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Friday Flyover: Munster High School
Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. ByVal Warner Friday, October 16, 2026 9:31AM MUNSTER, Ind.
Friday Flyover: Marmion Academy
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- This week, we feature Marmion Academy on ABC7's Friday Flyover, celebrating high school sports! -Founded in 1933 and has been educating students in the Fox Valley for more than 90 years. -2026 is historic: Marmion welcomed young women as Cadets for the first time in its history this school year. -415 students are enrolled at Marmion this year, including the school's first freshman and sophomore girls.
Friday Flyover: Jones College Prep
Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. ByVal Warner Friday, October 2, 2026 9:51AM CHICAGO (WLS) -- This week, we feature Jones College Prep on ABC7's Friday Flyover, celebrating high school sports! School Type: Jones College Prep is a selective-enrollment CPS high school serving grades 9-12 Location: 700 S.
Friday Flyover: Addison Trail High School
Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. ByVal Warner Friday, September 25, 2026 9:30AM ADDISON, Ill.
Friday Flyover: Leyden High School
24/7 LiveChicago & Suburban Cook Co.North SuburbsWest SuburbsSouth SuburbsNW Indiana Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. ByVal Warner Friday, September 18, 2026 10:14AM FRANKLIN PARK, Ill.
2026 Bud Billiken Parade celebrates 97 years of excellence on Chicago's South Side
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ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago broadcast the 97th annual Bud Billiken Parade, which kicked off the Back-to-School Festival. The two-hour special, featuring the country's largest African American parade, aired live on ABC7 and abc7chicago.com on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. Part 1 The Bud Billiken Parade steps off. Part 3 Terrell Brown and Karen Jordan cover the parade's action and excitement from the ground. Part 4 The ABC7 team has the latest from the parade route.
By Cheryl Burton Verified, Hosea Sanders Verified, Val Warner Verified, Terrell Brown Verified, Karen Jordan Verified, Samantha Chatman Verified, Jasmine Minor Verified, Sarah Schulte Verified
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Καρπούζι vs Πεπόνι: Ποιο είναι καλύτερο για τον έλεγχο του σακχάρου στο αίμα, σύμφωνα με ειδικούς
Το καρπούζι και το πεπόνι πρωταγωνιστούν στο καλοκαιρινό τραπέζι, όμως πολλοί τα αποφεύγουν λόγω της φυσικής τους γλυκύτητας, καθώς θεωρούν ότι μπορούν να αυξήσουν σε σημαντικό βαθμό τα επίπεδα σακχάρου στο αίμα. Είναι όμως πραγματικά έτσι; Ειδικοί εξηγούν πώς επηρεάζουν τα δύο φρούτα το σάκχαρο, ποιο έχει το μικρότερο γλυκαιμικό φορτίο και γιατί η σωστή ποσότητα παίζει πιο σημαντικό ρόλο από τον γλυκαιμικό δείκτη.
Διαβήτης: Τι συμβαίνει στο σάκχαρο αίματος όταν τρώτε κεράσια, σύμφωνα με ειδικούς
Τα φρούτα αποτελούν βασικό μέρος μιας ισορροπημένης διατροφής, όμως πολλοί άνθρωποι με διαβήτη ή προδιαβήτη αναρωτιούνται αν τα φυσικά τους σάκχαρα επηρεάζουν αρνητικά τη γλυκόζη στο αίμα. Οι ειδικοί εξηγούν τι ισχύει για ένα από τα πιο αγαπημένα φρούτα, τα κεράσια, ποιος είναι ο γλυκαιμικός του δείκτης και πώς μπορείτε να τα καταναλώνετε χωρίς να σημειώνονται μεγάλες αυξήσεις του σακχάρου στο αίμα.
South Side Chef Cliff Rome brings flavor to Obama Presidential Center
South Side Chef Cliff Rome brings flavor to Obama Presidential Center Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:24PM Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition for the Early Years
Nutrition for the Early Years – Guilt-Free Guidance for Feeding Your Family Nutrition for the Early Years is a pediatric nutrition podcast for parents seeking evidence-based guidance on infant feeding, toddler nutrition, and child health.
Chance The Rapper to host film screening celebrating 10 years since release of 'Coloring Book' Original
CHICAGO (WLS) -- From mixtapes to Grammy history. Chicago's Chance the Rapper is celebrating a career milestone. This year marks 10 years since Chance dropped the mixtape that skyrocketed him to success. "Coloring Book." It made history and transformed the music industry. Now, Chance is inviting fans to join him at a special screening of his concert film, "Magnificent Coloring World." "Coloring Book" was the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy in 2017 for Best Rap Album.
Great Chicago Blood Drive: Val Warner leads dance for donations
Great Chicago Blood Drive: Val Warner leads dance for donations Thursday, January 15, 2026 11:45PM Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Great Chicago Blood Drive: Donating is quick, easy
Great Chicago Blood Drive: Donating is quick, easy Thursday, January 15, 2026 11:02PM Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Great Chicago Blood Drive continues at Imani Village in Chicago
Great Chicago Blood Drive continues at Imani Village in Chicago Thursday, January 15, 2026 10:32PM Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Chance the Rapper talks hosting historic Chicago New Year's Eve event
Chance the Rapper spoke with Val Warner about hosting Chicago's historic New Year's Eve event later this week.For the first time, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" will count down to midnight live from Chicago.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchChicagoan and three-time Grammy Award winner Chance the Rapper will host the national broadcast."I feel like there's a huge responsibility when you're showing off a city anyway.
Chance the Rapper talks hosting historic Chicago New Year's Eve event
Chance the Rapper talks hosting historic Chicago New Year's Eve event Wednesday, December 31, 2025 12:03AM Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Chance the Rapper talks hosting historic Chicago 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' 2025 event Original
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chance the Rapper spoke with Val Warner about hosting Chicago's historic New Year's Eve event later this week. For the first time, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" will count down to midnight live from Chicago. Chicagoan and three-time Grammy Award winner Chance the Rapper will host the national broadcast. "I feel like there's a huge responsibility when you're showing off a city anyway.
Val Warner joins volunteers at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Val Warner joins volunteers at Greater Chicago Food Depository Monday, November 24, 2025 5:36PM Val Warner joined volunteers Monday at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Friday Flyover: Lindblom High School
VILLA PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- This week, we feature Lindblom High School on ABC7's Friday Flyover, celebrating high school sports! Year Built: 1917 - 1919 Architect: Arthur F. Hussander Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: June 9, 2010, by former Mayor Richard M.
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Friday Flyover: Willowbrook High School
VILLA PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- This week, we feature Willowbrook High School on ABC7's Friday Flyover, celebrating high school sports! Willowbrook High School opened in the fall of 1959 to an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. Enrollment has fluctuated over the years from 3,000 to 1,800 with the current enrollment at 1,906 students. As a four-year comprehensive high school, Willowbrook offers academic, vocational, gifted, and special education programs.
Val Warner joins former Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she showcases her Logan Square in 'Our Chicago: Neighborhood Walk'
CHICAGO (WLS) -- In a city of distinctive neighborhoods, Logan Square stands out for its historic boulevards, vibrant culture and a blend of old-world architecture and modern-day energy. For the latest installment of "Our Chicago: Neighborhood Walk," ABC7 Chicago's Val Warner explored this community, located about 5 miles northwest of the Loop, with a resident who knows it from a unique perspective: former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Journalist Cody LaGrow shows Val Warner Lakeview on latest Chicago 'Neighborhood Walk'
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Pride Parade is this Sunday. It kicks off in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, which is one of the most welcoming areas for the LGBTQ+ community in the Midwest. It's also the community featured in the most current edition of Val Warner's "Neighborhood Walk." Warner's Lakeview tour guide was award-winning journalist Cody LaGrow. Lakeview is a vibrant and diverse North Side community south of Uptown and north of Lincoln Park.
Disney, Feeding America providing meals to Chicago families in need
Disney, Feeding America providing meals to Chicago families in need Tuesday, June 24, 2025 11:26AM The Greater Chicago Food Depository CEO Kate Maehr discusses the need for providing nutritious food to families who need it most. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Summer is a critical time of year to help families with kids get access to the food they need to thrive as they face the summer meal gap.
Val Warner goes on 'Chicago Neighborhood Walk' through Austin with street counselor, professor Benny Lee
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The sprawling West Side neighborhood of Austin, Chicago's third-largest community with over 100,000 residents, is a place of profound history, complex challenges, and unwavering resilience. It's a neighborhood that Benny Lee knows intimately. Once a high-ranking leader of the Vice Lords street gang, Lee has transformed his life to become one of the city's most respected and effective street counselors, dedicating himself to uplifting formerly incarcerated individuals.
Executive Krystal Roberts driving change in auto industry at Advantage Chevrolet in Hodgkins
ByVal Warner Friday, March 28, 2025 1:18PM HODGKINS, Ill. (WLS) -- We continue to celebrate Women's History Month by spotlighting a trailblazer in the auto industry. Krystal Roberts has spent over 20-years breaking barriers and as an executive, she's used to being one of the few women in the room, but she's driving change. "There's always a misconception that you can't be in higher level management in automotive," Roberts said. "I just don't take no for an answer.
Revitalization efforts breathing new life into Chicago's Chatham neighborhood
Share CHICAGO (WLS) -- One of Chicago's prestigious South Side neighborhoods is pushing for its own renaissance. Chatham was once a thriving business hub but has since faced years of economic decline. Now, a wave of investment and revitalization efforts could breathe new life into the community. "Seventy percent of all black people live in black neighborhoods, and so we need to make them Communities of Opportunity and choice," Nedra Fears, executive director of the Greater Chatham Initiative, said.
Val Warner, Karen Jordan go on 'Neighborhood Walk' through Evanston
EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- In her first "Neighborhood Walk" of the new year, Val Warner continued her "ABC7 Chicago takeover" of the segment, as she was joined by veteran WLS-TV anchor/reporter Karen Jordan. Jordan, who has been with ABC7 for the past 22 years, gave Warner a tour of Evanston, where she has lived for much of her life. Evanston is one of the Chicago area's most notable suburbs. It is home to one of the world's great research institutions, Northwestern University.
'Our Chicago: Neighborhood Walk': Val Warner, Greg Dutra explore Naperville
CHICAGO (WLS) -- This November, Val Warner has been dedicating her "Our Chicago: Neighborhood Walk" series to her ABC 7 Chicago colleagues. Val calls it "The ABC 7 Takeover" of "Neighborhood Walk." In this segment, she visits ABC 7 meteorologist Greg Dutra to take a tour of his adopted hometown, Naperville. This massive, prosperous western suburb, 28 miles southwest of Chicago, has been growing steadily since the 1960s.
'Our Chicago: Neighborhood Walk': Val Warner, Cheryl Burton explore Chatham
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chatham is one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods. The community, located on the city's Southeast Side, has been home to one of Chicago's most prominent middle-class African American communities since the late 1950s. It was considered a Black mecca for businesses. At one time, Chatham was home to multi-million dollar Black-owned businesses like the Johnson Products Company and Seaway National Bank.
'The Bear' season 3 Hulu: Chicago restaurants featured in FX TV series include Roeser's Bakery, Ever restaurant, Pequod's Pizza
CHICAGO -- Season three of the highly-acclaimed Chicago-based series "The Bear" drops Wednesday on Hulu. There are 10 episodes in the third season of the Emmy award-winning series, and, once again, real-life Chicago restaurants are heavily featured in the show. ABC7's Val Warner took a deeper look at some of the local spots featured in "The Bear's" first two seasons. Chicago restaurants are front and center in the first two seasons of "The Bear," with 26 local spots featured in the FX show.
'The Bear' season 3 Hulu: Chicago restaurants featured in FX TV series include Roeser's Bakery, Ever restaurant, Pequod's Pizza
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Season three of the highly-acclaimed Chicago-based series "The bear" drops Wednesday on Hulu. There are 10 episodes in the third season of the Emmy award-winning series, and, once again, real-life Chicago restaurants are heavily featured in the show. ABC7's Val Warner took a deeper look at some of the local spots featured in "The Bear's" first two seasons. Chicago restaurants are front and center in the first two seasons of "The Bear," with 26 local spots featured in the FX show.
Chicago restaurants play starring role in 'The Bear'
Chicago restaurants play starring role in 'The Bear' Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:17PM As "The Bear" season 3 releases on Hulu, some Chicago restaurants featured in the show include Roeser's Bakery, Ever restaurant and Pequod's Pizza. Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Val Warner, Sunda founder Billy Dec walk through Near West Side for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. So, it is fitting that this installment of "Our Chicago: Neighborhood Walk" is featuring one of the city's most prominent and brightest stars in the AAPI community. That would be Billy Dec, a Filipino-American who is also a multi-talented entrepreneur, Emmy Award-winning TV personality, actor, attorney, filmmaker and restaurateur.
Chicago native and TikTok influencer The Corporate Baddie' DeAndre Brown shares insights about Gen Z in the workforce
WEATHER ALERTFlood Warning WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out ByVal Warner Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:57PM CHICAGO (WLS) -- Laughing through the ups and downs of working in corporate has been a hot trend on TikTok, so much so that Chicago native, DeAndre Brown was able to become a full-time influencer after going viral for his posts about Gen Z in the workforce.
Black Girls Jump: grassroots organization brings generations together by teaching them how to double Dutch in South Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago organization is working to helps Black girls jump into healthier futures. From push-ups to handstands, the girls are masters of jumping between two rapidly twirling ropes. Black Girls Jump teaches students at Horace Mann Elementary School how to double Dutch. "The goal is to get over the rope and stay over the rope," Double Dutch is rooted in Black urban culture. It was popularized in the 1970s.
Auburn Gresham Neighborhood Walk: Val Warner and Father Michael Pfleger of Saint Sabina Church tour a Chicago South Side community
CHICAGO (WLS) -- In the newest installment of "Neighborhood Walk," Val Warner takes a trip to the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. There, Val met up with one of the neighborhood's most distinguished residents: Father Michael Pfleger, the pastor of Saint Sabina Church. Pfleger first became pastor of the noted Auburn Gresham church in 1981. In the years since, he's become perhaps the most notable social activists in the Catholic Church.
Track Meet: Val Warner's son and track star Max meets meets Olympic gold medalist uncle
CHICAGO (WLS) -- This Black History Month, we're honoring the history and heritage of those making a difference. And this story takes a deep look into Val's family roots. It's the ultimate "track meet"... Her son Max got to meet his great, great uncle Greg. Dr. Gregory Bell is a former track and field athlete who won an Olympic gold medal for the long jump in 1956. "To my knowledge, there was no one else in my lineage who showed even a desire of the ability to do something noteworthy," Dr. Bell said.
Douglas neighborhood walk: Val and Sherman 'Dilla' Thomas tour Victory Monument, Sunset Café in Chicago's Bronzeville community
CHICAGO (WLS) -- In the newest installment of "Our Chicago: Neighborhood Walk", ABC7's Val Warner visits the Douglas neighborhood on the Near South Side of Chicago. The neighborhood, which is a part of Bronzeville, is one of the most historic African-American communities in the country. Her guide in Douglas is one of the city's most unique and prominent historians - Sherman "Dilla" Thomas.
Debt relief: Tips for attacking credit card balances from Bankrate
The total credit card debt for all Americans is now more than $1 trillion and more than half of all Americans carry their credit card balance from month to month. If you are determined to start paying down your credit card balances, there are ways to attack the problem. Experts say there's usually a good reason why credit card debt can start to grow.
Chicago festival: Hyde Park Summer Fest returns with musical lineup including 2 Chainz, Twista
CHICAGO (WLS) -- We're gearing up for another big party this weekend! ABC7 is "In The Neighborhood" for Hyde Park Summer Fest. The festival began in 2014 as Hyde Park Brew fest and has grown into a community-centric festival. This year's musical lineup includes 2 Chainz, Jonathan McReynolds, Robert Glasper, Tobe Nwigwe, Uncle Waffles, Terry Hunter, Twista, Shawnna, Do Or Die, Crucial Conflict and Vic Mensa, as well as the reunion of brothers Pusha T and No Malice as the duo Clipse.
South Side Chicago couple carrying love to new heights
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's a modern day love story of a woman meeting a man online. And this South Side couple are carrying their love to new heights as they work on their relationship. This is because one is in a wheelchair and other physically carries him around when needed. "When I first got with Van, I was so weak, I couldn't do anything" Brittny Smith said. "I could even pop the wheelie in his chair for him.
Chicago man Ruben Correa gets 2nd chance at life thanks to stem cell donation through Be The Match
Ruben Correa was diagnosed with leukemia at 13 CHICAGO (WLS) -- You could be the cure for thousands of people diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers. "You don't think in a million years that you would need somebody else's stem cells for your cancer journey but it happens to kids every day," Sandy Correa. Sandy is mother to Ruben Correa who was diagnosed with Leukemia at 13 years old.
Bone marrow registry taking place at Washington College in Chicago's Loop
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A bone marrow registry is taking place Monday downtown Chicago. The drive is taking place at Washington College, located at 30 E. Lake St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You must be between 18 and 40 years old to join the Be The Match Registry. SEE ALSO: Robin Roberts marks 10 years since lifesaving bone marrow transplant: How to become a donor You can also text WLS at 61474 to sign up and have a cheek swab kit mailed to your home, or visit bethematch.org.
Michelle Obama book tour: ABC7's Val Warner's exclusive interview ahead of Chicago Theatre show in Loop for 'The Light We Carry'
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former First Lady Michelle Obama is in Chicago promoting her new book, "The Light We Carry." Ahead of the book event ton Tuesday night, ABC7's Val Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with Obama. "Like many of us, the former first lady says she struggled finding normalcy during the pandemic... but she also learned. Now, she is offering lessons to all of us on how to overcome challenges during uncertain times," Warner said.
R Kelly news: 'Reporting R. Kelly' looks back on decades of sex abuse allegations against Chicago superstar
Born Robert Sylvester Kelly in 1967, Chicago R&B singer and songwriter R. Kelly rose to fame in the 1990s. At the peak of his career, Kelly was worth at least $100 million. To date, he has sold more than 75 million records. Best known for his song "I Believe I Can Fly," the embattled singer's career has been checkered with allegations of sexual abuse involving minors. Seemingly untouchable for decades by law enforcement, he's remained behind bars since an arrest in July 2019. CHICAGO -- "Reporting R.
Our Chicago: Building Black Original
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This series is hosted by ABC7's Cheryl Burton and Hosea Sanders, with contributions from Jim Rose, Val Warner and Will Jones. CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a special presentation of "Our Chicago: Building Black" (formerly "Heart & Soul"). From a revitalizing neighborhood construction project to programs that help fortify the mind, body and spirit, the half-hour special explores Chicago stories working to build new opportunities in the Black community.
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Chicago mother speaks out after Black hair discrimination bill, Jett Hawkins Act, passed by Gov. JB Pritzker
Val Warner sat down with Jett and his mom, Ida Nelson, to talk about her fight to end hair discrimination in Illinois and across the country. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Jett Hawkins was just 4-years-old when he was sent home from school for having braids. "I knew that, that was problematic, to tell me that a 4-year-old's hairstyle was a violation of the code of conduct. And his hair was very well groomed," said Nelson. "And so, I did not understand; well, I understood.
Black & Powerful: Valerie Jarrett, Obama Foundation President
In episode seven of the ABC 7 streaming series "Black & Powerful," Jarrett talks with "Windy City LIVE" host Val Warner. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Valerie Jarrett is known as the longest serving White House advisor in the Obama administration. Now, she's leading the important efforts of the Obama Foundation by working to "inspire, empower and connect" the next generation of young leaders. Jarrett is a longtime Chicagoan who grew up on the city's South Side.
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