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Alderman Sigcho‑Lopez Launches 25th Ward Re‑Election Bid
Byron Sigcho‑Lopez announced his bid for re‑election as the 25th Ward alderman on August 18, 2026, after being removed from the congressional ballot for…
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Seven Teens Shot Across Chicago, One Dies
Chicago police say seven teenagers were shot in separate incidents across the city on Aug. 18‑19, 2026, resulting in one death. Investigators are treating the…
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Teen Killed in South Lawndale Drive-By Shooting
A 17‑year‑old male was killed in a drive‑by shooting from an unidentified dark SUV on South Hamlin Avenue in South Lawndale, Chicago, prompting police to seek…
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Woman Killed, Man Injured in Little Village Apartment Stabbing
A 59‑year‑old man fatally stabbed a woman with a steak knife in a Little Village apartment and then injured himself, leading to his arrest and hospitalization…
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WNDR Museum Announces Closure of Chicago and Boston Sites
The WNDR Museum announced that its Chicago and Boston locations will permanently close in September 2026, ending operations that began in 2018 and expanded in…
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Amazon Expands Prime Air Drone Delivery to Chicago, 499 More Cities
Amazon announced that its Prime Air drone delivery service will expand to Chicago and a total of 500 U.S. cities, adding the city to hundreds of new…
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Three Injured in Humboldt Park Drive‑by Shooting
A drive‑by shooting in a Humboldt Park parking lot on August 19 wounded three people, prompting a police investigation amid a series of recent gun incidents in…
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Rain and Non‑Severe Storms Expected Wednesday Afternoon
Showers and non‑severe thunderstorms are forecast along and south of I‑80, including Kankakee, as a cold front moves through Chicago on Wednesday afternoon and…
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Dead Ducks and Fish Found at DuSable Harbor Prompt Probe
Volunteers with the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors reported dead ducks and fish at DuSable Harbor on August 19, prompting Illinois wildlife officials to…
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Electrician Rescued After Six Hours Trapped in 130‑Foot Sign
An electrician was rescued after six hours trapped inside a 130‑foot truck‑stop sign in Wilmington. Emergency crews freed him without serious injury,…
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Vintage Audio Repair Veteran Vows to Stay Chicago's Last
Roman Sokolov of Electronic Engineers vows to keep his Chicago shop open as the city’s final vintage audio repair service, amid a sharp decline in businesses…
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Man critically injured in Near West Side shooting
A 28-year-old man was critically injured after a shooting on North Leavitt Street in Chicago's Near West Side early Tuesday, prompting an Area 3 police…
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Low‑End Severe Thunderstorm Risk Expected in Chicago Tuesday
NBC 5’s storm team, led by Kevin Jeanes, forecast a low‑end risk of multiple thunderstorm rounds in Chicago starting around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, urging residents…
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Kurv Industrial Revises Ford City Mall Plan Ahead of Hearing
Kurv Industrial has revised its Ford City Mall redevelopment plan, adding a public plaza and CTA bus stop to a four‑building industrial campus, and will…
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Potential Candidates Emerge for 2026 Chicago Mayoral Race
Several individuals have announced or are considering a run for Chicago mayor as the 2026 election approaches, indicating a potentially competitive race. The…
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DuPage Employee Mistakenly Triggers Tornado Sirens During Test
An employee of DuPage Public Safety Communications accidentally activated tornado sirens during a scheduled test at 3 a.m. on August 18, 2026, causing…
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Police Arrest 16 Teens After Illegal Rave at Closed Congress Theater
Chicago police arrested sixteen teenagers for trespassing after an unauthorized rave at the abandoned Congress Theater in Logan Square. The theater had been…
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Five Chicago Schools Rank in U.S. News Top 100
U.S. News & World Report’s 2026‑2027 Best High Schools Rankings placed five Chicago-area schools, including Northside College Preparatory, in the national top…
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Former Commissioner Accuses Treasurer of Intimidation in Election Letter Dispute
Former Cook County commissioner John Boykin filed a complaint with the Inspector General accusing Treasurer Maria Pappas of intimidation and official…
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Chicago Teachers Union Sues Think Tank Over Defamation Claim
The Chicago Teachers Union has sued the Illinois Policy Institute for defamation, alleging that a recent audit falsely accuses the union of financial…
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Suspect Arrested After Stealing Clothes, Eating at Chicago Macy’s
A suspect who stole clothing, tried it on, and ate food inside a downtown Chicago Macy’s was arrested after security footage helped police identify and locate…
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CTA adds four routes to Frequent Network
The Chicago Transit Authority is adding four new bus routes to its Frequent Network on August 23, 2026, increasing the network to 24 routes with…
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Teamsters Walk Out at Cook County Forest Preserve
Teamsters members at the Cook County Forest Preserve began a strike on August 17, 2026, after rejecting management’s contract offer, intensifying an ongoing…
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City to Spray Insecticide in Beverly, Morgan Park, Washington Heights
Chicago Public Health will spray insecticide Monday night in Beverly, Morgan Park and Washington Heights after a West Nile virus case and a storm‑delayed prior…