Leah Hope
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Chicago mom makes 'Shark Tank' pitch for Pluie, a self-sanitizing changing table
Chicago mom Addie Gundry will pitch Pluie, a self-sanitizing changing table, on 'Shark Tank' tonight on ABC7. → Read More
DACA recipient on way to achieving dream of becoming Blue Island police officer
Some law enforcement agencies won't consider applicants who are not citizens. → Read More
Dakotah Earley to file civil rights lawsuit against Chicago after violent North Side armed robbery
Attorneys for Dakotah Earley plan to file a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Chicago Thursday. → Read More
New TV, film studio breaks ground in South Shore where vacant buildings once stood
The campus is expected to produce TV shows and movies while also offering opportunity and training for people in the area. → Read More
Downers Grove welcomes freezing temps to keep ice sculptures frozen during annual festival
In years past, high temperatures have caused the ice sculptures to melt by the end of the weekend, but not this year. → Read More
Chicago sees reduction in murders as group works to interrupt cycles of violence
Many said the city is on the right track, but much more needs to be done. → Read More
Chicago woman turns sweet hobby into new business venture after laid off during pandemic
Ida Nelson is among 4800 Black-owned businesses in the Chicago area. → Read More
Chicago Blackhawks grant Make-A-Wish for 6-year-old boy in remission from leukemia
The young player and Make-A-Wish recipient offered the team inspiration both on and off the ice. → Read More
Bridgeport soul food café defaced with racist graffiti
An independently owned soul food café in Bridgeport was defaced with racist graffiti. → Read More
CPS elementary school hosts COVID, flu shot clinic following uptick in absences before Thanksgiving
Ravenswood Elementary Principal Nicholas Guerrero said he noticed higher than normal absences just before Thanksgiving break. → Read More
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne Burke reflects on her career on last day on bench
"For someone who is dyslexic and dropped out of college and didn't go back until I was married and had kids, I can't believe the opportunities that I've had," Burke said. → Read More
Security guard shot multiple times at River Oaks Mall in Calumet City dies; suspects at large
A security guard was shot inside the River Oaks Mall Wednesday in south suburban Calumet City as shoppers scrambled to safety. → Read More
8 more convictions tied to disgraced former Chicago police Sergeant Ronald Watts thrown out
"This is the worst stain, in my opinion, on the Chicago Police Department and the City of Chicago," said Josh Tepfler, an attorney for the Exoneration Project. → Read More
Homan Square shooting: Chicago police shoot apparent intruder at CPD facility, sources say
Chicago police shot an apparent intruder at a CPD facility in Homan Square, sources said. → Read More
Teen shares story of survival, new outlook on life after suicide attempt
At 19-years-old, she is looking for ways to accomplish her goals and appreciate a new outlook on life. → Read More
R Kelly case: Defense team's motion for acquittal denied in Chicago child pornography trial
R. Kelly's defense team's request for an acquittal in the former singer's federal child porn trial was denied. → Read More
R Kelly jury selected for Chicago trial on child pornography charges
A jury has been selected for singer R. Kelly's Chicago child pornography trial. → Read More
Local clergy take large role in healing as gun violence increases across Chicago
Local clergy members are taking action to help their congregations heal, but, they're stretched thin. → Read More
Illinois secretary of state candidates 2022 vie for nomination to replace Jesse White
Jesse White is retiring after 24 years as Illinois' first African American secretary of state. → Read More
Illinois Primary Results 2022: Valencia concedes to Giannoulias in Secretary of State race
"What I am running to do is to make Illinois a great example for the rest of this country," Giannoulias said during his victory speech. → Read More