Pope Leo XIV gifted signed Caleb Williams Chicago Bears jersey

ABC Chicago 7/5 12:55A WLS

Pope Leo can now show his support for the Chicago Bears while wearing an autographed Caleb Williams jersey.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, White Sox's Miguel Vargas added to MLB All-Star Game rosters

ABC Chicago 7/5 12:55A ESPN

The Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas have been added to the National League and American League reserve rosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

Woman disarms man during argument, dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound in Jefferson Park: CPD

ABC Chicago 7/4 2:33P WLS

A woman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after arguing with someone and taking their gun on the city's Northwest Side early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.

7 hospitalized after fire breaks out in trash chute at Greater Grand Crossing high-rise: CFD

ABC Chicago 7/4 2:33P WLS

Seven people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a South Side high-rise building's trash chute on Saturday morning, the Chicago Fire Department said.

Man wanted for sex offense on CTA train in South Loop, police say

ABC Chicago 7/4 2:33P WLS

Chicago police are looking for a man accused of committing a sex offense on a CTA train back in May.

Chicago prepares safety measures for holiday weekend as community groups mobilize

ABC Chicago 7/4 3:47A Craig Wall

Community organizations and city officials outlined plans Friday to help keep residents safe over the Fourth of July weekend, one year after 55 people were shot and eight were killed during the holiday period.

Large Chicago police investigation seen on South Side

ABC Chicago 7/3 5:30P WLS

A large Chicago police investigation was seen Friday afternoon on the city's South Side.

Rep. Danny Davis, Chicago community leaders reflect on America's promise ahead of July 4

ABC Chicago 7/3 5:15P Leah Hope

On the eve of the Fourth of July holiday, community leaders and advocates gathered at the Chicago History Museum to reflect on America's promise and discuss whether that promise has been fulfilled for all Americans, particularly African Americans.

CPD releases photos of persons of interest in double fatal shooting on NW Side

ABC Chicago 7/3 5:15P WLS

Chicago police have put out surveillance pictures of people they want to talk to about a double murder on the city's Northwest Side last week.

Boat capsizes on Geneva Lake, 3 dead as storms blow through area, downing trees

ABC Chicago 7/3 5:15P WLS

Strong storms are tearing through the Chicago area Friday afternoon, after many raked the area Thursday into Friday.

NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet with fan festival ahead of race weekend

ABC Chicago 7/3 5:09A Maher Kawash

Excitement is building in Joliet as NASCAR prepares to return to the Chicagoland Speedway for the first time in seven years, with fans getting an early taste of the weekend festivities during a downtown fan festival.

Man charged after woman sexually assaulted while jogging on 606 Trail, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 7/3 5:09A WLS

Chicago police are investigating a horrific attack on a popular trail on the city's Northwest Side, where woman was tackled and groped as she jogged this week.

Chicago-area towns preparing celebrations for America's 250th birthday

ABC Chicago 7/3 5:09A John Garcia

As the nation prepares to mark its 250th birthday Saturday, communities across the Chicago area are hosting celebrations and tributes.

CCPSA searching for next Chicago police superintendent after Snelling retirement announcement

ABC Chicago 7/3 5:09A WLS

The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is now looking for the next Chicago Police Department superintendent following Larry Snelling's retirement announcement.

Mother continues search for answers 9 years after daughter killed in Chicago hit-and-run crash

ABC Chicago 7/3 5:09A Sarah Schulte

A Chicago mother is still searching for answers nine years after her daughter was killed in a hit-and-run crash, a case that remains unsolved despite her continued efforts to keep attention on it.