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An ethics committee hearing on Oct. 1 will review a publicly funded World Business Chicago ad featuring Mayor Johnson and former President Trump, questioning the use of taxpayer money for political promotion.
Chicago will raise river bridges from September 30 through mid‑November 2026 to allow boats to pass, temporarily stopping road traffic.
Amazon Prime Video's 'Neagley' has become the top‑streamed show, ranking first on the platform. The action series, a 'Reacher' spin‑off, is shot on location in Chicago.
A suspect was charged with murder after a male and female were fatally shot in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on September 24, 2026, amid a recent spate of violence in the area.
A crash on Chicago’s Dan Ryan Expressway on September 27 resulted in one person being hospitalized, according to Illinois State Police.
Over 110 teams pulled a United 737 at O'Hare, raising more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
A 23-year-old man was wounded in the leg after a shooter fired from a black sedan on South Whipple Street in Ashburn on September 26, 2026. He was transported to Advocate Hospital.
Dozens gathered for a peaceful vigil at the Broadview ICE facility on September 26, 2026, seeking answers about the effects of the September 2025 Operation Midway Blitz.
Air Force One flew over Medinah Country Club at 8 a.m. as President Trump traveled to the Presidents Cup, prompting cheers from the crowd.
A driver ran a red light in River North, striking a parked vehicle and causing it to roll over, leading police to respond.
A CTA Green Line train derailed near Harlem/Lake station in Forest Park on September 26, 2026, prompting service suspension and shuttle buses, with delays lasting until at least 6:40 p.m.
Illinois reported 23 confirmed measles cases in 2026, contributing to a continuing outbreak that officials are actively tracking.
The start of the week in Chicago will be dry and sunny with highs in the low 70s, though dense fog may reduce driver visibility.
The council delayed the parking meter sale vote to next week to secure a 5% revenue share, part of renegotiations of the 2008 privatization.
ABC7 Chicago is providing voter information for Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, ensuring voters have the necessary resources before Election Day.
A Beverly Shores home stayed powered by rooftop solar storage during a week‑long storm outage in August 2026, highlighting interest in resilient home designs.
Four people were arrested after a Friday night chase from Gary to Calumet City involving a suspect wanted for strangulation.
A 26-year-old man was killed after a gun was pointed at him on South Cottage Grove Avenue, prompting a chase that ended in a shooting, according to Chicago police.
A girl was found with a gunshot wound in a Chicago Lawn home and taken to hospital; police recovered a gun and detained a person of interest.
The Harvest Moon will be visible over Chicago Saturday night, September 26, 2026, thanks to mostly clear skies.
