ABC 7 Chicago
117th annual Race to Mackinac takes off from Chicago's Monroe Harbor
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- 117th annual Race to Mackinac takes off from Chicago's Monroe Harbor
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
The downtown Chicago to Mackinac Island race in Lake Michigan took off from Monroe Harbor on Saturday morning.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/downtown-chicago-events-today-lake-michigan-race-mackinac-island-take-off-monroe-harbor-loop/19485982/
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- West Side gyro restaurant damaged as smash-and-grab thieves attempt to steal ATM, Chicago police say
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
The Star Gyros restaurant on West Roosevelt Road was heavily damaged Saturday as smash-and-grab thieves attempted to steal ATM, Chicago police said.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-star-gyros-restaurant-west-roosevelt-road-damaged-smash-grab-thieves-attempt-steal-atm-police-say/19487413/
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- MLB Draft: White Sox select SS Roch Cholowsky and son of Jim Thome; Cubs select RHP Cade Townsend
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky on Saturday with the first pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Chicago Cubs took Mississippi right-handed pitcher Cade Townsend with the 23rd pick. Also on Saturday, the White Sox drafted the son of Hall of Famer Jim Thome.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/mlb-draft-2026-chicago-white-sox-could-choose-roch-cholowsky-grady-emerson-vahn-lackey-no-1-pick/19486585/
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- I-Team Quick Tip: Costs up to raise a child
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Here's a ABC7 I-Team quick tip on the increased costs of raising a child. A new LendingTree study finds it has now topped $300,000 for the first time.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/team-quick-tip-costs-raise-child/19487033/
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- I-Team Quick Tip: Costs up to raise a child
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Here's a ABC7 I-Team quick tip on the increased costs of raising a child. A new LendingTree study finds it has now topped $300,000 for the first time.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/team-quick-tip-costs-raise-child/19487033/
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- Race to Mackinac takes off from Chicago's Monroe Harbor
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Sailors are making their way from Chicago to Mackinac Island on Saturday morning. https://abc7chicago.com/post/downtown-chicago-events-today-lake-michigan-race-mackinac-island-take-off-monroe-harbor-loop/19485982/
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- Officials ID 1 of 2 people killed in crash involving semi on Far South Side
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Officials have identified one of two people who died after a Far South Side crash on Friday morning. https://abc7chicago.com/post/jawaan-chick-another-person-killed-semi-car-crash-2700-block-east-130th-street-hegewisch-chicago-police/19485533/
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- Man injured in Gresham shooting involved in crash on way to hospital, police say
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A man injured in a South Side shooting on Friday night was involved in a crash on his way to the hospital, Chicago police said. https://abc7chicago.com/post/man-injured-gresham-chicago-shooting-west-87th-street-involved-car-crash-95th-loomis-hospital/19485864/
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- South Side motorcycle crash leaves woman dead, child critically hurt
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
ABC7 is following the latest updates on a deadly motorcycle crash in West Englewood. https://abc7chicago.com/post/child-woman-critically-injured-car-motorcycle-crash-6700-block-south-damen-avenue-west-englewood-chicago-police/19485304/
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- DoorDash driver completes food delivery after being struck by fleeing suspect in Texas, video shows
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A DoorDash driver got the job done despite being hit by a car during a nearby police chase. Cameras captured the moment she was hit, along with the suspect's arrest. https://abc7chicago.com/story/doordash-driver-completes-food-delivery-being-struck-suspect-torrance-whitaker-houston-police-chase-video/19485595/
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- LIVE: ABC7 Chicago Eyewitness News at 6:30 p.m.
- Runtime
- 30:44
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com
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- Motorcycle crash leaves woman dead, 9-year-old girl critically injured in West Englewood: police
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A South Side motorcycle crash left a woman dead and a 9-year-old girl critically injured on Friday night, Chicago police said. https://abc7chicago.com/post/child-woman-critically-injured-car-motorcycle-crash-6700-block-south-damen-avenue-west-englewood-chicago-police/19485304/
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- Trump declares Iran ceasefire over, says US will continue negotiations
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
On Truth Social on Friday, Trump declared the ceasefire over but said the U.S. would continue negotiations. https://abc7chicago.com/post/us-iran-war-update-today-donald-trump-threatens-calls-assassination-during-ayatollah-ali-khameneis-funeral/19485436/
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- 9-year-old girl, woman on motorcycle critically injured in West Englewood crash: police
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A woman and a child on a motorcycle were critically injured in a South Side crash on Friday night, Chicago police said. https://abc7chicago.com/post/child-woman-critically-injured-car-motorcycle-crash-6700-block-south-damen-avenue-west-englewood-chicago-police/19485304/
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- LIVE: Hearing for Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson
- Runtime
- 41:41
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/post/tyler-robinson-trial-live-weeklong-hearing-concludes-friday-charlie-kirk-shooting-case/19480759/
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- LIVE: Manhunt for suspect in Indiana trooper shooting
- Runtime
- 28:51
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com.
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- Man arrested after Los Angeles police chase wanted in connection to Illinois murder, officials say
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Isaiah Rucker, who was arrested after a Los Angeles police chase ended in a Hollywood crash, was wanted in connection to a Rockford, Illinois murder.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/isaiah-rucker-arrested-los-angeles-police-chase-ends-hollywood-crash-wanted-connection-rockford-murder-officials/19483900/
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- NEW DETAILS: Indiana State Police sergeant shot, injured near Michigan City; suspect found dead ID'd
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Indiana State Police Sgt. Justin Heflin was shot at a gas station on US-421 near Michigan City, and a suspect, Kevin Meyers, was found dead, ISP said.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-activity-reported-michigan-city-ind-live/19480707/
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- Whiting drops BP as Pierogi Fest sponsor, will fundraise for locked-out refinery workers
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
The Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce has dropped BP as Pierogi Fest sponsor, saying it will fundraise for locked-out BP refinery union workers.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/whiting-robertsdale-chamber-commerce-drops-bp-pierogi-fest-sponsor-will-fundraise-locked-workers/19483679/
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- Ex-superintendent accused of using Argo Community HS District 217 credit card for personal purchases
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Former superintendent William Toulios is charged and accused of using a Argo Community High School District 217 credit card for personal purchases.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/former-superintendent-william-toulios-accused-using-argo-community-high-school-district-217-credit-card-personal-purchases/19483551/
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- Whiting drops BP as Pierogi Fest sponsor, will fundraise for locked-out workers
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce has dropped BP as Pierogi Fest sponsor, saying it will fundraise for locked-out BP refinery union workers.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/whiting-robertsdale-chamber-commerce-drops-bp-pierogi-fest-sponsor-will-fundraise-locked-workers/19483679/
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- LIVE: Michigan City police activity
- Runtime
- 1:11:57
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com.
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- Indiana State Police sergeant shot, injured near Michigan City; suspect found dead ID'd: officials
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Indiana State Police have identified the man they say shot an Indiana State Police sergeant at a Speedway gas station in Michigan City as 54-year-old Kevin Meyers, who was later found dead in a field in LaPorte County.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-activity-reported-michigan-city-ind-live/19480707/
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- Taste of Chicago features drone, fireworks display
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The Taste of Chicago featured a drone and fireworks display that lit up the sky over downtown Friday night.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/taste-chicago-dates-2026-common-beach-bunny-headline-grant-park-festival-what-know/19462937/
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- LIVE: Taste of Chicago drone and fireworks show
- Runtime
- 18:34
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com
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- Community rallies behind west suburban high school principal who lost pets, home to lightning strike
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A Chicago-area family returned from vacation to find their pets dead and their home destroyed, along with nearly all of their belongings, after a lightning strike sparked a fire overnight on July 3.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/lightning-strike-starts-house-fire-winfield-illinois-killing-montini-catholic-high-school-principal-chris-tiritellis-pets/19482382/
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- LIVE: ABC7 Eyewitness News at 7 a.m.
- Runtime
- 54:23
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com.
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- FAA extends flights limits at Chicago's O'Hare airport through October 2027
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
The FAA is extending a directive limiting flights by 10% at Chicago O'Hare International Airport through October 2027 to help reduce flight delays.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/faa-extends-directive-limiting-flights-10-chicago-ohare-international-airport-october-2027-reduce-delays/19482929/
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- Mexican officials prepare for legal battle over deaths of citizens during US immigration enforcement
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Mexican government officials are preparing for a legal battle over deaths during U.S. immigration enforcement, including Silverio Villegas-Gonzales in Illinois.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/mexican-officials-prepare-legal-battle-deaths-silverio-villegas-gonzales-more-citizens-us-immigration-enforcement/19482776/
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- Illinois House to investigate State Rep. Carol Ammons following indictment
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
The Illinois House will investigate State Representative Carol Ammons on her indictment for a scheme to receive kickbacks and misusing campaign funds.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-house-investigate-state-representative-carol-ammons-following-indictment-kickback-scheme-misusing-campaign-funds/19482015/
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- ABC7 EXCLUSIVE: Common returns home to headline Taste of Chicago with free Grant Park concert
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
South Side native music artist Common spoke exclusively with ABC7 as he returned home to headline the Taste of Chicago with a free Grant Park concert.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/taste-chicago-dates-2026-common-returns-home-headline-free-grant-park-concert-abc7-exclusive/19482683/
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- Passenger injured after being partially sucked out of plane after takeoff
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A passenger on board a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany was being treated in a hospital Friday after being partially sucked out of a window that broke shortly after takeoff. https://abc7chicago.com/post/passenger-injured-being-partially-sucked-plane-takeoff-greece/19481474/
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- Bridgeview delays 'Little Palestine Way' sign unveiling amid claims of political interference
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A planned celebration to unveil an honorary street sign recognizing Bridgeview's Palestinian community has been put on hold after organizers say political interference halted installation at the last minute. https://abc7chicago.com/post/bridgeview-il-delays-little-palestine-street-sign-unveiling-harlem-avenue-claim-sen-willie-preston-interfered/19482364/
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- Indiana State Police sergeant shot, injured near Michigan City; suspect found dead ID'd: officials
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Indiana State Police Sgt. Justin Heflin was shot at a gas station on US-421 near Michigan City, and a suspect, Kevin Meyers, was found dead, ISP said.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-activity-reported-michigan-city-ind-live/19480707/
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- Motorists trying to cut costs as gas prices surge during peak summer travel season: What to know
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Rising gas prices are prompting some drivers to rethink travel spending, though many motorists say they still plan to hit the road during the busy summer travel season. https://abc7chicago.com/post/us-gas-prices-today-chicago-motorists-trying-cut-costs-hit-road-2026-summer-travel-season/19482346/
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- Community rallies behind west suburban high school principal who lost pets, home to lightning strike
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A Winfield family returned from vacation to find their home and nearly all of their belongings destroyed after a lightning strike sparked a fire overnight on July 3. https://abc7chicago.com/post/lightning-strike-starts-house-fire-winfield-illinois-killing-montini-catholic-high-school-principal-chris-tiritellis-pets/19482382/
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- Passenger hurt after being partially sucked out of plane after takeoff
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window when it broke soon after takeoff. https://abc7chicago.com/post/passenger-injured-being-partially-sucked-plane-takeoff-greece/19481474/
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- Judge to rule if suspect will face trial in Charlie Kirk’s killing
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are trying to sow doubt about the case. https://abc7chicago.com/post/tyler-robinson-trial-live-weeklong-hearing-concludes-friday-charlie-kirk-shooting-case/19480759/
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- 2 dead after crash involving semi on Far South Side, police say
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Two people are dead after a serious crash on Chicago's Far South Side on Friday morning, police said. https://abc7chicago.com/post/2-dead-semi-car-crash-2700-block-east-130th-street-hegewisch-chicago-police-department-says/19481106/
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- Humanoid robots make history with world-first live animal surgeries
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Humanoid robots have performed two surgeries in pigs for the first time, a new development researchers say may be a potential gamechanger for hospitals in the future.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/humanoid-robot-surgie-makes-history-perform-2-gall-blader-surgeries-pigs-worlds-first-live-animal/19482175/
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- Indiana State Police trooper shot near Michigan City; suspect found dead, officials say
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
An Indiana State Police trooper was wounded in a shooting Friday morning at Speedway a gas station on US-421 near Michigan City, police said.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-activity-reported-michigan-city-ind-live/19480707/
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- Suspect dead after Indiana trooper shot
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The suspect was found dead after an Indiana state trooper was shot and wounded Friday morning.
- Title
- LIVE: Update on shooting of Ind. trooper
- Runtime
- 5:38
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-activity-reported-michigan-city-ind-live/19480707/.
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- Rescued bear enjoys donor-funded watermelon treat
- Runtime
- 2:57
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A rescued bear at a New York wildlife sanctuary enjoyed a refreshing summer snack after a donor funded a watermelon feast for the center’s residents.
Footage posted by the Orphaned Wildlife Center shows one of its residents, Randy, happily munching on watermelon while relaxing in the grass.
Founded by Jim Kowalczik, Susan Kowalczik, and Kerry Clair in 2015, the Orphaned Wildlife Center the Orphaned Wildlife Center cares for orphaned wildlife with the goal of returning animals to the wild whenever possible.
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- Bird disappears inside plane wing to build nest before takeoff
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A small bird carrying a beak-full of twigs wriggled its way inside an aircraft’s wing before takeoff.
Anushok Ashok was sitting in his seat waiting to fly from New Delhi to Dubai when he spotted a little bird – beak full of twigs – prancing across the aircraft’s right wing. The bird can be seen hopping into a space above a spoiler.
“The birdie knows @emirates is the safest,” Ashok wrote in an Instagram post.
Ashok later commented that the bird flew away before takeoff.
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- Indiana trooper shot in Michigan City
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- An Indiana state trooper was wounded in a shooting in Michigan City Friday morning.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-activity-reported-michigan-city-ind-live/19480707/
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- Inside Ravinia's redesigned Hunter Pavilion
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The $70 million transformation includes a new stage, seating and lighting.
- Title
- What is cyclosporiasis: symptoms, treatment and how it's spread
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Here's what you need to know about the infection, including how it spreads, how it's diagnosed and how to treat it. https://abc7chicago.com/post/cyclospora-outbreak-2026-tips-stay-safe-amid-rising-cases-stomach-parasite-causing-diarrhea/19475447/
- Title
- Beachgoers flee as feisty sea lions get a little territorial
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Beachgoers were sent running as two boisterous sea lions charged down a crowded beach in San Diego.
Footage captured by Dion Ruzicka, and posted to Instagram on July 7, shows the moment the sea lions undertook their very own beach-clearing operation.
Laughs and shouts of “Oh my God” can be heard from spectators to the sea lion stampede.
The spot, La Jolla Cove, has a history of human-sea lion tensions.
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- Indiana trooper shot in Michigan City
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
An Indiana State Police trooper was wounded in a shooting Friday morning, police said.
Chopper7 flew above the scene of a Speedway gas station where evidence markers surrounded an Indiana State Police SUV. https://abc7chicago.com/post/police-activity-reported-michigan-city-ind-live/19480707/
