St. Sabina's Father Pfleger accused of sexual abuse of minor over 30 years ago: Chicago Archdiocese

ABC Chicago 7/12 1:52A Maher Kawash

The Archdiocese of Chicago has asked Father Michael Pfleger to step away from St. Sabina as he faces an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor. Pfleger is denying the accusation, saying "this is an absolute lie."

West Side gyro restaurant damaged as smash-and-grab thieves attempt to steal ATM, Chicago police...

ABC Chicago 7/12 1:52A WLS

A West Side restaurant was left heavily damaged after thieves smashed the front glass and tried to steal an ATM, Chicago police said. Surveillance video showed the intruders breaking in.

Chicagoans flock to festivals, races and outdoor events during busy summer weekend

ABC Chicago 7/12 1:52A Evelyn Holmes

Warm summer weather drew crowds across Chicago on Saturday as residents and visitors packed festivals, races and outdoor celebrations throughout the city.

2 women found dead in Bucktown ID'd; police investigating

ABC Chicago 7/11 3:06P WLS

A death investigation is underway after two women were found dead on the city's Northwest Side on Friday afternoon, Chicago police said.

117th annual Race to Mackinac takes off from Chicago's Monroe Harbor

ABC Chicago 7/11 3:06P WLS

Sailors are making their way from Chicago to Mackinac Island on Saturday morning.

Man injured in Gresham shooting involved in crash on way to hospital, police say

ABC Chicago 7/11 3:06P WLS

A man injured in a South Side shooting on Friday night was involved in a crash on his way to the hospital, Chicago police said.

MLB Draft: White Sox select SS Roch Cholowsky at No. 1, Cubs take pitcher Cade Townsend at No. 23

ABC Chicago 7/11 3:06P AP

The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky on Saturday with the first pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Chicago Cubs took Mississippi right-handed pitcher Cade Townsend with the 23rd pick.

Motorcycle crash leaves woman dead, 9-year-old girl critically injured in West Englewood: police

ABC Chicago 7/11 3:06P WLS

A South Side motorcycle crash left a woman dead and a 9-year-old girl critically injured on Friday night, Chicago police said.

Man found shot to death in Roseland, police say

ABC Chicago 7/11 3:06P WLS

A man was found shot to death on the city's South Side on Friday night, Chicago police said.

FAA extends flights limits at Chicago's O'Hare airport through October 2027

ABC Chicago 7/11 3:06A WLS

The federal government is limiting flights at Chicago's O'Hare airport through October 2027. The directive from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10% took effect in May.

Common returns home to headline Taste of Chicago with free Grant Park concert: ABC7 EXCLUSIVE

ABC Chicago 7/11 3:06A Samantha Chatman

Grammy Award-winning artist Common is set to headline the Taste of Chicago for the first time, speaking exclusively with ABC7 about the event he says was a significant part of his childhood on the city's South Side.

2 dead after crash involving semi on Far South Side, police say

ABC Chicago 7/10 2:58P WLS

Two people are dead after a serious crash on Chicago's Far South Side on Friday morning, police said.

Chicago man convicted of plotting to kill 2 potential witnesses in cousin's murder trial: pros.

ABC Chicago 7/10 2:58P WLS

A Chicago man has been convicted on federal murder-for-hire charges for plotting to kill two potential witnesses in his cousin's murder trial.

TPS expiration sparks protests as Haitian and Syrian communities in Chicago face uncertainty

ABC Chicago 7/10 2:58P Evelyn Holmes

With TPS ending, affected individuals are at risk of deportation and may have already lost authorization to work and other privileges, including the ability to hold a driver's license.

University of Chicago bans use of phones laptops for law students to curb AI use

ABC Chicago 7/10 2:58P WLS

The University of Chicago takes on tech. The school is making changes for some students, designed to curb the use of AI.