ABC 7 Chicago
Settlement clears way for Insight Chicago to manage Weiss Memorial, West Suburban hospitals
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- Settlement clears way for Insight Chicago to manage Weiss Memorial, West Suburban hospitals
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A settlement has cleared the way for Insight Chicago to manage Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown and West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/deal-reached-weiss-west-suburban-hospitals-reopening-timeline-remains-unclear/19843790/
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- LIVE: ABC7 Chicago Eyewitness News at 7 a.m.
- Runtime
- 54:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com
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- Civilian employee with Chicago police accused of sexually abusing teen girl he met online
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Oswaldo Lorenzana de La Rosa, a civilian employee with the Chicago Police Department, is accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl he met online.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/oswaldo-lorenzana-de-la-rosa-civilian-employee-chicago-police-accused-sexually-abusing-teen-girl-he-met-online/19844791/
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- Chicago zoning committee advances FAIR renters ordinance as debate over proposals intensifies
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Chicago City Council zoning committee has advanced the FAIR renters ordinance, an alternative to Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-city-council-committee-consider-alternative-housing-ordinance-mayor-brandon-johnsons-proposal/19842940/
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- Multiple sightings of mountain lion reported in southern Illinois, IDNR says
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Mountain lion sightings were reported in Union and Jackson counties in southern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/mountain-lion-sightings-reported-union-jackson-counties-southern-illinois-department-natural-resources-says/19844727/
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- Amtrak holding meeting amid concerns of proposed maintenance facility near Rate Field
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Amtrak will face residents Thursday over its plan to build a new, around-the-clock maintenance facility in Bridgeport near Rate Field.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/amtrak-holding-meeting-amid-concerns-bridgeport-residents-proposed-maintenance-facility-rate-field/19843058/
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- Drone reports briefly pause flight operations at DC airport in restricted airspace
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Flight operations were briefly paused at Reagan National Airport in D.C. Wednesday night after pilots on two separate aircraft reported seeing a drone over the airport. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/story/reports-unauthorized-drone-briefly-pause-flights-operations-dc-airport-highly-restricted-airspace/19844137/?cb=1k2osb7ir
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- Chicago-area residents begin claims process over 'Midway Blitz'
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Fifteen Chicago-area residents have begun the process of seeking financial damages from the federal government over actions taken during "Operation Midway Blitz." FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-area-residents-begin-claims-process-federal-government-operation-midway-blitz-alleging-violence-injuries/19844941/
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- Father shot, killed outside NW Indiana liquor store: family
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The death of a Northwest Indiana man has now been ruled a homicide, according to the Lake County Coroner's Office. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/east-chicago-shooting-kills-brent-jones-outside-euclid-liquors-family-calls-innocent-bystander/19844276/
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- Carney embraces proposal for Canada to become EU’s first associate member
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/story/carney-embraces-proposal-canada-become-european-unions-first-associate-member/19843053/?cb=1k2on72ru
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- Body found inside CPD vehicle on South Side: Police
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A body was found inside a new Chicago police vehicle on Thursday morning, CPD said. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/body-found-inside-chicago-police-vehicle-south-side-700-block-112th-st-say/19844112/
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- Settlement clears way for Insight Chicago to manage Weiss Memorial, West Suburban hospitals
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A settlement agreement will allow Insight Chicago to take over management of Weiss Memorial Hospital and West Suburban Hospital, ending the involvement of the previous operator and drawing praise from community advocates who hope the shuttered facilities can reopen.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/deal-reached-weiss-west-suburban-hospitals-reopening-timeline-remains-unclear/19843790/
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- Jury convicts Border Patrol agent accused of sex assault, robbery
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
There is a verdict in the Luis Uribe case. A jury convicted a Border Patrol agent accused of sexual assault and robbery in the suburbs. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/verdict-reached-case-us-customs-border-protection-agent-luis-uribe-accused-sexual-assault-robbery-suburbs/19844093/
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- LIVE: Officials provide update after deadly Los Angeles bus, news helicopter crashes
- Runtime
- 18:37
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/post/los-angeles-california-crash-news-district-attorney-police-expected-speak-thursday-deadly-bus-helicopter-crashes/19844333/
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- F-16 fighter jet crashes during training exercise in northern Michigan
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
An F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed during a training exercise in Grand Traverse County, Michigan; a shelter-in-place is advised. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/16-fighter-jet-texas-crashes-during-training-exercise-grand-traverse-county-michigan-shelter-place-advised/19844375/
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- Dolly Parton honored posthumously, shares pre-recorded video message
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The late Dolly Parton is sharing a new video message, which was recorded before she died in August. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/story/dolly-parton-tribute-americana-music-association-gives-singer-lifetime-achievement-award-death/19844488/
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- Aunt pleads guilty to murder, pushing 3-year-old nephew into Lake Michigan: records
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Victoria Moreno pushed Josiah Bell Brown near Navy Pier back in 2022, and then made no attempt to rescue him.
Nearly four years after the boy's death, Moreno pled guilty to ab amended charge for murder. She was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/victoria-moreno-pleads-guilty-murder-pushing-nephew-josiah-bell-brown-lake-michigan-navy-pier-records-show/19843915/
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- Inmate Uses Pencil to Escape Jail in South Carolina
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
An inmate at a South Carolina jail used a pencil to escape from his cell on September 1, according to officials.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office first announced that an inmate, later identified as Charles Alexander Dieterich, had escaped from his cell at the Chesterfield County Detention Center in Chesterfield, South Carolina, on September 1. Dieterich was quickly located and taken back into custody by deputies that day, the sheriff said.
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- 'Batman' Watches Over Sydney From Opera House Roof
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Sydney briefly turned into Gotham City when multiple sightings of a person dressed as Batman standing atop the Opera House were reported on the morning of Thursday, September 17.
According to local news, the caped crusader stood on the roof of the famous venue in honor of Batman Day, an annual worldwide tribute.
The event, scheduled for September 19 this year, will feature the release of a new comic book called “Batman of Two Worlds,” and is described as “a global, multi-platform event that invites fans of all ages to visit their local comics shop, discover new stories, and share their passion for DC’s Caped Crusader together,” on the DC Comics website.
Footage by Elzbieta Bernas shows multiple angles of Batman on the rooftop of the Sydney Opera House.
“I was excited, and everyone else too. People were looking up, taking photos, commenting,...
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- VIDEO: Man escapes handcuffs, attacks deputy shortly after being sentenced for assault in Ohio
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Dramatic video shows an Ohio man break out of his handcuffs and assault a deputy.
The Timothy Reaggle, 20, has just been sentenced for assault and failure to comply with the order of a police officer when the attack happened.
Video shows the 20-year-old bulldoze his way through another deputy while making his escape, scooting violently down the courthouse stairwell right into the arms of another deputy.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/timothy-reaggle-video-man-escapes-handcuffs-attacks-deputy-shortly-being-sentenced-assault-ohio/19844181/
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- Palace responds to claim about King Charles after Princess Diana's death
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Buckingham Palace issues rare response to allegation involving King Charles after Diana's death. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/story/buckingham-palace-responds-claim-king-charles-princess-dianas-death/19843099/?cb=1k2ob76s9
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- Macklemore donates profits from Ed Sheeran tour to help Palestinians
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Macklemore is donating profits from the Ed Sheeran tour to help Palestinians. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/ed-sheeran-update-ticket-prices-ma-stadium-have-fallen-off-macklemore-donates-help-palestinians-challenges-kraft/19844067/
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- City Council committee to consider alternative housing ordinance to Mayor Johnson's proposal
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-city-council-committee-consider-alternative-housing-ordinance-mayor-brandon-johnsons-proposal/19842940/
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- Ex-chief recalls 2009 arrest of man linked to Philadelphia so-called house of horrors investigation
- Runtime
- 3:07
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A former Pennsylvania police chief is shedding new light on one of the men at the center of a Philadelphia investigation involving several missing and unidentified women. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/story/west-chew-avenue-crime-news-ex-police-chief-recalls-2009-arrest-rc-horsch-linked-olney-philadelphia-pennsylvania-called-house-horrors-investigation/19843864/?cb=1k2o4adjn
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- Aunt pleads guilty to murder, pushing nephew into Lake Michigan
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Victoria Moreno pleaded guilty to the of 3-year-old nephew Josiah Bell Brown into Lake Michigan near Navy Pier, records show..
https://abc7chicago.com/post/victoria-moreno-pleads-guilty-murder-pushing-nephew-josiah-bell-brown-lake-michigan-navy-pier-records-show/19843915/
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- Deal reached for Weiss and West Suburban hospitals
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/deal-reached-weiss-west-suburban-hospitals-reopening-timeline-remains-unclear/19843790/
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- Pope Leo appoints Brendan J. Cahill as new bishop of Joliet Archdiocese
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Pope Leo appointed Brendan John Cahill as bishop of Joliet, which is the second largest Catholic Diocese in Illinois.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/diocese-joliet-new-bishop-appointed-brendan-cahill-victoria-texas-pope-leo-xiv/19843477/
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- 2 officers hurt in Heart of Chicago crash, Chicago police say
- Runtime
- 0:14
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The crash happened at the intersection of West Cermak Road and South Wood Street, video shows.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crash-today-2-officers-hurt-heart-cermak-wood-police-say/19843376/
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- New waterpark with retractable roof to open next month in Wisconsin Dells
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The $85 million, 75,000-square-foot waterpark expansion will open at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/new-waterpark-aquadome-retractable-roof-open-kalahari-resorts-conventions-wisconsin-dells-flagship-resort/19843337/
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- CPS employee released after student finds, shoots gun on school bus in Bridgeport, police say
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Steven Dixon Jr., 22, was identified as the Chicago Public Schools employee who was charged with carrying a firearm at a school, child endangerment and reckless conduct.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-steven-dixon-jr-released-being-charged-when-student-shoots-gun-school-bus-bridgeport-police-say/19843280/
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- Amtrak holding meeting on proposed facility near Rate Field
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Amtrak will face residents Thursday over its plan to build a new, around-the-clock maintenance facility in Bridgeport near Rate Field.
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- LIVE: ABC7 Chicago Eyewitness News at 6:30 p.m.
- Runtime
- 30:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com
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- ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast Chicago: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Watch the latest 7-day outlook from the ABC7 Weather team. abc7chicago.com
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- E-bike rider killed in hit-and-rund crash in Garfield Ridge ID'd
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The crash happened on Monday in the 5600-block of South Archer Avenue.
The victim died on Tuesday. He was identified as Juan Martin Marquez Luna of Chicago.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crash-juan-martin-marquez-luna-idd-man-bike-killed-hit-run-south-archer-avenue-garfield-ridge/19843167/
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- Tiny tree frog hitches a ride on labrador in Tennessee
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Tiny tree frog hitches a ride on labrador in Tennessee
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- Helicopter rescues dog stranded on mountain cliff
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Helicopter rescues dog stranded on mountain cliff
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- Cop sneaks up on hit-and-run suspect
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Cop sneaks up on hit-and-run suspect
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- Baby giraffe takes first steps at Florida zoo
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Baby giraffe takes first steps at Florida zoo
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- Runaway horse leads officers on chase in Santa Fe
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Runaway horse leads officers on chase in Santa Fe
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- Inmate uses pencil to escape jail in South Carolina
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Inmate uses pencil to escape jail in South Carolina
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- LIVE UPDATE from ISS
- Runtime
- 24:09
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com
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- Chicago City Council committee advances Mayor Brandon Johnson's renter ordinance
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
The Chicago City Council Housing Committee voted Wednesday to approve and advance Mayor Brandon Johnson's Protecting Renters Ordinance.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-city-council-committee-take-mayor-brandon-johnsons-protecting-renters-ordinance/19838709/
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- Attempted robbery suspect charged after being shot by CCL holder at Orland Park gas station
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Attempted robbery suspect Christopher Brown has been charged after being shot by a Concealed-Carry License holder at a gas station in Orland Park.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/orland-park-shooting-attempted-robbery-suspect-christopher-brown-charged-being-shot-ccl-holder-gas-station/19841607/
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- 3 teenage girls charged for making threats against junior high school in west suburbs, police say
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Three teenage girls have been charged for making threats against Indian Trail Junior High School in Addison, Illinois, police said.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/addison-school-threat-3-teenage-girls-charged-making-threats-indian-trail-junior-high-police-say/19841887/
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- Attempted robbery suspect charged after being shot by CCL holder at Orland Park gas station
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Charges have been filed after an attempted armed robbery at an Orland Park gas station ended with the alleged would-be robber being shot by the customer police say he was trying to steal from.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/orland-park-shooting-attempted-robbery-suspect-christopher-brown-charged-being-shot-ccl-holder-gas-station/19841607/
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- Fighting Flock: Activists push back against police surveillance technology, license plate readers
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
The I-Team heard from Chicago-area activists pushing back against controversial Flock camera police surveillance technology and license plate readers.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/fighting-flock-chicago-area-activists-push-back-camera-police-surveillance-technology-license-plate-readers/19841273/
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- Interest rates, fuel costs add pressure on Illinois farmers dealing with limited crops
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Illinois farmers are feeling the effects of wet weather that has limited crops. Rising fuel prices and higher interest rates also create challenges.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/interest-rates-fuel-costs-add-pressure-illinois-farmers-dealing-effects-wet-weather-limited-crops/19840748/
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- Dunkin' to give away Chicago Bears-themed dad hat at Chicago-area locations
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Dunkin' will give away a free Chicago Bears-themed dad hat with a drink purchase at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at store locations in the Chicago area.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/dunkin-chicago-bears-merch-giveaway-give-away-themed-dad-hat-area-locations/19840926/
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- Chicago mother seeks answers after 13-year-old son severely beaten on South Side
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
A Chicago mother is seeking answers after her 13-year-old son was severely beaten while on his way to After School Matters at Gately Park.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-mother-seeks-answersafter-13-year-old-son-severelybeaten-toafter-school-mattersat-gately-park/19841061/
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- Petition calls for reinstatement of Providence Catholic football coach amid undefeated season
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
A petition is calling for the reinstatement of Providence Catholic football coach Tyler Plantz amid the New Lenox high school's undefeated season.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/petition-calls-reinstatement-new-lenox-providence-catholic-high-school-football-coach-tyler-plantz-amid-undefeated-season/19840765/
