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CBS News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Nonprofit takes in sheep found wandering Chicago's West Loop
It was sheer madness, or shear madness, in Chicago's West Loop this week — and we don't mean "Shear Madness," the famous whodunit play set in a hair salon. We do mean a sheep — yes, that's right, a sheep — that was spotted running around the West Loop and the Fulton Market area on Monday. The sheep caused quite a commotion for hours, with people following the animal with their phones to see what was going on. Witnesses said the sheep escaped a butcher shop and slaughterhouse on Halsted Street. He clearly had a mission, and he saved his own life in doing so. He was spotted around lunchtime Monday, running all around the West Loop and the Fulton Market District. "I pulled up to the stop sign, and I literally thought I was like tripping or seeing something," said Bobby Grilli. "I could not believe I was looking at a shee p." Grilli saw the sheep on the lam himself before he trotted down Green Street. People following the woolly animal said he got out of the flock of the Halsted Packing House at 445 N. Halsted St. "It was funny, because as we got to Halsted Street, the butcher came running across the street," Grilli said. Butchers were seen in TikTok videos going after the sheep, which they corralled into a parking lot. "The butcher was like hiding behind the car to like sneak up behind it," Grilli said. At one point, the sheep was cornered by Chicago Animal Care and Control — and the fuzzy fugitive was put in the back of their van. But Chicago Animal Care and Control said they do not have the space to house livestock like sheep. So the sheep ended up in the backyard of Chicago Chicken Rescue, a nonprofit in the South Side's Woodlawn neighborhood. Cofounder Christina Zelano said the rescue operation works with Animal Care and Control to take in domestic animals that come into the shelter — and after 15 years, she said this was her first sheep. "He was at a slaughterhouse in Chicago, and managed to escape and find his way to the main administrative office, and then smashed through a glass window and ended up roaming the streets of Chicago," said Zelano. This is why Zelano says the sheep had a slaughterhouse marking on his back. "So we're looking for a home for the sheep, a more permanent home, on a farm that has other sheep," said Zelano. For the next few days to a week, Zelano said Chicago Chicken Rescue will be in the backyard. Dozens of chickens and ducks are on one half of the yard, while the sheep is claiming the other. "I thought, what an impressive animal that he escaped this way to his freedom — and [we] wanted to provide him a chance to live, which is what he wanted," said Zelano. Zelano said she does not think the sheep has been outside. She is not sure of his history, but said he is very scared and standoffish.
CBS News
18-07-2025
- CBS News
2 men injured during fight that started on CTA train in Chicago's West Loop
Two men were injured during a fight that started on a CTA train in Chicago's West Loop early Friday morning. Chicago police said a 50-year-old man got into an argument with another man while riding the train in the 400 block of South Clinton Street just after 12:30 a.m. Police said the men got off the train, and the altercation became physical. The 50-year-old man struck the other man in the face with a sharp object, and he fought back. The man who was struck in the face was taken to Northwestern Hospital in serious condition. The 50-year-old was taken to Rush Hospital, where he was treated for a chin injury. Police did not confirm if any arrests were made. Area Detectives are investigating.
CBS News
17-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
5 restaurants added to Chicago Michelin Guide for 2025 including Oliver's, Nadu and Taqueria Chingon
The Chicago Michelin Guide has added five new restaurants in 2025, making them eligible for stars or Bib Gourmand recognition. In Bucktown, Indian/Mexican fusion restaurant Mirra and Mediterranean casual modern bistro Tama are now in the guide. So is popular – and newly resurrected in the West Loop – Mexican street food spot Taqueria Chingon They are joined by regional Indian specialist Nadu in Lincoln Park is also now in the Michelin Guide, as is New American South Loop hotspot Oliver's. Now that they're included, each restaurant is eligible to earn Bib Gourmand status or, more importantly, Michelin stars later this year. Michelin stars are among the most prestigious awards in the culinary industry, and are awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking regardless of restaurant style or fine dining status. The most stars a restaurant can earn is three. There are only 157 restaurants in the world right now that have three Michelin stars.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Police warn of armed robberies reported in West Loop and nearby neighborhoods
CHICAGO (WGN) — A string of armed robberies has prompted a warning from Chicago police, urging residents in several Near West Side neighborhoods to stay vigilant. According to the Chicago Police Department, a group of two to four masked men have been targeting victims in the West Loop, West Town, Little Italy, Fulton Market District and Goose Island neighborhoods. In each reported incident, the suspects arrived in a stolen gray Infiniti Q50, equipped with various stolen license plates, and approached the victims at gunpoint. The suspects, described as Black males between the ages of 16 to 25 wearing dark clothing, hooded sweatshirts and black ski masks, demanded property and in some cases, asked for the victims' phone passcodes, CPD said. Police say some of the victims were pistol-whipped during the incidents. In two of the robberies, police say the suspects did not take anything. List of reported incidents: July 3 at 7 a.m. in the 1400 block of West Carroll Avenue (West Loop) July 3 at 10 a.m. in the 1500 block of West Harrison Street (Little Italy) July 4 at 7:40 a.m. in the 1200 block of West Carroll Avenue (Fulton Market District) July 4 at 8:21 a.m. in the 1100 block of North Paulina Street (West Town) July 4 at 9:14 a.m. in the 800 block of West Blackhawk Street (Goose Island) July 4 at 9:26 a.m. in the 900 block of West Weed Street (Goose Island) July 4 at 11:17 a.m. in the 300 block of North Laflin Street (West Loop) Advice for residents from CPD: Do not resist. Your safety is more important than property. Take notes of distinctive features such as scars, acne, limps or tattoos. Avoid chasing the suspects if they flee. If safe, remain on scene to help answer officers' questions. Do not touch any evidence at the scene. Anyone with information on the robberies or suspects is asked to contact Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 or submit an anonymous tip at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
20-05-2025
- CBS News
Thieves smash into jewelry store in Chicago's West Loop
Kay Jewelers in West Loop hit in lunchtime smash-and-grab Kay Jewelers in West Loop hit in lunchtime smash-and-grab Kay Jewelers in West Loop hit in lunchtime smash-and-grab Thieves smashed their way into the Kay Jewelers store in Chicago's West Loop and stole jewelry Tuesday afternoon. Police said at 12:09 p.m., four thieves smashed into the jewelry store in The Maxwell complex at 1010 S. Canal St., and used blunt objects to break the glass containers. They stole the jewelry, and bounced in the car with the goods. No injuries were reported, police said. No one was in custody late Tuesday. Belmont Area detectives were investigating.
