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ABC7 to Stream Chicago River Swim on Sept. 20
ABC7 Chicago will livestream the annual Chicago River Swim on September 20, 2026, supporting ALS research and youth swim education.
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Chicago Community Unites at Fundraiser for Injured Officer Nelson Crespo
Chicago residents and police officials gathered on September 18, 2026, to raise funds and support for Officer Nelson Crespo, who was severely injured in an…
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Riot Fest 2026 Launches with 5 a.m. Lines for Twenty One Pilots
Riot Fest 2026 opened at Douglass Park with crowds queuing until 5 a.m. for headliner Twenty One Pilots, alongside performances by Patti Smith, Insane Clown…
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Metra Train Strikes Car in Barrington, Causing Delays
A Metra Union Pacific Northwest train hit a car at Hart Road and Route 14 in Barrington on September 18, causing extensive delays on the line serving Chicago’s…
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Thunderstorms Set to Bring Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Tonight
A series of thunderstorms will hit Chicago Friday night, bringing heavy rain, cooler temperatures and flood risk, prompting travel warnings and preparation…
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Concord Capital Plans to Preserve Logan Square Hotel Facade for Apartments
Concord Capital has proposed a plan to keep the historic sign and facade of the former Logan Square SRO hotel while converting the building, vacant for 12…
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Chicago Council Advances Rival Renters' Rights Ordinance
The Chicago City Council advanced a rival renters' rights ordinance on September 17, 2026, intensifying a debate among council members as the city evaluates…
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FAA Halts Departures at O’Hare and Midway Amid Thunderstorms
The FAA imposed ground stops on departures at O’Hare and Midway on Thursday morning due to thunderstorms and heavy rain, halting flights at O’Hare until 7:15…
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Insight Chicago Takes Over Management of Two Illinois Hospitals
Insight Chicago has been granted management of Weiss Memorial and West Suburban hospitals through a settlement, ending the prior operator's role and aiming to…
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Mayor's Aide Defends $75 Million Fee in Parking Meter Deal
Chicago City Council added a $75 million transfer fee and profit‑sharing provisions to a $2.53 billion, 57‑year parking‑meter lease with Stonepeak Partners, a…
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Covenant House Plans Soldier Field Sleep Out to Raise $1 Million
Covenant House will host a sleep‑out at Soldier Field in November 2026, targeting $1 million to fund housing, food, mental‑health, education and employment…
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Body Found Inside New Chicago Police Car on South Side
Chicago police found a human body inside a newly delivered patrol car on the South Side on September 17, 2026, and the department has opened an investigation…
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Chicago Neighborhood Makes TimeOut’s 2026 Coolest List
A Chicago neighborhood was included in TimeOut’s 2026 list of the world’s 40 coolest neighborhoods, based on food, drink, nightlife and unique character, as…
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TimeLine Theatre Extends Pill Play Through Oct. 11
TimeLine Theatre has extended its world‑premiere play based on Jonathan Eig’s Pulitzer‑winning book The Birth of the Pill, now running through Oct. 11, 2026,…
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Five Illinois Public Universities Keep Flock Surveillance Cameras
A WBEZ contract review shows that five of Illinois' twelve public universities, including UIUC and UIC, still have active surveillance camera agreements with…
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Chicago Starts Plaque Pilot to Preserve Lincoln Park Homes
Chicago’s Historic Plaque pilot will document and plaque historic Lincoln Park homes to preserve their stories amid ongoing loss of older residences.
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Chicago Drivers Fined $4.5 Million for Blocking Bus and Bike Lanes
Chicago’s traffic‑camera system identified motorists blocking bus and bike lanes, resulting in $4.5 million in fines issued on Tuesday night. The city…
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School Board Candidates Debate Budgets, Closures on WTTW Forum
Candidates for Chicago school board president discussed budgets, potential school closures, and the importance of the upcoming election during a live WTTW…
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Illinois Restaurants Earn Spots on NYT’s 2026 Top‑50 List
Two Illinois restaurants—one in Chicago and one in the suburbs—were selected for the New York Times' 2026 list of the nation's fifty best eateries, compiled by…
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Chicago Faces Possible Torrential Downpours and Localized Flooding
The National Weather Service warns that multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms could bring torrential downpours and localized flooding to Chicago,…
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O'Hare Tied for Last in JD Power Airport Survey
JD Power’s latest survey places O’Hare International Airport tied for last with Newark Liberty Airport among the nation’s 20 largest airports, while both…
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Woman Cited After Fatal Sauganash Motorcycle Crash
A 37-year-old motorcyclist died after an SUV turned in front of him on West Peterson Street in Sauganash on September 13, 2026, and the 44-year-old driver was…
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Illinois Requests FEMA Disaster Aid After August Storms
Illinois has formally asked FEMA for disaster assistance after extensive damage from August 2026 storms, and the agency will now review the request to…
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Illinois Farmers Face Wet Weather and Rising Costs
Illinois farmers are dealing with reduced yields due to wet weather while facing higher fuel prices and increased loan interest rates, creating financial…