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Illinois education officials release guidance on use of AI in public schools
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- Illinois education officials release guidance on use of AI in public schools
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- 0:33
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- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Illinois education officials have released guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in public schools, providing educators with information and examples as districts consider whether and how to incorporate the technology into classrooms.
The guidance document spans about 400 pages and offers educators information about AI as well as examples of how the technology can be used. https://abc7chicago.com/post/artificial-intelligence-news-illinois-education-officials-release-guidance-use-ai-public-schools/19508487/
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- 15-year-old girl arrested in southern Illinois killings of her 5 family members; boy also charged
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Seven people were shot at different locations throughout East Saint Louis on Sunday. https://abc7chicago.com/post/5-east-st-louis-mass-shooting-victims-idd-15-year-old-girl-16-jaymier-davis-charged-murders/19508817/
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- Missing man found alive in west suburbs, police say
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Adam Kurtz has been found alive after going missing over the weekend, Gilberts police said Tuesday. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/burnidge-forest-preservepaul-wolff-campground-elgin-closed-police-help-missing-person-case/19500567/
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- Chicago Public Schools lays off 162 employees amid $700 million budget shortfall
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Chicago Public Schools has laid off 162 employees as the district works to close a projected budget shortfall of more than $700 million for next year. The move mirrors similar cuts made at this time last year and comes days before CPS is set to introduce its new budget. https://abc7chicago.com/post/cps-news-chicago-public-school-lays-off-more-160-employees/19504710/
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- Lettuce, salad greens could be source of cyclosporiasis: officials
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
On Monday, Michigan health officials said lettuce or salad greens could be the source of illnesses in the state. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/lettuce-salad-greens-could-source-cyclosporiasis-illnesses-michigan-health-officials-say/19507161/
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- E. Jean Carroll receives $5M from Trump for civil suit
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
E. Jean Carroll has received more than $5 million as part of a civil judgment paid by President Trump, her representatives say. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/jean-carroll-receives-5-million-payment-trump-civil-suit/19506448/
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- Woman charged after baby found dead in north suburban dumpster in 2001
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Jennifer Lebron was charged with involuntary manslaughter after a baby was found dead in a Rollins Road dumpster in Round Lake Beach in 2001. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/jennifer-lebron-charged-involuntary-manslaughter-baby-found-dead-rollins-road-dumpster-round-lake-beach-2001/19507404/
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- 15-year-old north suburban boy drowns in Chain O' Lakes, coroner says
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A 15-year-old north suburban boy drowned Monday night in the Chain O'Lakes, officials said. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/investigation-continues-boy-15-drowns-pistakee-lake-chain-lakes-county/19506515/
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- US restores blockade on Iran after its attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The U.S. military says it's reimposed a blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. https://abc7chicago.com/post/us-attacks-iran-tehran-retaliates-middle-east-threatening-return-war/19505227/
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- CTA Yellow Line suspended after crash involving vehicle
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/. https://abc7chicago.com/post/cta-yellow-line-suspended-crash-involving-vehicle-shuttle-buses-requested-skokie-howard/19507500/
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- Trump rolls out the White House welcome mat for new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
President Trump welcomed Iraq's new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday after strongly backing the political neophyte in his bid for office. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/trump-rolls-white-house-welcome-mat-new-iraqi-prime-minister-ali-al-zaidi/19505392/
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- 'Bachelor in Paradise' star Joe Amabile says tumor was discovered in his brain
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
"Bachelor in Paradise" star Joe Amabile says he's getting surgery after a "blueberry-sized lesion" in his brain was found.
The reality star, 40, said in a video shared on Instagram on Monday that he now needs to get brain surgery to get it removed and tested.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/bachelor-paradise-star-joe-amabile-says-tumor-was-discovered-brain/19503826/
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- ICE to temporarily stop using vehicle stops
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- ICE to temporarily stop using vehicle stops https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-temporarily-stop-conducting-vehicle-stops-sources-say/19506720/
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- Capt. Sully reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, who famously landed a plane on the Hudson River in New York City, has revealed an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/capt-sully-sullenberger-reveals-alzheimers-diagnosis/19506780/
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- Inflation fell more than expected in June as gas prices eased
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Gas prices dropped in response to negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/inflation-fell-more-expected-june-gas-prices-eased/19506148/
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- Mom with cystic fibrosis thrives after quadruple-organ transplant surgery in Chicago
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Mom survives quadruple-organ transplant surgery in Chicago https://abc7chicago.com/post/elizabeth-wehrle-cystic-fibrosis-thrives-quadruple-organ-transplant-surgery-northwestern-hospital-chicago/19507048/?
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- Winner of Haaland Look-Alike Contest Wields Steak in Celebration
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The winner of an Erling Haaland look-alike contest held up a steak – a food beloved by the Norwegian striker – as he celebrated his victory in Miami, Florida, on July 11.
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- Family in Disbelief After Finding 'Picture of Themselves' on Wall of Airbnb
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A family vacationing in Oceanside, California, were flabbergasted when they checked into their AirBnb only to find what they claim was a large picture of themselves hung on the wall.
Video captured by Aubrey Birrell shows her and her sister in shock as they point out their family members in the picture.
Speaking to Storyful, Birrell said the family was in disbelief at the discovery.
“We arrived at the Airbnb. On the fifth floor, across from my room, was a picture of the beach. My dad jokes saying, ‘If I were in the painting, I’d be this person’ as he pointed to himself,” Birrell told Storyful.
“That was my dad, my sister, Libby, and my brother Brady,” she said. “We could tell the swimsuits were theirs, and it was truly them! We could even place when the picture was taken!”
“I could not believe it. Insane that it was in our Airb...
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- Colorado Woman Loves Moose, Until She Realizes They Are Stalking Her
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A hiker in the Colorado Rockies was “excited” at the prospect of being joined on her walk by a couple moose, until it appeared that the large animals were stalking her.
Amy Hotchkiss told Storyful that she was walking the Snowflake Trail in Breckenridge at about 3:30 pm on July 7, when about a half mile in a couple moose began approaching her.
“I was excited and thought it was so cool at first… until the moose started moving in,” Hotchkiss said.
“Then I felt fear, and then excitement again after I realized they had turned off the trail.”
Footage here shows the moose stalking a few feet behind Hotchkiss, before she made a run for it. Another clip shows them exiting the trail into a splendid meadow.
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- Trump Pays His Respects to Lindsey Graham
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
US President Donald Trump took time on Monday July 13, to pay his respects to the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
In footage released by his aide Margo Martin, Trump says, “It’s hard to believe he’s gone.”
“The flags are at half mast until Saturday evening, which is an extended period of time generally speaking but I think he deserves it,” Trump said.
Graham died on July 11. He was first elected to the Senate in 2002.
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- Police helicopter spots man launching Fireworks into cars
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A man was arrested after a police helicopter tailed a truck on July Fourth, out of which fireworks were being launched, endangering other motorists.
Bodycam and aerial footage from the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office in Florida shows the helicopter’s view, as the fireworks are launched, and subsequently the driver of the truck denying the incident after being pulled over by a deputy.
The passenger was arrested and charged with Shooting a Deadly Missile from a Moving Vehicle, the sheriff’s office said.
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- 'Bachelor in Paradise' star Joe Amabile says tumor was discovered in his brain
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
"Bachelor in Paradise" star Joe Amabile says he's getting surgery after a "blueberry-sized lesion" in his brain was found.
The reality star, 40, said in a video shared on Instagram on Monday that he now needs to get brain surgery to get it removed and tested.
"I definitely wasn't expecting this," he said. "I think it's one of those things where you're like, 'Oh, something like this can never happen to me.' And here I am."
https://abc7chicago.com/post/bachelor-paradise-star-joe-amabile-says-tumor-was-discovered-brain/19503826/
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- Couple gets engaged at the Chicago Obama Center
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Couple gets engaged at the Chicago Obama Center https://abc7chicago.com/post/couple-purvis-funches-vanessa-beene-becomes-1st-get-engaged-obama-presidential-center-chicago/19505682/
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- LIVE: Police activity in north suburbs
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- 19:20
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- More at https://abc7chicago.com/
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- LIVE: ABC7 Eyewitness News at 6:30 p.m.
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- 30:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- More at https://abc7chicago.com/
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- How to clean your bathroom exhaust fan and help prevent mold
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Cleaning your bathroom exhaust fan can help prevent mold and moisture damage. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to keep it working efficiently.
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- 2 arrested on evidence-tampering charges after Daniel Erving's drowning
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://preview.abc7chicago.com/post/daniel-erving-death-lucas-roper-juvenile-arrested-evidence-tampering-charges-texas-teens-drowning/19505463/
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- CPS lays off more than 160 employees
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Chicago Public Schools lays off more than 160 staff members, as the district works to close a budget deficit.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/cps-news-chicago-public-school-lays-off-more-160-employees/19504710/
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- Illinois residents react to proposed toll increases
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- People are weighing in on a proposed toll hike that would be the largest ever for the Illinois Tollway.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/residents-react-proposed-toll-increases-illinois-tollway-support-road-traffic-improvements-chicago-area/19504900/
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- Chopper 7 over crash involving a Chicago police squad car in Humboldt Park
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Chopper 7 was over a crash involving a Chicago police squad car in Humboldt Park on Tuesday morning. https://abc7chicago.com/post/chopper-7-crash-involving-chicago-police-officer-squad-car-humboldt-park-hamlin-division/19505357/
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- Trump announces naval blockade on Iranian ports, levy new fees on ships crossing Strait of Hormuz
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
President Donald Trump announced Monday he will reimpose a naval blockade on Iranian ports and levy new charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a move that unravels the last threads of the preliminary peace deal with Iran while introducing a new and controversial strategy apparently aimed at recouping some costs incurred during the conflict.
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- ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast Chicago: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Watch the latest 7-day outlook from the ABC7 Weather team. abc7chicago.com
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- Ring camera captures sound of gunshots From fatal ICE-involved shooting
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Ring camera captures sound of gunshots From fatal ICE-involved shooting
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- Visitation held for 10-year-old Kate Schmidt, killed in boat capsizing
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A visitation for Kate Schmidt in Batavia, Illinois happened Monday. She died in a Geneva Lake boat capsizing during severe weather on July 3.
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- Some NW IN residents say lakefront access shrinking as new homes go up
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Some Cedar Lake, Indiana residents say their lakefront access is shrinking as new homes go up, but a new owner says he's improving the neighborhood.
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- Escaped pig is wrangled by Florida deputies
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Escaped pig is wrangled by Florida deputies
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- LIVE: ABC7 News at 7 a.m.
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- 1:44:32
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- More at abc7chicago.com
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- Family seeks answers months after Chicago business owner dies in ICE custody
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- 4:58
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
While some ICE detainees have since been deported, or after legal fights returned home to Chicago, one man will never return home. https://abc7chicago.com/post/family-seeks-answers-chicago-business-owner-nenko-gantchev-dies-north-lake-correctional-facility-ice-detention-center/19502470/
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- Family fears body found in South Side trash can is that of missing woman: 'It's heartbreaking'
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The case has sparked concern among residents and community activists. https://abc7chicago.com/post/body-found-chicago-news-family-fears-garbage-can-54th-union-is-missing-person-zenobia-weatherspoon/19501088/
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- Missing teen swimmer's body pulled from Myers Bay on Chain O' Lakes: Fox Lake fire officials
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Emergency crews found a missing teen swimmer's body in the north suburbs on Monday evening. https://abc7chicago.com/post/fox-lake-fire-crews-respond-incident-myers-bay-chain-lakes-area-live/19502167/
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- Chaos at Jay-Z concert puts Yankee Stadium on lockdown
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium erupted in chaos Sunday night after large groups of people rushed the gates. https://abc7chicago.com/post/chaos-jay-concert-puts-new-yorks-yankee-stadium-lockdown/19499893/
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- Visitation held for 10-year-old Kate Schmidt, killed in Geneva Lake boat capsizing
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The 10-year-old is remembered as a loving daughter, a devoted sister, a talented singer, and a standout tennis player. https://abc7chicago.com/post/kate-schmidt-visitation-deadly-geneva-lake-boat-capsizing-ceremony-cousins-abigail-caleb-oswald-held-wednesday/19498549/
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- Lawmakers press for answers as ICE custody deaths rise
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The I-Team found at least 45 people have died in ICE detention centers since the start of President Donald Trump’s second administration, according to ICE records. https://abc7chicago.com/post/family-seeks-answers-chicago-business-owner-nenko-gantchev-dies-north-lake-correctional-facility-ice-detention-center/19502470/
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- LIVE: ABC7 News at 7 a.m.
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- 54:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- More at abc7chicago.com
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- Fox Lake fire crews respond to incident in bay near Chain O' Lakes area
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Emergency crews are on the scene of an incident in the north suburbs Monday evening. https://abc7chicago.com/post/fox-lake-fire-crews-respond-incident-myers-bay-chain-lakes-area-live/19502167/
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- Doctor explains aortic dissection after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death
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- 4:44
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A doctor explained an aortic dissection after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/who-could-replace-lindsey-graham-south-carolinas-steps-senators-death/19498038/
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- Some NW IN residents say lakefront access shrinking as new homes go up
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Some Cedar Lake, Indiana residents say their lakefront access is shrinking as new homes go up, but a new owner says he's improving the neighborhood. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/cedar-lake-indiana-residents-say-lakefront-access-shrinking-new-homes-go-owner-says-hes-improving-neighborhood/19501823/
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- Chicago City Council committee delays vote on parking meter sale
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A critical vote on the proposed sale of Chicago's parking meters was postponed Monday after city officials disclosed new discussions between the parties involved in the deal. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-city-council-committee-expected-vote-transfer-ownership-parking-meters/19497678/
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- Derek Mayer returning as special agent in charge at US Secret Service Chicago Field Office
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Derek Mayer is returning as the special agent in charge after working in private security for the past year. https://abc7chicago.com/post/derek-mayer-returning-special-agent-charge-us-secret-service-chicago-field-office-working-private-security/19501770/
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- Proposed IL toll increase to support road improvements draws concerns
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The first of 13 public hearings on proposed Illinois Tollway rate increases is scheduled for Monday evening, giving residents and stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback on a plan the Tollway says is needed to fund a 15-year, $26.5 billion infrastructure program. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/proposed-illinois-toll-hike-support-road-traffic-improvements-chicago-area-draws-concerns-drivers-truckers/19501687/
