Pope Leo meets with Chicago students of viral 'mock conclave' of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy

ABC Chicago 10/8 1:06P Cate Cauguiran

An exciting day for students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy. On Wednesday, the children got to meet Pope Leo XIV.

Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers game 3 a must-win for Chicago; fans optimistic about power of Wrigley

ABC Chicago 10/8 1:06P Christian Piekos

This is it: The Chicago Cubs either beat the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday and continue on in the National League Division Series, or call it a season.

Child found shot to death in Washington Park: Cook County medical examiner

ABC Chicago 10/8 1:06P Leah Hope

A child has been shot and killed on Chicago's South Side, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday morning.

Surprise John Summit concert happening in Chicago Wednesday

ABC Chicago 10/8 1:06P WLS

American Airlines announced a surprise concert featuring John Summit at Gallagher Way on Wednesday.

Chicago weather: What to expect for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

NBC Chicago (Local) 10/8 7:29A Kevin Jeanes

It’s hard enough to train for a marathon, but trying to prepare for the elements of Chicago’s weather, where temperatures have ranged from 21 to 87 degrees on race day, makes it an even bigger challenge.

Pritzker, Johnson respond to Trump's post calling for them to be jailed

NBC Chicago (Local) 10/8 6:54A NBC Chicago Staff and The Associ

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to a social media post from President Donald Trump saying the pair "should be in jail for failing to protect ICE officers."

How the government shutdown is impacting Chicago's O'Hare, Midway airports

NBC Chicago (Local) 10/8 4:48A NBC Chicago Staff and The Associ

Staffing issues likely caused by the government shutdown led to delays on Tuesday at O'Hare International Airport.

What time is the Cubs game today? Win-or-go-home Game 3 of Brewers, Cubs heads to Wrigley Field

NBC Chicago (Local) 10/8 4:30A NBC Chicago Staff and The Associ

It's do-or-die for The Chicago Cubs Wednesday, as the team will play a win-or-go-home game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field for Game 3.

Chicago FOP issues no-confidence vote in chief of patrol after alleged response miscommunication

ABC Chicago 10/7 10:41P WLS

The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police has issued a no-confidence vote for the supervisor who allegedly told officers to not respond to a shooting involving federal agents over the weekend.

Chicago voted best big city by Condé Nast readers for 9th straight year

ABC Chicago 10/7 10:41P Evelyn Holmes

For the ninth straight year, Chicago has been voted the best big city in the U.S. by Condé Nast readers.

New details revealed on alleged murder-for-hire scheme targeting Border Patrol chief in Chicago

ABC Chicago 10/7 10:41P Mark Rivera

According to the Northern District U.S. Attorney's Office, Juan Espinosa-Martinez, a Latin Kings gang member, offered a bounty on U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy students to attend audience with Chicago native Pope Leo at...

ABC Chicago 10/7 10:41P Cate Cauguiran

Swapping Lakeview for Vatican views, the students part of a class project gone viral are now walking the same places and spaces of the Catholic cardinals they once dressed up as.

Air traffic staffing shortage causes delays at O'Hare amid government shutdown

ABC Chicago 10/7 10:41P Ravi Baichwal

The ongoing government shutdown led to flight delays at Chicago O'Hare Airport on Tuesday.

Insurrection Act explained: How 1807 law could be used as Trump deploys National Guard in Chicago

ABC Chicago 10/7 10:41P Sarah Schulte

What is the Insurrection Act of 1807? As President Donald Trump threatens to use the law, here's how it's been used and could work in 2025.

Illinois National Guard to patrol Chicago area, as troops depart from Texas | LIVE

ABC Chicago 10/7 10:49A Stephanie Wade

The DOJ said Illinois National Guard troops could report for duty as soon as Tuesday.