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CHICAGO (WLS) — DePaul University has put in place a new “identification verification” policy, one of several initiatives pushed for by the Chicago Jewish Alliance following an attack against two Jewish students last November.The new policy — which went into effect last Friday – “requires students, faculty, and staff to temporarily remove masks or face coverings upon request from a Public Safety officer,” according to a notification emailed to DePaul University faculty and students by President Robert Manuel.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA suspect was arrested and charged with aggravated battery along with hate crime counts…
Monday, May 5, 2025 5:54PMKaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers reached a tentative agreement on a new contract Sunday night, ending a monthslong strike.LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers reached a tentative agreement on a new contract Sunday night, ending a monthslong strike.Approximately 2,400 mental health and addiction medicine workers across Southern California have been on strike since October.The employees have been fighting for the same pay and benefits offered to workers in Northern California.The union will review the tentative agreement with its members and expects to complete the ratification…
CHICAGO (WLS) — A guilty plea is expected on Monday from the truck driver who is blamed for a drunk driving crash that injured the Saint Ignatius hockey team.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchVictor Santos will make his plea in Warsaw, Indiana on Monday afternoon.In November 2022, 23 student athletes from the boys junior varsity hockey team and two adult coaches were on board a bus when police said a speeding and swerving semi-truck slammed into them.Santos is facing at least four felony counts of causing serious bodily injury while operating a vehicle, and 22 felony…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Two men have been sentenced for the shooting death of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega.In January 2022, the young girl was walking with her mom in Little Village near 26th Street and Pulaski Road.The 8-year-old was struck by a stray bullet from a nearby gang shooting, police said.Prosecutors said Xavier Guzman was driving when Emilio Corripio, then 16, started to shoot in the direction of an alleged rival gang.Corripio pleaded guilty in March to first degree murder. At the time of the shooting, he was on juvenile probation for two carjackings and possession of a stolen vehicle.He was sentenced…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago’s curfew debate returns Monday to City Hall.The Public Safety Committee will once again take up a measure on “snap curfews” to allow police to stop so called teen take-overs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA committee vote was expected last week before being postponed.The ordinance would give Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling the ability to suddenly call a curfew in the event of a large teen gathering, but there are now changes from the mayor’s office.RELATED: Chicago City Council committee holds off vote on ‘teen takeover’ curfewAccording to the proposed ordinance, both the…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Several Chicago Public Schools students received scholarships Sunday evening.The awards were organized by a program that uplifts Black boys in elementary and high school, and they’re making Chicago Proud.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWith the school year winding down, scholarship season is in full swing.At Emmanuel Baptist church in Auburn Gresham, a tradition continued. The 9th annual Save Our Boys scholarship and awards Initiative recognized Black youth from Chicago public schools at the elementary and high school levels.Boys nominated to participate in the program are leaders in and outside the classroom.Orbert Davis, a…
WOODRIDGE, Ill. (WLS) — Multiple businesses were targeted by burglars in the southwest suburbs, police said Sunday.It was a frustrating day for many of the small businesses. At least ten different shops were hit overnight between Woodridge and Downers Grove.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMany of the businesses are now dealing with missing cash registers and costly repairs to the storefronts.”Today is very frustrating, because it’s the weekend,” said Ryan Yu, owner of New Chinese Kitchen.The typical busy rush for businesses on a Sunday was hindered by the brazen overnight burglaries that happened across the southwest…
CHICAGO (WLS) — The College of Cardinals tasked with electing a new pope is preparing for the papal conclave this week. Voting cardinals have until May 7 to arrive to Vatican City to cast their ballots.Sunday marked the end of a nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis. Chicago-area Catholics spoke about Pope Francis’s legacy and their hopes for the new pope.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWe are days away from what will be a new chapter for the Roman Catholic Church as the official mourning period for Pope Francis ends and the preparations for the conclave…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago is mourning Lori Healey, who served the city in many roles.Her roles included chief of staff for former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, CEO of McPier and executive with the Obama Foundation.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHealey’s family said she peacefully passed away Saturday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.She was 65 years old.Former Mayor Daley shared the following statement:”Lori Healey was a brilliant leader whose tireless spirit and deep commitment to public service set her apart. From major civic developments to international events, Lori’s clarity of vision and gift for collaboration…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Despite a recent settlement, controversy continues over the Christopher Columbus statue that was removed from Arrigo Park.The Chicago Park District has reached a settlement last week in a lawsuit filed over the removal of the Near West Side statue.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWhile a judge still needs to sign off on the deal, plans are set to move the Columbus statue that was in Arrigo Park indoors while a different statue could return to where it was removed.On Sunday, some Italian-American residents gathered at the former site of the statue to blast…