https://chicago.bubblelife.com/community/chicago_newsThe latest news and information from Chicago.https://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFRGH/Caleb_Williams_will_start_for_the_Bears_vs_Falcons_Reports.html(NBC Chicago (Sports)) Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will return to the field Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons according to new reportsSat, 17 Oct 2026 11:02:34 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFRGJ/Chicago_Bears_roster_moves_Kyler_Gordon_activated_Dayo_Odeyingbo_to_IR.html(NBC Chicago (Sports)) The Chicago Bears have made a flurry of roster moves prior to their Sunday game in Atlanta, including activating DB Kyler GordonSat, 17 Oct 2026 10:14:56 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFRA3/Feeling_brave_Here_are_10_haunted_houses_to_visit_across_the_Chicago_area.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The Chicago area has plenty of haunted houses - from the city to the western suburbs and more.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:46:32 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFQRN/No_Kings_protests_happening_across_Chicago_area_Saturday_ahead_of_midterms.html(ABC Chicago) The "No Kings" movement returns to the Chicago area on Saturday ahead of the November midterms.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:19:54 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFQRP/Drive-by_shooter_injures_4_people_as_they_leave_building_in_Little_Village_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A drive-by shooter injured four people on the city's Southwest Side on Friday night, Chicago police said.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:19:54 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFQRT/Cause_of_death_revealed_for_wrestler_Pac_who_died_after_AEW_competition_in_Chicago_area.html(ABC Chicago) A cause of death has been revealed for Benjamin Satterley, an English-born wrestler known for high-flying moves that delighted fans worldwide. He died last month at the age 40 after an AEW competition in the Chicago area.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:19:54 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFQS0/Chicago_officer_involved_in_off-duty_Little_Village_shooting_relieved_of_police_powers_CPD_says.html(ABC Chicago) A Chicago police officer involved in an off-duty shooting that left two men hurt has been relieved of police powers, CPD officials said.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:19:54 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFQRX/Chicago_police_searching_for_vehicle_involved_in_pedestrian_hit-and-run_crash_in_West_Englewood.html(ABC Chicago) Chicago police are searching for a vehicle that they say was involved in a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a pedestrian on the city's South Side.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:19:54 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFRGK/Bears_Falcons_to_face_off_after_quarterback_struggles_Heres_what_to_know.html(NBC Chicago (Sports)) Chicago’s Caleb Williams and Atlanta’s Michael Penix Jr. appear to be on paths to starting on Sunday after each returned to full participation in practice this week.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:44:37 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFRA8/4_injured_in_Little_Village_shooting_Chicago_police_say.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The youngest of the four victims, a 19-year-old man, was shot in the arm and listed in good condition.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:16:04 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPW8/Chicago_comptroller_discusses_efforts_to_address_disputed_water_bills_as_residents_seek_relief.html(ABC Chicago) Chicago's Department of Finance comptroller is speaking publicly for the first time about disputed water bills that some residents say are erroneous and, in some cases, total tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:54:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPWB/Chicago_International_Film_Festivals_Physical_Media_Fair_to_celebrate_DVDs_Blu-rays_vinyl_more.html(ABC Chicago) The Chicago International Film Festival is underway, and it is launching an amazing new experience this weekend. "The Physical Media Fair" is all about DVDs, Blu-rays, vinyl and all those formats that are making a comeback.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:54:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPWR/Fundraising_gap_grows_in_Chicago_mayoral_race_as_Johnson_trails_rivals.html(ABC Chicago) With the mayoral election less than four months away, new fundraising reports show a stark divide between candidates with major financial backing and those struggling to keep pace.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:54:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPWM/Women_in_electrical_industry_tackle_affordable_housing_project_in_West_Pullman.html(ABC Chicago) On Chicago's Far South Side, there are sounds of progress that are driving a powerful mission to build affordable housing while tearing down barriers to homeownership.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:54:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPVN/Voting_open_for_6_finalists_to_name_giant_rock_found_at_OHare_airport.html(ABC Chicago) Voting is open to pick between six finalists to name a giant rock that was found at Chicago's O'Hare airport.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:54:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPVR/Making_Strides_Against_Breast_Cancer_walk_to_be_held_this_weekend.html(ABC Chicago) The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser walk will be held Saturday in Chicago.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:54:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPW1/ABC7_Sports_Overtime_with_Dionne_Miller_Oct_16_2026.html(ABC Chicago) On the latest ABC7 Sports Overtime, Dionne Miller discussed the Chicago Bears hoping to have Caleb Williams back to turn things around, as well as a recap of an impressive season for the White Sox.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:54:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPW3/Chicago_school_board_president_candidates_face_parents_questions_on_budget_student_support.html(ABC Chicago) With less than three weeks until voters choose a Chicago Board of Education president, candidates faced a room full of Chicago Public Schools parents during a forum focused on a range of issues.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:54:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPHL/High_bird_migration_alert_issued_Friday_night_Heres_what_Chicago-area_residents_should_do.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) More than 800 million birds were projected to migrate across the U.S. through Sunday, with the largest number by far, 445 million birds, expected Friday night.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:54 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPHM/American_Airlines_flight_makes_emergency_return_to_Chicago_after_smoke_in_cabin.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The FAA reported American Airlines Flight 618 returned to Chicago around 12:30 p.m., aborting their flight to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:35:38 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFOSO/Black_Panther_Party_marks_60_years_as_Chicago_legacy_carries_on.html(ABC Chicago) Sixty years ago, a small group of young Black organizers founded the Black Panther Party on the west coast. But, it was in Chicago that the movement found some of its most enduring work, and voices.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:42:21 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFOSM/Man_pleads_guilty_to_bringing_weapon_to_Chicago_federal_building_leading_to_hours-long_standoff.html(ABC Chicago) The man charged in a nine-hour-long standoff at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse last year has pled guilty to knowingly entering the federal facility with a dangerous weapon.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:42:21 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFOS7/Boy_15_killed_in_Far_South_Side_shooting_Chicago_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A 15-year-old boy was killed in a shooting on the Far South Side Thursday night, Chicago police said.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:42:21 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPHP/4_Chicago_pizzerias_rank_on_DoorDash_list_of_Top_Local_Pizza_Spots_for_2026.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The rankings, DoorDash said, were released in honor of National Pizza Month, which is celebrated in October.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:12:03 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPHQ/Winter_weather_outlook_What_the_latest_maps_show_for_temperatures_snow_in_the_Chicago_area.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The latest winter weather maps from NOAA come as meteorologists warn of an ongoing El Niño pattern strengthening in the Pacific Ocean.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:12:11 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPHU/Chicago_Bears-themed_Hallmark_movie_Holiday_Touchdown_premieres_this_weekend.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The film, which features cameos from a number of current members of the team, including Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet and Ben Johnson, was filmed over the summer across the cityFri, 16 Oct 2026 02:02:19 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFPHV/Coldest_night_of_the_season_Frost_advisory_freeze_warning_issued_for_parts_of_Chicago_area.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Forecast models for early Saturday morning showed temperatures as low as 32 degrees in Hampshire, Huntley, Harvard and Waukegan.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:17:02 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFNRG/Suspicious_envelopes_at_2_Cook_County_buildings_downtown_lead_to_hazmat_responses_officials_say.html(ABC Chicago) There were two emergency responses Thursday to Cook County buildings in downtown Chicago after suspicious envelopes were sent to Treasurer Maria Pappas and the Illinois State Board of Elections in separate incidents.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:04:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFNRI/US_Supreme_Court_ruling_could_impact_millions_of_undocumented_immigrants_including_many_in_Chicago.html(ABC Chicago) The decision from a looming U.S. Supreme Court case could impact millions of undocumented families across the country, many in Chicago. Thousands have successfully challenged a "mandatory detention" policy in court.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:04:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFNRL/Burglars_strike_at_least_15_Northwest_Side_businesses_in_smash-and-grab_attacks_Chicago_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) More than a dozen a businesses on Chicago's Northwest Side are cleaning up after a series of break-ins Wednesday morning.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:04:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFNRY/Lawsuit_claims_food_delivery_robots_collect_biometric_data_without_consent.html(ABC Chicago) Two lawsuits claim that some food delivery robots are collecting hand and facial data without consent in Chicago.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:04:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFNS0/US_Rep_Jess_Chuy_Garca_reflects_on_4_decades_in_Chicago_politics_as_retirement_nears.html(ABC Chicago) U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García spoke with ABC7 as he is preparing to close the book on a political career that has stretched across 40 years, reflecting on accomplishments, disappointments and his decision to step away.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:04:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFN76/Do_trick-or-treat_times_for_the_Chicago_area_change_when_Halloween_falls_on_a_weekend.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Do trick-or-treat times for the Chicago area change when Oct. 31 falls on a weekend? Here's what to know.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:59:25 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFMHP/Chicago_police_searching_for_woman_accused_of_hitting_senior_citizen_on_CTA_bus_in_the_Loop.html(ABC Chicago) Chicago police are looking for a woman who allegedly hit a senior citizen on a CTA bus downtown earlier this month.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:04:55 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFMHI/Cardinal_Cupich_says_he_was_shocked_by_Pope_Leos_cancer_diagnosis_as_Chicago_faithful_offer_prayers.html(ABC Chicago) Cardinal Blase Cupich said he was "shocked" and saddened to learn of Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis, while Catholics in the pope's hometown offered prayers for his recovery, including a Chicago woman fighting lung cancer.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:04:55 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFMHH/Chicago_Public_Schools_OIG_closes_school_board_president_candidate_sexual_harassment_investigation.html(ABC Chicago) The Chicago Public Schools inspector general has once again closed an investigation into school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez after there was "no actionable finding of sexual misconduct."Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:04:55 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFMHF/Video_appears_to_show_confrontation_after_reported_sexual_assault_at_fraternity_house_near_UChicago.html(ABC Chicago) Video posted on social media appears to show the friend of a woman, who told police she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago, confronting and chasing a man believed to be the attacker.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:04:55 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFMHC/Motorcycle_rider_dies_after_I-90_crash_downtown_Chicago_Illinois_State_Police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A motorcycle rider died as a serious crash impacted the northbound and southbound lanes on Interstate 90 in downtown Chicago on Wednesday, Illinois State Police said.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:04:55 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFMH9/Woman_18_killed_in_NW_Side_shooting_Chicago_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) An 18-year-old woman was killed in a shooting in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood Wednesday night, Chicago police said.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:04:55 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YFMH3/Teen_voter_initiative_turning_suburban_Chicago_high_schools_into_early_voting_locations.html(ABC Chicago) An event at Oak Park and River Forest High School called "Teen Takeover for Democracy" aims to get young people involved in the midterm elections.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:04:55 Z