Does Pope Leo XIV root for Chicago Cubs or White Sox?

ABC Chicago 5/9 5:08A WLS

Now that the Chicago native has been named pope, everyone wants to know: is he a Cubs or Sox fan?

Chicago police officers involved in shooting in Hammond, COPA says

ABC Chicago 5/9 5:08A Cate Cauguiran

Chicago police could be seen investigating a crime scene and rollover crash Thursday evening in northwest Indiana. COPA is investigating a CPD officer-involved shooting.

Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi speaks on decision to run for US Senate: EXCLUSIVE

ABC Chicago 5/9 5:08A Ravi Baichwal

Illinois U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi sat down exclusively with ABC7 Chicago as he launches his campaign for Dick Durbin's open Senate seat.

Charges dropped against former Chicago Alderman Danny Solis after cooperation with feds

ABC Chicago 5/8 7:55A WLS

Charges have officially been dropped against former Alderman Danny Solis, court documents showed. It is all part of a deal he made to cooperate with the federal government after being charged with bribery.

Chicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson expecting 1st child

ABC Chicago 5/8 7:55A AP

The Chicago athlete couple announced the pregnancy on social media on Wednesday, with Mallory Swanson captioning a series of photos, "Our greatest blessing."

Fire breaks out at school in Portage Park, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 5/8 7:55A Stephanie Wade

A fire broke out early Thursday morning at massive school campus in the Portage Park neighborhood, Chicago police said.

Adopt puppy Aspen from Second City Rescue in Chicago

CBS Chicago (News) 5/8 7:10A CBS Chicago

Aspen is a female puppy, a retriever mix available to adopt from Second City Rescue in Chicago. She's an athletic, playful and smart pup who is looking for her fur-ever home.

Fire breaks out at Chicago Academy High School on Northwest Side

CBS Chicago (News) 5/8 6:19A Asal Rezaei

A fire broke out at Chicago Academy High School in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood early Thursday morning. Just after 1 a.m., the Chicago Police Department said firefighters responded to a fire on the third floor of the school, in the 3400 block...

Black smoke again pours from Sistine Chapel, signaling no new Pope chosen

NBC Chicago (Local) 5/8 6:19A

Around 11 a.m. Chicago time, white smoke billowed from the chapel chimney, signaling a new pope was chosen. Our latest story can be found here. Our original story continues below. As the secretive conclave among cardinals inside the Sistine...

Thrive Exchange development under construction to bring more affordable housing to South Chicago

CBS Chicago (News) 5/8 6:14A Todd Feurer

A $100 million project in the South Chicago neighborhood is celebrating its progress to bring more affordable housing and reinvestment opportunities to the South Side of Chicago. Thrive Exchange South, at 79th Street and Exchange Avenue,...

Classes moved after fire breaks out at Chicago high school

CBS Chicago (News) 5/8 6:14A CBS Chicago

A fire broke out at Chicago Academy High School in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood early Thursday morning. Chicago Academy officials confirmed students were moved to Thorp Scholastic Academy for the day and would return for dismissal.

Winning scratch-off ticket worth $10M sold at Rockford convenience store

CBS Chicago (News) 5/8 5:42A Jeramie Bizzle

For the second time this week, a scratch-off ticket worth millions was sold in Illinois, this time in Rockford. The player is the first to win the top prize of $10 million after purchasing the $10,000,000 Bankroll scratch-off game at the Stop N...

Schaumburg Boomers, Chicago Dogs, Kenosha Kingfish: Independent baseball kicks off

NBC Chicago (Local) 5/8 5:35A

It's been baseball season for weeks in Chicago -- but in the suburbs, several other smaller leagues are about to kick off for 2025.

Pitchfork Music Festival co-founder launches new Chicago event Sound and Gravity

CBS Chicago (News) 5/8 5:21A Sara Tenenbaum

Many fans were heartbroken when they learned Pitchfork Music festival was leaving Chicago for good after 19 years. But now one of the festival's co-founders is working on a new event featuring a wide range of musical genres. Mike Reed organized...

Women treated to Mother's Day makeovers from Dress for Success

CBS Chicago (News) 5/8 5:12A CBS Chicago Team

Two women from the Chicago area are being treated to Mother's Day makeovers on CBS News Chicago this morning! The women, who were selected by Dress for Success , will have their hair done by Larry's...