Rob Elgas

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Evening Anchor at WLS-TV (Chicago, IL)

Anchor and reporter for @ABC7Chicago at 4, 6:30 and 10pm

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River Glen of St. Charles police shooting: Bodycam video shows officer fatally shooting chainsaw-wielding Daniel H. Escalera

Mar 18, 2025 | abc7chicago.com | Rob Elgas

ST. CHARLES, Ill. (WLS) -- Authorities released bodycam video of a deadly west suburban police shooting that happened back in December. Kane County State's Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced Tuesday that her office will not pursue criminal charges against the St. Charles police officers involved in the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Daniel H. Escalera.
Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after pounding Jamaica

Jul 4, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Rob Elgas

Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after pounding JamaicaThursday, July 4, 2024 9:58PMHurricane Beryl has weakened to a Category 3 storm on Thursday, but not before leaving flooding and widespread damage in Jamaica. Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Kendra G helping singles find love this summer with dating app

Jun 26, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Cheryl Burton |Rob Elgas

Kendra G helping singles find love this summer with dating appThursday, June 27, 2024 12:28AMThe Kendra G Singles dating app, created by a former Chicago WGCI radio personality, is helping people find love this summer. Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Kendra G Singles dating app: Former Chicago WGCI radio personality helping people find love this summer - ABC7 Chicago

Jun 26, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Cheryl Burton |Rob Elgas

The Kendra G Singles dating app, created by a former Chicago WGCI radio personality, is helping people find love this summer.
Chicago Chief Equity Officer Carla Kupe speaks on new role

Jun 19, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Cheryl Burton |Rob Elgas

Carla Kupe joined ABC7 Wednesday to speak about her new role as Chicago's chief equity officer. She's the co-founder of a law firm owned and operated by Black women.
Chicago man Andre Jones shares mental health journey through coloring book "Colorful Memoirs: A Journey Through Andre's Life"

May 24, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Rob Elgas

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicagoan is sharing the story of his mental health journey in a unique way. For the past two years, Andre Jones has lived at a home run by Envision Unlimited, which provides care for people with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities. Jones is now the author of a coloring book, titled "Colorful Memoirs: A Journey Through Andre's Life." Proceeds from the sale of the book help Envision's mission.
'Dont' Die High' campaign aims to reduce drug overdose deaths in Black gay, bisexual men in Chicago

May 23, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Rob Elgas

CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Don't Die High."That is the message of a new campaign from the Chicago Methamphetamine Task Force. It's a message specifically directed toward Black gay, bisexual and same-gender loving men. Dr. Keith Green, co-chair of the task force and the Executive Director of the Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus, joined ABC7 Thursday to talk about the campaign.
Mercury Cruises Chicago Skyline Cruiseline kicks off boating season this week on Chicago River, Lake Michigan

May 22, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Rob Elgas

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mercury Cruises is about to kick off its 89th season on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, and this year it is offering a whole new kind of tour. The Mercury Cruises season starts this Friday. Captain Alejandro Rodriguez joined ABC7 on Wednesday to talk about the boating experience. New this year is the "Creepy Cruise." It starts after dark. Rodriguez about the offerings and what makes Mercury unique. He also spoke about his experience as a captain.
Corrections officer wife of John Shadbar, Lockport Township man charged with hate crime for shooting neighbor, de-deputized

May 10, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Rob Elgas

WEATHER ALERTFlood WarningWATCH LIVEWelcome, Manage MyDisney AccountLog OutByABC7 Chicago Digital TeamFriday, May 10, 2024 4:30PMLOCKPORT TOWNSHIP, Ill. (WLS) -- The wife of a man accused in a hate crime shooting in the south suburbs is now under investigation too. The Cook County Sheriff's Office said she is a correctional sergeant at the Cook County Jail. She has been de-deputized while authorities look into the case.
Cook County state's attorney election results today: Eileen O'Neill Burke wins primary election over Clayton Harris III, AP says

Mar 29, 2024 | abc7chicago.com | Rob Elgas

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Eileen O'Neill Burke has defeated Clayton Harris III in the Democratic primary race for Cook County state's attorney, the Associated Press reported Friday afternoon. O'Neill Burke released a statement on Friday afternoon:"It was worth the wait. I am so honored to be the Democratic nominee for Cook County State's Attorney. I'd like to congratulate Clayton Harris on a hard-fought campaign.

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Articles

River Glen of St. Charles police shooting: Bodycam video shows officer fatally shooting chainsaw-wielding Daniel H. Escalera

Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after pounding Jamaica

Kendra G helping singles find love this summer with dating app

Kendra G Singles dating app: Former Chicago WGCI radio personality helping people find love this summer - ABC7 Chicago

Chicago Chief Equity Officer Carla Kupe speaks on new role

Chicago man Andre Jones shares mental health journey through coloring book "Colorful Memoirs: A Journey Through Andre's Life"

'Dont' Die High' campaign aims to reduce drug overdose deaths in Black gay, bisexual men in Chicago

Mercury Cruises Chicago Skyline Cruiseline kicks off boating season this week on Chicago River, Lake Michigan

Corrections officer wife of John Shadbar, Lockport Township man charged with hate crime for shooting neighbor, de-deputized

Cook County state's attorney election results today: Eileen O'Neill Burke wins primary election over Clayton Harris III, AP says

Journalists covering the same region

Charles Selle

Clifford Ward

Steve Sadin

Sam Borcia

Amie Schaenzer

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