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A high‑speed crash on North Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park on September 4 killed one man and left another critically injured, with police attributing the collision to the SUV driver losing control.
Pete Sack of NBC 5 says Saturday will stay humid with temperatures in the 80s, but the rest of Labor Day weekend should become cooler and more comfortable.
A Labor Day Parade featuring union members, retirees and labor advocates took place on Chicago’s Southeast Side on September 5, marking the first such event there since 2022 and honoring the city’s labor movement.
A 9-year-old shot a 13-year-old inside a Fuller Park home on September 4, leaving the older child critically injured as police investigate.
Organizers confirmed the Polar Express™ holiday train ride will not operate at Chicago Union Station in 2026, extending a three‑year absence.
Hip‑hop artist Common will headline the free Chicago Live Festival at Navy Pier on Sept. 19, followed by the pier’s fireworks display, marking his return to his hometown.
The hung jury in Lindsay Clancy’s trial has drawn national attention to postpartum depression, prompting Chicago medical experts and ABC7 Chicago to clarify its differences from postpartum psychosis and highlight the need for better maternal mental‑health awareness.
Chicago police reported two robberies on Friday morning in the West Loop and River North, one involving a gun, with two male suspects still at large.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Chicago, northern Illinois, and northwest Indiana, warning of temperatures up to 95°F and a heat index of 104°F for four days, ending each day at 10 p.m. This is the fourth consecutive day of dangerous heat in the region.
Prime Healthcare halted obstetrics services at three Chicago hospitals, prompting criticism from Rep. Lauren Underwood over the lack of explanation or travel assistance for patients. The suspension follows earlier cuts to OB/GYN and pediatric care by the operator.
Chicago officials have warned the public to exercise caution and follow safety measures on Lake Michigan during Labor Day weekend, citing the high number of beachgoers and boaters expected.
Uber announced on September 1, 2026 that it will cut more than 300 Chicago jobs, about ten percent of its local workforce, as part of a broader effort to simplify its organization after five years of growth.
Chicago Police report that a woman was fatally shot while walking in Englewood on Friday morning, September 4, 2026, and an investigation is underway with no arrests yet.
Community leaders, including Dolores Ruiz-Villalvazo and local institutions, plan a mural for the new Roseland police precinct to be painted by neighborhood teenagers, integrating youth perspectives into the precinct’s design.
A federal, military‑style raid on a South Shore apartment building in September displaced residents who remain without stable housing nearly a year later. The city is also coping with an $882.4 million budget gap and recent bridge collapses.
Photographer Jesus "Chuy" Reyes is hosting a one‑day photo exhibit on September 6 in Chicago to raise funds for street vendors, who often rely on community initiatives for financial aid.
Extreme heat on Sept. 2 caused two Chicago movable bridges, including the DuSable Lake Shore Drive Bridge, to seize in the raised position, creating traffic jams that lasted over four hours.
The Blue Island School District dismissed all custodial staff in August 2026 and is now using temporary cleaning methods, prompting concerns from the workers’ union and parents.
The Logan Square Listening Club has begun monthly listening parties to highlight local musical heritage, foster community interaction, and expand access to music in the Chicago neighborhood.
Two beluga whales died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in early September 2026, following the death of a rescued whale the previous week, bringing the total recent losses to three.
