9+ mon, 2+ week ago (315+ words) Weather, ABC7 Chicago specials and more streaming video. Watch today online, or on Roku, Samsung, Firestick, Apple and Android. CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago's 24/7 streaming channel gives us the ability to serve our audience and our communities around the clock. The app also gives you access to local news from New York, Los Angeles, Houston and Philadelphia and more from our sister stations across America. We pride ourselves on listening to our audiences and delivering what they want in the most well-thought-out and impactful way. The 24/7 live and local streaming channel answers the call from our communities while providing more options and ways to view their favorite news. We have two live, local weekday newscasts that are exclusive to the stream. ABC7's Tanja Babich, Terrell Brown and Val Warner anchor our 7 a.m. newscast along with Diane Pathieu and Tracy Butler. Cheryl Burton and Rob…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago (403+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- In a bit of a break with tradition, the Chicago Pride Parade organizers this year are highlighting community organizations rather than celebrities. The TaskForce Prevention and Community Services group will be at the front of the parade. Skai Underwood demonstrated the popular improvisation dance moves they call voguing Friday. It's all the rage for the young people that are part of the group TaskForce serves. The group is focused on the LGBTQ+ community, especially youth of color. "I love dancing. I use it as a stress reliever," Underwood said. The organization began some 35 years ago on the West Side. It focused initially on AIDS testing and prevention. Then, they recognized a need for safe inclusive spaces for LGTBQ+ youth. They've grown to serve some 3,500 people a year, with services like a food pantry, which also includes fresh fruits…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (28+ words) jameson taillon news stories - get the latest updates from ABC7. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West Suburbs South Suburbs NW Indiana Welcome, Mickey ......

1+ mon, 6+ day ago (120+ words) Share a photo of your Halloween costume with ABC7 Chicago, and you might see yourself on air! Share your Halloween costumes with ABC7 Chicago It's spooky season, and ABC7 Chicago wants to see our viewers all decked out in their costumes. Brookfield Zoo Chicago hosting lots of events this fall, winter Trio in Halloween costumes torments family, attempts break in: VIDEO Best Halloween decor 2025 Arts in the Dark Parade steps off downtown, celebrating culture Federal agents break car window, detain man on West Side: VIDEO Here's who's getting paid and who isn't during the government shutdown Alabama executes man with nitrogen gas for 1993 murder over drug debt Former Bear Matt Forte talks new book on 'Windy City Weekend'...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (33+ words) Beck's Motor Lodge in SF's Castro welcoming guests for Pride 2025 For 67 years, Beck's Motor Lodge on Market Street in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco has seen themselves as a welcoming ......

2+ mon, 1+ day ago (174+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago will broadcast the Cubs Wild Card Series against the Padres on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Chicago Cubs secured home-field advantage for their National League Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres on Saturday. Chicago beat the Cardinals 7-3. The Cubs and Padres play Game 1 of their best-of-three series on Tuesday. First pitch will be at 3:08 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Wednesday for the Cubs v. Padres MLB NL Wild Card Series. The schedule for game three is expected to be announced later Sunday. ABC7 will broadcast the games. The 2025 Postseason will have four Wild Card Series games scheduled each day from Tuesday through Thursday under a best-of-three format, all available on ESPN's family of networks, the MLB announced. The last time the Cubs hosted a postseason game at Wrigley Field with fans in attendance was in October 2018. It is their…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago (122+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Google launched a new feature this month that allows users to set their preferences for who they get their news from in search results. Google explained on its products blog that people will still see content from other sites. The feature just serves up content from users' preferred sources more frequently. The company added that people can manage their selections at any time. Adding ABC7 as a preferred source on Google is easy. The second option is to follow these steps: 1) Search for a topic that is in the news. 3) In the pop-up window, type in "ABC7 Chicago" and select the box next to the website. 4) Hit "reload results" button at the bottom, and you're set....

5+ mon, 3+ week ago (279+ words) - Timely posting of local and national news on all digital platforms, including but not limited to websites, apps and social media. - Work with news managers, assignment editors and talent to coordinate online news coverage. - Complete special projects for various station departments, including sales and marketing. - Assist with implementation of new content tools. - Complete synergy requests from the station group and the Disney company. - Curate digital content for all of ABC 7 Chicago's digital platforms, including but not limited to website, news app, streaming app and social media. - Identify compelling stories that will resonate with our diverse audiences. - Monitor analytics in real time to assess the effectiveness of content presentation and adjust as necessary. - Help train new producers and interns. - Use SEO (search engine optimization) to increase unique visitors and video starts. - Minimum of 2 years of experience as a digital news producer,…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago (385+ words) Rico's nine-episode podcast, "The Man Who Calculated Death," has brought to light the story of Robert Lusser, who was one of Hitler's top scientists. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Podcasts have exploded in popularity over the last several years. And Monday night, Chicago hosted the most prestigious award show for the best in the business. One of the nominees happens to be a former ABC7 Chicago colleague. There are 199 nominees for the year's Ambies in 28 categories. One of those nominees has a special connection to ABC7: Suzanne Rico, who discovered a deep dark secret about her family's history. Longtime ABC7 viewers may remember Rico from her time as a reporter and anchor in the mid-1990s. But, even she didn't know then her family's history and connection with Adolf Hitler. It was her mother's dying wish that Rico and her sisters finish the family memoir she had begun....

2+ week, 3+ day ago (194+ words) ABC7 is taking a look back at some of the most heartwarming and uplifting stories from across our area, along with the positive work so many Chicagoans are doing that truly make us proud of our hometown. ABC7's 'Chicago Proud' streaming series showcases heartwarming, uplifting local stories CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago is excited to announce the launch of our "Chicago Proud" streaming series. Karen Jordan anchors the new 30-minute show. ABC7 is taking a look back at some of the most heartwarming and uplifting stories from across our area, along with the positive work so many Chicagoans are doing that truly make us proud of our hometown. You can watch the first episode of "Chicago Proud" right now on our website, news app or wherever you stream. Groceries, free pet food distributed in Chicago to SNAP recipients Tinley Park boy hosts Chicago food…...