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A WBEZ contract review shows that five of Illinois' twelve public universities, including UIUC and UIC, still have active surveillance camera agreements with Flock Safety, while the other campuses have ended such relationships.
TimeLine Theatre has extended its world‑premiere play based on Jonathan Eig’s Pulitzer‑winning book The Birth of the Pill, now running through Oct. 11, 2026, offering Chicago audiences more chances to see the dramatized history of oral contraceptives.
Chicago's first fully elected school board will convene in January 2027 as the school‑closure moratorium ends, and candidates for board president are divided on whether to close more schools amid declining enrollment. The discussion echoes the 2013 closure of fifty schools ordered by former Mayor Rahm Emanuel, highlighting ongoing concerns about resource allocation and community impact.
A Chicago neighborhood was included in TimeOut’s 2026 list of the world’s 40 coolest neighborhoods, based on food, drink, nightlife and unique character, as judged by on‑the‑ground experts.
Chicago police found a human body inside a newly delivered patrol car on the South Side on September 17, 2026, and the department has opened an investigation into how the corpse entered the vehicle.
Covenant House will host a sleep‑out at Soldier Field in November 2026, targeting $1 million to fund housing, food, mental‑health, education and employment services for Chicago’s homeless youth.
Chicago City Council added a $75 million transfer fee and profit‑sharing provisions to a $2.53 billion, 57‑year parking‑meter lease with Stonepeak Partners, a move described by mayor’s aide Jason Lee as benefiting taxpayers.
Insight Chicago has been granted management of Weiss Memorial and West Suburban hospitals through a settlement, ending the prior operator's role and aiming to reopen the closed facilities with support from community advocates.
The FAA imposed ground stops on departures at O’Hare and Midway on Thursday morning due to thunderstorms and heavy rain, halting flights at O’Hare until 7:15 a.m. and keeping Midway closed through at least 8:45 a.m., resulting in roughly two‑hour average delays.
The Chicago City Council advanced a rival renters' rights ordinance on September 17, 2026, intensifying a debate among council members as the city evaluates multiple tenant‑protection proposals.
Concord Capital has proposed a plan to keep the historic sign and facade of the former Logan Square SRO hotel while converting the building, vacant for 12 years, into apartments. The proposal seeks to preserve architectural heritage and revitalize the property.
A 51-year-old man was stabbed in the neck on South Mason Avenue early Wednesday and is in critical condition, with police investigating.
Recent groping and sexual assault reports on Chicago's train system and in three neighborhoods, including Wicker Park, have heightened commuter fear. Authorities are monitoring the cases amid broader concerns about transit safety.
The Chicago School Board President hosted a public town‑hall forum on September 15, 2026, allowing community members to discuss district policies and provide input. The event reflects the board’s routine practice of holding open meetings to engage residents in school governance.
A man was seriously injured in Edgewater after an attacker deliberately commanded a dog to bite him, prompting a police investigation into the intentional assault.
Chicago's Housing Committee approved a revised Protecting Renters Ordinance by a 12‑9 vote after Mayor Brandon Johnson removed the "just cause" eviction provision, marking an early success in his tenant‑protection agenda.
Incumbent Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his bid for re‑election in mid‑September, joining roughly a dozen candidates in the 2027 Chicago mayoral race, setting the stage for a competitive election cycle.
Two people were arrested early on September 16 after a fight near a North Side 7‑Eleven turned violent, resulting in gunfire that shattered a car window. Police responded, made the arrests at the scene, and continue to investigate.
Chicago City Council approved a new agreement allowing a New York firm to acquire the city's parking meters, offering revised financial benefits compared to the previously criticized Daley‑era lease.
Target started using reusable bags for in‑store and drive‑up purchases at Chicago stores on September 14, 2026 as part of a limited‑time marketing activation being tested in select U.S. markets.
