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Heat Warning Dropped for Most Chicago Areas, Still Active South
The National Weather Service lifted the extreme heat warning for central and northern Cook County on September 3, but kept it active for southern Cook County…
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Woman Critically Injured After Oakland Shooting
A 33-year-old woman was critically injured after a gunman fired at her on South Lake Park Avenue in Chicago’s Oakland neighborhood at 7:50 a.m., and police are…
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Chicago Schools Shift Outdoor Activities Indoors Due to Heat Warning
Chicago Public Schools moved all outdoor activities indoors on September 3, 2026 after an Extreme Heat Warning was issued for parts of the city, cancelling…
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18-Year-Old Dies After Gunshot Injuries at Englewood Hospital
An 18-year-old male died from multiple gunshot wounds after being taken to St. Bernard Hospital in Englewood around 6:40 a.m. on September 3, 2026; police have…
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Semi‑Truck Hits Bridge, Sparks Multi‑Vehicle Crash on I‑88
A semi‑truck struck a bridge on I‑88 in Chicago’s western suburbs at 1:50 p.m., causing a three‑vehicle crash with one injury and leading to miles‑long traffic…
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Two More Beluga Whales Die at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
Two beluga whales died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in early September 2026, following the death of a rescued whale the previous week, bringing the total recent…
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Chicago Park District to Put Grant Park Changes to Vote
The Chicago Park District will hold a public vote on proposed changes to Grant Park, seeking community input before any redevelopment proceeds.
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Chicago’s “Bubble Lady” Brings Smiles on Buses and Festivals
Bridget Josey spreads bubbles on Chicago buses and at local festivals to lift spirits, a practice that began with her grandson and now reaches commuters and…
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FBI and Chicago Police Launch Probe of South Side Bank Heist
The FBI and Chicago Police are jointly investigating a robbery at a U.S. Bank branch on the South Side that occurred on September 2, 2026. Details of the theft…
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Heat-Related Bridge Jam Stalls Lake Shore Drive Traffic
A scheduled lift of the DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge malfunctioned due to high heat, leaving it stuck up and causing a thirty‑minute traffic jam on…
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Chicago Residents Report Surge in Biting Flies Citywide
Chicago residents are posting about an unusual increase in biting flies across the city and suburbs, with social media activity highlighting the widespread…
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NOAA Forecasts Milder Chicago Winter with 40‑50% Warm Trend
NOAA predicts a 40‑50 percent chance of above‑normal temperatures for Chicago’s 2026‑27 winter, citing El Niño’s effect on the Pacific jet stream that should…
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Prime Healthcare Shifts OB Care to Two Chicago Hospitals
Prime Healthcare will discontinue obstetrics care at three Chicago-area hospitals on Oct. 1, 2026, moving those services to St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital and…
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Exonerated Woman Opens West Side Home for Wrongfully Convicted Women
Marilyn Mulero, exonerated after more than six years in prison, opened a West Side home to house up to ten women wrongfully convicted or who served long…
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Heat Advisory Extended for Chicago Area, Ends 9 p.m. Wednesday
The National Weather Service extended a heat advisory for twelve Chicago‑area counties, set to expire at 9 p.m. Wednesday, due to continued hot and humid…
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Chicago Schools Halt Outdoor Activities Under Heat Advisory
Chicago Public Schools canceled all outdoor activities on September 2, 2026, following a citywide heat advisory from the National Weather Service that remains…
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School Board Candidates Vow to Ban AI in Classrooms
Chicago school board candidates signed a pledge on September 2, 2026 to ban AI tools in public school classrooms, citing privacy concerns. Advocacy groups also…
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Chicago shootings and homicides stay at historic low levels in 2026
Chicago police report that citywide shootings and homicides in 2026 have stayed at the historic low levels first recorded in 2025, marking a continued downward…
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Buona Beef Opens Walk‑Up ‘Beef Stand’ Inside Rainbow Cone
Buona Beef has opened a limited‑menu walk‑up ‘Beef Stand’ inside Rainbow Cone on Division Street, adding a temporary Italian‑beef window to the longtime…
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Chicago Farm Lab Marks Over Ten Years of Community Gardening
Chicago Farm Lab marked over ten years of providing gardening education to students and free produce to Belmont Cragin residents, supporting three local…
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Chicago Health Officials Confirm West Nile Virus Fatality
Chicago health officials reported a death from West Nile virus on September 1, 2026, highlighting the ongoing, though occasional, presence of the…
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Chicago Sues South Chicago Chapel Over Dozens of Bodies
Chicago filed a lawsuit against South Chicago Chapel on September 1, 2026, alleging negligence after dozens of decomposing bodies were found on the chapel’s…
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SkyART Gets $2.5 Million State Grant for Facility Expansion
SkyART received a $2.5 million Illinois state grant to add studio, therapy and storage space at its South Chicago headquarters, supporting its free arts…
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Heat Wave May Push Chicago Suburbs Near 105°F
Meteorologists forecast a heat wave that will push perceived temperatures above 100°F across Chicago, with southern suburbs nearing 105°F on September 1‑2,…