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The FAA halted departures at O'Hare and Midway on Sunday due to severe weather, lifting the O'Hare stop after 3 p.m. but leaving travelers with average delays of 100 minutes. Midway's ground stop remained in effect, extending disruptions at both Chicago airports.
Police found a woman dead from a neck stabbing inside a home on North Avers Avenue in Albany Park early Sunday, and the homicide investigation is ongoing.
A severe thunderstorm watch and multiple warnings covering Chicago, central Lake County, Porter County, and northern LaPorte County were issued on August 9, 2026, with wind gusts up to 70 mph expected until 4:30 p.m.
Six people were shot in separate incidents on Chicago’s South and West sides early Sunday, resulting in three deaths and two critical injuries, as police continue investigations.
The National Weather Service issued flood advisories for four Chicago-area counties after thunderstorms produced nearly 1.5 inches of rain per hour, with the warnings lasting until 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Bally's has slowed construction on its River West casino as the city and a local community group discuss expanding video gambling terminals, with work resuming after the dispute is resolved.
A Verizon wireless outage in Chicago on August 8, 2026 disrupted phone calls for over 13,000 users, with more than 10,000 customers reporting problems and Downdetector logging over 13,300 complaints.
Four people were arrested after a verbal confrontation involving two off‑duty Chicago police officers and a group of several men and women escalated into a fight at 31st Street Beach on August 7, 2026.
A car that failed to yield collided with a school bus on Illinois Route 9 near Gibson City at 8:38 a.m., killing one person. Illinois State Police are investigating the crash.
A dispute in Englewood turned deadly on Aug. 7, leaving one 34‑year‑old man dead and two others injured, with police investigating the shooting.
ABC7 Chicago received several calls from Montgomery residents reporting a bright, fast-moving object across the sky on Thursday night, August 6, 2026, which may have been a meteor. The station is investigating the reports and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Chicago will see sunny skies and temperatures rising into the 80s on Saturday, with a brief risk of evening thunderstorms as the weekend concludes.
A recent study shows Illinois homeowners now pay over $2,700 annually for home insurance, about 14% more than the national average.
Insight Health Systems, after reporting a $30 million loss in 2024, is seeking to buy two closed Chicago hospitals, building on its 2021 $1 purchase of Mercy Hospital, now Insight Hospital and Medical Center.
A mid‑August 2026 survey shows Chicago parents expect to spend more on back‑to‑school supplies than the U.S. average, reflecting higher budgeting for educational items as the new school year approaches.
The U.S. Secret Service has investigated 10,000 threats against political protectees in 2026, the highest count on record, and the Chicago Field Office is deploying agents to interview suspects directly.
Saturday's weekly review covered a Capitol dispute, new funding for Chicago Public Schools, and updates on the Chicago mayoral race, summarizing key political and educational developments in the state.
The CTA completed a $25 million project on August 7, 2026, adding elevators, ramps and other accessibility features at the Austin Green Line station, addressing longstanding barriers for riders with disabilities.
Art teacher Hailey Rodden will open a floral studio called Florals by Hailey in Chicago’s Austin Arts District this fall, offering community workshops and planning to expand into a retail shop.
The CTA reopened the Austin Green Line station with full accessibility features, raising systemwide compliance to 75 percent and advancing toward a 2038 goal of complete accessibility.
