Alexis McAdams, ABC 7 Chicago

Alexis McAdams

ABC 7 Chicago

Indianapolis, IN, United States

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  • ABC 7 Chicago
  • ABC7 Eyewitness News
  • ABC11 EyewitnessNews
  • ABC30 Fresno
  • ABC7 News
  • FOX59 News
  • CBS4 Indy

Past articles by Alexis:

Chicago crime: 3 teens stabbed outside Chicago Bulls College Prep on Near West Side

At least three teens were stabbed outside Chicago Bulls College Prep on the city's Near West Side. → Read More

White Chicago officer's struggle with Black woman walking dog under investigation

In the cellphone video recorded early Saturday morning at North Avenue Beach, a woman can be heard screaming for help as she struggles with a CPD officer. → Read More

Wrigleyville hit-and-run leaves one dead, another injured; driver fled scene on foot, police say

Two people were struck by a car while crossing the street in Wrigleyville Saturday morning, killing one and putting the other in the hospital, according to police. → Read More

Wrigleyville hit-and-run leaves one dead, another injured; driver fled scene on foot, police say

Two people were struck by a car while crossing the street in Wrigleyville Saturday morning, killing one and putting the other in the hospital, according to police. → Read More

Chicago Navy Pier hosts largest trade show since pandemic began

Just days away from full reopening, Navy Pier hosted Chicago's largest trade some since the COVID pandemic began. → Read More

Family of Anthony Alvarez, man killed in Chicago police shooting, calls for officer's badge

Chicago police Officer Evan Solano is also being investigated for involvement in a road rage incident that was caught on camera, sources told the ABC7 I-Team. → Read More

Chicago Shootings: 39 people shot, 5 killed in weekend violence across city

Five people have been killed and 34 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago so far this weekend. → Read More

Hennessy the cat missing after surviving 5th-floor jump from burning Englewood building

Hennessy the cat, the flying feline that took a leap of faith out of a 5th floor window during an apartment fire in Englewood, is still missing, according to the Chicago Fire Department. → Read More

Apparent arsonist sets fires in Hegewisch alley on Southwest Side

A string of overnight arsons on the city's southeast side are now under investigation. → Read More

New businesses open doors in Matteson following year of COVID shutdowns

Red Star restaurant teaming up with Sip and Savor Coffee to launch this new spot in Matteson. → Read More

IL COVID vaccine efforts expand across state as other COVID-19 metrics rise

IL COVID vaccine efforts are expanding across the state as other COVID-19 metrics rise. → Read More

8-month-old boy abducted from Dolton found safe following Amber Alert

The Dolton Police Department said the baby was in a car seat in the back of a car on Sibley Blvd., when an unidentified man was seen driving off in the vehicle. → Read More

Family of girl killed in Harvey demand answers; Police say they have suspects, evidence

The family of a girl killed in Harvey demand answers. Police claim to have suspects and evidence to press charges. → Read More

Englewood house fire leads to death investigation after man found shot to death

Chicago police have launched a death investigation after a man's body was found following an Englewood house fire. → Read More

Restaurants, catering companies pivot during holiday due to COVID-19 pandemic

Restaurants and catering companies are pivoting this holiday season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More

Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks after Chicago's top attorney resigns in botched CPD raid fallout

Mark Flessner, Chicago's top attorney, has resigned amid fallout over a botched CPD raid involving Anjanette Young. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is set to address the resignation Monday afternoon. → Read More

Retired Elgin fire chief Bill Freiberg loses battle with COVID-19: 'People loved being around him'

Retired Elgin Fire Chief Bill Freiberg contracted COVID-19 about a week before Thanksgiving. He died days later. → Read More

Chicago police report violence against officers up 300% from last year

Chicago Police announced the department had recovered more than 10,000 guns so far this year. → Read More

District 7 Rep. Chris Welch isolating after contracting COVID-19 within family circle

The Hillside Democrat is in isolation and says his symptoms are minor. → Read More

Chicago hospitals brace for post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge following holiday travel weekend

Doctors expect to see a spike in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks following the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend. → Read More