Adam Harrington

Chicago

Web Producer at WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL)

Web producer at @CBSChicago: 2006-2012 and 2019-present, w/stops at @CBSNewYork, @WCBS880, and @CISofChicago in between. @UChicago alum.

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Ogden Plaza in Chicago's Streeterville section fenced off in case of teen takeover

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Harrington

Fencing has been installed at Ogden Plaza in Chicago's Streeeterville section to help deter potential teen takeovers. Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said the fencing is precautionary, and will only be up through the weekend. Ogden Plaza is a multi-level concrete space with trees and benches, and features the large outdoor sculpture "Floor Clock II" by artist Vito Acconci.
Hoosier State lawmakers pass bill seeking to lure Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Harrington

A bill designed to lure the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana is heading to Indiana Gov. Mike Braun's desk. Indiana House Bill 1292 creates a professional sports development commission, which would develop a plan and recommendations for attracting a professional sports franchise to Northwest Indiana. The sponsor of the bill said it was drafted with the Bears in mind, but the region would take any pro sports team.
Person shot at Garfield Boulevard Red Line station along Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Harrington

A person was shot Wednesday evening at the Garfield Boulevard CTA Red Line stop along the Dan Ryan Expressway. The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m.CBS News Chicago is told multiple shots were fired and one person was hit. As of just before 9:30 p.m., Red Line service was suspended between 47th and 63rd streets along the Dan Ryan as police investigated the shooting. Shuttle buses were available between the two stops. Shuttles were also in use between the 95th and Roosevelt stations.
Man shot, killed in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Harrington

A man was shot and killed in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Wednesday night. Police were called at 9:20 p.m. to the 800 block of West Lill Avenue, just west of Halsted Street, where they found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk. The man had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, police said. The victim was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Ajša Sivka, Hailey Van Lith among Chicago Sky's 4 WNBA Draft picks

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Harrington |Ryan Baker

It was a big night Monday for the Chicago Sky, who had four picks in the WNBA Draft. At No. 10, the Sky drafted Ajša Sivka of Slovenia. Sivka has size at 6-foot-4 that makes her a difficult matchup. She also is another European who won't turn 20 until Nov. 23. Sivka is a multilevel scoring forward with efficient shot-making ability. She made over 42% from the 3-point line.
Police warn of more robberies targeting people outside bars in Chicago nightlife districts

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Harrington

Chicago Police on Monday issued a community alert about a group of armed robbers targeting women outside bars at closing time — with several new entries in the robbery pattern since it was first reported. The victims are targeted just as they leave bars and order an Uber or Lyft. Police said while the victims are looking at their phones, the armed robbery crew makes its move. Three or four robbers run up, flash a weapon, and demand the victims' property.
3 Metra lines disrupted by signal problems

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Harrington

Several trains on the Milwaukee District North, Milwaukee District West and North Central Service Metra lines were stopped or canceled Monday afternoon. The trains were all stopped near Western Avenue due to signal problems. Both inbound and outbound trains were affected. The Western Avenue station on all three lines is located at 420 N. Artesian Ave., near Western Avenue and Kinzie Street on the Near West Side.
Beach passes now available in Evanston, Illinois

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Harrington

The weather is warming up in the Chicago area, and that is sure to have a lot of people dreaming of days at the beach. Residents of north suburban Evanston were able to begin picking up their beach passes beginning Monday, April 14. Season beach passes are available at no charge to Evanston residents who live in ZIP codes 60201 and 60202.
Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra holds "We Stand with Ukraine" concert

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Harrington

The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra on Sunday teamed up with Ukrainian musicians for a worthy cause. Hundreds gathered Sunday afternoon at St. Nicholas Cathedral, at 835 N. Oakley Blvd. in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood, for a "We Stand with Ukraine" benefit concert. The concert honors Ukraine's resilience as its war with Russia stretches into its fourth year. The orchestra, Ukrainian musicians and soloists, and Lyric Opera Stage Artists performed at the direction of conductor Michael Holian.
Christians around Chicago area start Holy Week with Palm Sunday services

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Harrington

Christians in Chicago and around the world on Sunday marked the start of Holy Week with Palm Sunday. At Holy Name Cathedral on the Near North Side, Blaise Cardinal Cupich led the faithful in the annual procession of Palm Branches. In a relatively rare phenomenon this year, Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and fall on the same dates for the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. Greek Orthodox and other Eastern Orthodox churches around the Chicago area also held Palm Sunday services on Sunday morning.

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28 Apr 23

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Yesterday, CBS 2 Photographer Tamott Wolverton asked some boys from Lyons Township High School to join him in a pushup challenge. https://t.co/H3GNmwc6el Tamott made it to 51 pushups. Tonight in our newsroom, our @JermontTerry, @JoeDonlonTV and John Odenthal tried to top that. https://t.co/VUvhSM3pWZ