ABC7 Chicago News Site

ABC7 Chicago News Site is a news source that provides comprehensive coverage of local and national news. The site covers a wide range of topics including breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment and weather. The articles are well-researched and provide detailed information about the events reported. However, there are some instances of deceptive practices found in the articles such as using sensationalist language and omitting important context. The site does not display any significant bias but there are some minor contradictions found in the articles.

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • The source does not display any significant bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no conflicts of interest found in the articles.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • One article mentioned that an Airbus A320 experienced an engine issue at Chicago O'Hare Airport on Monday, but another article stated that a plane engine caught fire at Chicago O'Hare Airport on the same day.
  • There are some minor contradictions found in the articles such as differing details about the events reported.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • One article used a sensationalist headline by stating
  • There are some instances of deceptive practices found in the articles such as using sensationalist language and omitting important context.

Recent Articles

  • Mandatory Evacuations After Freight Train Derails in Suburban Chicago, Suspected Hazardous Material Leak

    Mandatory Evacuations After Freight Train Derails in Suburban Chicago, Suspected Hazardous Material Leak

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 A freight train derailment in Matteson, IL on Thursday prompted mandatory evacuations due to a suspected LPG leak. Approx. 25 cars derailed, one carrying LPG which leaked before being contained. No injuries reported, cause under investigation.
  • Suspect in Highland Park Shooting Rejects Plea Deal, Leaving Victims and Families Disappointed

    Suspect in Highland Park Shooting Rejects Plea Deal, Leaving Victims and Families Disappointed

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Robert Crimo III, suspect in the July 4th, 2022 Highland Park mass shooting that left seven people dead and 48 injured, rejected a plea deal during a June 26 court hearing. The agreement would have imprisoned him for life. Prosecutors had offered to dismiss remaining charges in exchange for his guilty plea to seven counts of murder and 48 counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.
  • Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke Sentenced to Prison for Corruption: A Longtime Politician's Fall from Grace

    Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke Sentenced to Prison for Corruption: A Longtime Politician's Fall from Grace

    Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, a 54-year political veteran and Finance Committee chair, was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $2 million for racketeering, bribery, and extortion convictions on June 24, 2024. Despite letters of support from prominent figures like former federal prosecutor Dan Webb and his wife Anne - a former Illinois Supreme Court justice - Burke was convicted for using his power to force developers to hire his law firm in exchange for political favors.
  • Man Undergoes First Awake Kidney Transplant at Northwestern Medicine

    Man Undergoes First Awake Kidney Transplant at Northwestern Medicine

    Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 In a medical first, 28-year-old John Nicholas underwent an awake kidney transplant at Northwestern Medicine in May 2024. Using single-spinal anesthesia, the procedure allowed him to feel no pain and reduced hospital stays. Friend Pat Wise donated a kidney after being identified as a match due to Nicholas's worsening Crohn's disease.
  • 7-Year-Old Jai'mani Amir Rivera Killed in Chicago Shooting: Suspect Charged with First-Degree Murder

    7-Year-Old Jai'mani Amir Rivera Killed in Chicago Shooting: Suspect Charged with First-Degree Murder

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 7-year-old Jai'mani Amir Rivera was fatally shot in Chicago's Near West Side on June 21, 2024, allegedly by a 16-year-old suspect named Raysean Comer. The incident occurred as Jai'mani was leaving his home and being struck by gunfire from outside his apartment complex. Comer appeared in court and was charged with first-degree murder and personally discharging a firearm, which caused Jai'mani's death. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, with no specific target identified.
  • Bold Thieves Target Small Packages Containing High-Value Items: Porch Pirates Steal Smartphones, Apple Watches Seconds After Delivery

    Bold Thieves Target Small Packages Containing High-Value Items: Porch Pirates Steal Smartphones, Apple Watches Seconds After Delivery

    Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 Bold porch pirates steal high-value packages, including smartphones and Apple Watches, moments after delivery in various locations. In one instance, a thief snatched Kyle Dorsch's Apple Watch from him while a FedEx driver was still at the door in Columbus, Ohio. Porch pirates have also been impersonating Amazon delivery drivers near Philadelphia to commit thefts. The average cost of stolen packages is over $80, and nearly half occur at single-unit homes. Florida has made package theft a third-degree felony for items worth more than $40, and delivery companies are increasing security measures.
  • United Flight 2091 Aborts Takeoff at O'Hare Due to Engine Issue, No Injuries Reported

    United Flight 2091 Aborts Takeoff at O'Hare Due to Engine Issue, No Injuries Reported

    Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 On May 27, 2024, United Airlines flight 2091 from Chicago O'Hare to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport aborted takeoff due to an engine issue. The incident resulted in no injuries for the 153 passengers and crew. The FAA halted arrivals for 45 minutes, and passengers safely evacuated after the Airbus A320 was towed back to the gate. United described the situation.
  • Northwestern and Rutgers University Presidents Testify on Campus Antisemitism Amid Protests

    Northwestern and Rutgers University Presidents Testify on Campus Antisemitism Amid Protests

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Northwestern and Rutgers university presidents testified before Congress about antisemitic encampments on their campuses following violent clashes between pro-Palestinian and counterprotesters at UCLA. Both presidents acknowledged missteps in handling the protests, while Republicans criticized their deals with protesters. Tensions continue to rise between pro-Palestinian and counterprotesters on college campuses amidst the Israel-Hamas war, with universities under pressure to ensure student safety and peaceful expression.
  • Louisville Police Officer Disciplined for Not Activating Body Camera During Arrest of Golf Star Scottie Scheffler

    Louisville Police Officer Disciplined for Not Activating Body Camera During Arrest of Golf Star Scottie Scheffler

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Louisville Metro Police officer Bryan Gillis faced disciplinary action for not activating his body camera during the arrest of world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler at Valhalla Golf Club, resulting in a controversial incident and concerns over body camera usage.
  • Fatal Crash in Glenview: 21-Year-Old Taeyoung Kim Charged with DUI After Killing 17-Year-Old Marko Niketic

    Fatal Crash in Glenview: 21-Year-Old Taeyoung Kim Charged with DUI After Killing 17-Year-Old Marko Niketic

    Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 A 21-year-old man, Taeyoung Kim, allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and cannabis at over 120 mph in a 35-mph zone crashed into another vehicle, killing the driver, Marko Niketic, a Glenbrook South High School senior. Kim's blood-alcohol level was measured at 0.088 percent and he is charged with DUI. A court hearing resulted in his detainment.