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…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (413+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Richard Roeper and Chaz Ebert joined Val and Ryan to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Siskel and Ebert." The 50th anniversary of Siskel & Ebert has also coincided with Chaz's launch of The FECK Awards, which are awards to honor acts that align with the meaning of "FECK" (Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness). You can submit nominations for the awards online at giveafeck.com/awards until Dec 31. We were also joined by Chicago Film Office Deputy Commissioner Natasha Olguin, who shared information about a few events to check out this month that are honoring "Siskel & Ebert." For the entire month of November, a screening series and live performance is celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Siskel & Ebert," revisiting their favorite "hidden gems" and celebrating the critics who put Chicago on the film map. Each Wednesday in November, audiences will experience films that were…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (222+ words) Six Flags America in Bowie, Maryland has shut its doors for good. The site opened in 1974 as a wildlife center. It was sold, bought, and rebranded several times before Six Flags took over in 1999. Although it may just be an amusement park, for so many, it was the one in their backyard. The next closest one is in New Jersey. Some regulars wish the park would stay open, and not just because it's a good time. READ ALSO | Activist investor group that includes Travis Kelce aims to revive struggling Six Flags "I think they should keep it," park attendee Brian Fox said. "It definitely gives a lot of kids jobs, things to do during the summer. Next year, what are they gonna do?" Prince George's County leaders said the park generates about $3 million in tax revenue a year but believes…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (455+ words) Garth Brooks' daughter and a former cop among Nashville's up-and-comers NASHVILLE -- Walk down Broadway in downtown Nashville at any time of the day or night and you'll hear music blasting from practically every establishment. Singers, songwriters and musicians, all doing what they love and hoping their music will reach a wide audience. Allie Colleen is one of those artists. Music has been her lifeblood, her passion since she was a child. And she's been listening and learning from the best ever since. "I think it was Jo Dee Messina. It was Christina Aguilera, it was Kelly Clarkson, it was Amy Lee from Evanescence, I just want to be the Amy Lee of country so bad! That's what I want to do," Colleen told On The Red Carpet. "I hope to take over the world in my life but I am…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (119+ words) A four-month-old Labrador mix named Smidge stole the spotlight on ABC7's Feel-Good Friday, alongside Chris Beebe from Anderson Humane. Smidge the shelter pup steals hearts for ABC7's 'Forever Home Friday' A four-month-old Labrador mix named Smidge stole the spotlight on ABC7's Feel-Good Friday, alongside Chris Beebe from Anderson Humane. Beebe shared the organization's "Fear Free" approach, focused on reducing stress for animals during care and adoption and encouraged families to prepare before bringing home a pet. Smidge is one of many animals looking for a forever home through the South Elgin-based shelter, which is also preparing for its Carnivale Gala on Nov. 15. To learn more or adopt Smidge, visit ahconnects.org...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (175+ words) "HIV Unwrapped" streams Nov. 30 on Hulu Fashion designers are known to tell stories with the clothes they create. For the Hulu special, "HIV Unwrapped," design students from the Parsons School of Design partnered with the best HIV scientists in the world to change the narrative about the stigma of HIV through fashion. "We are taking science, really complex science, and fashion, two worlds that you don't normally think come together, and weirdly, they do," said Karl Schmid, executive producer of "HIV Unwrapped" and co-founder of +Life Media to On The Red Carpet. Schmid has brought "HIV Unwrapped" to Australia, England and Rwanda and he was excited to bring the conversation to New York City. The special will take viewers behind the scenes of the fashion show to see how the garments were made, how the collaborations between designers and science…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (89+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A magician from "A Magical Cirque Christmas" showed off an exciting trick ahead of it's run at the CIBC Theatre. Broadway in Chicago presents "A Magical Cirque Christmas" at the end of the month. The show features comedy, some of the world's most elite cirque performers along with a modern soundtrack of beloved Christmas classics. Magician Mark Clearview joined ABC7 to talk about the show and he turned an egg into a rotisserie chicken! The show runs from November 25 to November 30 at the CIBC Theatre....

6+ day, 1+ hour ago (146+ words) It's that special time of year again: Disney+ and Hulu are rolling out an amazing Black Friday deal you really don't want to miss. The Disney+, Hulu Bundle (with ads) is just $4.99 per month for one year! Certain offer terms apply. Highly anticipated upcoming programming includes the second season of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" (Dec. 10) and two new projects from Taylor Swift: a six-part docuseries that takes viewers behind the scenes of Swift's Eras Tour and a film of the final concert of the tour (Dec. 12). No. While "GMA" viewers have early access to the offer, the Black Friday offers will be made available to the general public on Nov. 25. There is no limit to how many consumers can take advantage of this promotion. Disney is the parent company of "Good Morning America," ABC News, Disney+, Hulu, and this…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (441+ words) CHICAGO -- Jim Avila, a former longtime ABC News senior correspondent, whose investigative journalism earned him several of the most prestigious awards in broadcast news, has died. He was 69. His death after a long illness was announced internally by ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic. "Jim was a gifted journalist and a generous colleague," Karamehmedovic said in an email to staff. Avila had also a been "20/20" correspondent based in Los Angeles before departing from the network in 2021. He specialized in politics, justice, law and consumer investigations. He had previously covered the White House from 2012 to 2016, during President Barack Obama's second term. "He won the prestigious Merriman Award from the White House Correspondents Association for breaking the news that the United States and Cuba had reopened diplomatic relations," according to his ABC News official biography. "As the Senior Law and Justice Correspondent, he…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (405+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network. ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage with daily newscasts and has been in a number one position in local news since March 1986! The station's offices and studios are in The Loop in downtown Chicago! This internship is a part-time, six-month commitment in the Chicago, Illinois area from January 2026 - June 2026. The role of an intern will include: -Follow up on story pitch emails -Brainstorm content for social media platform -Assist in planning and executing monthly content calendars aligned with Race and culture themes (community, legacy, empowerment, storytelling). -Represent ABC7 at community events and activations. -Knowledge of how to log interviews, screen calls, and emails -Some editorial experience to determine the focus of the story -Experience with video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or Final Cut Pro) -Creative eye…...