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| View Article | 5:01 a.m. | April 9, 2026 | WBEZ | The story of the Lady Elgin, the deadliest shipwreck in Great Lakes history - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/curious-city/2026/04/09/the-story-of-the-lady-elgin-the-deadliest-shipwreck-in-great-lakes-history | [ ![][1] ][2] WBEZ’s Curious City answers questions from listeners about Chicago and the region. We include the public in our storytelling, making journalism more transparent and interconnected. The Lady Elgin left Chicago for Milwaukee on a stormy September night in 1860 with around 400 passengers aboard. Another vessel was … |
| View Article | 5 a.m. | April 9, 2026 | ABC Local | West Side fire leaves 1 dead, 2 injured, including 4-year-old, Chicago police say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-apartment-fire-monroe-street-leaves-1-dead-2-injured-including-4-year-old-police-say/18859888/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was found dead after an apartment building fire that injured two others, including a four-year-old child, Thursday morning, Chicago police said. The fire broke out at about 2:16 a.m. in the 3400-block of West Monroe Street. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click … |
| View Article | 5 a.m. | April 9, 2026 | ABC Local | Huge pothole on DuSable Lake Shore Drive ramp leaving drivers with flat tires | https://abc7chicago.com/post/huge-pothole-dusable-lake-shore-drive-ramp-belmont-avenue-leaving-drivers-flat-tires/18859945/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A huge pothole on the ramp to DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Belmont Avenue is causing problems for drivers Thursday morning. Several drivers got flat tires, including one car with two flats. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][1] Police were … |
| View Article | 5 a.m. | April 9, 2026 | CWB Chicago | Gunman fires at least 16 shots, injures 2 on Far North Side | https://cwbchicago.com/2026/04/gunman-fires-at-least-16-shots-injures-2-on-far-north-side.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gunman-fires-at-least-16-shots-injures-2-on-far-north-side | ![][1] _First responders at the scene of a double shooting in West Ridge on April 8, 2026. (Citizen)_ Two men were shot and seriously wounded during a daytime attack on the Far North Side yesterday afternoon. The shooting unfolded around 3:25 p.m. in the 6300 block of North Claremont Avenue, … |
| View Article | 1 a.m. | April 9, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Horoscope for Thursday, April 09, 2026 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/horoscopes/2026/04/09/horoscopes-today-thursday-april-09-2026 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ## Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Capricorn. ## … |
| View Article | 1 a.m. | April 9, 2026 | ABC Local | Adam Brody, Justine Lupe and more on overwhelming fan reaction to 'Nobody Wants This' | https://abc7.com/post/adam-brody-justine-lupe-more-nobody-wants-stars-overwhelming-fan-reaction-paleyfest-la/18859143/ | LOS ANGELES -- Stars from the hit series "Nobody Wants This" gathered for a special screening at Paley Fest LA! The popular rom-com series, from 20th Television, stars Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons and Jackie Tohn. It originally debuted in 2024 to wild success, earning three nominations … |
| View Article | 11:01 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Surveillance video captures Chicago hit-and-run that killed 18-year-old cyclist | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/surveillance-video-captures-chicago-lawn-hit-and-run-crash-that-killed-18-year-old-cyclist/3920217/ | The mother of an 18-year-old who was [ killed in a hit-and-run ][1] while biking over the weekend in Chicago called the driver who could be seen on surveillance video fleeing after the crash “heartless” on Wednesday, hours before dozens gathered for a vigil where the deadly crash occurred. Around … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Cubs offense 'clicks as an entire group' in series win over Rays | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/04/08/cubs-offense-clicks-as-an-entire-group-in-series-win-over-rays | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Leave it to left fielder **Micahel Conforto** , to get the big hit for the … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | CBS Local | Cubs take Game 3 in series against Rays with 6-2 win | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cubs-take-game-3-in-series-against-rays-with-6-2-win/ | Nico Hoerner hit a leadoff homer and then delivered an RBI double during a five- run fifth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field. Michael Conforto had a two-run double for the Cubs, who took advantage of three Tampa … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | CBS Local | U.S. citizen in Bahamas police custody in connection to Lynette Hooker's disappearance | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lynette-hooker-bahamas-criminal-investigation-coast-guard/ | Bahamian officials say they have taken a 59-year-old U.S. citizen into custody and he is being questioned in connection with the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, the Michigan woman whose husband said fell off their boat over the weekend. The Royal Bahamas Police Force is not releasing his name, citing the … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | CBS Local | Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzales, outspoken critic of Tiffany Henyard's spending, dies at 53 | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/thornton-township-trustee-christopher-gonzales-dead-at-53/ | The South Suburbs mourn the loss of a longtime and beloved public servant. Trustee Christopher Gonzales was one of Tiffany Henyard's harshest critics in Thornton Township. Less than a year after being sworn in for his second term in Thornton Township, Gonzales died suddenly. At the age of 53, Gonzalez, … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | CBS Local | Cracks form in U.S.-Iran temporary ceasefire deal following bombing in Lebanon | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cracks-form-us-iran-temporary-ceasefire-deal/ | Less than 24 hours after President Trump announced there was a two-week ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran, hundreds of people lost their lives in Lebanon. The White House said what happened wasn't part of the agreement, and Iran is already accusing the U.S. of violating multiple parts … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | CBS Local | Lincoln Station Bar and Grill set to reopen this week more than 2 years after massive fire | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lincoln-station-bar-and-grill-set-to-reopen-more-than-2-years-after-massive-fire/ | A massive fire destroyed a long-standing neighborhood bar in Lincoln Park nearly two and a half years ago. After a lengthy rebuild, the bar is opening its doors once again this week and is giving CBS News Chicago a sneak peek. For others, Wednesday night may look like your typical … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | ABC Local | Vigil held for Chicago 18-year-old on bicycle killed in SW Side hit-and-run crash | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-vigil-held-18-year-old-damian-gomez-killed-sw-side-hit-run-crash-delivering-doordash-bicycle/18858920/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- People came together to remember an 18-year-old who was [ killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday ][3] . They gathered at the spot where Damian Gomez was hit while riding his bike. Gomez's loved ones are hoping the driver who took off will be held accountable. … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | ABC Local | Police shoot, kill suspect armed with bladed weapon in Bradley, officials say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/bradley-shooting-police-shoot-kill-male-suspect-armed-bladed-weapon-jonette-avenue-officials-say/18858814/ | BRADLEY, Ill. (WLS) -- Police officers shot and killed a male suspect armed with a bladed weapon Wednesday in Kankakee County, officials said. The incident happened around 12:46 p.m. in the 600 block of Jonette Avenue in Bradley, police officials said. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click … |
| View Article | 11 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | ABC Local | Uber deactivation blunder: Chicago-area rideshare driver struggles after account wrongly deactivated | https://abc7chicago.com/post/uber-deactivation-blunder-chicago-area-rideshare-driver-loses-money-account-wrongly-deactivated/18858991/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A rideshare driver turned to the ABC7 I-Team after she says she was wrongly deactivated. Advocates say she's not alone. The I-Team got results and looked into local data revealing a rise in deactivations. The driver says her temporary license was mistakenly marked fraudulent, causing her to … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | WTTW | April 8, 2026 - Full Show | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/08/april-8-2026-full-show | Could President Donald Trump’s own Cabinet remove him from office? And meet two local chefs who are James Beard Award finalists. On the show: * [ Illinois Democrats Call for Removing Trump From Office After ‘Whole Civilization Will Die’ Threat to Iran ][1] * [ Chicago James Beard Award Finalists … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Beloved horse reunited with owner after hours-long water rescue in McHenry County | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/beloved-horse-reunited-with-owner-after-hours-long-water-rescue-in-mchenry-county/3920072/ | Authorities saved a horse that was swept away during last weekend’s storms and became stranded in a flooded creek in McHenry County in a remarkable water rescue that spanned several hours on Saturday. The beloved horse named Troy was on the mend and back on his home farm Wednesday afternoon … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Fight for the Strait of Hormuz enlists University of Illinois minesweeper tech | https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/fight-for-the-strait-of-hormuz-enlists-university-of-illinois-minesweeper-tech/3920132/ | A shaky ceasefire in the war between the U.S. and Iran has made it 24 hours without completely collapsing. President Trump's top item toward a multi-point temporary truce has not happened: a full re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz that carries 20% of the world's gas and oil supply. Stream … |
| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | April 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Daughter of Michigan woman missing in Bahamas raises concerns about her disappearance | https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/daughter-of-michigan-woman-missing-in-bahamas-raises-concerns-about-her-disappearance/3920166/ | The daughter of a [ missing Michigan woman ][3] whose husband claims fell overboard from a small boat in the Bahamas says she has more concerns and questions about what happened to her mother than she does answers. "I'm still in a lot of shock right now that this is … |