UFC’s first pay-per-view of 2025 got a sudden, late curveball on Friday during the weigh ins UFC’s first pay-per-view of 2025 got a sudden, late curveball on Friday during the weigh ins Getty Images UFC 311 has plenty of excitement attached to it, but the news on Friday afternoon may have dampened spirits just a bit. The main event has a new matchup after Arman Tsarukyan was forced to withdraw from his lightweight title showdown with champion Islam Makhachev. In his place steps veteran Renato Moicano, who was scheduled to face Beneil Dariush on the main card. Moicano made championship…
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A driver died in a fiery collision on the Dan Ryan Expressway after fleeing the scene of another crash early Saturday, Illinois State Police said. fatal crash ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Saturday, January 18, 2025 2:16PM A driver who fled the scene of one car crash was killed in another crash on I-94 at 76th Street in Chatham, Chicago, Illinois State Police said. CHICAGO (WLS) — A driver died in a fiery collision on the Dan Ryan Expressway after fleeing the scene of another crash early Saturday, Illinois State Police said. ISP said troopers responded just before 1:30 a.m. to…
EMMERDALE star Matthew Wolfenden is snogging a Hollyoaks star in his first acting role since quitting the ITV soap. The actor – who played David Metcalfe in the ITV soap – left in 2023 having reportedly grown tired of not getting any gritty storylines. Rex Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden quit the soap to try new roles[/caption] The former soap stars lock lips in the new series of Good Ship Murder He made his debut in the soap in 2006 and stayed for 17 years. And now he’s landed his first TV role since quitting – and he’s getting very up…
Andrew Shinnie scored a late winner as Livingston stunned Ross County to knock them out of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup. His 119th-minute winner saw the Championship outfit cause the first big shock of the fourth round. It is now six years since County won a game in the competition, with their last success a 2-1 win over Motherwell in January 2019. The Staggies made one change to the team that lost 4-1 to Celtic in the Premiership, with striker Jordan White replacing Connor Randall – who was on the bench alongside new signings Zac Ashworth and Jonathan Tomkinson. The…
Two men were shot, one fatally, while walking on the city’s Northwest Side early Saturday, Chicago police said. double shooting ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Saturday, January 18, 2025 2:49PM Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. CHICAGO (WLS) — Two men were shot, one fatally, while walking on the city’s Northwest Side early Saturday, Chicago police said. Police said the shooting happened in the Belmont Central neighborhood’s 6000-block of West Belden Avenue just before 2 a.m. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The men, 25 and 29 years old, were walking outside when…
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Chicago police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who injured a pedestrian on the Northwest Side last month. hit & run ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Saturday, January 18, 2025 2:50PM A pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run crash last month at Division and Damen in Wicker Park, Chicago police said. CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who injured a pedestrian on the Northwest Side last month. Police said the crash happened in the Wicker Park neighborhood just after 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 23. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch A 27-year-old…
Diane Pathieu takes a look at what’s going on in the city and suburbs. CHICAGO (WLS) — We’re kicking off the weekend with a special event making a big impact in our community. Two Men And A Truck – Northbrook Two Men and A Truck are launching their first-ever Movers For Meals campaign. Their goal is to collect 1,000 pounds of food for local families. The locations are -YMCA Northbrook -Painted Penguin (Hawthorn Mall) -Northbrook Chamber of Commerce -Sunset Foods Northbrook -Two Men and a Truck Northbrook For more information, visit https://twomenandatruck.com/movers/il/chicago/northbrook. NA Day – Loft on Lake, 1366 W…
It’s been nearly 11 years since Chicago native Harold Ramis passed away. events Saturday, January 18, 2025 4:06PM Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group Marketing Director Danielle Borisy joined ABC7 Saturday to talk about Harold Ramis Day and what events are planned. CHICAGO (WLS) — It’s been nearly 11 years since Chicago native Harold Ramis passed away. The actor and filmmaker had audiences laughing for decades in screenplays, on stage, and in the movies. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch This year fans are invited to celebrate his life during a special cast reunion of the movie Groundhog…
SportsLine’s model simulated Saturday’s Kansas City vs. Houston Divisional Round NFL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NFL best bets SportsLine’s model simulated Saturday’s Kansas City vs. Houston Divisional Round NFL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NFL best bets USATSI The Houston Texans will try to dethrone the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs when they meet in a 2025 NFL Divisional Round matchup on Saturday. Houston advanced in the 2025 NFL playoff bracket with a 32-12 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, while Kansas City is coming off a first-round bye. The Texans (10-7),…
Hot and bothered? Uncover why you’re waking up drenched in sweat and improve your sleep quality with these simple tips.Hot and bothered? Uncover why you’re waking up drenched in sweat and improve your sleep quality with these simple tips. Hot and bothered? Uncover why you’re waking up drenched in sweat and improve your sleep quality with these simple tips. It’s essential to get 8 hours of consistent, uninterrupted sleep. Not only does it drastically improve your mood, but it also boosts your energy and productivity, resets your metabolism and even increases your body’s ability to fight disease and illness. But it’s hard to get…
In just a few days, people will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. martin luther king jr Saturday, January 18, 2025 5:25PM The Hyde Park Art Center will host a special event in honor of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. CHICAGO (WLS) — In just a few days, people will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Hyde Park Art Center will host a special event in honor of the civil rights leader. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Gregory Smith is…
SportsLine’s model simulated Saturday’s Washington vs. Detroit Divisional Round matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NFL best bets for the 2025 NFL playoffs SportsLine’s model simulated Saturday’s Washington vs. Detroit Divisional Round matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NFL best bets for the 2025 NFL playoffs USATSI The Detroit Lions will begin their quest to reach their first-ever Super Bowl when they take on the upstart Washington Commanders in a 2025 NFL Divisional Round matchup on Saturday. Washington is coming off a last-second 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round, while Detroit had the lone…
A local nonprofit is empowering young people to love what they see in the mirror. Society Saturday, January 18, 2025 5:27PM A local nonprofit is empowering young people to love what they see in the mirror. CHICAGO (WLS) — A local nonprofit is empowering young people to love what they see in the mirror. Tween Esteem Project offers free confidence-building workshops for children ages 11 to 13. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch At the end of the program, all tweens receive a free luxury photo shoot. Both girls and boys in fifth to eighth grades…
This couple built specific fire resilient features into their home years ago. Their house survived the deadly Palisades Fire, while other homes in their neighborhood burned to the ground. palisades fire ByJaysha Patel Saturday, January 18, 2025 5:41PM This local couple built specific fire resilient features into their home years ago. Their house survived the deadly Palisades Fire, while other homes in their neighborhood burned to the ground. LOS ANGELES — Michael Kovac and his wife Karina Maher moved to the Pacific Palisades in the Los Angeles area in 2002 into a 1950s home. They said they deconstructed the existing…
Bidding is now open for one of the largest mass sale of properties in Chicago since the Great Chicago Fire. better government association Suzie Wilson must sell more than 800 pieces of land after filing for bankruptcy. Saturday, January 18, 2025 4:05PM Suzie Wilson must sell more than 800 pieces of land after filing for bankruptcy. CHICAGO (WLS) — Bidding is now open for one of the largest mass sale of properties in Chicago since the Great Chicago Fire. This is an update to a story we told you about in November involving a suburban businesswoman, dubbed the “city’s worst…
Larry Hartstein has revealed his 2025 NFL Divisional Round best bets and NFL picks against the spread for Washington vs. Detroit on Saturday Larry Hartstein has revealed his 2025 NFL Divisional Round best bets and NFL picks against the spread for Washington vs. Detroit on Saturday USATSI A pair of NFC heavyweights will clash when the Washington Commanders battle the Detroit Lions in an NFL Divisional Round matchup on Saturday. Washington is coming off a 23-20, last-second win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round, while Detroit is coming off a bye after dismantling the Minnesota Vikings,…
Your Social Security number could be used to create a new identity and rack up debt — then thieves stick you with the bill.Your Social Security number could be used to create a new identity and rack up debt — then thieves stick you with the bill. Your Social Security number could be used to create a new identity and rack up debt — then thieves stick you with the bill. Criminals stitching parts of people together sounds like something out of a horror movie. Unfortunately, it’s happening every day, with fragments of people’s identities. Synthetic identity fraud, or Frankenstein fraud,…
Patrick Mahomes makes his 2024 postseason debut looking to lead the Chiefs to a third straight Super Bowl championship Patrick Mahomes makes his 2024 postseason debut looking to lead the Chiefs to a third straight Super Bowl championship Getty Images Neither the Houston Texans nor the Kansas City Chiefs have looked like offensive juggernauts during the 2024 NFL season. But that hasn’t stopped them from advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs. Houston rolled over the Los Angeles Chargers in a wild-card upset featuring DeMeco Ryans’ tenacious defense, while Kansas City enjoyed a first-round bye after a 15-2 finish…
SportsLine’s model revealed its NFL picks for Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia on Sunday during the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs SportsLine’s model revealed its NFL picks for Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia on Sunday during the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs USATSI The 2025 NFL playoffs will continue on Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Los Angeles Rams as part of the Divisional Round. The Eagles went 14-3 this season to win the NFC East and are coming off a 22-10 win over the Packers during NFL Wild Card Weekend, while the Rams won the NFC…