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A 25‑year‑old woman was grabbed on the buttocks by a male suspect on a CTA platform in Chicago’s Loop on September 3, 2026, prompting a police investigation and search for the assailant.
Six Chicago skyscrapers will glow purple on September 19, 2026, to honor Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day and remember stillborn babies, including a couple's son James.
Larry Snelling, retired Chicago Police superintendent, began receiving a $15,744.73 monthly pension on August 31, 2026, amounting to nearly $190,000 annually with a 3% yearly increase after 34 years of service.
Chicago police say two SUVs were driven into businesses on West Addison’s 3200 block in Irving Park, allowing thieves to grab merchandise before fleeing in a separate vehicle. The crimes are being investigated as part of a citywide wave of vehicle‑ramming thefts.
Divvy recorded 3.5 million rides in July and August 2026, with each month exceeding one million trips, marking a new summer ridership record for Chicago's bike-share program.
A 46-year-old man was shot six times while walking to his car in Avalon Park on Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. He is in critical condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center, and police have not yet identified or apprehended the shooter.
A concealed‑carry permit holder shot a suspected robber during an attempted robbery at a Shell station in Orland Park on September 15, 2026, prompting a police investigation into the use of force.
A joint report by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and NORC shows that 35% of Chicago households are food insecure, highlighting the extensive need for assistance across the city’s pantry network.
Chicago computer science experts said fears of an imminent AI threat are overstated but urged careful oversight as the city debates AI regulation.
A new report released on September 14 lists individuals who have declared or are considering a run for Chicago mayor, outlining the early field ahead of the upcoming election.
A 12-year-old boy fired a gun left on a Chicago school bus near Bridgeport school on September 14, 2026. Police are investigating the unidentified man who placed the weapon on the bus and the circumstances of the discharge.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Chicago area under a marginal severe weather risk for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, forecasting multiple showers, thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds. The unsettled pattern could bring brief disruptions, though the risk remains limited.
Chicago and Kane County health officials warned on September 14 that a measles outbreak of over 160 cases in southwestern Wisconsin and two local cases pose a risk to travelers, especially at Union Station. They urged vaccination checks and caution for those traveling to the affected area.
The Farmers' Almanac has released its snowfall forecast for Chicago's 2026-2027 winter, providing residents with a general expectation as the city moves into the colder season.
Yellowjacket activity has sharply increased in Chicago, with many nests reported on building siding and in yards after a summer of extreme heat, storms and wildfire smoke.
A new study released on September 14, 2026, finds that roughly one‑third of Chicago households lack reliable access to enough food, indicating a rise in food insecurity across the city.
Keke Palmer led a mat Pilates class for nearly 250 people at Salt Shed on September 13, 2026, as part of Chicago's second annual Move at the Shed festival, marketed as an empowering fitness experience.
Chicago’s finance committee voted to raise the borrowing approval threshold from 26 votes to 34, requiring a two‑thirds majority and making new debt harder to approve.
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued a September 10 outlook showing over a 90 percent chance of a very strong El Niño in fall and winter 2026‑27, projecting colder conditions for northern states and milder weather for Chicago and the southern U.S.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District officials, led by President Kari K. Steele, outlined how they monitor and manage water quality to keep the Chicago River safe for swimming, highlighting ongoing efforts to meet health standards.
