Source: Sean Rayford / Getty Rev. Jesse Jackson has been called home. The civil rights leader, two-time presidential candidate, and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, passed away on Tuesday, his family said. He was 84 years old. “Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the […]
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Super Bowl LX is in the books. Dionne Miller is joined by host of ESPN Radio’s “Waddle & Silvy” show, Tom Waddle, to discuss the Seattle Seahawks championship and how it can be a compass for the Bears moving forward. Waddle also talks about the impressive development of Caleb Williams and the impressive coaching debut […]
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Source: Anadolu / Getty In October of last year, Marimar Martinez, a teaching assistant and U.S. citizen from Chicago, was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent, and before the ink was even dry on the headlines reporting the story, the Department of Homeland Security was already dragging her name through the mud, claiming […]
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With fourth quarter urgency, another Northwest Indiana community is adding its pitch to try and lure the Chicago Bears, as northwest suburban Arlington Heights keeps the pressure on. Leaders in Portage, Indiana, made a pitch for a new Bears stadium, “Halas Harbor,” on Wednesday. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here […]
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Measles does not have a cure. The highly contagious disease can spur a blotchy rash, pink eye, a high fever, white spots inside the mouth, full body aches, pneumonia, and severe dehydration, and can result in hospitalization or even death. Fortunately, however, it is highly preventable thanks to a vaccine that was developed by a […]
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“What’s happening in Minnesota is wrong,” Ruohonen said, citing the Bill of Rights and his 28 years of experience as an attorney. “There’s no shades of gray. It’s clear. “I really love what’s been happening there now, with people coming out, showing the love, the compassion, integrity, and respect for others that they don’t know, […]
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Source: Anadolu / Getty Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has not been shy about publicly opposing the Trump administration and its authoritarian policies and practices. He was one of the first local leaders to state plainly that the National Guard was neither necessary nor welcome in his city. He also has shown that he won’t let […]
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“She told me that there are no bad people and that everyone makes mistakes. She has Nee’s spirit,” he said. His sister, he said, “carried peace, patience, and love for others wherever she went.” “Our family is a very American blend,” Ganger continued. “We vote differently, and we rarely completely agree on the finer details […]
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Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty Last week, as many had predicted over the past few years, Kanye West woke up one morning and decided to apologize. Not necessarily in the half-hearted, PR-cleansed way we’ve grown accustomed to from public figures who torch their reputations with some moral dereliction or another and then attempt to rebuild […]
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Maria Estela Barra never imagined this moment. For decades, she’s been sewing banners and flags that honor Chicago sports teams, and she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves. The local woman was brought to tears when Derrick Rose’s Chicago Bulls jersey retirement banner was raised into the rafters at the United Center over the weekend. […]
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Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 on Sunday night to advance to the NFC championship game. Harrison Mevis kicked a 42-yard field goal in OT after Kam Curl intercepted a deep pass by Williams on the Bears’ first possession […]
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Chicago fans are ready to face the brutal cold as the Bears face the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sunday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The last time the Bears and Rams met in the playoffs was 40 years ago. The Bears then went on to win the […]
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Chicago fans are ready to face the brutal cold as the Bears face the LA Rams at Soldier Field on Sunday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch It’s been a week full of excitement and energy across the city, even as fans get ready for the brutal cold. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement […]
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From the city to the suburbs, Chicago is getting ready to Bear Down this weekend when the Rams come to town. Revolution Brewing is hosting a Sunday watch party while an Oak Park bagel shop is baking something special, and there are many more festivities and food specials being offered. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement ABC7 Chicago […]
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Source: Harold’s Chicken / Instagram The family of Harold’s Chicken Shack CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod announced on Thursday that she died at the age of 55. According to ABC 7, Pierce-Sherrod took over control of the legendary fried chicken chain after her father, Harold Pierce, died. “On behalf of Harold’s Chicken Corporate and the Chicago Children […]
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Players and coaches credited Bears fans for helping with the incredible come back win last Saturday. The team wants to keep that fan momentum alive ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Crews came out early Thursday morning to build the Caleb Williams “iceman” sculpture. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The best hype team […]
Read MoreChicago is riding high after a thrilling win, with the Bears punching their ticket to a second playoff game. They’ll host the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sunday. The time has not been set yet. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The team hyped up fans […]
Read MoreChicago is riding high after a thrilling win with the Bears punching their ticket to a second playoff game. We now know they’ll host the LA Rams at Soldier Field on Sunday. The time has not been set yet. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The stage is […]
Read MoreThe Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 Saturday night in a rare matchup for the NFL playoffs, with yet another comeback victory. The Bears have advanced to the next round, with the matchup still to be determined by other playoff games this week. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click […]
Read MoreThe Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers in a wild-card game and rare playoff matchup in the NFL’s longest-running rivalry. The two teams will be meeting in the postseason for just the third time. The Bears won a Western Division playoff game over the Packers 33-14 at Wrigley Field on Dec. 14, 1941. The […]
Read MoreTens of thousands of fans will fill Soldier Field Saturday night to cheer on the Bears against the Green Bay Packers. The team is returning to the playoffs for the first time in five years. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch It’s a highlight for a Cinderella season for the team […]
Read MoreDiehard Chicago Bears fans are gearing up for the game of a lifetime as the team takes on the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Playoffs. “I have a lot of heartbreak built up from the Bears this year feels like they’re breaking all the chains curing all the curses. It’s unbelievable,” Bears fan Symon […]
Read MoreJared Goff led five scoring drives, Jake Bates kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit Lions regrouped to beat the NFC North champion Chicago Bears 19-16 on Sunday after blowing a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Bears (11-6) stumbled into the playoffs with back-to-back losses, though they secured the […]
Read MoreWith his Chicago Bulls jersey retirement just a few week away, fans got an early chance to celebrate Derrick Rose on Sunday. Fans decked out in the best D-Rose swag were invited to leave personal messages to the Chicago-born hoops star. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Jan. […]
Read MoreThe Sports Betting Alliance is suing the city of Chicago over the new budget. The budget includes a more than 10% tax on sports wagering in the city. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The provision also imposes a new municipal licensing requirement. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Collection of both starts Thursday. […]
Read MoreDuring the protest Sampson was documenting, which took place at the ICE processing center in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, agents emerged to move the perimeter farther away from the west suburban facility. Their commands to the crowd to move back were unintelligible, several protesters allege. “All of a sudden they were there, in your […]
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During the protest Sampson was documenting, which took place at the ICE processing center in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, agents emerged to move the perimeter farther away from the west suburban facility. Their commands to the crowd to move back were unintelligible, several protesters allege. “All of a sudden they were there, in your […]
Read MoreSource: The Washington Post / Getty In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard to Chicago. According to The New York Times, the unsigned ruling cited an 1878 law that bans the use of the military for domestic policing as the reason they refused to grant […]
Read MoreShortly after the raids on Home Depot parking lots and car washes began in L.A., civil and immigration rights groups filed a lawsuit accusing the administration of racially profiling Latino people. Notably, a federal judge ordered the government to stop, and arrests dropped dramatically. The Supreme Court eventually ordered a pause on that temporary restraining […]
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After the Chicago Bears’ stunning win over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, here’s what they need to clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch We have seen some unlikely comebacks from the Bears already this season, but never like this. If there is anything […]
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Caleb Williams threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore in overtime, and the Chicago Bears overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter Saturday night for a 22-16 win over the Green Bay Packers, who lost quarterback Jordan Love to a concussion. The Bears (11-4) extended their lead in the NFC North to […]
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