home when her husband allegedly shot their neighbor. She has been de-deputized, pending the […]
Chicago Man Charged with Reckless Homicide, DUI in Fatal Lake Shore Drive Crash
A 20-year-old Chicago man faces serious charges following a deadly car crash that left a 25-year-old male passenger dead. Jaime Torres Jr., from the 7100 block of S. California in Chicago, has been charged with one felony count of reckless homicide involving a motor vehicle, and another felony count for aggravated DUI leading to an accidental death. Authorities also charged Torres with a misdemeanor for driving under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol content of 0.08, as well as citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to reduce speed, as reported by the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago Forecast: Mostly sunny skies, breezy conditions to kick off pleasant weekend
While Chicago-area residents were among the many Americans to snag a look at the Northern Lights during a historic geomagnetic storm, those waking up to start their weekend are being greeted by pleasant, seasonal weather. Temperatures are in the mid 50s during the mid-morning hours on Saturday, with the mercury...
Feds charge man with robbing postal worker of master keys (while on pretrial release for possessing a stolen postal service master key)
CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors have charged a man with robbing a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier last November. And, guess what? At the time of the robbery, the guy was on pretrial release for allegedly burglarizing a U.S. Postal Service mailbox. You may remember Richard Thompson. We introduced you...
30+ shots fired leaving man injured near downtown diner
CHICAGO — At least 30 shots were fired near a popular all-night diner on the Near North Side overnight, leaving a 34-year-old man injured. Chicago police said the shooting began as a “verbal altercation.”. The victim, 34, encountered the other man in the 300 block of West Locust...
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