https://chicago.bubblelife.com/community/chicago_newsThe latest news and information from Chicago.https://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE99I/Man_hit_killed_by_sedan_while_trying_to_cross_Lake_Shore_Drive_in_Gold_Coast_police.html(ABC Chicago) A sedan hit and killed a man who was trying to cross Lake Shore Drive on the city's North Side early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:04:27 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE99H/14-year-old_girl_critically_injured_in_South_Austin_shooting_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A teenage girl was critically injured in a West Side shooting early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:04:27 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE99G/Person_dies_after_sedan_crashes_into_light_pole_near_CTA_bus_stop_in_Beverly_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) One person died in a crash near a CTA bus stop on the city's South Side early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:04:27 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE99F/Group_breaks_into_at_least_41_vehicles_in_Bronzeville_parking_lot_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A group of suspects broke into at least 41 vehicles in a South Side parking lot early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:04:27 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE99E/3_shot_during_altercation_outside_River_North_nightclub_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) Three men were shot during an altercation outside of a downtown nightclub early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:04:27 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE993/Man_critically_hurt_after_falling_onto_CTA_Blue_Line_tracks_being_hit_by_train_at_West_Loop_station.html(ABC Chicago) A CTA train hit a man after he fell onto the tracks at a downtown station on Saturday morning, leaving him in critical condition, Chicago police said.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:04:27 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE98V/Hundreds_of_flights_canceled_at_OHare_as_storms_hit_parts_of_area_Flood_Watch_in_effect_RADAR.html(ABC Chicago) Hundreds of flights were canceled at Chicago's airports as storms moved through parts of the area on Saturday morning.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:04:27 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE8CP/Dominican_Culture_Street_Celebration_takes_the_stage_in_Chicago_spotlights_El_Son_de_Antonio_Keka.html(ABC Chicago) A beloved Dominican tradition rooted in music, dance and community will be showcased in Chicago as part of the Dominican Culture Street Celebration.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:58:53 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE8CN/Chicago_woman_says_AI_helped_her_identify_locate_alleged_attacker.html(ABC Chicago) One Chicago woman is now crediting AI with helping her identify the man who she says assaulted her over the summer.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:58:53 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE8CL/Family_receives_refund_from_Chicago-area_assisted_living_facility_after_5-month_delay.html(ABC Chicago) A woman says her 91-year-old mother waited about five months for a refund of more than $3,800 from an assisted living facility in the Chicago area before receiving the money after the ABC7 I-Team began asking questions.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:58:53 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE8CK/Long-abandoned_South_Side_home_transforms_into_center_housing_law_enforcement_community_resources.html(ABC Chicago) A long-abandoned house at 120th Street and Indiana Avenue is getting new life as Chicago's first Cop House, a community-based initiative designed to foster public safety by addressing some of the issues that can lead to violence.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:58:53 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE8CF/2nd_suspect_charged_with_pushing_man_off_CTA_Red_Line_train_to_his_death_Chicago_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A second suspect is now charged with pushing a man from a CTA Red Line train to his death, Chicago police said. A teenage girl is also facing murder charges.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:58:53 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE8CD/The_Lucas_Museum_that_never_was_Chicago_lakefront_site_remains_a_parking_lot_a_decade_later.html(ABC Chicago) More than a decade after filmmaker George Lucas announced plans to build the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on a parking lot south of Soldier Field, the site remains unchanged as the museum prepares to open in Los Angeles next week.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:58:53 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE8C9/Defining_Courage_to_show_legacy_of_Nisei_soldiers_at_Anthenaeum_Center.html(ABC Chicago) "Defining Courage" will highlight the legacy of Nisei soldiers Sept. 20 at the Anthenaeum Center in Chicago.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:58:53 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE8C5/Chicagoans_pack_Oktoberfest_Riot_Fest_and_prepare_for_Bears_home_opener_during_busy_weekend.html(ABC Chicago) From Oktoberfest celebrations in Old Town to Riot Fest in Douglass Park and the Bears' upcoming home opener at Soldier Field, Chicago is hosting a packed weekend of entertainment and events despite the possibility of rainy weather.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:58:53 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE8C4/Fundraiser_honors_wounded_Chicago_police_officer_supports_ongoing_recovery_after_hospital_shooting.html(ABC Chicago) Family, friends and colleagues of Chicago Police Officer Nelson Crespo gathered to support his recovery and honor his service nearly five months after he was critically wounded in a hospital shooting that killed his partner, Officer John...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:58:53 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE6Z3/Man_shot_critically_injured_in_West_Chesterfield_Chicago_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A man was critically injured in a shooting in the West Chesterfield neighborhood Friday morning, Chicago police said.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:09:09 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE7HJ/Team_behind_Chicagos_Monteverde_to_open_new_restaurant_in_Bucktown.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) "Literally translated to 'the trattoria I know,' Lo So is Grueneberg’s interpretation of the traditional Italian eatery with a menu of soulful dishes," a press release about the restaurant opening said.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:39:58 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE7HK/Extensive_delays_on_Metra_line_to_northwest_suburbs_after_train_strikes_car.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Aerial video from NBC Chicago Sky 5 showed a badly damaged red vehicle in a wooded area off the side of the road with investigators working nearby.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:17:31 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE7HP/Soaking_wet_Stormy_rainy_weekend_ahead_for_Chicago_area_severe_weather_possible.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The Chicago weekend forecast calls for multiple rounds of rain and storms, with "soaking wet" conditions and heavy downpours at times.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:57:25 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE4SU/A_dearly_missed_Bears_Game_Day_feature_is_making_a_return_in_Chicago_this_season.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The free shuttle from Millennium Garages will once again run for all nine Bears home games.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:54:46 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE4SJ/Chicago_neighborhood_named_among_the_coolest_in_the_world_for_2026.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) This year, just three US cities made the cut -- one in Los Angeles, one in New York and one in Chicago.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:31:14 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE4BX/Chicago_mother_seeks_answersafter_13-year-old_son_severelybeaten_on_South_Side.html(ABC Chicago) A Chicago mother is demanding answers after her 13-year-old son was severely beaten, an attack she says may have been retaliation for rapping about rival cliques on social media.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:21:31 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE4BT/Rooted_in_Mexico_grown_in_Illinois_Latino-owned_farms_grow_across_Chicagos_collar_counties.html(ABC Chicago) A dream rooted in Mexico is taking shape on an Illinois farm. The owners shared their story with ABC7 this Hispanic Heritage Month as the number of Latino-owned farms continues to rise across Chicago's collar counties.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:21:31 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE4BS/Fighting_Flock_Activists_push_back_against_police_surveillance_technology_license_plate_readers.html(ABC Chicago) A Chicago-area grassroots movement is raising concerns about Flock automated license plate reader cameras and other surveillance technology, as a local community has now voted to end its contract with the company.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:21:31 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE4BP/Annual_ABC7_Chicago_Hispanic_Heritage_Month_luncheon_celebrates_community_leaders.html(ABC Chicago) ABC7 Chicago is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. An annual luncheon brought together community leaders, scholars and business owners from around the area.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:21:31 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE4BI/Dunkin_to_give_away_Chicago_Bears-themed_dad_hat_at_Chicago-area_locations.html(ABC Chicago) Bear down at Dunkin'! Customers could score free Dunkin' x Chicago Bears gear Thursday while getting an afternoon pick-me-up cup of joe.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:21:31 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE3DL/Driver_cited_after_motorcyclist_killed_in_Sauganash_crash.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) A motorcyclist was killed in a crash over the weekend in Chicago's Sauganash neighborhood, police sayWed, 16 Sep 2026 12:24:22 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE3DO/2_Illinois_eateries_make_New_York_Times_list_of_Americas_best_restaurants.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The publication announced its coveted list, naming the 50 top restaurants in the country, with one Chicago eatery and one suburban spot making the cut for Illinois.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:05:03 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE3DS/Family_of_Chicago_letter_carrier_killed_in_hit-and-run_demands_justice.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) After 47-year-old Churone Walls' death, family and fellow letter carriers gathered Wednesday as the man charged in her death appeared in court.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:49:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE3DU/Torrential_downpours_widespread_rain_possible_in_Chicago_area.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Torrential rain could lead to localized flooding in the south suburbs, with more widespread rain expected overnight into ThursdayWed, 16 Sep 2026 11:30:28 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE3DW/Kraft_Heinz_CEO_puts_ketchup_on_hot_dogs_even_as_a_Chicago_guy_but_not_on_this.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) There was one food Cahillane said he wouldn't put the sugary tomato condiment on, and it's a combo that's known to be fairly polarizing.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:07:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE2U3/Heavy_Chicago_police_presence_at_Lincoln_Square_convenience_store_video_shows.html(ABC Chicago) CTA busses were rerouted on Wednesday due to a heavy Chicago police presence at Lincoln Square convenience store.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:05:10 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE2U7/Chicago_City_Council_committee_to_take_up_Mayor_Brandon_Johnsons_renter_ordinance.html(ABC Chicago) Members of Chicago's City Council are set to consider Wednesday an ordinance proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson to protect renters' rights.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:05:10 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE2U9/Overnight_celebrations_kick_off_Mexican_Independence_Day_in_Chicago.html(ABC Chicago) Overnight celebrations in downtown kicked off Mexican Independence Day in Chicago.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:05:10 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE2US/CBP_agent_accused_of_sexually_assaulting_robbing_4_women_in_Chicago_area_testifies_in_own_defense.html(ABC Chicago) Luis Uribe, a Customs and Border Protection agent, is accused of abusing his law enforcement position to sexually assault and rob four Chinese nationals, all of whom are alleged sex workers.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:05:10 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE3E2/Chicago_Cubs_playoff_update_Magic_number_postseason_standings.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The Chicago Cubs moved a step closer to a playoff spot even though they lost to the Atlanta Braves on TuesdayWed, 16 Sep 2026 07:11:50 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE3E5/Man_in_critical_condition_after_being_stabbed_in_neck_in_South_Austin.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Chicago police say a verbal altercation turned physical Wednesday, leaving a 51-year-old man critically injured in a stabbingWed, 16 Sep 2026 06:44:44 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE3E9/Bears_RB_DAndre_Swift_named_NFC_Offensive_Player_of_the_Week.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift has won NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, the NFL has announcedWed, 16 Sep 2026 06:30:56 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/YE3EB/Iconic_Chicago_dessert_spot_JoJos_ShakeBAR_popping_up_at_beloved_north_suburban_restaurant.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The JoJo's ShakeBAR x Michael's pop-up in Highland Park starts Sept. 17.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:15:44 Z