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| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | WBEZ | Stephanie Zimmermann awarded 2026 Longworth Fellowship for International Reporting | https://www.wbez.org/pressroom/2026/04/01/stephanie-zimmermann-awarded-2026-longworth-fellowship-for-international-reporting | The Pulitzer Center is pleased to announce that the 2026 Richard C. Longworth Media Fellowships have been awarded to Stephanie Zimmermann, of the Chicago Sun- Times and Chicago Public Media, and Wendy Wei, a Chicago-based freelance journalist whose work will be distributed by Capitol News Illinois. Zimmermann will report from … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | NBC Local | What time is the Artemis 2 launch? Launch timing and how to watch live | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/what-time-is-the-artemis-2-launch-launch-timing-and-how-to-watch-live/3916682/ | NASA begun fueling its [ moon rocket ][6] Wednesday for [ humanity’s first lunar trip ][7] in more than [ half a century ][8] , aiming for an evening liftoff with four astronauts. Tensions were high as hydrogen fuel started flowing into the rocket hours ahead of the planned launch. … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | NBC Local | What time is President Trump speaking? What to know about his address to the nation | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/what-time-is-president-trump-speaking-what-to-know-about-his-address-to-the-nation/3916700/ | [ President Donald Trump ][1] is expected to deliver an address to the nation Wednesday night. The president is expected to "provide an important update on Iran," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on social media. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][2] WATCH … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Daniel Caesar announces 2026 arena tour, including Chicago stop at United Center | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/daniel-caesar-announces-2026-arena-tour-including-chicago-stop-united-center | #### The Brief * * Daniel Caesar announced a 30-date 2026 arena tour across Asia and North America. * The tour includes a Chicago stop at the United Center on July 26, with support from Faye Webster and 070 Shake on select dates. * Tickets go on sale April 3, … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago to invest $300M in affordable housing, adding more than 1,200 units | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-affordable-housing | #### The Brief * * Chicago is investing more than $300 million into 15 affordable housing projects across the city. * The developments will create or preserve more than 1,200 units, most of them affordable. * Officials say the plan aims to expand housing access and reduce displacement. **CHICAGO** \- … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago man faces attempted murder, robbery charges in January shooting | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-man-faces-attempted-murder-robbery-charges-january-shooting | ![][1] article Demontre Enos | Chicago police #### The Brief * * A Chicago man is charged with shooting a 48-year-old man and robbing two others during a January incident in West Garfield Park. * Police said Demontre Enos seriously wounded the victim before stealing from a man and a … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Top cop bullish on study calling for 100s more officers — but unions, lack of money could stand in way | https://chicago.suntimes.com/police-reform/2026/04/01/chicago-police-staffing-study-larry-snelling | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] A staffing study released Wednesday calls on the Chicago Police Department to put hundreds more officers on the street, … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Bears president Kevin Warren targets late spring or early summer for stadium decision | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/04/01/bears-president-kevin-warren-targets-late-spring-or-early-summer-for-stadium-decision | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] PHOENIX — [ Bears ][7] president Kevin Warren said Wednesday the organization is in an “excellent position” as it … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Random ICE raids have slowed for now, but this popular neighborhood chef still isn’t cooking outside | https://chicagoreader.com/food/food-drink-feature/mexican-cooking-street-vendors-ice-immigration/ | _Editor’s note: Bertin, Ricardo, and Chuy’s names have been changed for this story out of concern for their safety. They are marked with an asterisk on first mention._ * * * Ricardo* squeezes behind his little cousin, who sits cross-legged on an office chair, playing on an iPad. “We have … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | CBS Local | American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/american-journalist-shelly-kittleson-kidnapped-iraq/ | _Washington_ — American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official. Iraq's Interior Ministry announced that a foreign journalist was kidnapped by "unknown individuals" but did not identify who was taken. The ministry said that … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | ABC Local | Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' mid-show | https://abc7.com/post/houston-rapper-megan-thee-stallion-hospitalized-exiting-moulin-rouge-musical-mid-show/18822312/ | NEW YORK, New York -- Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." "During Tuesday night's production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated," … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | WLS AM | Trump to Address Nation Tonight | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/04/01/trump-to-address-nation-tonight/ | (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — President Donald J. Trump will address the nation at 8 p.m. Chicago time with what White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt calls “an important update on Iran.” Yesterday, Trump floated a timeline in which the U.S. could leave Iran in “maybe two weeks, maybe three,” though a deal … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | WBEZ | Supreme Court hears fight over Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship | https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2026/04/01/supreme-court-hears-fight-over-trumps-bid-to-limit-birthright-citizenship | WASHINGTON (AP) — [ The Supreme Court ][1] is taking up one of the term’s most consequential cases, [ President Donald Trump’s ][2] executive order on [ birthright citizenship ][3] declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. [ … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Romeca Blackmon murder: Woman accused in South Loop killing seeks release, claims self-defense | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/romeca-blackmon-murder-quadajah-holly-johnson | ![Romeca Blackmon murder: Woman accused in South Loop killing seeks release, claims self-defense][7] #### [ Romeca Blackmon murder: Woman accused in South Loop killing seeks release, claims self-defense ][8] The woman accused of murdering a mother in Chicago’s South Loop last September is due back in court today, as her … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago police: Teen arrested months after separate armed carjacking, robbery at gunpoint | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-police-teen-arrested-armed-carjacking-robbery-gunpoint | #### The Brief * * A 16-year-old boy was arrested this week in connection with two armed incidents. * Police say he’s tied to a January carjacking and a November armed robbery. * Charges include vehicular hijacking with a firearm and armed robbery. **CHICAGO** \- A 16-year-old boy is facing … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Supreme Court hears fight over Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/04/01/supreme-court-hears-fight-over-trumps-bid-to-limit-birthright-citizenship | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][53] * [ Facebook ][54] * [ Bluesky ][55] * [ Email ][56] * [ Reddit ][57] * [ Flipboard ][58] WASHINGTON (AP) — [ The Supreme Court ][59] is taking up one of the term’s most consequential cases, [ … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Last farewell to fallen firefighter | https://chicago.suntimes.com/morning-edition/2026/04/01/chicago-fire-department-builders-paving-sooper-records | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ### Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 **Below** : Mourners said goodbye to firefighter Michael Altman, who died of injuries … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Chicago thaws, worlds emerge | https://chicagoreader.com/columns-opinion/staff-notes/chicago-thaws-worlds-emerge-april-issue/ | April is Chicago’s season of transition from dark to light as the great thaw hits and buried bulbs finally emerge. Spring is the opening of the many worlds that make up this city, especially those that hide in plain sight. Drive down any street or look down any alley: without … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Chicago Reader Volume 55, Number 15 | https://chicagoreader.com/issues/volume-55-15/ | Love the cover? [ Get a copy for your home ][76] ! [ ChicagoReader_2026_04_webPDF ][77] [ 📥 Download the issue ][77] ## **We need to be upfront with you.** The _Reader_ is free. Producing it isn’t. And without your support, we can't continue. So we need you to chip in, … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | April 1, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Community Cinema makes moviegoing accessible | https://chicagoreader.com/film-tv/movie-feature/community-cinema-chicago-public-library-programming/ | M ovie theaters, like libraries, have no limitations on who is welcome through their doors. However, as ticket prices and the runtime of preshow trailers steadily rise, the financial cost for moviegoing is becoming a burden, and patrons are forced to sit through excessive advertisements. In 2019, with support from … |