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| View Article | 9:01 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | WTTW | James ‘Big Cat’ Williams on the Bears’ Priorities Heading Into an Important Draft | https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/23/james-big-cat-williams-bears-priorities-heading-important-draft | As the 91st annual NFL draft just gets underway in Pittsburgh, the Chicago Bears find themselves at a pivotal point. With seven total picks, including four in the top 89, a major roster shakeup, and quarterback Caleb Williams entering his third season, the front office is under pressure to deliver … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | NBC Local | Thunderstorms, showers possible overnight and into Friday morning | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/thunderstorms-showers-possible-overnight-and-into-friday-morning/3927270/ | After a day of summer-like weather, the Chicago area could see thunderstorms and showers roll through overnight Thursday and into Friday morning. A line of showers and thunderstorms will move across northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana, the National Weather Service said. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | NBC Local | Man critically injured in hit-and-run on Michigan Ave pleads for driver to come forward | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-critically-injured-in-hit-and-run-on-michigan-ave-pleads-for-driver-to-come-forward/3927215/ | A Chicago man who was nearly killed in a hit-and-run crash while walking to get lunch on Michigan Avenue is sharing his story as police continue to search for the driver responsible. With his arm still in a sling and a walker by his side a little more than a … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago shoe drive brings attention to sneaker-related bullying | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-shoe-drive-brings-attention-to-sneaker-related-bullying/3927269/ | Whether you call them gym shoes or sneakers, they’re a big deal in some neighborhoods. That's why Chicago nonprofit [ Hearts with Soles ][8] is shining a light on the often-overlooked issue of sneaker-related bullying. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][9] WATCH HERE ][10] … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | NBC Local | A house built before the Great Chicago Fire is now a hot Pilsen restaurant | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/a-house-built-before-the-great-chicago-fire-is-now-a-hot-pilsen-restaurant/3926627/ | Chances are if you drive down Halsted Street in Pilsen, you won't even notice the building. It's a two-story gray home with no visible signage indicating it's a buzzy new cocktail bar. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][4] WATCH HERE ][5] But like most … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | NBC Local | How Illinois affordable housing bills could change suburban neighborhoods | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/how-illinois-affordable-housing-bills-could-change-suburban-neighborhoods/3927224/ | A group of suburban mayors is concerned legislation meant to expand affordable housing in Illinois could take away local control over what gets built and where. "We don't believe that it's been thought through. It doesn't take into account how communities were created," said Nicole Milovich-Walters, the mayor of Palos … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago Public School lunchroom workers arrested during protest over pay dispute | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-public-school-lunchroom-workers-arrested-during-protest-over-pay-dispute | ![CPS lunchroom workers rally downtown as contract talks near one year][7] #### [ CPS lunchroom workers rally downtown as contract talks near one year ][8] A union representative outlines ongoing negotiations, key demands, and why workers and supporters are taking their fight for a new contract to the streets. #### … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Fox Chicago | West Loop residents targeted by group of thieves in ongoing early morning spree | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/west-loop-residents-targeted-group-thieves-ongoing-early-morning-spree | ![Brazen package bandits caught on camera in Little Italy][1] #### [ Brazen package bandits caught on camera in Little Italy ][2] Packages are being stolen on the Near West Side. That's something a lot of Chicagoans can relate to. But in this case, the thieves are on a schedule and … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | NFL draft: Raiders take Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/04/23/bears-nfl-draft-raiders-fernando-mendoza-pittsburgh-roger-goodell-indiana-quarterback-heisman-trophy | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][25] * [ Facebook ][26] * [ Bluesky ][27] * [ Email ][28] * [ Reddit ][29] * [ Flipboard ][30] The Raiders did Thursday what most of the football world had suspected they’d do since the NFL season ended, … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | No injuries in Yellow Line derailment | https://chicago.suntimes.com/transportation/2026/04/23/no-injuries-in-yellow-line-derailment | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][17] * [ Facebook ][18] * [ Bluesky ][19] * [ Email ][20] * [ Reddit ][21] * [ Flipboard ][22] No one was injured after a Yellow Line train derailed Thursday, cutting off service to the Yellow and Purple … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Nick Fuentes' victim says 'no proof' he completed community service, drops criminal charges for civil suit | https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/04/23/nick-fuentes-victim-says-no-proof-he-completed-community-service-drops-criminal-charges-for-civil-suit | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The criminal case against Nick Fuentes has been dropped months after he was set to complete a deferred prosecution … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | CBS Local | Illinois millionaire tax amendment fails to gain enough support from House Democrats | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-millionaire-tax-amendment-stalled-house/ | A "millionaire tax" proposal floated in the Illinois House failed to gain enough traction in Springfield this week, making it increasingly unlikely that voters will be asked to approve the measure in November. House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, confirmed to reporters on Wednesday night that the constitutional amendment proposed … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | ABC Local | 2026 NFL Draft: OSU WR Carnell Tate, whose mother died in Chicago shooting, drafted No. 4 overall | https://abc7chicago.com/post/2026-nfl-draft-ohio-state-wide-receiver-carnell-tate-mother-ashley-griggs-died-chicago-shooting-drafted-no-4/18954448/ | PITTSBURGH -- Chicago native Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate, whose [ mother Ashley Griggs died in a West Garfield Park shooting in 2023 ][7] , was drafted No. 4 overall by the Tennessee Titans Thursday night in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. ![Ohio State wide receiver … |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | ABC Local | Fashion meets sustainability at Griffin MSI Thrift Lab | https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/18954405/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Fashion meets sustainability at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry's latest after-hours event, Thrift Lab. The event is happening Thursday, April 30 starting at 6:30 p.m. More information can be found [ here ][6] . [6]: https://www.griffinmsi.org/ |
| View Article | 9 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago police release video of suspects in deadly Little Village shooting | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-police-release-video-suspects-deadly-little-village-shooting-26th-street-st-louis-avenue/18954822/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have released a [ video ][1] showing the people suspected in a [ deadly shooting in Little Village ][2] . _The video in the player above is from a previous report._ Police believe the three people inside a car were involved in the shooting near … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | NBC Local | CTA train derailment prompts suspension of Yellow, Red, Purple line service | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/emergency-response-at-jarvis-cta-station-yellow-red-purple-lines-suspended/3927232/ | A train derailment at the Howard CTA station in Chicago prompted a large emergency response and the suspension of three train lines on Thursday afternoon. Around 6 p.m., officials with the Chicago police and fire departments as well as the Chicago Transit Authority could be seen responding to the Howard … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 114 passengers evacuated from CTA train derailment; Red, Yellow, Purple lines suspended | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/cta-yellow-purple-lines-suspended-after-train-derailment-rogers-park | ![CTA Red, Yellow, Purple lines suspended after train derailment in Rogers Park][16] #### [ CTA Red, Yellow, Purple lines suspended after train derailment in Rogers Park ][17] Due to a train derailment, CTA trains on the Red, Yellow and Purple lines have been suspended on Thursday in Rogers Park. #### … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Second suspect in Officer Krystal Rivera shooting death pleads guilty, gets 8 years | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/second-suspect-in-officer-krystal-rivera-shooting-death-pleads-guilty-gets-8-years | #### The Brief * * Jaylin Arnold, 27, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to eight years in prison in connection with the accidental shooting death of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera, along with separate drug charges. * Rivera was fatally shot June 5, 2025, when her partner unintentionally hit her … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Southland College Prep Class of 2026 achieves 100% college acceptance, $50M in scholarships | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/southland-college-prep-class-2026-achieves-100-college-acceptance-50m-scholarships | ![Southland College Prep has 100% college acceptance for the 13th year in a row][6] #### [ Southland College Prep has 100% college acceptance for the 13th year in a row ][7] For the 13th straight year, every senior at Southland College prep is headed to college, and this year’s class … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | April 23, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Woodstock movie theater after man’s fall in dark auditorium | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/family-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-woodstock-movie-theater-after-mans-fall-dark-auditorium | ![Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Woodstock movie theater][1] #### [ Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Woodstock movie theater ][2] The family of a Crystal Lake man is suing a suburban movie theater following his death. The lawsuit claims he was left in a dark auditorium after a show … |