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Chicago Firefighter's Basement Death Tied to Missing Thermal Cameras, NIOSH Finds

Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman fell through a floor into a burning basement during a Rogers Park structure fire on March 16, 2026, and died of burns the following day. A new federal safety investigation has now laid out a chain of warning signs that were missed and equipment that sat unused before his death.

Chicago, IL · 12h

unearththevoyage.com

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Craving Real Paczki? These 8 Illinois Polish Bakeries Fill Them Fresh Every Morning

You might walk past a plain little storefront a hundred times before the smell of warm, sugared dough finally pulls you inside. Then you bite into a pillowy paczki stuffed with jam or cream, and suddenly that ordinary corner feels like a secret you need to protect. Illinois has a...

Illinois · 1d

Country Herald

Tinley Park, IL Residents May See Amazon Drones Beginning Today

Amazon Prime Air launches from Matteson with drones carrying packages up to five pounds.

Tinley Park, IL · 9h

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Pat Hynes on Winning Cook County Assessor Race, Easing Tax Burdens

Democrat Pat Hynes beat out Libertarian Nico Tsatsoulis in Tuesday’s election to become the next Cook County assessor. The office is tasked with delivering accurate and transparent assessments to all residential and commercial properties. Hynes has called the system broken and mismanaged, and vowed to fix it. Hynes spent...

Cook County, IL · 1d

The Crusader Newspaper

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Chicago pastor Michael Eaddy to be consecrated bishop

A longtime Chicago West Side pastor whose ministry has extended beyond the pulpit into education, employment, housing assistance and community development will assume a major leadership position in one of the nation’s largest historically Black Christian denominations. Bishop-elect Michael Eaddy, pastor of People’s Church of the Harvest Church of...

Chicago, IL · 9h

Block Club Chicago

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Two Scooter Riders Killed In Separate Chicago Crashes, Including One Involving Police

CHICAGO — Two people riding electric scooters were killed this week in separate collisions — one after a crash with a marked Chicago Police vehicle in Bridgeport and another after colliding with an SUV in North Park. A 39-year-old man was riding an electric scooter in the 3200...

Chicago, IL · 4h

CBS Chicago

200-acre South Works site pitched as new lakefront Bears home

Related Midwest says a stadium and entertainment district at the former South Works site would also host concerts and community events. As of late October, the Bears said Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, were their only options.

Chicago, IL · 9h

CBS Chicago

CTA cutting 13 stops from #50 Damen bus route

The CTA is eliminating 13 bus stops at nine intersections from the #50 Damen route in just over a week.

Chicago, IL · 6h

trapezeonline.com

Huskies race to the finish line in the Chicago Marathon

For history teacher Noah Scibbe, running the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon was a long-held goal. During the race, which took place Oct. 11, he wrote the names of people and pets important to him on his arms, including his wife, dogs and late father. “It was a journey...

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ABC 7 Chicago

2 teens shot in Humboldt Park, Chicago police say

Two teens were wounded in a shooting in Humboldt Park Thursday morning, Chicago police said.

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Trains.com

OmniTRAX sees demand for Blue Island, Ill., logistics hub

BLUE ISLAND, Ill. — OmniTRAX has signed a number of new tenants for its Blue Island logistics hub, the rail and real estate company said today (Nov. 5). The 90-acre facility on Chicago’s south side began operations in February [see “OmniTRAX opens new logistics hub …,” Trains.com, Feb. 26, 2026]. It borders 119th and Division [...] Read More...

Blue Island, IL · 1d

WGN News

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Man fatally shot while at South Side park

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot while at a South Side park on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the shooting occurred just before 6:30 p.m. at a park located in the 3500 block of South Vincennes Avenue in Bronzeville. Officers said the victim, a 33-year-old man, was in the […]

CBS Chicago

Soul Train Awards held in Chicago for the first time

Thursday night was a homecoming for one of Chicago's cultural treasures, as the Soul Train Awards arrived in the city where the iconic show originated. The taping of the awards show brought stars to the Loop.

Chicago, IL · 22h

CBS Chicago

Balloon release honors slain violence prevention leader Andre Thomas

A Chicago area violence prevention leader who was shot and killed last weekend was remembered on Thursday with a balloon release in West Englewood.

depaulpreprampage.com

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Football Program Taking Shape Under New Head Coach

DePaul Prep’s 2026 football season kicked off with Assistant Admissions Director, Nick Bizzieri leading the team, his first as head coach. Leading the team for his first year as head coach, Bizzieri is prepared to go far this season. In previous years, he was the offensive linemen coach and...

Chicago, IL · 22h

TAG24 NEWS

Missed flight leads tiny kitten to find his forever home after getting lost at the airport

Chicago, Illinois - A tiny kitten wandered aimlessly around Chicago's O'Hare Airport before a missed flight led to his happy ending! Virgil Wiebe was recently traveling through Chicago but didn't make his connecting flight. So, he decided to take a smoke break in the meantime – a decision that would change his life. While Wiebe was smoking in front of Terminal 1, a tiny orange kitten suddenly appeared, as NBC Chicago reported. He said, "He sort of appeared out of nowhere. I already missed one flight, and I figured, well, I might be missing another one." The four‑legged newcomer, estimated to b...

Chicago, IL · 13h

Block Club Chicago

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Beverly Phono Mart Makes Pop-Up Space Permanent After Car Crashed Into Original Location

BEVERLY — After a New Year’s Day car crash derailed their business, Mallory McClaire and Chantala Kommanivanh have finally found a new permanent home for their record store. Beverly Phono Mart will reopen Friday at 1802 W. 103rd St., where it’s operated as a pop-up since the crash....

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Country Herald

Illinois Metra Alert Today: Riders Must Sign Up for New System

Metra's old email alert system shuts down Thursday as a new text and email notification service launches.

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WBBM News Radio

Family, friends remember violence interventionist killed in shooting

Those who knew and worked with a violence interventionist on Chicago’s South Side say they plan to work even harder in light of his murder over the weekend.