https://chicago.bubblelife.com/community/chicago_newsThe latest news and information from Chicago.https://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y7346/The_Great_American_Baking_Show_contestant_teaches_ABC7_how_to_decorate_cakes.html(ABC Chicago) "The Great American Baking Show" contestant Rebecca Cary grew up in Highland Park, Illinois and now lives in Lakeview, Chicago.Sat, 09 May 2026 22:19:02 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y7344/City_failing_to_protect_people_from_displacement_near_Obama_Center_Illinois_Answers_investigation.html(ABC Chicago) People in low-income housing in the surrounding neighborhood of Woodlawn, Chicago are wondering if they will have a place to live.Sat, 09 May 2026 22:19:02 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y733T/Weekend_events_held_across_Chicago_area_ahead_of_Mothers_Day_including_Purpose_Over_Pain_brunch.html(ABC Chicago) Several events were held Saturday in the city and the suburbs to acknowledge moms and all they do ahead of Mother's Day. It's not just families honoring their moms. Mothers are uniting to support each other.Sat, 09 May 2026 22:19:02 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y733S/Chicagos_Buckingham_Fountain_switches_on_for_summer_season_in_Grant_Park.html(ABC Chicago) A Grant Park landmark finally turned on for the summer season on Saturday. Buckingham Fountain is one of the most iconic fountains in Chicago.Sat, 09 May 2026 22:19:02 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y733R/Vigil_honors_18-year-old_basketball_player_shot_to_death_during_Uber_ride_in_Garfield_Park.html(ABC Chicago) Loved ones gathered to remember an 18-year-old high school basketball player killed while riding in an Uber on Chicago's West Side. A 38-year-old rideshare driver was also killed.Sat, 09 May 2026 22:19:02 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y733N/Couple_once_detained_by_ICE_Chicago-born_son_with_terminal_cancer_reunite_in_Mexico.html(ABC Chicago) The parents of an 18-year-old Chicago-born man dying of terminal cancer who were detained by ICE have now been reunited with their son. The reunion took place in Mexico.Sat, 09 May 2026 22:19:02 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y72BD/Chicago-area_construction_season_kicks_off_with_work_throughout_city_suburbs_What_to_know.html(ABC Chicago) Construction season is back.Sat, 09 May 2026 07:25:47 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y72BA/Traveler_struggles_to_get_refund_for_cruise_after_being_forced_to_miss_flight_due_to_FAA_mandate.html(ABC Chicago) A Chicago woman says she couldn't go on a Caribbean cruise because the FAA issued a no-fly mandate in parts of the Caribbean because of tensions in Venezuelae. She says neither the cruise line nor her insurance would reimburse her money.Sat, 09 May 2026 07:25:47 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y72B7/Chicago_students_rally_to_promote_violence_prevention.html(ABC Chicago) A group of graduating elementary and high school students came together Friday for a rally and march to promote violence-free streets and celebrate those who stayed away from crime.Sat, 09 May 2026 07:25:47 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y72B5/Man_killed_2_others_seriously_injured_in_shooting_near_food_mart_on_South_Side_Chicago_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) Three people were shot, one fatally, Friday afternoon on Chicago's South Side, fire officials said. Dozens of evidence markers could be seen near and inside a food mart.Sat, 09 May 2026 07:25:47 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y72AX/Uber_driver_18-year-old_student_shot_to_death_while_driving_in_Garfield_Park_officials_say.html(ABC Chicago) Two people, an Uber driver and an 18-year-old student, were shot to death while driving on the city's West Side on Thursday evening, Chicago police and officials said.Sat, 09 May 2026 07:25:47 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y72AW/COPA_releases_body_camera_video_of_deadly_shooting_involving_Chicago_police_officer_in_Humboldt_Park.html(ABC Chicago) Body camera video from a deadly shooting involving Chicago police in Humboldt Park has now been released.Sat, 09 May 2026 07:25:47 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y72AU/Events_celebrate_1_year_since_elevation_of_Chicago-born_Pope_Leo_XIV_as_pontiff.html(ABC Chicago) There were many events Friday marking the anniversary of the elevation of the first American-born pope. He's a proud Chicagoan and a son of the South Side.Sat, 09 May 2026 07:25:47 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y72AR/Man_shot_seriously_injured_on_Lawndale_sidewalk_police.html(ABC Chicago) A man was shot and seriously injured on a West Side sidewalk early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.Sat, 09 May 2026 07:25:47 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y72AM/19-year-old_killed_in_apparent_drive-by_shooting_in_West_Lawn_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) A 19-year-old man was killed in an apparent drive-by shooting on the city's Southwest Side early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.Sat, 09 May 2026 07:25:47 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y7134/Bonded_rescue_dogs_Bird_and_Dee_adopted_together_in_Chicago_Anti-Cruelty_says.html(ABC Chicago) Two dogs who are a bonded pair, after being rescued from a rail line in Chicago, have been adopted together, the Anti-Cruelty organization said Friday.Fri, 08 May 2026 15:34:23 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y712Z/Funeral_procession_held_for_fallen_Chicago_Police_Officer_John_Bartholomew.html(ABC Chicago) Family, friends, and colleagues of Officer John Bartholomew gathered Friday morning to say their final goodbyes.Fri, 08 May 2026 15:34:23 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y70WK/Funeral_held_for_fallen_Chicago_police_officer_John_Bartholomew.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Fallen Chicago police officer John Bartholomew, who was killed in the line of duty by a robbery suspect at Chicago's Swedish Hospital, will be laid to rest Friday.Fri, 08 May 2026 08:14:10 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y70WR/DuSable_Lake_Shore_Drive_lanes_closed_as_fallen_CPD_officer_John_Bartholomew_laid_to_rest.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Funeral services will take place Friday in Edgewater for fallen Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, 38, who was shot and killed in the line of duty.Fri, 08 May 2026 08:12:33 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y70WF/Bonded_chihuahua_mix_and_German_shepherd_found_on_Chicago_streets_get_new_home.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) A bonded chihuahua mix and German shepherd whose unexpected relationship went viral at a Chicago shelter appear to be heading to their forever home -- together, of course.Fri, 08 May 2026 06:22:37 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y70WG/Summer_camp_options_for_parents_across_Chicago_and_the_suburbs.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) With summer comes more options for your kids to swim, learn, create art, play and meet new friends.Fri, 08 May 2026 05:59:54 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y70WP/Wheeee_A_giant_slide_is_now_an_exhibit_at_Chicagos_Griffin_Museum_of_Science_and_Industry.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Children must be at least 44 inches tall and at least six years old to go down the slide — and they must go feet-first.Fri, 08 May 2026 01:12:15 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6ZXP/Couple_detained_by_ICE_traveling_to_Mexico_to_reunite_with_Chicago-born_son_fighting_terminal_cancer.html(ABC Chicago) A couple who were held in ICE custody in Arizona are now on their way to Mexico, hoping to be by the side of their Chicago-born son, who may not have long to live as he fights terminal cancer.Thu, 07 May 2026 23:44:26 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6ZXN/Kim_Foxx_gives_deposition_says_she_believes_exonerees_were_guilty_in_disgraced_CPD_detective_case.html(ABC Chicago) A deposition by former Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx is now having ramifications in a pair of lawsuits connected to a disgraced former Chicago police detective.Thu, 07 May 2026 23:44:26 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6ZXE/Women_say_Chicago_tea_party_bus_canceled_last-minute_wouldnt_provide_full_refund.html(ABC Chicago) They were expecting the ultimate tea party experience, but women say they were ripped off.Thu, 07 May 2026 23:44:26 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6ZXC/Chicago-area_man_visiting_Los_Angeles_for_DodgersCubs_series_killed_in_hitandrun_crash.html(ABC Chicago) The Los Angeles Police Department is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 65-year-old man from the Chicago area.Thu, 07 May 2026 23:44:26 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6YP3/Visitation_to_be_held_Thursday_for_fallen_Chicago_Police_Officer_John_Bartholomew.html(ABC Chicago) Friends, family and first responders gather Thursday at a visitation to remember a Chicago police officer, killed on the job.Thu, 07 May 2026 08:17:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6YP1/Thieves_smash_into_Bangers_and_Lace_in_Wicker_Park_Chicago_police_say.html(ABC Chicago) Thieves smashed into a Wicker Park bar Thursday morning, Chicago police said.Thu, 07 May 2026 08:17:12 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6YMF/Memorial_services_for_fallen_CPD_officer_John_Bartholomew_begin_heavy_traffic_expected.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Chicago officials are warning "severe traffic congestion and delays" are expected Thursday and Friday during services for Chicago officer Bartholomew.Thu, 07 May 2026 01:45:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6YMV/Severe_traffic_expected_amid_services_for_Chicago_officer_killed_in_hospital_shooting.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Chicago officials are warning "severe traffic congestion and delays" are expected Thursday and Friday during services for Chicago officer Bartholomew.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:14:13 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6X47/Chicago_saw_near-record_number_of_antisemitic_incidents_in_2025_ADL_report_shows.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Chicago saw a near-record number of antisemitic incidents reported last year, new data from the Anti-Defamation League showed.Wed, 06 May 2026 11:51:00 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6X4Q/Pronounced_dead_by_a_remote_doctor_TeleICUs_expand_nationwide_including_in_Illinois.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) It’s technology that’s already being used in intensive care units around the country, including in the Chicago area.Wed, 06 May 2026 11:36:43 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6X4A/Chicago_Park_District_installs_automated_parking_gates_at_10_beaches.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) Beachgoers may notice changes at several lakefront parking lots citywide this summer as the city rolls out a “modernized” payment management system.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:40:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6X4F/Teachers_hilariously_commiserate_with_viral_Bring_Your_Kids_to_Work_Day_TV_moment.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) When "Chicago Today" co-host Matt Rodrigues posted footage of his experience trying to film a segment with a group of children on "Bring Your Kid to Work Day," he knew his hilarious experience was far from unusual, even though it was captured on live...Wed, 06 May 2026 09:45:53 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6X4I/Frost_advisory_issued_for_Chicago_area_as_overnight_lows_plummet_again.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The Chicago area has had to deal with some unseasonably cool temperatures in May, and that pattern will continue overnight with a frost advisory.Wed, 06 May 2026 08:51:36 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6X4T/An_adorable_Hello_Kitty_Cafe_appears_to_be_opening_on_the_Mag_Mile_in_Chicago.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) The new Hello Kitty Cafe looks to be located on the bottom floor of the London House hotel, at  360 N. Michigan Ave.Wed, 06 May 2026 07:33:05 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6X51/Illinois_hospital_safety_grades_for_spring_2026_are_out_See_where_your_hospital_ranks.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) More than two dozen Chicago area hospitals earned “A” grades in hospital watchdog group Leapfrog’s latest Hospital Safety Grade report spring 2026, with one earning a “F” grade and others moving up in the rankings. The biannual safety report,...Wed, 06 May 2026 06:23:25 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6X4X/Suburban_teen_boy_found_dead_in_Chicago_police_say.html(NBC Chicago (Local)) A suburban teenager was found dead on Chicago's West Side over the weekend, according to police.Wed, 06 May 2026 05:20:23 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6VZQ/How_community_healthcare_groups_work_to_improve_Chicagos_life_expectancy_gap.html(ABC Chicago) Depending on your ZIP code, your life span can vary by decades.Wed, 06 May 2026 04:02:21 Zhttps://chicago.bubblelife.com/v/35148020/Y6VZK/Community_rallies_behind_Chicago_street_performer_who_says_thief_stole_his_tips_in_viral_video.html(ABC Chicago) "I hope people take away that kindness beats everything," said street performer Andrew David.Wed, 06 May 2026 04:02:21 Z