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1 week ago | 
wgntv.com | Angelica Sanchez |Ashlyn Wright
CHICAGO (WGN) — Beachgoers are saying ‘finally’ after a cooler than normal end to May. But with warmer temperatures comes the risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. “I can be in hot weather all the time. I love hot weather,” Juan Sierra said. For some North Avenue beachgoers, Tuesday’s hot weather was far overdue as temperatures climbed to 90. Health experts advise people to keep in mind the dangers of extreme heat as more hot and humid weather is predicted for this weekend.
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1 week ago | 
wgntv.com | Bronagh Tumulty |Ashlyn Wright
CHICAGO — The James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards are Monday night at the prestigious Lyric Opera of Chicago on Wacker Drive. The award ceremony is one of the industry’s most celebrated events, honoring talent and innovation amongst chefs and restaurants from around the country. A few local restaurants and chefs are also nominated for some of the awards. Galit, a Middle Eastern eatery on North Lincoln Avenue, is nominated for Outstanding Restaurant.
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1 week ago | 
wgntv.com | Bronagh Tumulty |Ashlyn Wright
CHICAGO — There were a lot of tears at the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) Office on Sunday as fear continues to be felt within the immigrant community. “We don’t know what to do. We don’t have a lawyer or money to pay for a lawyer so he can leave voluntarily. He hasn’t done anything to anybody. He’s not a bad person,” a woman, who wanted to remain anonymous, said. She says her father was amongst those detained by ICE on Father’s Day.
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1 week ago | 
wgntv.com | Jewell Hillery |Ashlyn Wright
CHICAGO — Lots of dads kicked off Father’s Day building bonds on two wheels with their sons and daughters. It’s a tradition rolling strong for nearly two decades. Portage Park and Dunning neighborhood streets filled with cyclists celebrating dads on Sunday as part of the 19th annual Eli’s Cheesecake Father’s Day bike ride. “It’s just a fun thing to do. It’s a fun time. It’s a great event, nice time with community and family,” Jose Del Valle said.
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1 week ago | 
wgntv.com | Judy Wang |Ashlyn Wright
EVANSTON — Hundreds of runners raced through the streets of Evanston on Sunday for the 26th annual Race Against Hate. The race and fundraiser for violence prevention efforts is held each year to honor the legacy of Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong, who was killed by a white supremacist. The participants vowed to do their part to break the chain of hate.
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1 week ago | 
wgntv.com | Courtney Spinelli |Ashlyn Wright
CHICAGO — Three men were shot late Saturday night in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, according to police. Officers responded just after 10 p.m. to the 1100 block of North California Avenue following reports of multiple gunshot victims. Police say the victims were standing outside in a group when someone in a vehicle approached and opened fire before fleeing the scene. A 27-year-old man was shot in both legs and taken to Stroger Hospital, where he is reported to be in fair condition.
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2 weeks ago | 
wgntv.com | Christine Flores |Ashlyn Wright
CHICAGO — In a parking lot off 87th Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway, you’ll find a weekly gathering in the summer where the community is invited to pray. “This is my sixth year coming out here every Monday in between Memorial Day and Labor Day to pray for the city, pray for the violence,” Pastor Donovan Price said. Price leads the sessions in a welcoming setting where even his shoes send a message to walk by faith. “Because we know prayer has some power. Prayer changes things,” he said.
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2 weeks ago | 
wgntv.com | Jenna Barnes |Ashlyn Wright
NEWTON COUNTY, Ind. (WGN) — An Illinois woman survived for six days in her crashed car in Northwest Indiana and then spent almost three months in the hospital recovering. Now, she is finally in the comfort of her own home. “I just feel like He has a purpose that I’m here, whoever that is. I don’t have any other explanation for it,” Brieonna Cassell said.
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2 weeks ago | 
wgntv.com | Emmy Victor |Ashlyn Wright
CHICAGO — Dozens of people protested outside the Chicago Public Library in Edgewater, criticizing a Pride Month event held there on Monday morning. Hundreds of others came to counter protest, supporting the library’s decision to host story time with a drag queen. Supporters used pride flags to help shield the families who were walking into the event from those protesting against it.
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2 weeks ago | 
wgntv.com | Bronagh Tumulty |Ashlyn Wright |Winnie Dortch
BATAVIA, Ill. — Clean-up is underway after a powerful storm swept through Batavia, causing significant damage. Sunday’s storm brought damaging winds and hail, resulting in multiple trees down, branches and limbs toppled over onto houses and cars and even mailboxes ripped out of the ground. Winds reached about 80 miles per hour in Batavia, which is on the Kane and DuPage County line. “We rushed to the basement and stayed away from the windows. We instantly heard all of the cracking around us.
