Chicago's Ukrainian-Americans celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day amid Russia's ongoing war

ABC Chicago 8/23 5:21A Gabe Ferris

Chicago's Ukrainian community gathered Saturday night to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day ahead of the official holiday. The event in the city's Ukrainian Village featured traditional music, food, and games.

3 in custody after driver slams into SUV while fleeing from police on Near West Side: CPD

ABC Chicago 8/22 8:21A WLS

Three people are in custody after a driver fleeing from officers on the city's West Side on Friday night, Chicago police said.

3 hospitalized after car plunges into Lake Michigan in Streeterville, police say

ABC Chicago 8/22 8:21A WLS

A car plunged into Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago early Saturday, police said.

Supertri Chicago events kick off at Foster Beach Saturday; road closures in place

ABC Chicago 8/22 8:21A Evelyn Holmes

Supertri Chicago, formerly known as the Chicago Triathlon, kicks off Saturday on the lakefront.

Sunny skies and pleasant conditions ahead for Chicago area; caution urged on Lake Michigan

NBC Chicago (Local) 8/22 3:46A Matt Stefanski and Pete Sack

Beautiful weather is on tap for the Chicago area, with dry conditions expected for several days and temperatures settling into the mid-to-upper 70s.

Woman charged with DUI in Loop crash that killed woman riding motorcycle on DuSable Lake Shore...

ABC Chicago 8/21 9:48P WLS

A 25-year-old woman is facing charges, including felony DUI causing death, after another woman, a leader in Chicago's motorcycling community, was killed in a crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive downtown Chicago, police said.

Child among 4 seriously injured in crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive downtown, CFD says

ABC Chicago 8/21 9:28P WLS

A child was among four people seriously injured in a crash Friday evening on DuSable Lake Shore Drive downtown Chicago, fire officials said.

Students receive free school supplies at West Side giveaway

ABC Chicago 8/21 9:28P John Garcia

Many kids are back in school around the Chicago area already. And Chicago Public Schools students return on Monday.

US House Minority Leader Jeffries visits Chicago as Democrats push to regain House majority

ABC Chicago 8/21 9:28P Craig Wall

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries visited Chicago on Friday as part of a national fundraising tour, urging supporters to stay focused on affordability concerns and the party's effort to flip five House seats in November.

ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: Aug. 21, 2026

ABC Chicago 8/21 9:28P Dionne Miller

On the latest ABC7 Sports Overtime, Dionne Miller previewed the Chicago Bears' preseason matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals and discussed the conclusion of this year's Cubs-White Sox Crosstown Classic.

Chicago FBI warns of threat of new ransomware attacks

ABC Chicago 8/21 9:28P Mark Rivera

Chicago FBI's cyber squad is on the front lines of a digital war against an international cyber mafia.

Woman critically injured in West Side hit-and-run, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 8/21 9:07A WLS

A woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run on the West Side Thursday night, Chicago police said.

Michael Jordan's Steak House marks milestone

ABC Chicago 8/21 9:07A WLS

Fifteen years is a long run in Chicago's restaurant scene.

Chicago-area family awaits USS Lincoln sailor's return as community rallies support

ABC Chicago 8/21 9:07A Cate Cauguiran

A south suburban sailor is one step closer to coming home after spending more than 250 days aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, as lawmakers continue pressing the Pentagon about reported conditions on the carrier.

Will County Board approves Flock cameras

ABC Chicago 8/21 9:07A WLS

More controversial Flock license plate reading cameras are coming to the Chicago area.