An online appeal is ongoing to find the possible owner of a cat that was knocked down and killed in Letterkenny on Thursday. It’s reported that the cat was accidentally struck by a van on the Neil T Blaney road yesterday. One person who saw the incident lifted the cat’s remains off the road. The body is still on the grass outside New Dunnes this Friday morning. It is not known if the cat was feral or has an owner. Animals In Need Donegal have shared a photo of the cat in the hope that it can be identified: View…
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A corrupt Chicago contractor was sentenced Thursday for targeting elderly homeowners. CHICAGO (WLS) — A corrupt Chicago contractor was sentenced Thursday for targeting elderly homeowners. It’s a bittersweet day for Barbara Quintero-Bailey and her sister, Brenda, after a judge sentenced Mark Diamond to 17 years in prison for scamming their mother, Etta Quintero, and other elderly African American homeowners out of millions of dollars, causing them, in many cases, to lose their homes. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch “There is no sentence ever given to Mark Diamond that’s going to ever suffice the hurt, the…
Metra Union Pacific West trains were stopped, after a train hit a vehicle in Melrose Park Thursday evening, the commuter rail said. train crash ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:30AM Metra Union Pacific West trains are stopped after a train hit a vehicle at 9th Ave. and Main St. in Melrose Park. CHICAGO (WLS) — Metra Union Pacific West trains were stopped, after a train hit a vehicle in Melrose Park Thursday evening, the commuter rail said. Metra said in a post on X just after 5 p.m. that UP-W inbound and outbound trains were stopped because…
The Winnetka house made famous in the 1990 movie “Home Alone” has now officially sold slightly above the asking price after going under contract last year. real estate ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, January 17, 2025 1:53AM The Winnetka “Home Alone” house featured in the classic 1990 movie has now officially sold for $5.5 million. WINNETKA, Ill. (WLS) — The Winnetka house made famous in the 1990 movie “Home Alone” has now officially sold after going under contract last year. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The iconic north suburban home was listed on the market…
ANDRE ONANA drew comparisons to Peter Schmeichel after producing a remarkable double save against Southampton. The Manchester United keeper kept the score goalless with two stunning stops in the 28th minute. https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1879990194998260104 First Onana dived down to his right to keep out a low shot from Tyler Dibling, showing a strong hand to stop the ball going in. He had to be alert as the ball bounced up and into the path of Matheus Fernandes on the six-yard box. The Saints star fired towards goal but Onana made himself big and pulled off another incredible save, leading to big praise…
This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM People are being urged to have their say as public consultations for both the Renmore and Southpark Masterplans are now live. The consultations will run for six weeks, with two dedicated websites available for the masterplans, and more information on the city council website. Meanwhile, public information events will be held for both plans in mid-February, with dates and locations to be announced. Once opinions from the public and groups are gathered, another consultation will take place, taking into account the submissions received. Councillor Alan Cheevers says it’s crucial these plans reflect…
Former Gary, Indiana Mayor Jerome Prince was sentenced Thursday on federal wire fraud charges. sentencing ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, January 17, 2025 2:35AM Former Gary, Indiana Mayor Jerome Prince was sentenced Thursday on federal wire fraud charges for misusing campaign funds. GARY, Ind. (WLS) — Former Gary, Indiana Mayor Jerome Prince was sentenced Thursday on federal wire fraud charges. He pleaded guilty in October to taking more than $26,000 in campaign funds to help pay for a home in the city’s Miller Beach neighborhood, as he took office in 2019. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to…
The Plainfield woman who lost her son Wadee Al Fayoumi in an alleged hate crime stabbing met with President Joe Biden earlier this week to talk about anti-Palestinian violence. hate crime ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, January 17, 2025 2:41AM Hanan Shaheen, the mother of Wadee Al Fayoumi, a Plainfield boy stabbed to death in an alleged hate crime, met with President Joe Biden this week. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics PLAINFIELD HATE CRIME ISLAM MUSLIMS PALESTINE PALESTINIANS STABBING CHILD STABBING JOE BIDEN Hate Crime Watch Live Top Stories Privacy PolicyDo…
Here’s a quick tip about your financial future. Quick Tip Friday, January 17, 2025 2:50AM Jason Knowles has some tips for retirement. CHICAGO (WLS) — Here’s a quick tip about your financial future. A recent survey from experts at badcredit.org says that 59 percent of retirees don’t have enough money to sustain their retirement. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch In fact,one in four have had to return to work because they lack sufficient resources. The top concerns are unforeseen expenses, the rising cost of living and outliving their savings. Quick Tip: Car insurance costs If…
The Cook County judge who presided over two order of protection cases in which the suspects went on to allegedly kill a woman and child has been moved off domestic violence cases. Lacramioara Beldie allegedly killed by husband; 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, mother wounded in separate attack Friday, January 17, 2025 4:31AM Cook County Judge Thomas E. Nowinski has been moved off domestic violence cases after two suspects he released allegedly killed a woman and child. CHICAGO (WLS) — The Cook County judge who presided over two order of protection cases in which the suspects went on to allegedly kill a…
Chicago police are looking for two suspects in connection to the murder of an Army veteran in Little Village more than two years ago. The victim’s father spoke out Thursday after the latest break in the case. fatal shooting Victim’s father speaks out, $15K reward offered for information leading to arrests Friday, January 17, 2025 4:33AM CPD has released new surveillance video of two suspects in the 2022 Little Village shooting death of Army veteran Jason Benitez near Homan and 30th. CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago police are looking for two suspects in connection to the murder of an Army veteran…
Hazel Crest police responded to a shooting at a gas station Thursday afternoon, officials said. shooting ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, January 17, 2025 4:34AM A female victim was shot at a gas station Thursday near 175th Street and Kedzie Avenue in in Hazel Crest. Three suspects are in custody, police said. HAZEL CREST, Ill. (WLS) — Hazel Crest police responded to a shooting gas station Thursday afternoon, officials said. A female victim was shot and injured around 3 p.m. at a Citgo gas station 175th Street and Kedzie Avenue, police said. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here…
The Archdiocese said it was left with no choice but to close St. Thomas of Villanova as enrollment numbers were just not where they needed to be. The news hits close to home and came as a surprise for many families. catholic school Friday, January 17, 2025 4:35AM St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic elementary school will be closing in Palatine, the Archdiocese said, shocking parents and students in the community. PALATINE, Ill. (WLS) — A north suburban Catholic elementary has announced it will soon shut down. The Archdiocese said it was left with no choice but to close St. Thomas…
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested and removed from the cockpit at an airport in Georgia after allegedly failing a sobriety test before a flight to Chicago, police said. southwest airlines ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, January 17, 2025 4:40AM A Chicago-bound Southwest Airlines flight was delayed after a pilot was arrested and charged with DUI at the Savannah Hilton Head Airport in Georgia. CHICAGO (WLS) — A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Midway Airport was delayed for multiple hours after a pilot was arrested and charged with DUI at an airport in Georgia. Pilot David Paul Allsop was arrested…
American flags in Indiana will fly at full-staff on Monday despite a national order to fly flags at half-staff for 30 days in mourning of former President Jimmy Carter. american flag ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, January 17, 2025 4:44AM Indiana Governor Mike Braun has ordered flags to fly full-staff for Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day despite the half-staff order for Jimmy Carter. INDIANAPOLIS (WLS) — American flags in Indiana will fly at full-staff Monday, January 20 despite a national order to fly flags at half-staff in mourning of former President Jimmy Carter. Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the order Thursday.…
2025 marks the 11th year ABC7 Chicago and the American Red Cross have joined forces for the Great Chicago Blood Drive, setting the bar as the largest Red Cross blood drive in the entire country. CHICAGO (WLS) — The 11th annual ABC 7 Great Chicago Blood Drive got underway on Wednesday, offering seven donation locations around the Chicago and Northwest Indiana areas. The 2025 blood drive collected nearly 2,800 units. Donations were taken from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at all locations (locations listed below). Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. ABC 7 meteorologist Cheryl Scott and host/reporter Hosea Sanders,…
An Amber Alert issued for a girl in Rock Island Thursday morning has been canceled. An 18-year-old man and four other teens were arrested and charged in connection to the kidnapping and vehicle theft, police said. ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, January 17, 2025 5:22AM An Amber Alert was canceled for a 4-year-old girl who was abducted in Rock Island, Illinois State Police said. Five teenage suspects were arrested. ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (WLS) — An Amber Alert issued for a girl in Rock Island Thursday morning has been canceled after she was found safe. An 18-year-old man and four other…
It’s Jake Paul’s 28th trip around the sun, and we’re celebrating the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s birthday by flexing his physique — because why not showcase those gains?! Paul has been livin’ and lookin’ like a champ since switching to boxing… It’s Jake Paul’s 28th trip around the sun, and we’re celebrating the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s birthday by flexing his physique — because why not showcase those gains?! Paul has been livin’ and lookin’ like a champ since switching to boxing… It’sJake Paul’s 28th trip around the sun, and we’re celebrating the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s birthday by flexing his physique — because why not showcase those gains?!…
TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. The Grammy Awards are just two weeks away … and there’s no better time to brush up on all the nominees. What better way to do so than with some new additions to your… TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. The Grammy Awards are just two weeks away … and there’s no better time to brush up on all the nominees. What better way to do so than with some new additions to your… TMZ may…
A pair of Green Bay Packers legends are going to bat for Sterling Sharpe … insisting this week the former wide receiver “absolutely” belongs in the Hall of Fame. Both Brett Favre and LeRoy Butler made no bones about it during sit-downs with TMZ… A pair of Green Bay Packers legends are going to bat for Sterling Sharpe … insisting this week the former wide receiver “absolutely” belongs in the Hall of Fame. Both Brett Favre and LeRoy Butler made no bones about it during sit-downs with TMZ… Getty A pair of Green Bay Packers legends are going to bat…