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SWAT Teams Close Logan Square Streets on Labor Day
SWAT officers and armored vehicles sealed off North Kimball and West Wrightwood Avenues in Logan Square on Labor Day, halting traffic at 12:45 p.m.
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Red Line Service Stopped on South Side After Medical Emergency
The CTA halted Red Line service near 69th Street on Monday afternoon due to a medical emergency on the tracks, prompting riders to seek alternate…
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ABC7 Chicago Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Local Remembrances
ABC7 Chicago will air local remembrance programming on September 11, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, highlighting the city's…
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Man Killed in Logan Square Shooting
A 26‑year‑old man was fatally shot in the back on North Harding Street in Logan Square just before 8 p.m. on September 6, 2026, after police responded to…
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Little Village Businesses Still Feel Fallout From Operation Midway Blitz
Little Village merchants report continued economic losses and community fear a year after Operation Midway Blitz, highlighting the lasting impact on the…
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Six Dead, 18 Injured in Chicago Labor Day Shootings
Six people died and 18 were injured in a series of Chicago shootings over the Labor Day weekend, totaling 24 victims. The toll is lower than last year’s nine…
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Labor Day Forecast Calls for Sunny, Warm Chicago
NBC 5 Storm Team forecasts sunny skies and near‑80°F temperatures for Chicago on Labor Day, September 7, 2026. The warm, clear weather aligns with the typical…
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Woman in Late 20s Found Shot Dead in Woodlawn
A woman in her late twenties was found shot dead inside a home in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood on September 7, 2026. Police have opened a murder…
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Photographer Hosts One-Day Exhibit to Aid Chicago Street Vendors
Photographer Jesus "Chuy" Reyes is holding a one‑day exhibit on September 6, 2026, to raise money for Chicago street vendors through sales of his photographs.
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Chicago Officials Issue Lake Safety Warnings for Labor Day Weekend
Chicago officials issued safety advisories for Lake Michigan activities from September 5‑7, 2026, urging swimmers and boaters to stay alert, follow lifeguard…
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Hundreds to Swim Chicago River for ALS Fundraising on Sept. 20
Hundreds will swim the Chicago River on Sept. 20, 2026 to raise funds and awareness for ALS research, linking a public event with the disease’s outreach and…
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Chicago Reports $882 Million Budget Shortfall
Chicago announced a $882 million budget shortfall on September 4, 2026, indicating a gap between projected revenues and planned expenditures for the current…
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Man Shot in Marquette Park Identified by Medical Examiner
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the man shot and killed in Marquette Park on Chicago's Southwest Side, confirming his identity as part of…
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Volunteer Roles Available for 2026 Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is accepting volunteer registrations for a variety of roles before and during the October 2026 race, allowing individuals…
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Thousands Cycle Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive for 25th Bike the Drive
Thousands of cyclists rode 30 miles on Lake Shore Drive for the 25th annual Bike the Drive, highlighting the potential for safer streets for walkers and…
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Labor Day Parade Returns to Chicago’s Southeast Side
A Labor Day parade on September 5, 2026, brought union members, retirees and labor advocates back to Chicago’s Southeast Side for the first time since 2022,…
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Three Injured After Shooting on South Independence Boulevard
Two unidentified shooters opened fire on a group on South Independence Boulevard in West Garfield Park, injuring three people, including a 25‑year‑old and a…
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Police Chase in Rogers Park Injures Two Officers and Bystander
A brief police chase of a suspected stolen car in Rogers Park on September 6, 2026 ended in a crash that injured two officers and a pedestrian, prompting an…
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Woman Fatally Shot in Near West Side Home
A 42-year-old woman was discovered dead from multiple gunshot wounds in a Near West Side home around midnight on September 5, 2026. Chicago police are…
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Illinois State Police Open Death Probe on I-94 South Side
Illinois State Police have opened a death investigation on a South Side I-94 incident on September 6, 2026, following standard procedures for serious traffic…
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Common to Headline Chicago Live Festival at Navy Pier on Sept. 19
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…
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Polar Express Train Ride Cancelled for 2026
Organizers confirmed the Polar Express™ holiday train ride will not operate at Chicago Union Station in 2026, extending a three‑year absence.
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9-Year-Old Fires Gun, Critically Wounds 13-Year-Old in Fuller Park
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.