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7 shot, 2, fatally, in Back of the Yards shooting, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 6/5 1:02P Stephanie Wade

Seven people were shot, two fatally, in a shooting in the Back of the Yards neighborhood Friday morning, Chicago police said.

Bears' Board of Directors votes to advance stadium development in Hammond, IN, team says

ABC Chicago 6/5 1:02P WLS

The Chicago Bears' Board of Directors voted Thursday to advance the stadium development in Hammond, Indiana, the team said Friday.

Explosion kills man, shuts down Interstate 290 for hours in west suburbs: FBI

ABC Chicago 6/5 1:02P WLS

An explosion on Interstate 290 in Chicago's west suburbs killed one person and stopped traffic for hours Thursday, the FBI said in a statement Friday.

Read the Chicago Bears' full statement announcing latest stadium update

NBC Chicago (Local) 6/5 8:02A Alex Dvorak

From Bears leadership to Illinois lawmakers to Indiana's governor, a number of statements have been made surrounding the team's latest announcement that they plan to move...

What we know so far about the unusual series of events that left I-290 closed for hours

NBC Chicago (Local) 6/5 4:54A NBC Chicago Staff

Drivers were stranded, a major roadway was shut down for hours, bomb squads were called in and authorities from several federal and local agencies investigated after an...

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The Best Guide to Chicago Summer 2026

Chicago Good Life 5/27 6:29A thechicagogoodlife

We put together a Chicago Summer bucket list for everyone, but like seriously, for everyone. There is so much going on in Chicago during the summer, so we thought this would make it easy for you. A...

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Greek Orzo Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

Sequins and Stripes 6/4 12:38A liz

It s pasta salad season! I could eat pasta salad every night and this Greek version is packed with fresh flavors and textures. It pairs well with a protein and is the perfect side to summer barbecues....

Let’s Get Lit

Chicago Magazine 6/3 1:00A Lynette Smith

These forthcoming books, all from local authors or set in Chicago, are like the perfect summer day: rich, breezy, and indelibly memorable.

Chicago’s Best Summer Dishes

Chicago Magazine 6/2 1:00A Chicago Magazine

To fully relish the city’s greatest eating season, you need a plan. Here’s our checklist of 13 favorites to indulge in, from salads to soft serve.

Doorways of Chicago

Chicago Magazine 6/1 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Ronnie Frey’s streetfront photography spotlights beauty hidden in plain sight.

The Best Suburbs to Call Home

Chicago Magazine 5/26 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Six counties, 205 towns, only one winner. We crunched the numbers to rank every suburb in the Chicago area. Here’s how they stack up.

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What's next for the Bears after Illinois fails to pass new stadium bill?

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/1 7:20A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears didn't get the answer they were hoping for in Springfield over the weekend as the Illinois legislature failed to pass a bill aiming to keep the team in the...