https://chicago.bubblelife.com/community/chicago_newsThe latest news and information from Chicago.https://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC4EH/Chicago_Air_and_Water_Show_2026_What_to_know_about_parking_transit_lineup_prohibited_items_more.html(ABC Chicago) The 2026 Chicago Air and Water show will be held along the lakefront on August 15 and 16. Here's everything you need to know before you go.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:47:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC4EN/Batch_Bakehouse_baker_builds_community_with_free_weekend_cookie_tradition_in_Bucktown.html(ABC Chicago) A Chicago baker is bringing neighbors together one cookie at a time with a free weekend tradition that has quickly gained popularity in a neighborhood on the North Side.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:47:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC4EV/Black_Joy_Parade_returns_to_Chicago_area.html(ABC Chicago) Boise Walker and Patricia Meade joined ABC7 on Saturday to talk more about this exciting comeback.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:47:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC4E9/More_than_50_cremated_remains_found_at_Chicago_funeral_home_where_56_decomposing_bodies_also_found.html(ABC Chicago) More than 50 cremated remains were also found at a Chicago funeral home where 56 decomposing bodies were discovered this week, officials told ABC7 Saturday.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:47:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC4EF/17-year-old_boy_dies_after_shooting_inside_store_in_East_Chicago_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A teenage boy died after a shooting Saturday morning inside of a store in northwest Indiana.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:47:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC4EX/Fried_chicken_and_Champagne_event_features_top_Chicago_chefs.html(ABC Chicago) The Banchet Awards Executive Director Michael Muser and Chef Henry Cai joined ABC7 to discuss.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:47:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC4FB/Suspect_shoots_3_men_1_fatally_during_argument_in_Englewood_police.html(ABC Chicago) A suspect shot three men, one fatally, during an argument on the city's South Side on Friday night, Chicago police said.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:47:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC3KL/Surge_of_threats_against_political_protectees_at_historic_level_Secret_Service_says.html(ABC Chicago) The head of the U.S. Secret Service says the agency has investigated 10,000 threats so far this year. The special agent in charge of the Chicago Field Office told the ABC7 I-Team agents are tracking people down in person to investigate.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:22:32 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC3L1/Former_West_Chicago_elementary_school_teacher_charged_with_sexually_abusing_students.html(ABC Chicago) A former west suburban elementary school teacher has been charged with sexually abusing students, officials said.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:22:32 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC3KI/2_off-duty_police_officers_among_4_victims_injured_in_fight_at_31st_Street_Beach_Chicago_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) Two off-duty police officers were among four victims injured in a fight Friday afternoon at a beach on the city's South Side, officials said.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:22:32 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC3KQ/Broadway_in_Chicago_to_host_free_annual_Summer_Concert_at_Millennium_Park.html(ABC Chicago) The Broadway In Chicago free Summer Concert its happening Monday. On the program are key performances from 13 shows you can see at area theaters. ABC7's Hosea Sanders is co-hosting the event with Val Warner.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:22:32 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC277/Man_18_charged_in_deadly_shooting_kidnapping_armed_robbery_incident_in_Back_of_the_Yards_police.html(ABC Chicago) An 18-year-old Chicago man has been charged in a deadly shooting, kidnapping, and armed robbery incident on the city's South Side, police said.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:35:51 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC273/Music_world_remembers_Peter_Katsis_Chicago_native_who_managed_and_developed_bands.html(ABC Chicago) The music world is remembering Peter Katsis.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:35:51 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC253/Evanston_residents_told_to_shelter_in_place_amid_high_pressure_gas_line_break.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Evanston officials urged several residents to shelter in place amid a "high pressure gas line break" in part of north Chicago suburb.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:32:27 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC252/Horrified_New_details_after_decomposing_bodies_found_at_Chicago_funeral_home_licenses_suspended.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The funeral home director's license was suspended, and her husband -- who was previously a funeral director and embalm intern -- had his license suspended in 2024.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:43:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC255/Dozens_of_decomposing_bodies_discovered_at_Chicago_funeral_home_on_Southeast_Side_What_we_know.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said more than 50 bodies were found on the property "in various states of decomposition."Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:10:58 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC1A9/Surviving_son_of_Dennis_Deer_Chicago_political_family_opens_up_after_devastating_loss.html(ABC Chicago) The surviving son of the late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer is speaking publicly about the loss of his mother and twin brother and using his family's tragedy to raise awareness about mental health.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:12:45 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC1A5/IL_House_speaker_says_he_never_promised_150_million_for_CPS_as_CTU_remains_hopeful_on_state_funding.html(ABC Chicago) Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch told ABC7 he never specified an amount of funding or guaranteed that additional money would be provided to Chicago Public Schools.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:12:45 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC1AC/Chicago_police_searching_for_suspect_in_attack_on_CTA_Blue_Line_train_near_West_Garfield_Park.html(ABC Chicago) Chicago police are looking for a man they say punched a person on a CTA Blue Line train.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:12:45 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC19R/Chicago_federal_courthouse_landlord_to_install_secondary_water_disinfection_system_after_complaints.html(ABC Chicago) The Dirksen federal building's water repeatedly tests positive for Legionella. The judiciary told the ABC7 I-Team it wants to take over management of the federal courthouse from its current landlord.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:12:45 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC1A1/Details_of_latest_ICE_detention_center_death_mirror_that_of_Chicago_business_owner.html(ABC Chicago) The circumstances surrounding the latest death at a privately run immigration detention center mirrors that of a Chicago business owner who died under similar circumstances at an ICE facility, the ABC7 I-Team found.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:12:45 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC19O/Community_rallies_to_help_East_Chicago_police_officer_children_after_fire.html(ABC Chicago) An East Chicago police officer and her three children escaped a fire early Wednesday that destroyed the Harvey townhome they were renting, leaving the family with only the clothes they were wearing.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:12:45 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC01I/Ducky_Derby_set_to_splash_down_in_Chicago_River_Thursday_for_Special_Olympics_Illinois.html(ABC Chicago) Thousands of rubber ducks will race down the Chicago River Thursday.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:12:48 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC01C/Chicago-area_man_among_3_charged_with_threatening_judge_witness_in_Nolan_Wells_case.html(ABC Chicago) The Chicago-area man allegedly called a witness and threatened to kill them and their family, according to an affidavit related to the Nolan Wells death investigation.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:12:48 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YC0IQ/Which_Bears_players_legends_will_appear_in_Hallmarks_Chicago-themed_holiday_movie.html(NBC Chicago (Sports)) The Bears will be well-represented in Hallmark's upcoming Chicago-themed holiday movie.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:35:53 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBYVL/Timeless_Gifts_celebrating_16_years_of_Chicago_performance_programs.html(ABC Chicago) Timeless Gifts is celebrating 16 years of providing music and performance arts programs in Chicago.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:20:28 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBYWL/Can_we_chaat_This_hot_dog_blends_chefs_Pakistani_heritage_with_Chicago_upbringing.html(ABC Chicago) Chef Pervaiz Shallwani, who is an award-winning journalist, recently got his first brick-and-mortar location inside Time Out Market in Brooklyn.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:20:28 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBYWD/Flooded_Chicago_street_improved_after_city_cleared_catch_basins_following_I-Team_inquiry_Residents.html(ABC Chicago) Residents on one block in a Chicago neighborhood say persistent flooding left their street waterlogged for weeks. Residents contacted the ABC7 I-Team, and days later, city crews were seen clearing debris from catch basins.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:20:28 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBYVI/Businessman_Willie_Wilson_running_for_Chicago_mayor_for_4th_time.html(ABC Chicago) Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is running for mayor. It's the fourth time he's launched a campaign for the seat.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:20:28 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBYW1/Chicago_State_University_set_to_play_inaugural_football_game_this_month.html(ABC Chicago) Chicago State University is less than a month away from launching its first football season, with the Cougars set to play the program's inaugural game Aug. 29 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:20:28 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBYVT/16-year-old_boy_riding_e-scooter_killed_in_North_Center_crash_Chicago_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A 16-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was killed in a crash on the North Side this week, Chicago police said. His family returned to the site of the crash as they continue to mourn their loss.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:20:28 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBXMX/Man_charged_in_2_separate_murders_of_woman_girl_in_East_Side_neighborhood_due_in_court_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A 21-year-old Chicago man is expected in court Wednesday after being charged in two separate murders of young women.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:35:39 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBXN0/CPD_leaders_to_testify_about_traffic_stops-turned-searches_strategy_origins_outside_of_Chicago.html(ABC Chicago) The ABC7 I-Team is learning more about the origins of a CPD tactic that critics say is dangerous and discriminatory.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:29:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBXMZ/Giannoulias_criticizes_Johnson_administration_as_Chicago_mayors_race_accelerates.html(ABC Chicago) Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias sharpened his criticism of Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday, using his first one‑on‑one interview since launching his 2027 mayoral bid to argue that City Hall is in need of new leadership.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:29:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBXMQ/Man_charged_with_killing_17-year-old_girl_19-year-old_woman_in_separate_East_Side_shootings_CPD.html(ABC Chicago) A man has been charged with killing a 17-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman in two separate Far South Side shootings, Chicago police said.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:29:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBXMP/Chicago_anti-violence_volunteer_faces_gun_charges_after_trying_to_turn_firearm_in_at_police_station.html(ABC Chicago) Nakia Smith said he believed he could surrender the gun without being questioned despite his criminal record.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:29:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBXMS/Person_hospitalized_in_serious_condition_after_fire_breaks_out_at_Streeterville_high-rise_CFD.html(ABC Chicago) One person was hospitalized in serious condition after a fire broke out at a downtown high-rise on Tuesday evening, the Chicago Fire Department said.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:29:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBVTP/Mayor_Brandon_Johnson_reacts_after_budget_director_steps_down.html(ABC Chicago) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the latest employee to suddenly resign from City Hall is doing so to take care of an aging parent.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:52:35 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBVTM/Winning_102_million_Lotto_ticket_sold_in_Chicago_suburb.html(ABC Chicago) A $10.2 million lottery ticket was sold in the southwest suburbs and the winner has yet to come forward.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:52:35 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YBVTL/Longtime_West_Loop_restaurant_Wishbone_to_close_by_end_of_month.html(ABC Chicago) The dining scene is about to change in Chicago's West Loop with a long-time favorite is closing.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:39:44 Z