Tre Ward
Reporter at WLS-TV (Chicago, IL)
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1 week ago |
abc7chicago.com | Tre Ward
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The party is over for Chicago's annual Cinco de Mayo Parade this year. Organizers announcing Thursday that the tradition, along with its festivities on the city's Southwest Side have been canceled this year. Organizers said immigration policies from the Trump administration is creating fear in the Mexican community, saying their decision to cancel the event puts safety over profit. A historic Chicago parade, embracing Mexican heritage, is once again facing a detour.
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2 weeks ago |
abc7chicago.com | Tre Ward
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some parts of the Chicago area are still drying out Thursday following severe weather that caused flooding in parts of the south suburbs. A Dolton resident whose basement flooded is frustrated on what could be done to fix the problem, while the village is going through a political transition of administrations. While outside, floodwaters have receded in Dolton, for some people, clean-up continues inside of their homes.
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3 weeks ago |
abc7chicago.com | Tre Ward
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The family of a man killed in hit-and-run crash over the weekend is remembering him, and is frustrated by a lack of charges. Calvin Winfield, 48, was a father of nine. He was involved in a crash early Saturday on the Bishop Ford Freeway, near 115th Street. When he got out of his car, he was hit by another vehicle that did not stop. His family said he was on his way home, but never made it. Now, as Winfield's family mourns his loss, they're also struggling to find justice in his case.
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3 weeks ago |
abc7chicago.com | Tre Ward
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police say a 15-year-old boy was shot in the Streeterville neighborhood Friday night, as large groups of teenagers were seen in the area. Officers were already on patrol just after 9:40 p.m. in the 400-block of North City Front Plaza Drive, when they say they saw a large group of teenagers running away from the scene. That's when police found the 15-year-old on the ground, with a graze wound to his leg.
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4 weeks ago |
abc7chicago.com | Tre Ward
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A protest was held in Chicago Wednesday over concerns on the potential of a second travel ban imposed by President Donald Trump's administration. According to various published reports, there's a draft list of countries compiled by the State Department. Foreigners traveling from those countries may face restrictions, while entering the United States, if the proposed ban is implemented. Protesters held a rally at Federal Plaza against the possible move.
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NO CHARGES AGAINST DEPUTIES: Two years after Kane County deputies shot and killed an Aurora man, the State’s Attorney has announced her office will not file charges against the officers. This, despite one of the deputies violating body-worn camera policy. @ABC7Chicago MORE: https://t.co/2xAXhETHiH
HUDSON RIVER CRASH: @abcnews is learning the identities of the Spanish family killed in the tourist helicopter crash near New York City. @ABC7Chicago MORE: https://t.co/sijMJt30OS https://t.co/qDjOcIpTxL
CINCO DE MAYO PARADE CANCELED: Organizers cancel Chicago’s Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festivities over concerns with President Trump’s immigration policies amid ICE raids. They say those fears cost them nearly half of sponsorships. @ABC7Chicago MORE: https://t.co/T0llQSphD1 https://t.co/ULWg01lvZj