ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Jaisol Martinez participating in walking challenge

ABC Chicago 6/28 5:09P WLS

ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Jaisol Martinez is participating in a north suburban walking challenge.

Man shot, robbed in River North, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 6/28 5:09P WLS

A man was shot and robbed while walking in River North on Sunday, Chicago police said.

How to stay cool in Chicago area amid rising temperatures this summer: LIST

ABC Chicago 6/28 5:09P WLS

As the Chicago area sees heat advisories this summer, see our full list of cooling centers in the city and suburbs.

Extreme Heat Warning issued for potentially dangerous temperatures in Chicago this week

ABC Chicago 6/28 5:09P WLS

ABC7 Chicago meteorologists have issued an AccuWeather Alert for Monday through Thursday for extreme heat.

Our Chicago: Celebrating Pride Month In Northalsted

ABC Chicago 6/28 5:09P WLS

Chicago celebrated Pride Month in a big way with the 55th Pride Parade themed "Free to Be Proud."

Bears test soil at new potential stadium site in Hammond

ABC Chicago 6/28 5:09P WLS

The Chicago Bears are testing a new potential stadium site in Hammond.

Chicago's Largest Playdate brings families together at Humboldt Park

ABC Chicago 6/28 4:59A Evelyn Holmes

June is officially the month to advocate and promote the well-being of children. To mark the occasion, the city once again hosted Chicago's Largest Playdate.

Chicago Venezuelan community gathers donations for earthquake relief efforts as death toll rises

ABC Chicago 6/28 4:59A Maher Kawash

Venezuelans across Chicago are organizing relief efforts to send urgently needed supplies to those affected after a pair of powerful earthquakes struck their home country.

Chicago on track to compete tree-planting goal early

ABC Chicago 6/27 4:32P WLS

In 2022, Chicago launched an unprecedented effort to plant 75,000 new trees across the city over five years.

What to know about security measures and more ahead of Chicago Pride Parade 2026

ABC Chicago 6/27 4:32P Evelyn Holmes

Celebrations will reach their peak this weekend with the return of the annual Chicago Pride Parade. Several events were held on Saturday as the LGBTQ+ community across the city celebrates Pride.

Man found shot to death on Greater Grand Crossing sidewalk, police say

ABC Chicago 6/27 4:32P WLS

A man was found shot to death on a South Side sidewalk on Friday evening, Chicago police said.

Chicago rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying over $440K in income taxes, documents show

ABC Chicago 6/27 4:32P WLS

Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to not paying over $440,000 in income taxes between 2019 and 2023, and he could face up to five years in prison, court documents obtained by ABC7 showed.

Man critically injured in argument-turned-shooting in West Rogers Park, police say

ABC Chicago 6/27 4:32P WLS

A man was critically injured in an argument-turned-shooting on the city's North Side on Saturday morning, Chicago police said.

Chicago residents, experts react to Supreme Court's TPS ruling affecting Haitians, Syrians

ABC Chicago 6/27 5:26A Sarah Schulte

They have started small businesses and work in factories and the healthcare industry: Hundreds of Syrians and Haitians in the Chicago area are living under protected legal status. They now may have to return to their home countries.

Protest over church sign draws dozens in Palatine ahead of weekend LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations

ABC Chicago 6/27 5:26A John Garcia

As communities across Chicago and its suburbs prepare for LGBTQ+ Pride parade weekend, a suburban church has become the center of controversy, drawing dozens of protesters over messaging displayed on an electronic sign.