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Mild, Sunny Start to Chicago Week with Light Fog
The start of the week in Chicago will be dry and sunny with highs in the low 70s, though dense fog may reduce driver visibility.
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Illinois Confirms 23 Measles Cases in 2026
Illinois reported 23 confirmed measles cases in 2026, contributing to a continuing outbreak that officials are actively tracking.
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CTA Green Line Derails Near Harlem/Lake, Delays Stretch Hours
A CTA Green Line train derailed near Harlem/Lake station in Forest Park on September 26, 2026, prompting service suspension and shuttle buses, with delays…
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Driver runs red light, causing rollover crash in River North
A driver ran a red light in River North, striking a parked vehicle and causing it to roll over, leading police to respond.
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Teen Hospitalized After Air‑Rifle Shot During Joliet Prank
A teen was injured by an air‑rifle shot after deputies intervened in a prank attempt in Joliet, leading to hospitalization for internal injuries.
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Air Force One Overheads Medinah as President Heads to Golf
Air Force One flew over Medinah Country Club at 8 a.m. as President Trump traveled to the Presidents Cup, prompting cheers from the crowd.
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Dozens Hold Peaceful Vigil at Broadview ICE Facility
Dozens gathered for a peaceful vigil at the Broadview ICE facility on September 26, 2026, seeking answers about the effects of the September 2025 Operation…
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Man Shot in Ashburn Neighborhood on South Whipple Street
A 23-year-old man was wounded in the leg after a shooter fired from a black sedan on South Whipple Street in Ashburn on September 26, 2026. He was transported…
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110+ Teams Pull United Plane, Raising $230K for Special Olympics
Over 110 teams pulled a United 737 at O'Hare, raising more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
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One Hospitalized After Dan Ryan Expressway Crash
A crash on Chicago’s Dan Ryan Expressway on September 27 resulted in one person being hospitalized, according to Illinois State Police.
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Suspect Charged in Fatal Austin Neighborhood Shootings
A suspect was charged with murder after a male and female were fatally shot in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on September 24, 2026, amid a recent spate of…
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Sunny, Warm Temperatures Expected Across Chicago Saturday
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 60s to about 70 °F for Chicago on Saturday, offering a pleasant, mild day for residents.
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Police Search for Suspect Who Threw Passenger on CTA Red Line
Police are looking for a suspect who threw a Red Line passenger in Old Town, causing rib fractures. The assault occurred on September 22, 2026, prompting a…
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Child Critically Injured in Southwest Side Shooting, Police Take Suspect
A child was critically injured in a shooting at a Marquette Park home on September 26, and police have taken a person of interest into custody.
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Illinois AG charges 11 Ford Heights officials with theft
Eleven Ford Heights officials were charged on September 25 with stealing roughly $107,000 of taxpayer money, according to the Illinois Attorney General’s…
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Plane Pull at O'Hare Raises Over $230,000 for Special Olympics
The O'Hare Plane Pull on September 26 raised over $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois, with 120 teams pulling a United Airlines 737 12 feet. The funds will…
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Thieves Crash Into Lincoln Park Business, Steal ATM
Unknown thieves used a vehicle to smash into a Lincoln Park business early Saturday, stealing an ATM; Chicago police called the act a "crash-and-grab" theft.
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Harvest Moon to Light Up Chicago Skies Saturday Night
The Harvest Moon will be visible over Chicago Saturday night, September 26, 2026, thanks to mostly clear skies.
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Girl Shot in Chicago Lawn Home; Police Detain Person of Interest
A girl was found with a gunshot wound in a Chicago Lawn home and taken to hospital; police recovered a gun and detained a person of interest.
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Man Killed in Grand Crossing Car Chase After Gun Threat
A 26-year-old man was killed after a gun was pointed at him on South Cottage Grove Avenue, prompting a chase that ended in a shooting, according to Chicago…
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Four Arrested After Gary-to-Calumet City Police Chase
Four people were arrested after a Friday night chase from Gary to Calumet City involving a suspect wanted for strangulation.
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Solar Home Remains Lit During August Storm Outage
A Beverly Shores home stayed powered by rooftop solar storage during a week‑long storm outage in August 2026, highlighting interest in resilient home designs.
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ABC7 Chicago Offers Voter Resources for 2026 Midterms
ABC7 Chicago is providing voter information for Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, ensuring voters have the…
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Illinois Confirms 23 Measles Cases, Calls for Vaccination
Illinois has confirmed 23 measles cases this year, with 16 linked to an outbreak in Douglas and Moultrie counties, and health officials are urging residents to…