Loyola University Chicago students fueling shuttle buses with biodiesel made by used vegetable oil

abc7 2024-2-28

from fueling your hunger by frying your french fries to fueling shuttle buses a student run lab at loyola university chicago collects thousands of gallons of used cooking oil to convert it into...

National Weather Service to investigate reported tornado touchdowns in northern, western suburbs

abc7 2024-2-28

national weather service crews will investigate reported tornado touchdowns from storms tuesday night

VIDEO: 2 Chicago police officers injured in NW Side crash while swerving to avoid scooter

abc7 2024-2-27

two chicago police officers were injured in a crash after swerving to avoid a scooter in the belmont cragin neighborhood monday night police said

Potentially severe storms in forecast for Chicago area Tuesday evening

abc7 2024-2-27

potentially severe storms capable of producing large hail could move into the chicago area tuesday evening

2 teenage boys stabbed in Chicago Heights, police say

abc7 2024-2-27

two teenage boys were stabbed in the south suburbs on monday afternoon police said

Northwestern police investigate report of shots fired at Evanston campus

abc7 2024-2-26

police responded to a possible shooting sunday night on the northwestern university campus in evanston

5 days until a partial government shutdown, lawmakers must reach deal before March 1 deadline

abc7 2024-2-26

there is still no clear path to avert a partial government shutdown at the end of the week with just five days until congress runs into a key funding deadline

Jury trial to begin for Emonte Morgan, man accused of the 2021 murder of CPD Officer Ella French

abc7 2024-2-26

the accused killer emonte morgan has pleaded not guilty to the charges his brother eric morgan accepted a plea deal last year for a seven year sentence for trying to get rid of the gun

4 seriously injured in shooting at Pottawattomie Park in Rogers Park: CFD spokesperson

abc7 2024-2-26

four people were seriously injured in a shooting at a north side park on sunday afternoon a chicago fire department spokesperson said

Get Behind the Vest pancake breakfast raises funds for Chicago police officers in Beverly

abc7 2024-2-25

breakfast will be aviable until noon at saint john fisher school in beverly

Northwestern University settles $166M financial aid lawsuit, among other private universities

abc7 2024-2-25

the university of chicago agreed to settle for 13 5 million in 2022 the lawsuit alleges the schools colluded on the amount of financial aid awarded to students while favoring applicants from...

Man found dead in Little Calumet River after car crashes into water in West Pullman, police say

abc7 2024-2-25

a woman was able to get out of the vehicle before it crashed into the river according to police

COPA responding to Chicago police-involved shooting in Dolton

abc7 2024-2-25

copa is responding to a chicago police involved shooting in dolton on saturday

Jury convicts Southern California socialite in 2020 hit-and-run deaths of 2 young brothers

abc7 2024-2-25

a southern california socialite has been found guilty of murder and other charges in the hit and run deaths of two young brothers in a crosswalk more than three years ago

Concealed-carry holder shoots suspect during attempted jewelry store robbery in the Loop, police say

abc7 2024-2-25

an offender was shot by a ccl holder during an attempted robbery saturday morning at a jewelry store in the loop chicago police said

Metra train derails in Crystal Lake along UP-NW line; no injuries reported

abc7 2024-2-24

a metra train derailed saturday along the up nw line in crystal lake officials said

Teacher found dead at East Chicago Light House Charter School, police say

abc7 2024-2-24

craig jones was found dead on a stairwell landing the morning after he stayed at the school to work late thursday night relatives told police

Snow moves through Chicago area causing several spinouts, crashes on roadways

abc7 2024-2-24

a burst of light snow blew in through the area early saturday causing several spinouts and accidents on chicago area roadways

United Airlines checked bag fee going up, copying similar move by American, starting Saturday

abc7 2024-2-24

united said friday it will raise fees beginning with tickets booked on saturday

Suburban father of 4 killed while working security in shooting inside Austin Family Dollar

abc7 2024-2-24

a suburban father of four who worked as a security guard at a west side dollar store was shot and killed inside the store friday

Internal DHS analysis warns of threats posed against 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago

abc7 2024-2-24

there are deep concerns about how the city will weather the four day party nominating convention and a gathering storm of threats that law enforcement is monitoring

Injured war veteran uses University of Illinois-born bionic hand tech to feel what he touches

abc7 2024-2-23

psyonic makes state of the art bionic prosthetic limbs where users can actually feel what they are touching

8 people killed in crash in central California, highway patrol says

abc7 2024-2-23

eight people have died following a crash in central california early friday morning

Wendy Williams diagnosed with dementia and aphasia

abc7 2024-2-23

former talk show host wendy williams has been diagnosed with dementia and aphasia she and her medical team said in newly released statement

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard accused of corruption, trustees approve call for federal investigation

abc7 2024-2-23

trustees in dolton approved a resolution to ask for a federal investigation into mayor tiffany henyard who is accused of corruption

Ukraine war update: St. Nicholas Cathedral School marks 2 years since Russia invaded

abc7 2024-2-23

the children of st nicholas cathedral school many of whom are refugees held special events to mark two years since the unprovoked russian invasion of ukraine and ensuing war

City vehicle engulfed in flames in Pilsen, caused by roof light bar electrical fire, CPD says: VIDEO

abc7 2024-2-23

chicago police said the fire started in the interior roof of the city owned car near a light bar

Experience free golf lessons, learn about golf trips at the Chicago Golf Show 2024 in Rosemont

abc7 2024-2-22

get ready golfers the chicago golf show 2024 is hosting the unofficial kickoff for the season this weekend

AT&T and Verizon phone, internet services reportedly impacted by outage

abc7 2024-2-22

at t and verizon are experiencing some type of an outage thursday morning

Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael expected to leave hospital 1 week after being admitted to ICU

abc7 2024-2-22

chicago bears great steve mongo mcmichael has been receiving treatment for a mrsa infection and a uti since being admitted to a hospital last thursday

Bed bugs found at 4 popular hotels on Las Vegas Strip

abc7 2024-2-22

some tourists staying at hotels on the las vegas strip may have returned home with unwanted guests bed bugs

Gov. Pritzker delivers State of the State address to discuss budget, asylum seeker funding

abc7 2024-2-22

gov pritzker gave his speech in springfield before the illinois general assembly on wednesday

2 teens charged in deadly shooting near Senn High School in Edgewater appear in court

abc7 2024-2-22

two teenage boys charged in the shooting that killed a senn high school student appeared in court wednesday

150,000 more student loan borrowers to receive debt relief beginning Wednesday

abc7 2024-2-21

the impacted borrowers are people enrolled in the save plan

Oscars 2024: Potential historic moments to watch for at the 96th Academy Awards

abc7 2024-2-21

a lot of history could be made at the 2024 oscars here are some moments to watch out for

Florida sand hole collapse: Girl dies, brother hospitalized after falling in 6-foot-deep beach pit

abc7 2024-2-21

the tragic accident happened while they were doing something kids do every day at the beach

Driver critical after stolen U-Haul truck crashes into Little Calumet River

abc7 2024-2-21

a stolen u haul truck crashed into the little calumet river after a police chase wednesday morning the chicago fire department said

How to prevent attacks by hackers using Bluetooth pairing to get to you personal information

abc7 2024-2-21

we hear about wi fi risks all of the time but how safe is your bluetooth connection

Officials shore up election security, defenses against cyberattacks ahead of 2024 Illinois primary

abc7 2024-2-21

with one month to go until the 2024 illinois primary election state and local officials are trying to fend of both security concerns from the always looming threat of foreign invaders to the voting...

White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf meets with state lawmakers in Springfield on new stadium funding

abc7 2024-2-21

white sox chairman jerry reinsdorf was in springfield tuesday where he is asking state leaders to fund a new ballpark

Man wanted in New York City hotel murder may be multi-state serial attacker, police say

abc7 2024-2-21

the suspect wanted in connection to the murder of a woman in a new york city hotel has been arrested in arizona where police say he is charged in two stabbings

Sāe Coffee Studio: A blend of friendship and the finest coffee beans

abc7 2024-2-20

founded by best friends christina minju and luis luchi pincay sae coffee studio invites all to taste the best coffees from around the world

American Airlines checked bag fee is now more expensive, company announces

abc7 2024-2-20

in 2022 u s airlines made a record 6 8 billion on baggage fees according to the most recent data from the bureau of transportation statistics

Indiana man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Jews, pro-Israel officials

abc7 2024-2-16

a man in fort wayne indiana was arrested tuesday for allegedly threatening to kill jews and pro israel government officials

Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael hospitalized with infection, admitted to ICU: family

abc7 2024-2-16

the family of steve mongo mcmichael who has been battling als asked for prayers thursday as they announced he was going to the emergency room

Attorneys question District Attorney Fani Willis in Fulton County misconduct hearing - LIVE

abc7 2024-2-15

fulton county district attorney fani willis is testifying in a hearing that could disqualify her from trump election case

Pastry chef from Beatrix, which has Chicago-area locations, shares chocolate cake recipe

abc7 2024-2-15

a pastry chef from beatrix which has multiple locations throughout the chicago area shared a tall dark and handsome chocolate cake recipe

Early voting for Illinois primary election begins Thursday in Loop

abc7 2024-2-15

early voting begins thursday in the city of chicago

Woman shot at after being robbed while sitting in parked car in West Pullman, Chicago police say

abc7 2024-2-15

a woman was shot at after being robbed at gunpoint while sitting in car in west pullman early thursday morning