Maher Kawash

3 weeks ago | abc7chicago.com | Maher Kawash

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (WLS) -- Residents and local elected officials said it was unsettling to see a Homeland Security Investigations operation unfold Friday at a warehouse in Elk Grove Village. Video from witnesses nearby the facility near Busse Road shows federal agents going into the warehouse for an undisclosed operation. That building is operated by Accelerated Global Operations and SpeedX. "The manager told me everyone at that location has a worker's permit.

3 weeks ago | abc7chicago.com | Maher Kawash

HARVEY, Ill. (WLS) -- An 11-year-old girl is in the hospital, after she was shot while on her way home from school in Harvey, her family said. The family and community leaders are begging for answers. She's being treated at Shirley Ryan Hospital. Loved ones said it is a difficult battle ahead for Willow James. Family said it happened last Wednesday in Harvey, when she was in the car with her father and cousin.

1 month ago | abc7chicago.com | Maher Kawash

WHEATON, Ill. (WLS) -- Events were held across the Chicago area on Sunday ahead of Memorial Day on Monday. There was a solemn tribute to the nation's fallen heroes as people gathered in Wheaton Sunday afternoon for an annual wreath laying ceremony. Gold Star family members were in attendance, with some of them carrying roses, as well as representatives from several branches of the military. "You guys gotta remember the people that gave their life," Vietnam war veteran Jeffrey Monahan said.

1 month ago | abc7chicago.com | Maher Kawash

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The unofficial start to summer got off to a chilly start on Saturday, but that didn't stop people from packing the city streets on Memorial Day weekend. "It was nice, said Mike Newman who was visiting from Indiana. [We] brought jackets, the sun was out and it was perfect. I'd say as long as you were prepared for it."The holiday weekend was jam packed with action in Chicago. The popular Sueños festival made its return to Grant Park. Headliners included Shakira and Peso Pluma.

1 month ago | abc7chicago.com | Maher Kawash

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer was hurt during traffic stop Saturday evening on the West Side, ABC7 was told. CPD could be seen investigating for more than three hours in an area in West Garfield Park. The scene of the traffic stop appeared to be near West Madison Street and South Kilpatrick Avenue. It was not immediately clear if shots were fired by police during the incident. Chicago police were expected to give an update about the incident and whether any officers were hospitalized.