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CHICAGO (WLS) — Our coverage of this story has moved here. Chicago-area residents woke up to some snow flakes falling and overall wet driving conditions early Sunday morning. Most Chicago-area locations will see less than 1 inch of slushy coating on Sunday, while parts of northwest Indiana could see 1 to 3 inches. Heavier snowfall was also expected to possibly move into parts of the Chicago area late Sunday. Chicagoans have just about entered hibernation with not many people walking around the city Sunday night. Drivers were already feeling the impact with some shaky conditions on the roads. ABC7 Chicago is now…

HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) — There is a court update on the video that went viral showing a dog in a trailer in Northwest Indiana amid frigid weather. In February, Indiana State Police opened a criminal investigation after seeing a video of a dog being transported in an open trailer. The man who took the video says he spotted the dog while traveling on eastbound I-80/I-94 near Calumet Avenue in Hammond on Tuesday morning. The video in the player above is from a previous report. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Man admits to putting dog in trailer on NW Indiana interstate in frigid weather, prosecutors…

CHICAGO (WLS) — Our coverage of this story has moved. Parts of the Chicago area could see multiple inches of snow accumulate on Sunday evening into Monday morning. A lake-effect snow band is expected to set up in or around northwest Indiana on Sunday and will continue into the evening hours and Monday morning. Three rounds of snowfall are expected during the weekend, starting late Saturday. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Cook and Will counties from midnight to 6 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service said. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Indiana’s Lake and Porter counties from midnight to…

PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) — A longtime college in the south suburbs will close at the end of the school year. Trinity Christian College announced Tuesday morning in a town hall the final commencement ceremony will be held in May. The Board of Trustees voted to begin the closure process. The private liberal arts school cited a combination of factors for closing, including declining enrollment and financial losses after the COVID pandemic. SEE ALSO: Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness after lawsuit Students who will not be able to finish their degrees at the school are being given “teach-out”…

HOMEWOOD, Ill. (WLS) — A local man was waiting on windows after handing over $10,000 to a contractor. But now, after turning to the ABC7 I-Team, the south suburban man is getting brand new windows throughout his entire home. It’s been almost a year since the local man paid a contactor $10,000, which was more than half of the money for the total job. He asked the I-Team for help, after he says the contractor ghosted him, and now he’s seeing major changes to his home in south suburban Homewood. Anthony Reed is saying goodbye to drafty windows which are more than…

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (WLS) — A Chicago-area family trusted a person posing as an immigration lawyer to help free their father, who is being detained by ICE. They said thousands of dollars were stolen in their desperation. The scam might be targeting others fighting for the freedom of loved ones. Sitting in the Romeoville home they share with their parents and siblings, Delia Davila and her sister Silvia have spent countless hours trying to get their father, Roberto, freed from ICE custody after his arrest on Oct. 19, when he was pulled over on the side of the road on his way…

ORLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) — We know about trampoline parks. But have you heard of Slick City? This is an indoor amusement park, filled with slides! The second suburban location just opened in Orland Park. Slick City is located at 66 Orland Square Dr., Suite D, with the new location spans 55,000 square feet. The company is also debuting its first ever laser tag arena and the all-new Turbo Twin slide. There will also be attractions including the Mega Launch and Air Courts and slides such as the Python, Big Wave and Fast Lane.

GRANT PARK, Ill. (WLS) — Locavore Farms in Grant Park puts iconic farm-to-table meals at a gorgeously long table. Founder Rachael Jones, also known as Mrs. Farmer Jones joined ABC7 to talk about how to make simple foods feel impressive.. The farm offers more than just meals. The experience also offers guided farm tours, live music, bonfire s’mores, and rustic overnight stays at Sumac Creek. Mrs. Farmer Jones said one of her favorite ways to elevate a table is adding simple pairings, like orange and rosemary, lemon and thyme, and grapefruit with lavender to add sparkle to desserts, cheese boards, and…

BROADVIEW, Ill. (WLS) — They’ve been dubbed the so-called “Broadview Six.” The group is due in court Wednesday, after being accused of getting violent with federal immigration agents. The group includes several local politicians. They were among the people accused of surrounding and damaging a government vehicle, back in September at the Broadview U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. There’s expected to be a rally in support of those charged Wednesday, near the Dirksen Federal Courthouse downtown Chicago. A federal grand jury indicted the six for allegedly assaulting and conspiring to injure law enforcement. House candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five others were…

LISLE, Ill. (WLS) — The Morton Arboretum’s Illumination lights event kicks off Friday, featuring millions of Christmas lights strung in the trees. But, leave the kids at home for the opening. That’s because “IllumiBrew” kicks off the holidays out in Lisle. It’s a preview of the holiday lights at the arboretum, paired with local beer. Dana Rotz from the Morton Arboretum was on ABC7 Chicago Wednesday to talk more about it. SEE ALSO: Morton Arboretum has new exhibit featuring massive colorful sculptures “Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum” runs from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday through Jan. 3 at 4100 Route…