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Secret Service Investigates 10,000 Threats in 2026
The U.S. Secret Service has investigated 10,000 threats against political protectees in 2026, the highest count on record, and the Chicago Field Office is…
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Chicago Parents Budget More for School Supplies Than Nation
A mid‑August 2026 survey shows Chicago parents expect to spend more on back‑to‑school supplies than the U.S. average, reflecting higher budgeting for…
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Insight Health Pursues Two Chicago Hospital Acquisitions After $30M Loss
Insight Health Systems, after reporting a $30 million loss in 2024, is seeking to buy two closed Chicago hospitals, building on its 2021 $1 purchase of Mercy…
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Illinois Homeowners Pay Over $2,700 in Insurance, 14% Above National Average
A recent study shows Illinois homeowners now pay over $2,700 annually for home insurance, about 14% more than the national average.
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Sunny Saturday Forecast Turns to Evening Thunderstorms in Chicago
Chicago will see sunny skies and temperatures rising into the 80s on Saturday, with a brief risk of evening thunderstorms as the weekend concludes.
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Possible Meteor Seen Over Montgomery, Illinois Thursday Night
ABC7 Chicago received several calls from Montgomery residents reporting a bright, fast-moving object across the sky on Thursday night, August 6, 2026, which…
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One Dead, Two Hurt in Englewood Shooting
A dispute in Englewood turned deadly on Aug. 7, leaving one 34‑year‑old man dead and two others injured, with police investigating the shooting.
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One Dead After Car Hits School Bus on Illinois Route 9
A car that failed to yield collided with a school bus on Illinois Route 9 near Gibson City at 8:38 a.m., killing one person. Illinois State Police are…
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Four Arrested After Off‑Duty Officers Involved in Beach Altercation
Four people were arrested after a verbal confrontation involving two off‑duty Chicago police officers and a group of several men and women escalated into a…
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Verizon Outage Disrupts Calls for Over 13,000 Chicago Users
A Verizon wireless outage in Chicago on August 8, 2026 disrupted phone calls for over 13,000 users, with more than 10,000 customers reporting problems and…
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Rain Chances Return to Chicago This Weekend
NBC 5 Storm Team forecasts isolated showers on Friday with rising rain chances through Sunday, extending recent rounds of showers and thunderstorms across…
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Watchdog Releases Video of June Shooting of Two Suspects
Chicago's police watchdog released video and 911 recordings of a June 10 shooting in Country Club Hills, where undercover officers and ATF agents fired on two…
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Nurse Sues After Security Guards Fail to Intervene on Red Line
A 61-year-old nurse has sued the CTA and private security guards after a fare evader knocked her over at the 95th Street Red Line station, raising concerns…
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Illinois Announces 10-Day Back-to-School Tax Holiday
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker launched a ten‑day sales‑tax holiday from Aug. 7‑16, lowering the rate on qualifying back‑to‑school items from 6.25% to 1.25% with a…
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Cook County ME Probes Over 50 Bodies at Chicago Funeral Home
Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating over 50 decomposing bodies found at a Southeast Side funeral home, focusing on identification and public…
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Chicago Woman’s Fake Lululemon Return Tied to $100K Theft Ring
A woman’s attempt to return counterfeit items at a Rush Street Lululemon store on August 7 linked her to a retail theft ring responsible for over $100,000 in…
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Cafe Con Leche Celebrates 25 Years of Breakfast Burritos
Cafe Con Leche celebrated 25 years of its breakfast burritos on August 7, 2026, highlighting its lasting role in Logan Square and its connection to owner Esam…
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Police and Ambulances Rush to 31st Street Beach Fight
Police and five ambulances responded to a large fight at Chicago’s 31st Street Beach on the afternoon of August 7, 2026, working to restore order and provide…
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Austin Green Line Station Reopens Fully Accessible
The CTA reopened the Austin Green Line station with full accessibility features, raising systemwide compliance to 75 percent and advancing toward a 2038 goal…
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SWAT Teams Capture Barricaded Suspect in Waukegan Home
On August 7, 2026, Lake County sheriff’s SWAT and Waukegan police surrounded a home on Mill Court, arrested a barricaded suspect after an alleged crime, and…
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Evanston Gas Line Break Triggers Shelter Order, Repairs Underway
A high‑pressure gas line ruptured in Evanston on August 7, leading officials to issue a shelter‑in‑place order that was lifted after safety checks, while crews…
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Art Teacher Hailey Rodden to Open Florals Studio in Austin District
Art teacher Hailey Rodden will open a floral studio called Florals by Hailey in Chicago’s Austin Arts District this fall, offering community workshops and…
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Illinois Governor Urges Trump for Tariff Relief for Families
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker publicly asked President Donald Trump on August 6, 2026, to provide tariff relief for Illinois families facing higher costs due…
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Portillo's Lays Off 140 Employees at Oak Brook Headquarters
Portillo's announced on July 31, 2026 that it is cutting 18 percent of its Oak Brook headquarters staff, laying off 140 corporate and field‑management…