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How community, healthcare groups work to improve Chicago's life expectancy gap

ABC Chicago 5/6 4:02A Mark Rivera

Depending on your ZIP code, your life span can vary by decades.

Person dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Hyde Park: police

ABC Chicago 5/6 4:02A WLS

A person died after being pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago's South Side on Tuesday evening, police said.

Family seeks justice 1 month after 18-year-old hit, killed while delivering DoorDash in Chicago...

ABC Chicago 5/6 4:02A Tre Ward

Despite security video showing the driver getting out of the SUV and leaving it behind with an injured passenger inside, police still have made no arrests.

Community rallies behind Chicago street performer who says thief stole his tips in viral video

ABC Chicago 5/6 4:02A Eric Horng

"I hope people take away that kindness beats everything," said street performer Andrew David.

What to know about Mayor Johnson's Hail Mary to keep Bears in Chicago

ABC Chicago 5/5 2:04P Stephanie Wade

Mayor Brandon Johnson said the Bears are "foolish" to leave the Chicago lakefront. He will head to Springfield for a last-minute play this week.

Related: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson heads to Springfield to lobby for more funding NBC Chicago (Local)

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Stable Mates

Chicago Magazine 5/5 1:00A Lynette Smith

With Chicago horseracing vanishing, the author recalls better days at the track — and the unforgettable characters he met there.

Brian Stack Makes His Late Night Exit

Chicago Magazine 5/4 1:00A Sarah Steimer

As The Late Show with Stephen Colbert comes to an end, one of its longtime writers, a Chicago-area native, looks back on three decades in the comedy TV trenches.

Photos from Paws Chicago’s 2026 Animal Magnetism Event

Chicago Magazine 4/27 7:57A Chicago Magazine

Paws Chicago’s ‘Animal Magnetism’ brings community together, raises record funds for homeless animals

Chicago on the Move

Chicago Magazine 4/27 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Through his shots of people in transit, photographer Graham Chapman captures the lifeblood of the city.

Five Condos Under $475,000

Chicago Magazine 4/27 1:00A Sarah Steimer

As of March 2026, the overall median home sale price in Chicago was up 5.2% from the prior year to $410,000. Here are a few spots near that mark.

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Chicago Cubs' game time vs. Reds moved up due to weather concerns

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/4 7:31A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs will move up their scheduled game against the Cincinnati Reds due to forecasted inclement weather.

Bears' schedule: 2026 opponents, schedule release info, more

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/3 7:30A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears’ schedule hasn’t been released yet, but when could we find out what the team’s 2026 season could look like?

Cubs' roster moves: Daniel Palencia back ahead of finale vs. Diamondbacks

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/3 5:55A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs will get a key member of their roster back Sunday, as closer Daniel Palencia was activated from the injured list.

Who is Dillon Thieneman? What to know about Bears' first-round draft pick

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/24 1:58A Alex Dvorak and Sanjesh Singh

The Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman 25th overall in the first round, but what should you know about the newest member of the Chicago team?

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