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| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | WTTW | It Felt Like 106 in Chicago Tuesday, Expect a Repeat the Next 2 Days | https://news.wttw.com/2026/07/01/it-felt-106-chicago-tuesday-expect-repeat-next-2-days | It felt like 106 degrees in Chicago Tuesday, and more of the same is expected for Wednesday and Thursday as the combination of heat and humidity continue to create dangerous conditions. Both Midway and O’Hare Airports notched actual high temperatures of 94 degrees Tuesday, and humidity sent the heat index … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | WLS AM | State Issues Disaster Proclimation | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/07/01/state-issues-disaster-proclimation/ | (Springfield, IL) — Governor JB Pritzker Tuesday issued a state disaster proclamation following months of severe weather and flooding that caused widespread damage across Illinois. Beginning in March and continuing through June, Illinois experienced record- breaking severe storms, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, hail, and straight-line winds. Illinois has led … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | WLS AM | Chicago weather: Extreme Heat Warning in effect for entire area | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/07/01/chicago-weather-extreme-heat-warning-in-effect-for-entire-area/ | With heat index values surpassing 100 degrees and expected to persist, an extreme heat warning remains in effect through 12 a.m. on Thursday. As the brutal temperatures continue, some residents are making sure their air conditioning is ready to roll. But it’s hard to keep cool in this kind of … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | WBEZ | Chicagoans step up to aid earthquake victims in Venezuela | https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2026/07/01/chicagoans-step-up-aid-earthquake-victims-venezuela | On a warm, muggy Monday night Dani Salazar lifted boxes and bags from cars and SUVs and carried them into the basement of the Coppin Community Center in the Washington Park neighborhood. Vehicles pulled up by the dozens to drop off needed supplies to the free store La Tiendita. Their … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | NBC Local | Illinois new laws: Did minimum wage change July 1? It depends where you live | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-new-laws-did-minimum-wage-change-july-1-it-depends-where-you-live/3955816/ | A number of [ new laws went into effect in Illinois Wednesday ][5] , including ones that impact drivers licenses, how much you'll pay for gas in Illinois and more. But did the state's minimum wage change? Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][6] WATCH … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | NBC Local | Did Illinois' gas tax increase or change on July 1? What the new law says | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-will-pause-its-gas-tax-increase-this-summer-heres-how-long-it-will-last-2/3955830/ | Many [ new laws ][1] went into effect Wednesday, July 1 in Illinois -- and one of them will impact how much you pay to fill up your car with gas. Starting Wednesday, Illinois' gas tax increase of 1.3 cents will be paused, and won't go into effect as planned … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 'Explosive' diarrhea parasite hits Illinois as CDC searches for source | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/parasite-illinois-cyclosporiasis | #### The Brief * * Illinois has reported several cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that can cause severe diarrhea and other digestive symptoms. * Health officials are investigating the outbreak, but the source of the infections has not yet been identified. * The illness is most common during the … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | Fox Chicago | New Illinois laws in effect July 1, 2026 | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/new-illinois-laws-july-2026 | #### The Brief * * Several new Illinois laws will take effect on or after July 1, covering everything from e-bikes to AI-generated cyberbullying. * The changes include new rules for senior driver testing and the launch of the state's Department of Early Childhood. * Illinois will also delay a … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Park Forest residents say they're without AC as dangerous heat grips Chicagoland | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/park-forest-residents-without-ac-dangerous-heat-chicagoland | !['It's terrible': Suburban Chicago man says his apartment complex is without AC amid heat wave][20] !['It's terrible': Suburban Chicago man says his apartment complex is without AC amid heat wave][20] #### [ 'It's terrible': Suburban Chicago man says his apartment complex is without AC amid heat wave ][21] Residents in … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Nancy Guthrie: FBI determines ransom notes are fake, report says | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/nancy-guthrie-fbi-determines-ransom-notes-fake-report-says | ![Nancy Guthrie case: Did missteps hurt the search?][1] ![Nancy Guthrie case: Did missteps hurt the search?][1] #### [ Nancy Guthrie case: Did missteps hurt the search? ][2] Former FBI agent Jonathan Gilliam joined FOX 10 Talks to discuss the trajectory of the Nancy Guthrie investigation, highlighting potential missteps by local … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Bulls slow-play through start of free agency but land Norman Powell | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2026/07/01/bulls-start-of-free-agency-but-land-norman-powell | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][53] * [ Facebook ][54] * [ Bluesky ][55] * [ Email ][56] * [ Reddit ][57] * [ Flipboard ][58] Bryson Graham was methodical in the coaching search process. A wide net, a thorough interview process, and a detailed … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Egg producers will pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims | https://chicago.suntimes.com/consumer-affairs/2026/07/01/egg-producers-pay-3-3-million-donate-53-million-price-fixing-claims | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][42] * [ Facebook ][43] * [ Bluesky ][44] * [ Email ][45] * [ Reddit ][46] * [ Flipboard ][47] The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers this week to resolve … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Blackhawks expected to sign Bowen Byram to whopping contract with $12.5 million cap hit | https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2026/07/01/blackhawks-bowen-byram-contract-nhl-defensemen-free-agency | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][32] * [ Facebook ][33] * [ Bluesky ][34] * [ Email ][35] * [ Reddit ][36] * [ Flipboard ][37] The [ Blackhawks ][38] are expected to sign new addition Bowen Byram to a massive contract at their first … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | One dead in Pullman shooting | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/07/01/one-dead-in-pullman-shooting | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][24] * [ Facebook ][25] * [ Bluesky ][26] * [ Email ][27] * [ Reddit ][28] * [ Flipboard ][29] Police are investigating the shooting death of a person inside a Pullman neighborhood home early Wednesday as a homicide. … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Ola de calor con temperaturas en los 90 grados se espera toda la semana en Chicago | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/07/01/ola-de-calor-con-temperaturas-en-los-90-grados-se-espera-toda-la-semana-en-chicago | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] [ ![][7] ][8] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Una alerta de calor … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | CBS Local | This July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S., with over 300 record temperatures forecast | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/heat-wave-hottest-july-4th-record-temperatures/ | This July Fourth could be the hottest on record for millions of Americans as a massive heat wave traps more than half of the United States under a [ heat dome through the holiday weekend ][12] . Dangerously high temperatures are ramping up Wednesday, and coupled with humidity it could … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | CBS Local | Volunteers deliver supplies to seniors amid Chicago heat wave | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/my-block-my-hood-my-city-chicago-heat-wave/ | A nonprofit is stepping up to help deliver supplies to seniors struggling amid the Chicago heat wave. The group "My Block, My Hood, My City" already delivered hundreds of supplies, like fans and cases of water, last week. Since then, the group has received more than 700 more requests from … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | CBS Local | Gov. JB Pritzker vows Illinois will protect trans athletes after Supreme Court decision | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/jb-pritzker-vows-illinois-protect-trans-athletes-supreme-court-decision/ | Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vowed the state will continue to protest transgender Illinoisans and athletes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday. The high court ruled that state brans on trans athletes participating in women's and girls' sports does not violated Title IX, upholding the bans passed … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | ABC Local | Potato chip recall upgraded to highest FDA risk level over salmonella concerns | https://abc11.com/post/potato-chip-recall-upgraded-highest-fda-risk-level-salmonella-concerns/19397108/ | A recall of certain Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips has been upgraded to the FDA's most serious risk level over possible salmonella contamination. The chips were [ initially recalled in May ][1] by Utz Quality Foods. The Food and Drug Administration has now classified it as a Class I … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 1, 2026 | ABC Local | Elementary school music teacher charged in sister-in-law's strangulation death | https://abc7chicago.com/story/new-york-elementary-school-music-teacher-charged-disturbing-murder-sister-law/19428294/ | LONG ISLAND, New York -- An elementary school music teacher in New York allegedly strangled his sister-in-law to death in a home where they had separate apartments on Monday morning, according to prosecutors. The Nassau County District Attorney says Joseph Horner lived in an upstairs apartment in the same home … |