https://chicago.bubblelife.com/community/chicago_newsThe latest news and information from Chicago.https://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9QRI/Ohio_Street_ramp_to_close_this_weekend_for_repairs_IDOT_says.html(ABC Chicago) A major street closure begins this Friday in Chicago, the Illinois Department to Transportation said.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9QRD/2026_Chicago_Pride_Parade_set_for_this_Sunday_What_to_know_about_route_street_closures_parking.html(ABC Chicago) Large crowds, street closures and increased traffic are expected on Chicago's North Side for the 55th annual Pride Parade Sunday.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9QRC/Mayor_Johnson_signs_order_establishing_Chicago_Office_of_Gun_Violence_Reduction.html(ABC Chicago) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson established the Office of Gun Violence Reduction on Thursday.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9QRA/Storms_leave_downed_trees_power_lines_on_Chicagos_South_Side_NW_Indiana.html(ABC Chicago) Many in the Chicago area were left to deal with more storm damage after Wednesday's round of severe weather.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9QR7/Man_charged_accused_of_sexually_abusing_6-year-old_girl_in_Chatham_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) Chicago police have arrested a 41-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9QR5/Man_buys_winning_13_million_jackpot_ticket_at_suburban_gas_station.html(ABC Chicago) A Chicago-area man claimed a $1.3 million jackpot prize during an ordinary stop at a local gas station.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9PPE/Chicago_weather_Strong_storms_knock_down_trees_power_lines_in_parts_of_area.html(ABC Chicago) Severe storms moved through the Chicago area Wednesday evening, leaving behind damage in some places.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:13:00 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9Q4W/Several_downed_trees_Multiple_suburbs_report_damage_from_Wednesday_storms.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Severe storms that sparked tornado warnings across parts of the Chicago area Wednesday evening left many suburbs cleaning up damage from downed trees and power lines, flooded roadways and more.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:00:35 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9OMS/Severe_weather_threat_upgraded_for_Chicago_area_with_2_waves_possible_Wednesday.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The Chicago area is now under a heightened risk for severe weather Wednesday.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:52 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9OMM/Temperatures_could_feel_like_100-plus_degrees_in_Chicago_area_next_week_What_to_know.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Our first summer heat wave of 2026 is brewing, and it could begin by the end of the weekend.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:44:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9O2M/Local_youth_to_weigh_in_on_how_to_prevent_Chicago_teen_takeovers_with_city_leaders.html(ABC Chicago) Local youth will weigh in next to community mentors and city leaders to talk about how to prevent Chicago teen takeovers.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:20:19 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9O2F/Chicago_Training_Center_celebrates_20_years.html(ABC Chicago) Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:20:19 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9OMR/Chicago_Bears_announce_training_camp_schedule_ticket_availability.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The Chicago Bears are coming off their first playoff appearance since the 2020 season, and they’ve set their training camp schedule beginning next month.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:14:06 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9OMT/Ben_Brown_Edward_Cabrera_latest_Cubs_to_land_on_injured_list.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The Chicago Cubs’ injury woes continue to pile up, and this time their best starting pitcher is going to miss time.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:19:49 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9OMZ/New_warning_issued_as_scammers_target_senior_citizens_aiming_to_steal_their_life_savings.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Falling for the scam could cost victims their entire life savings, and Chicago police have a stern, four-word warning to senior citizens about it.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:31:39 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9ON2/Chicago_weather_Strong_to_severe_storms_back_in_the_forecast_with_90-degree_heat_on_the_way.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The rainy weather comes ahead of a major temperature warm-up, with readings in the 80s and even 90s over the Fourth of July holiday week.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:55:22 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9OMY/Chicago_Bulls_draft_pick_shares_childhood_photo_that_may_have_predicted_his_future.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Caleb Wilson may be seeing red now, but was he also seeing the future?Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:46:08 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9ON1/New_tickets_to_Chicagos_Obama_Center_museum_to_be_released_this_summer_following_sellout.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Didn't get tickets to see the Obama Presidential Center museum in Chicago when they first became available? You might not be out of luck yet.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:54:28 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9ON3/2_new_Illinois_sites_make_pitch_to_be_home_to_Chicago_Bears_new_stadium_in_latest_twist.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Another Chicago suburb has entered the chat.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:52:42 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9MS7/Chicago_investment_promoter_defrauded_dozens_of_clients_lawsuit.html(ABC Chicago) Seventeen years after Brandon Ellington pleaded guilty to bank fraud in a sweeping federal mortgage case, dozens of former clients say they were unaware of that history when they invested with him, and now claim they were defrauded as well.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:32 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9MS3/Illinois_State_University_grad_actor_Gary_Cole_launched_career_on_Chicago_stage_makes_return.html(ABC Chicago) Gary Cole may be best known for his screen roles, but the actor who grew up in Rolling Meadows launched his career on the Chicago stage.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:32 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9MRX/Person_who_traveled_through_OHare_tests_positive_for_measles_CDPH_warns.html(ABC Chicago) Travelers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport may have been exposed to the measles.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:32 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9MRO/City_of_Chicago_sues_Airbnb_Slumber_Stay_for_alleged_shared_housing_ordinance_violations.html(ABC Chicago) The City of Chicago is suing air Airbnb, saying the company is breaking the city's shared housing ordinance.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:32 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9MRM/Chicago_White_Sox_host_players_with_special_needs_at_The_Rate.html(ABC Chicago) The White Sox are tied for first place and have an important game ahead, but for many players, an earlier event at the ballpark carried even greater significance.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:32 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9MRH/NBA_Draft_2026_Chicago_Bulls_select_Caleb_Wilson_fourth_overall_set_to_pick_15th_in_Round_1.html(ABC Chicago) The Chicago Bulls are looking to jumpstart their rebuilding effort with two First Round picks this year.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:32 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9LHF/Man_allegedly_sexually_assaulted_jogger_at_South_Shore_park_groped_another_victim_days_later_CPD.html(ABC Chicago) Chicago police issued an alert about a man accused groping two people and sexually assaulting one of them on the city's South Side.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:38:41 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9LHD/Largest_robotics_AI_show_in_North_America_in_Chicago_this_week.html(ABC Chicago) The largest robotics and artificial intelligence show in North America is currently in Chicago.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:38:41 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9LHC/Chicago_US_Attorney_drops_3rd_case_citing_serious_irregularities_focusing_on_prosecutors_conduct.html(ABC Chicago) U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros is now pledging to review all cases, going back decades, connected to that prosecutor.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:38:41 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9LH4/Chicago_homeowners_dispute_massive_water_bills_seek_answers_from_city.html(ABC Chicago) One homeowner is facing a bill of more than $235,000 at a vacant property that she says does not have running water.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:38:41 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9LH2/Armed_thief_robs_shoots_man_in_Montclare_police.html(ABC Chicago) An armed thief robbed and shot a man on Chicago's Northwest Side on Monday night, police said.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:38:41 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9LGW/Rideshare_driver_shot_during_drop-off_in_Lawndale_Chicago_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A rideshare driver was shot on Monday night on the city's West Side, Chicago police said.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:38:41 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9LGU/Gov_Pritzker_responds_to_Trumps_comments_about_violence_in_Chicago.html(ABC Chicago) Governor JB Pritzker on Monday responded to President Donald Trump's comments about Chicago, after a violent weekend in the city.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:38:41 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9JN5/Local_leaders_call_for_designated_gun_violence_prevention_department_in_Chicago.html(ABC Chicago) Some community members and faith leaders believe creating a so-called Department of Gun Violence Prevention could help keep people safe in Chicago.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:59:34 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9JMY/Ankin_Law_supports_Chicago_Pride_parade.html(ABC Chicago) Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:59:34 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9JMW/Surveillance_video_shows_burglars_target_Chicagos_Northwest_Side_businesses.html(ABC Chicago) Two Northwest Side businesses were victims to smash-and-grab burglars on Monday.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:59:34 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9IPE/Ford_City_Mall_closes_ahead_of_Monday_deadline_under_court_order_citing_safety_concerns.html(ABC Chicago) It's the end of an era at Ford City Mall. The indoor shopping center on Chicago's South Side was scheduled to close for good at noon Monday under a court order citing safety concerns, but visitors found the doors locked on Sunday.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:09:22 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9IPG/Chicago_police_searching_for_man_accused_of_sexually_abusing_6-year-old_girl_in_Chatham.html(ABC Chicago) Chicago police are searching for man accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl this weekend on the city's South Side.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:09:22 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9IPJ/2_people_dead_due_to_strong_storms_in_southern_Illinois_sheriff_says.html(ABC Chicago) Two people have died due to strong storms Sunday in southern Illinois that hit trailer homes in rural areas, officials said. Meanwhile, there are flooding concerns in the Chicago area.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:09:22 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9IPL/Chicago_families_mark_Fathers_Day_with_reflection_celebration_community_events.html(ABC Chicago) Father's Day took on many forms across Chicago this year, as communities gathered to reflect, celebrate and connect in meaningful ways.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:09:22 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y9IPS/Chicagoans_enjoy_lakefront_festivals_despite_rainy_kickoff_for_first_day_of_summer.html(ABC Chicago) The start of summer in Chicago brought crowds to the lakefront and neighborhood festivals Sunday, as residents and visitors made the most of the day despite cloudy skies and intermittent rain.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:09:22 Z