ABC 7 Chicago
Chicago faithful offer prayers after Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis
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- Chicago faithful offer prayers after Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Chicago Catholics are offering prayers and support for Pope Leo XIV after his lung cancer diagnosis.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/pope-lung-cancer-newsour-lady-mount-carmel-academy-students-making-care-package-chicago-born-pontiff/19937404/
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- CPS OIG school board candidate investigation closed for 'no actionable finding of sexual misconduct'
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Chicago Public Schools' Office of the Inspector General closed school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez's sexual harassment investigation.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-public-schools-oig-closes-cps-school-board-president-candidate-hilario-dominguezs-sexual-harassment-investigation/19938811/
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- Palatine man charged with terrorist threat after alleged plot targeting Aurora Hindu temple
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Palatine police say a mass shooting plot was thwarted, possibly targeting an Aurora house of worship. Alexandros Paporakis, 19, has been charged.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/palatine-man-alexandros-paporakis-19-arrested-charged-making-terrorist-threat-alleged-aurora-mass-shooting-plot-police/19938541/
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- Palatine man charged with terrorist threat after alleged plot targeting Aurora Hindu temple
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A 19-year-old Palatine man is facing multiple felony charges, including making a terrorist threat, after authorities say a co-worker reported statements in which he expressed hatred toward other races and discussed plans for a violent attack.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/palatine-man-alexandros-paporakis-19-arrested-charged-making-terrorist-threat-alleged-aurora-mass-shooting-plot-police/19938541/
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- Cook County Medical Examiner identifies 55 bodies from South Side funeral home
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified all remains after more than 50 bodies found at South Chicago Chapel funeral home in August.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/cook-county-medical-examiners-office-identifies-55-bodies-south-chicago-funeral-home/19938229/
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- Cook County state's attorney calls for changes to electronic monitoring after deadly CTA stabbing
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen Burke called for changes to a electronic monitoring program after CTA worker Julian Mobley was stabbed and killed.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/cook-county-states-attorney-eileen-burke-calls-electronic-monitoring-changes-cta-worker-julian-mobley-stabbed-killed/19938810/
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- LIVE: ABC7 Eyewitness News at 7 AM
- Runtime
- 53:52
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- More at ABC7Chicago.com.
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- Chicago woman, doctor highlight importance of lung cancer screening following Pope Leo diagnosis
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis is highlighting the need for screenings and the importance of early detection.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/pope-lung-cancer-newsour-lady-mount-carmel-academy-students-making-care-package-chicago-born-pontiff/19937404/
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- LATEST: Palatine police say mass shooting plot thwarted, possibly targeting Aurora house of worship
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Palatine man Alexandros Paporakis, 19, was arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat in an alleged mass shooting plot, police said.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/palatine-man-alexandros-paporakis-19-arrested-charged-making-terrorist-threat-alleged-aurora-mass-shooting-plot-police/19938541/
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- Police report details alleged Chicago frat house assault; video shows friend chase alleged attacker
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
A police report obtained by ABC7 revealed new details about an alleged sexual assault at the University of Chicago Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity house.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-report-reveals-new-details-alleged-sexual-assault-alpha-epsilon-pi-fraternity-house-university-chicago/19938724/
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- Misericordia Home remembers late Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka's legacy of friendship and support
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Misericordia Home is remembering Mike Ditka's legacy of friendship and support. The Chicago Bears legend recently died at the age of 86.
Live updates: https://abc7chicago.com/live-updates/mike-ditka-death-live-updates-tributes-pouring-legendary-chicago-bears-player-super-bowl-winning-coach-dies-86/19925602/entry/19938692/
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- Chicago police searching for woman accused of hitting senior citizen on CTA bus in the Loop
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Chicago police are searching for a woman accused of hitting a senior citizen on a CTA bus near Michigan and Washington in the Loop on October 5.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-police-searching-woman-accused-hitting-senior-citizen-cta-bus-michigan-washington-loop/19939138/
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- Misericordia remembers Bears legend Mike Ditka's legacy of friendship and support
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
To many Chicagoans, Mike Ditka was a football icon: a Hall of Fame tight end, the legendary coach of the Chicago Bears' only Super Bowl championship team and a symbol of the city's hard-working, no-nonsense spirit. But at Misericordia Home, where Ditka spent decades supporting residents and staff, many say they knew a different side of him.
Live updates: https://abc7chicago.com/live-updates/mike-ditka-death-live-updates-tributes-pouring-legendary-chicago-bears-player-super-bowl-winning-coach-dies-86/19925602/entry/19938692/
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- LIVE: Faith Hedgepeth murder case h
- Runtime
- 7:23:28
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- More at: https://abc7chicago.com/live-updates/faith-hedgepeth-case-murder-trial-miguel-salguero-olivares-death-unc-student/19931883/
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- LIVE: ABC7 Chicago Eyewitness News at 6:30 p.m.
- Runtime
- 30:57
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com
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- 79-year-old charged in assisted living facility stabbing, Park Ridge police say
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- https://abc7chicago.com/post/summit-uptown-stabbing-thomas-jones-79-charged-assisted-living-facility-park-ridge-police-say/19938973/
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- Chicago City Council approves $261M police misconduct settlement tied to Detective Guevara
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Chicago's City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a settlement package totaling nearly $261 million to resolve police misconduct cases tied to former police detective Reynaldo Guevara, a decision alderpersons described as difficult but unavoidable.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-city-council-set-take-260m-police-misconduct-settlement-tied-cpd-detective-reynaldo-guevara/19937452/
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- Chicago City Council approves $261 million Guevara misconduct settlement
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- he payouts cover misconduct claims involving 17 defendants who were wrongfully convicted of murder dating back to 1987. https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-city-council-set-take-260m-police-misconduct-settlement-tied-cpd-detective-reynaldo-guevara/19937452/
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- Saint Sabina food pantry marks 2 years as demand for assistance grows
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- For families struggling to make ends meet, the pantry has become an important source of support amid the higher cost of living. https://abc7chicago.com/post/saint-sabina-food-pantry-marks-2-years-demand-assistance-grows-chicago/19938723/
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- Cerdito Muerto serves up Mexican tradition, family history in Pilsen
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Cerdito Muerto serves up Mexican tradition and family history in Pilsen, where owner Emidio Oceguera grew up. https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-restaurant-cerdito-muerto-serves-pilsen-history-mexican-tradition/19935442/
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- Google details vision for Thompson Center transformation in downtown Chicago
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- The project remains one of the most closely watched redevelopment efforts in downtown Chicago. https://abc7chicago.com/post/thompson-center-construction-google-executives-share-details-renovations-chicago-building-cta-station-clarklake/19938212/
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- Motorcycle crash shuts down Ohio Ramp to I-90 northbound, Illinois State Police say
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- The motorcycle crash happened at about 2:57 p.m. on the southbound lanes at Ohio Street.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-traffic-today-motorcycle-crash-shuts-down-ohio-ramp-90-northbound-illinois-state-police-say/19938725/
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- Cardinal Cupich says he was shocked by Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis as Chicago faithful offer prayers
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Chicago Catholics are offering prayers and support for Pope Leo XIV after his lung cancer diagnosis, including Cardinal Blase Cupich and students.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/pope-lung-cancer-newsour-lady-mount-carmel-academy-students-making-care-package-chicago-born-pontiff/19937404/
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- Armored truck courier robbed at gunpoint outside Cicero bank, FBI investigating
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
An armored truck courier was robbed at gunpoint outside of a PNC Bank at 4830 West Cermak Road in Cicero, officials said. The is FBI investigating.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/live-chopper-7-fbi-investigation-cicero-pnc-bank-4830-west-cermak-road-officials-say/19938394/
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- Man charged with attacking woman at Westfield Old Orchard mall, Skokie police say
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- He is also accused of pushing her into a pond and held her head underwater . https://abc7chicago.com/post/westfield-old-orchard-mall-william-dobbs-arrested-charged-attacking-woman-holding-head-underwater-skokie-police-say/19938233/
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- Palatine man charged with making terrorist threat in alleged mass shooting plot, police say
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Palatine man Alexandros Paporakis, 19, was arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat in an alleged mass shooting plot, police said.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/palatine-man-alexandros-paporakis-19-arrested-charged-making-terrorist-threat-alleged-aurora-mass-shooting-plot-police/19938541/
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- Motorcycle crash shuts down Ohio Ramp to I-90 northbound, Illinois State Police say
- Runtime
- 39:54
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- More at: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-traffic-today-motorcycle-crash-shuts-down-ohio-ramp-90-northbound-illinois-state-police-say/19938725/
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- Berwyn family decorated their home in memory of Dolly Parton
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A Berwyn family decorated their home in memory of Dolly Parton. #Halloween
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- Lombard man continues decorating home for Halloween
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A Lombard man said he continues decorating his home for Halloween to bring some "spooky magic." "The kids are older now but I still create unique designs for them," he said. #halloween
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- Body camera video shows suspect smashing through window to evade deputy in Oklahoma
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A dramatic escape was caught on body camera video after a suspected copper thief in Oklahoma jumped through a closed window.
"This is an experienced deputy, he'd never seen anything quite like it before, and by the time that he got outside, our suspect was long gone," Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office's Aaron Brilbeck said.
Body camera video shows when a suspect dove through a closed window to escape a deputy investigating a burglary at a vacant home in Oklahoma County off of Sunset Lane on October 1.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/body-camera-video-shows-suspect-smashing-window-evade-deputy-oklahoma-county/19938545/
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- Newly released surveillance video shows Kelly Clarkson in Brooklyn store
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
New surveillance video is shedding light about the circumstances behind the viral feud between singer Kelly Clarkson and a novelty store in Brooklyn.
The video, which was obtained by the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast and does not have any audio, appears to show the moments leading up to Clarkson's social media complaint about the customer service treatment she said she received at Art of Play, a magic and games store.
https://abc7chicago.com/story/newly-released-surveillance-video-shows-kelly-clarkson-brooklyn-store/19937984/?cb=1k4tq40rd
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- Google executives share details about Thompson Center renovations
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Google executives on Wednesday shared new details about the company's plans to transform the iconic Thompson Center into its new Chicago headquarters.
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- Cops Roust Colony of Sea Lions From California Roadway
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A colony of sea lions was rousted by a California Highway Patrol car’s sirens on Sunday, October 11, after the animals took over a roadway near a marina in Monterey Bay.
According to Evan Brodsky, the California Highway Patrol is frequently needed to remove the sea lions from roads in Moss Landing, as their presence prevents cars from getting by while also causing damage to the marina itself.
“While they might look cute and cuddly, they are not,” Brodsky said. “Their closest relative on land is a grizzly bear, and they have a bite force five times stronger than a pit bull.”
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), California sea lions may be considered “nuisance animals” suitable for deterrence in the event of “damaging property, fishing gear, or catch.”
Footage by Evan Brodsky shows a California Highway...
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- Pritzker and Bailey clash early in their only debate before November election
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-governor-debate-tonight-jb-pritzker-darren-bailey-clash-early-before-november-2026-election-day/19936744/
Democrat Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey met Tuesday night for their only scheduled debate ahead of next month's election, a rematch of their contest four years ago. With Election Day three weeks away and early voting already underway, both candidates used the forum to sharpen their cases to voters.
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- Chopper 7 over FBI investigation at Cicero bank
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- FBI detectives and local detectives were seen surrounding the bank in the 4800-block of West Cermak Road. abc7chicago.com
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- Chicago takes center stage in Hallmark's 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story'
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Chicago's landmarks, football fandom, and holiday spirit are all part of the romance in Hallmark Channel's new film, "Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story," which premieres nationwide this weekend.
The movie's cast celebrated the release on the red carpet at the Gordon Center in Lake Forest, returning to the Chicago area where the film was shot over the summer.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-bears-hallmark-movie-holiday-touchdown-love-story-premiers-tuesday-streams-weekend/19936829/
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- Chicago students making care package for Pope Leo XIV
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy in Chicago made a care package to send to the pontiff. It includes a White Sox tie blanket and get well cards.
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- Google executives share details about Thompson Center renovations
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Crain's Chicago Business hosted a conversation with Google executives on the ongoing renovations inside the Thompson Center. https://abc7chicago.com/post/thompson-center-construction-google-executives-share-details-renovations-chicago-building-cta-station-clarklake/19938212/
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- Bear Shows Off Boxing Moves on California Porch
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
An adorable bear took a jab at boxing when it discovered a punching bag on a California porch in September.
Footage taken by Rishika Tartaglia shows the bear walking across her deck before biting, grabbing, and investigating the punching bag.
Tartaglia told Storyful she watched the bear play from her kitchen window before it eventually walked over to her neighbor’s house.
“We do get a lot of bears in this neighborhood because we live in the foothills of the Angeles Crest Forest,” Tartaglia told Storyful. “We have been here for 10 years, and have seen the population grow a lot.”
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- Giant Inflatable Pumpkin Rolls Down Road, Menaces Cars
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Gusty winds sent a farm’s massive Halloween decoration tumbling down a North Carolina roadway on Sunday, October 11, stopping motorists in their tracks.
Daniel Wester said he was driving with his wife and three-month-old daughter to check out Phillips Farms’ Pumpkin Fest when he saw the giant gourd barreling around the corner.
Wester said he first found the sight hilarious, but became concerned when he noticed a large air pump “whipping around” with it, worried that it could injure the person trying to stop it or cause damage to his own vehicle.
“I had to make sure my baby was safe in the car, so I couldn’t stop in the middle of the road,” Wester told Storyful. “But as soon as I could pull off, I got out and helped.”
After the video’s filming, Wester said he helped deflate the pumpkin and move it to the farm’s storage shed.
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- Chicago students making care package for Pope Leo XIV
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Pope Leo has a special place in the hearts of children at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy in Chicago.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/pope-lung-cancer-newsour-lady-mount-carmel-academy-students-making-care-package-chicago-born-pontiff/19937404/
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- Giant Inflatable Pumpkin Rolls Down Road, Menaces Cars
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Gusty winds sent a farm’s massive Halloween decoration tumbling down a North Carolina roadway on Sunday, October 11, stopping motorists in their tracks.
Daniel Wester said he was driving with his wife and three-month-old daughter to check out Phillips Farms’ Pumpkin Fest when he saw the giant gourd barreling around the corner. #Halloween
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- Peterson family Halloween display
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- The Peterson family in Kenosha, Wisconsin shows off their Halloween spirit.
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- Woman accused of orchestrating deadly armed robbery at Oak Brook mall
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- A judge denied the pre-trial released of Chance Jamerson, 29, on Tuesday. https://abc7chicago.com/post/oakbrook-center-shooting-chicago-woman-chance-jamerson-recently-had-baby-is-mother-3-judge-ordered-detained/19935242/
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- Proposed District 65 cuts would close schools, change boundaries, end childcare program
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- The Evanston-Skokie School Board is eyeing Lincolnwood and Dewey.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/evanstonskokie-school-district-65-cuts-would-close-lincolnwood-elementary-dewey-end-childcare-program/19936826/
- Title
- Pritzker, Bailey clash early in only debate before November election
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey met Tuesday night for their only scheduled debate ahead of next month's election, a rematch of their contest four years ago
https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-governor-debate-tonight-jb-pritzker-darren-bailey-clash-early-before-november-2026-election-day/19936744/
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- Death of man found after West Side fire ruled homicide, ME's office says
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-fire-death-man-found-west-side-ruled-homicide-cook-county-medical-examiners-office-says/19937383/
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- Doctor explains Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis: early-stage adenocarcinoma
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Doctor Ed Pickering with RUSH joined ABC7 to talk about early-stage adenocarcinoma.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/pope-lung-cancer-newsour-lady-mount-carmel-academy-students-making-care-package-chicago-born-pontiff/19937404/
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- ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast Chicago: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Watch the latest 7-day outlook from the ABC7 Weather team. abc7chicago.com
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- Wisconsin plane crash leaves 6 dead, including child
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- A small plane crash in Wisconsin left six people, including a child, dead Tuesday night.
