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Police Shoot Dog After Officer Attack in Humboldt Park
On September 21, 2026, three Chicago police officers shot and killed a dog that attacked one of them during an investigation on North Christiana Avenue in…
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Illinois Colleges Shine in US News 2027 Rankings
US News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking places two Chicago schools in the top ten and several other Illinois universities among the higher‑ranked…
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Fall Equinox Brings Cooler Weather to Chicago
The autumn equinox began at 7:05 p.m. on September 22, 2026, bringing partly cloudy skies and temperatures about ten degrees below normal, with a high of 63 °F…
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Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Chicago Police Reform Case
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear arguments on Chicago's police reform package, a case that could determine whether the proposed civilian oversight and…
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Mayor Candidate Seeks Court Block on Three Dual Candidacies
Mayor candidate William Quinlan sued to block three Democratic officeholders from running for Chicago mayor while seeking reelection, citing a recent change to…
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BBB warns Chicago of door-to-door repair scams
The Better Business Bureau warned Chicago residents in September 2026 that door‑to‑door scammers are offering fake or unnecessary roof, chimney, gutter and…
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Legionella Found in Hilton Garden Inn Pool, Two Cases Confirmed
Two Legionnaires disease cases in Evanston were traced to the pool and hot tub at the Hilton Garden Inn after testing confirmed Legionella bacteria in the…
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70-Year-Old Naperville Man Killed in Greater Grand Crossing Shooting
A 70-year-old Naperville homeowner was fatally shot while in his truck in an alley on South Calumet Avenue, Greater Grand Crossing, at 10:15 a.m. on September…
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Free Guide Released for Chicago’s First Full Board of Education Election
A free voter guide released on September 21, 2026 explains Chicago’s first election in which residents will elect the entire Board of Education, outlining…
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Concrete Barriers Fall on Route 53, Road Reopens
Concrete barriers fell onto Illinois Route 53 in Palatine on September 21, 2026, prompting a temporary closure that was cleared by police, allowing the road to…
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Half‑Foot Rain Over Four Days Overwhelms Chicago Stormwater System
Chicago experienced about six inches of rain over four days in late September, overwhelming the city's stormwater system and causing widespread flooding, a…
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Chicago Gas Prices Surge Past $5 Per Gallon
Gasoline prices in Chicago rose above $5 per gallon on September 21, 2026, driven by higher transportation costs and reflecting a national trend that may raise…
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Chicago Lawyers Settle Three Lawsuits Over Former Detective
Chicago lawyers settled three civil lawsuits tied to a former detective on September 21, 2026 after pressure from the Chicago City Council, ending pending…
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Rain Lingers in Chicago with Scattered Showers Expected Monday
Chicago continues to see heavy rain and cooler temperatures, with more than two inches falling over recent days and scattered showers expected Monday morning…
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Mayor Holds Open House to Shape Bronzeville Trail
Mayor and city officials are hosting a free open house in Bronzeville from September 21‑27 to gather public input on the proposed multi‑use Bronzeville Trail,…
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Two Men Sought After Gunpoint Robberies in Lincoln Park
Chicago police are searching for two male suspects who robbed three women at gunpoint in Lincoln Park on September 20, demanding jewelry and prompting…
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Family Sues Chicago Over Fatal Police Chase Collision
A Chicago family has sued the city over a woman’s death caused by a police chase, and after the City Council rejected a settlement, a trial date has been set.
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South Chicago Residents Invited to Comment on Upzoning Plan
Chicago has opened a public comment period, ending October 5, 2026, for a South Chicago upzoning plan aimed at increasing housing and commercial density, with…
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Illinois Governor says AI Threat Equals Nuclear Weapons, Urges Federal Safeguards
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker warned that artificial intelligence poses a danger comparable to nuclear weapons and called on Congress to enact federal…
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Teen Drives Himself to Hospital After Gunshot Injury
A 17-year-old shot in the shoulder and chin drove himself to St. Bernard Hospital early Sunday and was later moved to Stroger Hospital, where he is in fair…
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Chicago water agency urges residents to curb use amid storms
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago asked residents to reduce water use on September 19, 2026, to protect water quality and lower…
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Heavy Rain Delivers Up to 1.7 Inches, Flood Warnings Issued
Heavy rain over the weekend delivered up to 1.74 inches in Chicago and triggered flood warnings for rivers and creeks in the area. The National Weather Service…
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Chicago River Swim Canceled Due to Heavy Rain and Flood Warning
The Chicago River Swim was canceled on September 20, 2026, due to heavy rain and a flood warning, part of a broader disruption of major Chicago events caused…
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First United Methodist Church of Elgin Reopens After Storm Damage
After 18 months of repairs, the First United Methodist Church of Elgin reopened with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony, ending a closure caused by storm damage that…