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ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Last updated: Saturday, May 3, 2025 6:29PM GMTA teenager was shot on Saturday in the 300-block of Marquette Road, police said.CHICAGO (WLS) — At least five people have been shot, two fatally, in gun violence across Chicago so far this weekend, police said.Here’s how the news is developing.Woman critically hurt in Lawndale shooting, police sayA woman was critically injured in a Lawndale shooting, Chicago police said.The shooting happened at about 4:20 a.m. on Saturday in the 1400-block of S. Kenneth Avenue, police said.A woman, 22, was sitting in a car when a suspect approached and started…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Dionne Miller gets you ready for your favorite Chicago sports teams each weekend!Watch Overtime with Dionne Fridays at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 4:30 a.m.You can stream it on abc7chicago.com, on Roku and FireTV, or wherever you stream ABC7.Dionne Miller joined the ABC7 Eyewitness News Sports team as weekend sports anchor and reporter in October, 2014. She has reported on sports previously in Chicago at Fox 32 Chicago and prior to that served as host for Fox Sports Ohio.The sports streaming show was formerly co-hosted by Ryan Chiaverini and Dionne Miller. The show…
CHICAGO (WLS) — ABC7 Chicago is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a new special in May, titled “Our Chicago: 600,000 Strong.”ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIn the special, ABC7 reporters Judy Hsu, Ravi Baichwal, Eric Horng and Cate Cauguiran visited Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs which have been rejuvenated by the 600,000-plus Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who live in the area.ChinatownJourney with Judy Hsu into the heart of Chicago’s Chinatown, the city’s oldest Asian American community. Home to around 35,000 Asian Americans, Chicago’s Chinatown has a strong community spirit that welcomes visitors…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini talked hot topics during Friday’s Host Chat segment, including Coach Bill Belichick’s viral interview, the best singers who go by just one name and the movie Steven Spielberg says is the best American movie of all time.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMother’s Day is around the corner, and Couponology is sharing gift ideas to help celebrate the special women in your life. “Windy City Weekend” contributor Jeanne Sparrow and Couponology spokesperson Filipa Abreu shared deals exclusive to “Windy City” viewers.Here’s how to save on Mother’s Day gifts with…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Watch the full video segments of “ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller” Fridays at 5:30 and 8 p.m., and Saturday mornings at 4:30 a.m. on ABC7’s 24/7 stream.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAfter being off last week because of the NFL Draft, ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller is back to discuss the Chicago Bears’ draft.Dionne spoke with the high school coach of the Bears’ first pick, Michigan tight end Colston Loveland. ABC7 also heard from the other players taken in the 2025 NFL Draft.ABC7 also paid tribute to the late Bears star…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Former Illinois Governor George Ryan has died at the age of 91, former Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin said Friday.The Republican served as governor from 1999 to 2003.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHis most high-profile act as governor was to place a moratorium on the death penalty in Illinois.However, he also had legal trouble. He was convicted on federal corruption charges, spending more than five years in federal prison.RELATED: 20 years after commuting 167 Illinois death sentences, ex-Gov. George Ryan has no regretsFormer Republican Illinois Governor George Ryan says he has no…
ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, May 2, 2025 3:58PMThere was a Chicago shooting Friday. A teen shot a man who was threatening a woman with a knife at a Bronzeville home on Drexel Boulevard, police say.CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police said a 14-year-old boy shot and critically injured a 33-year-old man, who was threatening a 33-year-old woman with a knife during a domestic incident in Bronzeville Thursday night.CPD said the incident took place just after 11 p.m. at a home in the 4800-block of South Drexel Boulevard in Bronzeville.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said the…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Baseball season is already in full swing in Chicago. Soon, it’s the suburbs turn!Schaumburg Boomers – Wintrust Field, SchaumburgThe Schaumburg Boomers turn on the lights next week.Opening Day is coming up on May 9 at Wintrust Field, has got a kids zone, a beer garden and lots of new improvements to make the Boomers even more fun to watch.Deer Park Art Show – Deer Park Town Center, 20530North Rand RoadThe Deer Park Art Show is back at the Deer Park Town Center this weekend! Thousands of original pieces from 75 artists will be on display at this…
Brunch comes days after funeral for fallen CFD Captain David MeyerFriday, May 2, 2025 10:48AMChicago Firehouse Restaurant in South Loop holding special brunch for firefighters ahead of International Firefighters Day.CHICAGO (WLS) — A group is cooking up brunch to recognize the first responders.The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant is saying ‘thank you’ to firefighters from across the city with a brunch ahead of National Firefighters’ Day on Sunday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOf course, Friday’s kind gesture comes soon after CFD laid Captain David Meyer to rest after he was killed responding to a fire last month.Later Friday…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Time for Festival Friday!Pathlights Gala – Orland Chateau at 14500 LaGrange Road in Orland Park Tickets are still available for Pathlights first ever Gala in Orland Park! Founded in 1975, the nonprofit has grown from a small team to over 60 staff and 70 volunteers, offering services like meal delivery, abuse intervention, financial support, and caregiver resources. The Gala will feature dinner, dancing, live music, silent auctions, and more. Organizers hope the event will both honor five decades of impact and ensure continued support for the growing number of older adults in need.Zoo-ologie Cocktail Party – Café…