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Suburban teen dies after being shot while heading to concert at Chicago's United CenterNBC Chicago12 hours ago
Nevada man arrested for arson in Rosemont Target store fire, officials sayFOX 32 Chicago1 day ago
Suspect charged with arson after fire at Rosemont Target destroys at least $1.5M in merchandiseABC 7 Chicago1 day ago
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Suburban teen dies after being shot while heading to concert at Chicago's United Center
A suburban Chicago teenager has died after he was shot alongside two other teens during what his family said was a violent robbery as he traveled to a concert at the United Center over the weekend. According to police, the incident took place around 6:56 p.m. Sunday in the 100...
‘Ridiculous’: Black Student Slaps Classmate Who Called Her a Racial Slur After Illinois School Fails to Punish Him; She Ends Up Suspended and Placed in Closet Instead
The mother of two middle schoolers in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, says her daughters were subjected to racial harassment and discrimination in […] ‘Ridiculous’: Black Student Slaps Classmate Who Called Her a Racial Slur After Illinois School Fails to Punish Him; She Ends Up Suspended and Placed in Closet Instead
Suspect charged with arson after fire at Rosemont Target destroys at least $1.5M in merchandise
A suspect has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed at least $1.5 million in merchandise at a north suburban Target on Thursday, officials said.The Rosemont Public Safety Department and several surrounding fire departments responded to the target at 7000 Mannheim Road just before noon on Thursday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBefore first responders arrived, employees tried to extinguish the fire, which they found near the diaper aisle.Everyone inside the store was able to evacuate, and one was hospitalized.Officials said at least $1.5 million in merchandise was lost due to fire, water and smoke damage.The suspect's vehicle was later found in Elk Grove Village.Officials said 56-year-old Denny Ellis, of Nevada, was charged Sunday with aggravated arson.The Cook County Sheriff's Department is holding Ellis.The Rosemont Public Safety Department said anyone affected by this loss who is looking for assistance should reach out to their department.
Everything Left Behind At This Abandoned Illinois Shopping Mall
The walls of this once-bustling Illinois shopping mall are coming down, signifying the official start of its demolition. We've seen tons of shopping malls become abandoned, run down over the years, and half the storefronts vacant because businesses just aren't getting the kind of foot traffic they used to. The...
Iconic Chicago Candy Plant Closes After 110 Years
An iconic candy plant is closing its doors after more than 100 years in business, therein becoming a staple of the North Chicago neighborhood in which it resides. Whenever I would take family or school trips to Chicago as a kid, it was always a treat (for me) to see a few specific things: the Sears Tower, the Chicago River, the old Chicago Tribune building, and the Jelly Belly Candy Company, located at 1501 Morrow Avenue. Sadly, the latter building will now be vacant after the company announced its imminent closure back in July and has officially closed up shop.
Kaila and Tinkkk are putting on for the Chicago skate scene
Kaila and Tinkkk were one of the eight duos selected to compete in Redbull’s inaugural Know Your Roll event. Red Bull transformed the dome near Mercedes-Benz Stadium into a roller rink, and it was a vibe. There was a competition to determine which group would come out on top, and Kaila and Tinkkk were among the two girl groups selected. They showed out on skates and spoke with rolling out after their performance.
Suburban girls high school flag football team becomes first-ever Illinois state champions in sport
A suburban high school girls flag football team has become the first-ever Illinois state champions in that sport.On Monday, the William Fremd High School students were celebrating with their families.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Palatine school packed its gymnasium in support of a new chapter of girls sports.On Saturday, the Vikings won Illinois' first ever "fully sanctioned" flag football state championship.They will forever be remembered as champions and trailblazers.Each athlete was recognized one by one in front of their peers Monday, with Queen's power ballad "We are the Champions" playing in the background."Coming out of...
Suburban police officer released after allegedly firing gun at CPD officer
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. (CBS) -- A Blue Island police officer was released without charges late Monday after he allegedly fired at least one shot while off duty at an also-off-duty Chicago police officer during a road rage incident over the weekend.The Blue Island city administrator confirmed that the officer was one of their own. He is a part-time employee, and was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation into the Saturday incident. The road rage incident happened on Saturday evening in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Police said, shortly after 5 p.m., the 47-year-old off-duty Blue...
‘Most Magical Christmas Market’ In Illinois Returns This November
Chestnuts roasting on an open fireeee... sounds like an ideal date night in downtown Chicago at Christkindlmarket for their 28th season!. I’m so excited that Christkindlmarket is making a return this year. This popular holiday market brings families, friends, and lovers together in the Windy City!. You can't miss...
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