Exclusive: Alexi Giannoulias will run for Chicago mayor in 2027

NBC Chicago (Local) 8/2 1:41A Mary Ann Ahern

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will make a formal announcement Sunday that he is running for mayor of Chicago, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern has learned.

Hundreds of backpacks, school supplies donated to immigrant families in Chicago

ABC Chicago 8/1 9:14P WLS

The Islamic Circle of North America Relief hosted its annual backpack and school supply giveaway Saturday on the city's Northwest Side.

Free GoodWaves Festival and Music Conference coming to Chicago

ABC Chicago 8/1 9:14P WLS

New video shows more reckless motorcycle riders on Chicago expressways

ABC Chicago 8/1 10:02A WLS

Once again, a large group of motorcycles riders were seen taking over a portion of the Eisenhower Expressway Friday night.

Heavy rain across Chicago area, some counties under a Flash Flood Warning | Live Radar

ABC Chicago 8/1 10:02A WLS

Parts of the Chicago area are under Flash Flood Warning Saturday due to heavy rain.

Alderman calls for revocation of The Dime's liquor license after deadly Lincoln Park shooting

ABC Chicago 7/31 11:41P Mark Rivera

A Chicago alderman is calling on the city to revoke the liquor license of a Lincoln Park bar as the ABC7 I-Team also uncovered numerous complaints and multiple incidents of gun violence at the bar.

Chicago Bears fans turn out for first public practice at Halas Hall

ABC Chicago 7/31 11:41P John Garcia

Fans eager for the start of football season gathered at Halas Hall for the Chicago Bears' first practice open to the public, celebrating the return of football and looking ahead to the fall.

WLS-TV EEO Report

ABC Chicago 7/31 11:41P WLS

This Annual EEO Report is filed on behalf of WLS-TV, Chicago, in compliance with the FCC's EEO reporting requirements.

Kenzie Roman joins Windy City Weekend to talk Lollapalooza and other events around Chicago

ABC Chicago 7/31 11:41P WLS

Kenzie Roman fills in for Val this week on Windy City Weekend for a fun-filled Friday.

Man killed, woman injured in Lawndale shooting, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 7/31 11:41P WLS

A man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon on the city's West Side, Chicago police said.

3 people found dead inside apartment near Marquette Park, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 7/31 11:41P Maher Kawash

Chicago police are conducting a death investigation after three people were found dead Friday inside of an apartment on the city's Southwest Side.

Randy Travis travels to Chicago, fulfills woman's wish to meet him as she fights cancer

ABC Chicago 7/31 11:41P Judy Hsu

Country music star Randy Travis made a trip to Chicago to fulfill a cancer patient's wish to meet him.

Father Michael Pfleger reveals cancer diagnosis, says he is now cancer free

ABC Chicago 7/31 11:41P WLS

Chicago activist Father Michael Pfleger revealed his cancer diagnosis Friday, saying he is now cancer free after finishing his treatment.

Video shows suspects of deadly 2025 shooting in South Shore, CPD says

ABC Chicago 7/31 9:24A WLS

Chicago police released video showing two suspects of a deadly 2025 shooting. Police said there was a 4-year-old boy inside the car at the time of the shooting.

Photo shows alleged rider in lakefront path hit-and-run, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 7/31 9:24A WLS

Chicago police released a picture of a rider on a dirt bike, they say is responsible in a serious hit-and-run crash on the lakefront.