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Woman Found Dead from Stabbing in Albany Park Home
Police found a woman dead from a neck stabbing inside a home on North Avers Avenue in Albany Park early Sunday, and the homicide investigation is ongoing.
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FAA Halts and Restores Flights at Chicago Airports Amid Storms
The FAA halted departures at O'Hare and Midway on Sunday due to severe weather, lifting the O'Hare stop after 3 p.m. but leaving travelers with average delays…
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Chicago Braces for Two Rounds of Severe Thunderstorms
The Storm Prediction Center warns that Chicago could face up to two rounds of strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Sunday, placing the area under a slight risk…
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North Side Hit-and-Run Woman Killed, Suspect Arrested
A woman was fatally struck in a North Side hit-and-run on August 9, 2026, and police have taken a suspect into custody as they investigate the homicide.
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Illinois Comptroller Stops Remains Acceptance at Bohemian Cemetery
Illinois Comptroller officials ordered Bohemian National Cemetery to stop accepting human remains after investigators raised possible storage law violations,…
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Over 16,000 Chicago Residents Lose Power in Storm
Severe thunderstorms on August 9, 2026 knocked out power for more than 16,000 Chicago-area customers across five counties. ComEd is working to restore service…
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Three Injured in Austin Neighborhood Drive‑by Shooting
A white sedan fired multiple shots at four people on North Leclaire Avenue in Austin, Chicago, injuring three individuals—a 33‑year‑old woman, a 36‑year‑old…
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CTA Finishes $25 Million Accessibility Upgrade at Austin Station
The CTA completed a $25 million project on August 7, 2026, adding elevators, ramps and other accessibility features at the Austin Green Line station,…
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Illinois Capitol Dispute, CPS Funding Boost, Mayoral Race Updates
Saturday's weekly review covered a Capitol dispute, new funding for Chicago Public Schools, and updates on the Chicago mayoral race, summarizing key political…
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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…