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Illinois health officials reported 995 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases with 58 hospitalizations, emphasizing the illness's severe gastrointestinal effects and ongoing investigations into its source.
Mayor Brandon Johnson outlined the criteria for selecting Chicago's next police superintendent and said a choice will be made soon as the current superintendent's term ends.
A 16‑year‑old boy died after being struck while riding an electric scooter in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood on August 5, 2026, according to police.
A storm system will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to Chicago from this evening into early Thursday, with up to one inch of rain and no active watches or warnings.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools announced a $38 million expansion of the Sustainable Community School program, originally piloted in 2018, to provide more resources to underperforming schools, amid criticism reported by NBC 5 Investigates.
Students from Stowe Elementary and West Side schools completed painting a hidden canvas of a historic Chicago clock‑factory storefront, preparing it for display in the school auditorium as classes resume.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros filed a 52‑page brief rejecting calls for a special counsel and contempt sanctions in the Broadview Six case, a dispute involving four of six Operation Midway Blitz protesters and a credibility crisis for the Chicago office.
A shortage of library staff and delivery drivers has caused thousands of books to pile up in Chicago Public Library branches, creating space and tracking problems and leading to fewer patron checkouts.
City crews cleared debris from clogged catch basins on a Chicago block after weeks of flooding, following resident reports to the ABC7 I-Team. The cleanup restored drainage and reduced standing water on the street.
Chicago homebuyers are facing intense bidding wars that push sale prices hundreds of thousands above asking due to a sharp shortage of available homes. The low inventory is prompting multiple offers on each listing, driving prices higher across the market.
Governor JB Pritzker wrote to the CEOs of seven major oil firms, demanding they return Iran war‑related windfall profits to Illinois consumers, echoing President Trump's criticism of high oil earnings during the conflict.
The Chicago White Sox added four July 31 deadline acquisitions, including pitcher Luis Castillo, to their 26‑man roster on August 4, completing seven roster moves aimed at reshaping the team.
Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the Illinois General Assembly to release $150 million for Chicago Public Schools, citing a $1 billion tax‑increment financing surplus and a new teachers contract. The funding is intended to address a budget shortfall and keep the district financially stable.
The Grand Victoria Foundation renamed itself A Movement Advancing Repair and Abundance (AMARA) and will now focus its grants on Black‑led organizations in Chicago, underscoring a commitment to racial justice amid federal rollbacks of DEI policies.
The annual Chicago Duck Derby on August 6, 2026 will release thousands of rubber ducks into the Chicago River to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois, supporting programs for over 24,000 athletes.
Cleanup crews began restoring Grant Park Tuesday after Lollapalooza ended, addressing debris and damage caused by heavy rain and over 100,000 attendees over the four‑day event.
A passenger was punched on a Blue Line train near the Pulaski stop on July 22, 2026, leading to hospitalization and surgery; Chicago police are searching for the suspect and have issued community alerts to aid the investigation.
Local advocates are pressing for the two closed safety‑net hospitals in Chicago to be reopened, citing the need for continued access to essential health care for vulnerable residents.
NBC 5 warns that fast‑moving disturbances on Wednesday, August 5, could bring repeated showers, thunderstorms and possible severe weather to Chicago, with multiple brief storm rounds expected throughout the day.
After tornadoes knocked out power for thousands in Chicago’s western suburbs, Hazel Crest residents organized clean‑up crews and shared resources to support affected neighbors. Their collective response helped ease the outage’s impact while utilities worked to restore service.
